As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) has made the decision to cancel Whistler’s Great Outdoor Festival (GO Fest), originally scheduled for May 15 to 18, 2020. The RMOW’s top priority is protecting the health and safety of the Whistler community. As much as we all love celebrating the […]
The recent sunny weather has been gorgeous for heading into the backcountry on skis, a snowboard or sled for springtime lines, outstanding views, and end-of-day hangouts catching the final rays with your friends. But, as we all know, the backcountry needs to be treated with respect. We caught up with Joelle Tiessen, Marketing Director of […]
Whether you’re a dedicated yogi, or looking to ease aches acquired in this area’s famous mountains (perhaps from skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, snowmobiling, skating, fat-tire biking, or dogsledding—have I forgotten something?). It’s nice to come in from the cold and reset with stretches, some quiet, and perhaps even get a little sweat on. […]
Looking forward to an action-packed May long weekend with the family? GO Fest is teeming with activities to keep the good times rolling for, well, all the team. Check out the below itinerary, or visit this schedule for the full range of activities, to make the most of every day together. Friday, May 18 Tour […]
Got GO Fest plans with your guy group, but feeling awed by the looong list of Long Weekend activities? No worries. We’ve gone through the list and sorted the best, from the frankly also-awesome rest. Thursday, May 17 Keen to get a head start on the weekend and a lot of cardio? Join the Retro […]
Heading to GO Fest for a girls’ long weekend with your favorite adventurers? The weekend has a packed schedule, and we’ve rummaged through for an itinerary covering the plentitude of activities for you and your gal pals. Friday, May 18 9 to 10:30 a.m. Ease into your long weekend with Gentle Yoga & Essential Oils […]
Nature is a source of abundance, rich in biodiversity and the best playground around. There is a lot more happening in Whistler’s seemingly still forest and along the quiet shoreline than meets the eye. Keep these fun nature facts in mind next time you adventure and explore in the natural outdoors: • Fungal species impressively […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Whistler Film Festival Announces Adventure Film Series Lineup Experience Great Outdoor Stories at Whistler’s Go Fest on the May Long Weekend. Whistler, B.C. (May 3, 2018) : Get ready for adventure and more! The Whistler Film Festival’s 5th annual Adventure Film Series returns May 18 to 20 as part of Whistler’s Great […]
For immediate release… GO Fest, Whistler’s Great Outdoors Festival, announces free concert lineup May 18-21, 2018 The Philosopher Kings, Current Swell and The Funk Hunters will perform free outdoor shows in Whistler during the May Long Weekend April 17, 2018: Whistler, B.C. – The Philosopher Kings launch the free concert series at GO Fest, Whistler’s Great […]
For Immediate Release… GO FEST, WHISTLER’S GREAT OUTDOORS FESTIVAL, SATISFIES ALL MANNER OF HIPSTER’ISH URGES Pack the plaid and the camera for Victoria Day Long Weekend Events May 19-22, 2017 WHISTLER, BC May 16, 2017 – We might not want to admit it, but we all have a little hipster in us that just wants to […]
