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Sports Contest

Whistler Pride Sports Contest

Whistler Pride is proud to partner with the Whitecaps FC in our Sports Contest. Please take our short survey for your chance to win two tickets to the Pride Night at BC Place Stadium on Saturday, August 19th 7PM as the WhiteCaps FC take on the Houston Dynamo.

** Congratulations to Felix Tavira – Vancouver for winning the two tickets to the Whitecaps! **

The unstoppable Conni Smudge, OUTtv celebrity reporter, will emcee the pre-game show with a special demonstration with the Terminal City Roller Girls, Rain City Ultimate Club, Drag performances, square dancing and many more surprises to keep you well entertained.

Looking to guarantee you get in on the Whitecaps action? Buy your special Pride tickets today. Visit WhiteCapsFC.com and order your tickets before they are all sold out. The Whitecaps is a proud Vancouver Pride Partner for a number of years. The Whitecaps is part of the You Can Play organization and is dedicated in ensuring they create a safe and inclusive space for both their athletes and fans to enjoy soccer both on and off the field.

Whitecaps FC at the 39th annual Vancouver Pride Parade

Whistler Pride and Ski Festival and Pride House had the honour to march in the 39th annual Vancouver Pride Parade with Team Canada (Whistler Olympic Winter Athletes) and Spike and Spike’s WhiteCaps FC support team. The Whitecaps FC were part of the “You Can Play” entry bringing the Filions (BC Lions Cheerleaders) and Curl BC together to show their support of diversity and inclusion in sports for the LGBT community. We had an amazing time and very grateful for the support and visibilty in helping to make sports safer and more inclusive for everyone.

Spike - the Whitecaps FC mascot marching in the 39th annual Vancouver Pride Parade with Dean Nelson - CEO, Whistler Pride
Spike – the Whitecaps FC mascot marching in the 39th annual Vancouver Pride Parade with Dean Nelson – CEO, Whistler Pride
You Can Play at Vancouver Pride 2017
(L) You Can Play – ViaSport (C) Spike Whitecaps FC (R) Filions – BC Lions NFL
Team Canada YVR Pride 2017
(L) ViaSport with Team Canada (C) Justin Dorey, Noah Bowman, Cassie Sharpe, Megan Warner: ski half pipe (R) Mercedes Nicola, Alex Duckworth: snowboard halfpipe

Reminder… book your Whistler Pride accommodations by August 31st for the best value! Click here»

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Vancouver Sports Day 2017

Vancouver Pride Sports Day + annual Pride Run/Walk 2017

Saturday, July 22nd, 2017 was the annual Vancouver Pride Run and Walk hosted by the Vancouver Frontrunners and the first annual Vancouver Pride Sports Day. Taking place at an exciting new venue for the Pride Society at the park at Second Beach. We loved the location. Super easy to walk, bike and drive. Close to the sea wall and the Run/Walk included the iconic views of Vancouver’s downtown and Coal Harbour.

What was exciting about this year’s Pride Sports Day that was different from previous years was the engagement of the various sports organizations including the Vancouver Whitecaps. The Pride Run/Walk emceed by Vancouver’s megamouthmedia, Barb Snelgrove with the assistance from SPIKE – the Whitecaps’ mascot. This year we had special greetings from Canada’s Prime Minister delivered by the Vancouver City Centre MP, Hon. Dr. Hedy Fry.

The Westend MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert also gave a welcome message from BC’s new Premier John Horgan. Sharing with the audience the work that he and his colleagues have worked hard in defending and enshrining Trans Equality in British Columbia.


The Vancouver Pride Run/Walk recorded 302 people cross the finish line, which is similar to previous years. However, direct donations for the charity run/walk was almost double from last year raising $8,655. The running club will have a few more donations come in as well as their final tally on registration which will also benefit their two benefactors: LOUD Youth Scholarship fund and the Pride Legacy Awards.

The Vancouver Frontrunner’s Pride Run/Walk is one of the few races which allow for Gender Variant. This year they had 5 people register in this non binary category. As sports and races like this become safer and more inclusive for Trans participants we will surely see more registering in future years.

This year the warm up was done by David Chacon from Health Initiative for Men. David was the perfect choice to get the runners and walkers excited to hit the sea wall so early in the morning.

