Whistler Presents

What is Whistler Presents?

The Resort Municipality of Whistler’s (RMOW) Resort Experience department plays a key role in producing and promoting spectator and participatory events, cultural programming and festivals, through the Festivals, Events & Animation (FEA) program.  The RMOW launched the FEA program in the summer of 2011 to coincide with the opening of Whistler Olympic Plaza.  The program and venue provided the platform for animation to set Whistler apart and build on the momentum of the Games and other successful value-added Whistler festivals and events.  The “Whistler Presents” FEA program is funded by the Province of British Columbia’s Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI), with the goal of attracting visitors to Whistler, while working in partnership with Tourism Whistler to promote the programming and associated accommodation packages through various media and communication channels.  The 2011 summer season has been a success and the RMOW is reviewing results and developing a plan for the future.

The RMOW also allocates RMI funds to resort partners and programs including: Tourism Whistler, Whistler Chamber of Commerce, Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, Village Host, Whistler Arts Council, Whistler Film Festival, the Sea to Sky Trail project, as well as a variety of one-off or destination festivals and events.

 What's coming up?

	Whistler Street Entertainment July - September  A summer of street performers, musicians, wacky wanderers, face painters, balloon twisters and kids’ crafts. Come explore Whistler Village and the fun it has to offer for everyone.
	Canada Day July 1 Whistler will celebrate Canada’s 145th birthday on Sunday July 1st with the community’s Canada Day Parade, all day street entertainment, crafts, fireworks and outdoor concerts with Canada’s favourite artists in Whistler Olympic Plaza.
	Whistler Holiday Experience Mid December - January This indoor family fun zone is unparalleled for indoor entertainment! Kids can enjoy a mini putt course, air hockey, fooseball, bouncy castles, crafts and video games for free for two weeks over the holidays. Parents can relax in the lounge area and enjoy a coffee or hot cocoa while the kids play. Santa will also pay a visit to the Whistler Holiday Experience for photos.
	New Year's Eve Celebration December 31 This annual alcohol-free evening celebrates Whistler’s love of local arts and culture at two different indoor venues within Whistler Village.  The evening features local musicians, entertainers, craft stations, family games, face painting, a kid’s countdown, tasty treats and a fireworks display at midnight to ring in the New Year.

 Additional resources:

• Backgrounder on RMOW Festivals, Events & Animation
• Backgrounder on RMOW Whistler Olympic Plaza
• Whistler Olympic Plaza official opening video
• Whistler Arts Council: Street Entertainment

Related

Files: 

RMOW Whistler Olympic Plaza Backgrounder

RMOW RMI and FEA Backgrounder