Winners of the Pride Run

1st Place 10km Male – Christopher Piche – 37.41
Runner Up 10km Male – Paul Willinsky – 37.52

1st Place 10km Female – Regina Tam – 42.26
Runner up – Mina Myong – 43.17

1st Place Gender Variant – Jennifer Ceren – 42.25

1st Place – Each took home a pair of Brooks Running Shoes + 1 ticket to Whistler Pride’s Snowball26
Runner Up – Each took home $50 from the Running Room


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1st Place 5km Male – Reinier Nagel – 17.52
Runner Up 5km Male – Michael Taylor – 19.07

1st Place 5km Female – Melanie Clement – 19.58
Runner up – Rebeca Sim – 22.35

1st Place Gender Variant – Michela Toscano – 24.39
Runner Up – Sophia Stivanakis – 24.52

1st Place – Each took home $50 to the Running Room + 1 Snowball ticket
Runner Up – $25 to the Running Room
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Top Fundraisers:

Michael Frolick – $1,300 – Trip for 2 to Mexico
Ben Van Exan – $1,125 – Two Night stay + Spa Package at Kingfisher Ocean Side Resort and Spa
Ed Sparks – $950 – 40 inch TV

Other prizes included:

$50 to India Bistro and 5 tickets VQFF for fastest 10km and 5km teams
$75 to WhiteSpot for the best-dressed team
Door prizes included:
2x 4 seats to a WhiteCaps match
$50 India Bistro gift certs
Hello Fresh recipe box of ingredients
1 pair of Brooks Runners

Pride Sports Day:

This year’s pride sports day included the Whitecaps (pro soccer MLS), Canucks (pro hockey NHL), Lions (pro football CFL), Curl BC, Tennis BC and various queer sports leagues including the English Bay Swim Club, VGVA – Vancouver Gay Volleyball, Cutting Edges gay hockey, Equal Play, Right to Play and many more!

Besides all of the sports, of course Vancouver Pride Sports Day included a beer garden with a stunning view of Second Beach. All in all it was a fantastic day out in the city and the perfect launch of Summer Pride in Vancouver. For more information on what else you can expect visit vancouverpride.ca

Looking for a VIP Vancouver Pride Party weekend for free? Take the Whistler Pride Summer survey for your chance to win a two night stay at the Loden Hotel and two Big Pride Weekend Passes! Enter here now.

WorldPride Review

WorldPride: Madrid Loves All

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Reflecting back on the week of WorldPride 2017 hosted in the city of Madrid, Spain – one word. WOW. Every two to three years one city is chosen by the InterPride Organization, an association of all Prides around the world, to host one WorldPride. The city of Madrid won the right to host this year’s festival as well as the annual EuroPride celebrations.

The city welcomed an estimated two million visitors from around the world. I think one of the most astonishing things was that the entire city centre was effectively free of car traffic.

Notably the police visibility was excellent without having the feeling of being watched, judged and “policed.” In fact there wasn’t one negative encounter with the police. Furthermore, the authorities did an exceptional job in keeping both the city and visitors safe. There were reports earlier in the week that the Madrid Police had discovered a possible terror plot. That was quickly resolved and people went on to enjoy the celebrations without any notice.

Additionally, the Madrid Metro also did an exceptional job of moving people in and out of the city with very little effort. The metro lines were packed but everyone was so patient and in good spirits. It made for travelling around the city effortless and you felt safe.

Rainbows.

Yes, the late Gilbert Baker would have been so proud to see how the city of Madrid really embraced the iconic gay symbol of diversity and inclusion. Memorable Rainbows included: an entire building and Chueca metro station wrapped with pride, courtesy of Netflix Espania; city monuments glowing at night with the rainbow spectrum to the hand tied 600,000+ ribbons creating a massive Rainbow Flag hung at city hall. The number of corporate sponsors and local businesses eager to show their pride was remarkable.

Live sites.

The Spaniards do know how to put on a good show and know how to party. The city of Madrid had 7 live sites that hosted various concerts, dance parties, and public performances. Some of the main attractions included the Puerta del Sol stage where the crowning of Mr. Gay Espana at the Grand Finale of this national beauty pageant; Plaza de Alcalá, rarely used for events, was the main stage of Pride where some of the best Eurosong Super Stars performed including Kate Ryan (Belgium), Conchina Wirsch (Austria), and Loreen (Sweden) just to name a few!

Plaza Pedro Zerolo #WorldPride2017 #MarkYourPride

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Dance.

All the gay clubs and streets were raging as you would expect. However all of the mega dance parties put on by various mega producers like WE Parties were 45-60 minutes out of town. An estimate 250,000 partiers took to these venues outside of the city centre.

#memories from #weworldcircus #weparty #gaypride #madrid #worldpride #cuecus #instagay #massiveparty

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Food.

No big surprise but Madrid love to eat. Although the city may normally eats late, the week of pride many of the restaurants would run out of things as the evening progressed. The sheer volume of people was amazing. Did you know Madrid is home to the oldest continuously running restaurant in the world? Restavrante Botin established in 1725 serving up Madrid’s traditional cuisine. Some of the traditional foods include: calamari sandwich bars, churros con chocolate, and Oreja a la Plancha. Oreja what? Oreja a la Plancha is literally “pan-seared pig’s ear and is often sprinkled with salt or paprika. It was actually quite good, chased with a Spanish beer.

Educate.

WorldPride opened the week with the Madrid Summit – an LGBT+ Human Rights Conference bringing over 200 guest speakers from all reaches of the planet. It was heartbreaking to listen to some of the struggles the LGBT community is facing in same parts of the world. Moreover It was quite inspiring how some community groups are rising up and making a brighter tomorrow. Some of the notable presenters included Canada’s own LGBT advisor to the Prime Minister, Randy Boissonnault, EAGLE’s executive director Helen Kennedy and the very passionate closing remarks from Gopi Shankar Madurai. Gopi spoke about the Intersexed community and the importance of remembering “…the diversity within diversity.”  

Final note.

WorldPride Madrid was an absolute glowing success. The city showed that over two million people from all spectrums of gender, sexuality, race, religion and identity can come together and celebrate our differences and find our commonality. It was a week of inspiration, a week of love, and a week of compassion.

Save the date: The next World Pride will coincide with the 50th anniversary of Stonewall in New York City in June 2019. I can hardly wait!

Stonewall50 2019 WorldPride

LGBT Tourism Leader of the Year

Dean Nelson named LGBT Tourism Leader of the Year

Travel Gay Canada, the nation’s LGBT tourism association, names Whistler Pride’s CEO, Dean Nelson, Tourism Leader of the Year.

On Thursday, June 15th at the fifth-annual LGBT Summit of the Americas hosted by the Canadian Gay Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) in Toronto, Ontario, Travel Gay Canada recognized Canada’s LGBT Travel champions. Dean Nelson, CEO of Alpenglow Production and Executive Producer of the annual Whistler Pride and Ski Festival was recognized as the nation’s LGBT Tourism Leader of the year.

In an interview with Brandon Barrett of Whistler’s Pique Newsmagazine, the paper reported:

Nelson was instrumental in establishing the Olympics’ first-ever LGBTQ pavilion, Pride House, for the 2010 Winter Games in Whistler and Vancouver. That led to similar venues at the London 2012 Olympics, the 2015 Pan-Am Games in Toronto, and other international sporting events. Nelson was also a vocal presence ahead of the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, where attempts to establish a Pride House were struck down by Russian officials. However, thanks to lobbying from Nelson and other gay rights activists, sexual orientation was added to the Olympic Charter’s anti-discrimination clause following the 2014 Games.

“It’s just a wonderful recognition from my peers and some of my mentors to acknowledge some of the work I’ve done over the last 10 years,” Nelson said. “It’s a pretty big moment for me.”

Since taking over the 2006 festival with just two weeks notice, Nelson has transformed Whistler Pride into one of North America’s largest gay ski weeks. The municipality has been declaring Whistler Pride Week to coincide with the event since 2012, and in September, will unveil two rainbow-coloured Pride crosswalks on Main Street. (click here to read full article)


Travel Gay Canada also recognized the following organizations in their contribution to Canada’s LGBT Travel industry:

Best Destination Marketing Campaign

Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation accepted by Debra Mansillo and Rey Stephen

Best LGBT Focused Travel Story  

Jasper, Alberta written by Steve Polyak of GayCalgary Magazine

Best New LGBT Website

Canada Gay Weddings accepted by Joe Plati

Best Airline LGBT Marketing Campaign

Delta Air Lines accepted by Steven Larkin

Best Photograph depicting LGBT Tourism

Prince Edward County accepted by Rebecca Lamb

 

 

Orlando Reflection

Orlando Reflection

Earlier this month I had the opportunity to travel to Miami for the 4th World Outgames. Here they had a memorial for the Orlando fallen. This was part of my Orlando reflection on our current LGBT environment in light of the changes at the White House in the USA. We have witnessed first hand how quickly some of our rights can be stripped away and programs/funding cut when the leadership of a government changes.

As I continue with my Orlando reflection I travelled to Ottawa for the annual Canadian Centre of Gender and Sexual Diversity (CCGSD) conference. Here I heard the words from Liberal MP, Dr. Hedy Fry share her thoughts on how we as the people can never be complacent with our fight for LGBT equal human rights. It was the first time in Canadian history, that all major political parties came together to discuss LGBT rights and the importance in Gender and Sexual diversity. Needless to say it was quite inspiring to see despite party lines there was some agreement on making tomorrow brighter, safer and more inclusive.

I leave you with the following Orlando reflection from one of our greatest LGBT heroes, Gilbert Baker – the creator of the Rainbow Flag. Gilbert prior to his passing wrote a few letters for the Canadian Centre of Gender and Sexual Diversity to use throughout the year.

Today marks the first anniversary of the largest mass shooting in US history.
Even in writing these words, I pause.
In a way, I can’t believe it was our community that was attacked. But in truth, after everything I have been through, I am not surprised. 
The Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, FL reminds us that the gains we have made are never permanent. We are each required to constantly participate in a process of renewal. 
Today, we can’t just only remember the victims of this brutal attack. 
We NEED to #HonorThemWithAction. 
The CCGSD will be honoring them by training volunteers at Medicine Hat Pride to organize & run workshops that challenge homophobia, transphobia & transmisogyny in regional schools. 
By building capacity in Medicine Hat, Alberta, we hope that the region will be better able to do more to address the hate and discrimination that exists. 
But you are probably thinking: What can I do?
 
Not sure? That’s ok. Being an activist isn’t always easy or obvious. For me, it has required a lot of work, that has included looking inward and challenging the oppression that I put out in the world too. 
While it might seem simple, make a donation to the CCGSD and support their work in Alberta’s bible belt. Or better yet, become a monthly donor. Those monthly donations help the organization plan for the future and build new programs. Even something a small as $2 a month really helps!
Want to do more? Why not volunteer? You can volunteer (like I do) with the CCGSD or any number of community organizations across Canada. Also, check out honorthemwithaction.org, to see what more you can do!
But mostly, be the change you want see in our world. Learn more, read more, and listen more. 
Challenge yourself to practice kindness, love and respect.
Your in action,
Gilbert Baker
CCGSD volunteer 
(and artist behind the Pride Flag)

Whistler Pride Summer Contest

Whistler Pride Summer Contest sizzles!

Have you entered our Whistler Pride Summer contest yet? We are now entering our final weeks leading up to summer pride in Vancouver and we have a fantastic prize to giveaway! Stay two nights (Saturday, August 5th to Monday, August 6th, 2017) at the luxurious LGBT friendly Loden Hotel. You will also have VIP treatment at the Love and Freedom events with some of the best DJs on the planet spinning at this year’s Vancouver Pride. Click here to begin survey.

Vancouver Summer Pride August 4 – 7, 2017

Vancouver sizzles this August as Summer Pride returns to the city. There is so much to see and do. Here is a quick snapshot of some of the Pride Celebrations you will want to check out:

Fri., Aug. 4th – Davie Street Dance Party from 6PM until Midnight

Join Vancouver Pride Society for the biggest event in the West End – the Davie Street Party! Presented by Fido, there will be multiple stages, lots of food from the many businesses along Davie Street, and great new art installations.

Click here for more information

Sat., Aug. 5th – Terry Wallace Memorial Breakfast from 8AM until Noon

Join us at Jim Deva Plaza (Davie + Bute St) to help honour one of the founders of Pride. There will be yummy pancakes and lots of other goodies, as well as great community.

Click here for more information

Sat., Aug. 5th – 14th annual Vancouver Dyke March and Festival 11:30AM

Join us at McSpadden Park at 11:30AM on Commercial Drive and Grandview Park.

Click here for more information

Sat., Aug. 5th GLITTER – Big Pride Dance Party Main Event 10PM – 4AM

Big Pride Weekend 2017

Love and Freedom’s signature party returns to Vancouver’s best private event venue – the spectacular Imperial Vancouver – with incredible sound, a massive projection screen and a huge stage for the evening’s entertainment. International hit-maker Yinon Yahel (Isreal), the master and pioneer of the Tel Aviv sound headlines the event with a special opening set by Vancouver favourite DJ Del Stamp!

Shuttle bus service to GLITTER from Downtown, free for ticket and passholders.

Advance tickets for this event sell out every year!!! Some tickets will be reserved for sale at the door.

Click here for more information

Sun., Aug. 6th 39th Annual Vancouver Pride Parade 12PM – 3PM

39th Vancouver Pride Parade

Come show your pride at one of the largest Pride Parades in Canada!

The Pride Parade is a staple of the Vancouver summer calendar, and with 130+ parade entries, there will lots of amazing floats you won’t want to miss. Come for the amazing floats, fun colours, and to show what pride means to you.

The parade will start on Robson, turn down Denman, and turns onto Beach Ave where it will finish where Beach merges with Pacific. Join us at Sunset Beach if you’d like to continue the celebrations.

Sun., Aug. 6th BIG PRIDE TEA 3PM – 7PM False Creek Yacht Club

After the parade join us for the BIG PRIDE TEA-DANCE in a spectacular indoor-outdoor waterfront venue with stunning views of False Creek and English Bay through floor to ceiling windows inside and from the glorious rooftop deck!. Pride BBQ and drink specials all afternoon with warm happy beats served by Vancouver Phenom DJ Quest and Guest DJ Bret Law(Seattle)!

Click here for more information

Sun., Aug. 6th UNITED: MEGAPRIDE 11PM – 8AM Maritime Labour Ctr.

There’s no holding back at Vancouver’s wildest, sweatiest afterhours party. This legendary event has sold out year-after-year with line-ups down the block! This year, in a bigger venue with lights and spectacle byGalacticEntertainment we’re bringing you a one of a kind experience (think Snowball25 at Whistler Pride)! The perfect venue for an incredible start-to-finish set by chart-topping Grammy Nominated DJ/Producer Super-duoDj’s Rosabel!

Shuttle service available to and from UNITED:MEGAPRIDE.
Two stops downtown. 1) Sandman on Davie Street 2) The Sheraton Wall Centre on Burrard and Helmcken.

Click here for more information

The Loden Hotel Experience

The Loden Room ServiceThe Loden Hotel has long been a wonderful community partner of the LGBT community. The luxurious LGBT friendly hotel is situated in the trendy Coal Harbour district just a short walk from Robson Street and Davie Village (Vancouver’s gay entertainment district).  The award winning boutique hotel has recognition from Condé Nast Traveler as the 2016 Readers’ Choice (top hotels in Vancouver). As well as rated by Travel + Leisure as the World’s Best 2016 as the Best City Hotel in Canada #10. For a full listing of all the accolades click here.

We love this stylish and hip hotel. Each of the Loden’s 77 room and suites offers a warm, residential feel and is luxuriously decorated in earthy tones of caramel, coral and chocolate browns. As a boutique hotel, the Loden prides itself in the personal touches, high-end amenities, and being a central, quiet place to escape and unwind.

Make sure you book early as the hotel is a fan favourite and books up quick! You can call 1.877.225.6336 or visit online here.

Master Development

VAIL RESORTS ANNOUNCES RENEWAL OF WHISTLER BLACKCOMB MASTER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS

Agreements with the Province of British Columbia and Squamish and Lil’wat Nations Ensure Long-Term Certainty for Whistler Blackcomb

WB RenaissanceBROOMFIELD, Colo. and WHISTLER, British Columbia,– February 24, 2017 – Today Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) announces the renewal of Whistler Blackcomb’s Master Development Agreements with the Province of British Columbia and approval of the associated Master Plans. The execution of these 60-year agreements provides future certainty for Whistler Blackcomb’s operations and are a positive benefit for the local communities and the Province of British Columbia.

In connection with the execution of the Master Development Agreements and Master Plans, Whistler Blackcomb has entered into agreements with the Squamish and Lil’wat Nations on whose traditional territories it operates. These agreements run concurrently with the Master Development Agreements and ensure that local First Nations participate in the success of the resort as partners through economic and cultural commitments, jobs, contracting and development opportunities and recreational opportunities for the youths of those Nations.

“This is a significant milestone for Whistler Blackcomb and our local communities as it provides us with the long-term certainty for the capital investment required to maintain our position as a premier mountain resort destination in the world,” says Dave Brownlie, chief operating officer at Whistler Blackcomb. “We are grateful for the support the Province has provided during this process and for our strengthened relationships with the Squamish Nation and Lil’wat Nation through which all our communities will benefit.”

“This is a major accomplishment for Whistler Blackcomb that has taken many years to achieve,” says Rob Katz, chairman and chief executive officer of Vail Resorts. “With this step now complete, we look forward to a strong partnership with the local First Nations, the Province of British Columbia, the Resort Municipality of Whistler, and all of the community stakeholders over the course of the next 60 years to ensure the continued success of Whistler Blackcomb.”

“I’m pleased to be able to approve these Master Development Agreements for Whistler Blackcomb, which in turn help to ensure Whistler’s continued contribution to the economic success of our Province,” said British Columbia’s Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson. “I’m impressed with the partnership approach that Whistler Blackcomb has taken in working with the Squamish and Lil’wat Nations and the local community.”

About Whistler Blackcomb
Whistler Blackcomb, the official alpine skiing venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, is situated in the Resort Municipality of Whistler located in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia 125 kilometres (78 miles) from Vancouver, British Columbia. North America’s premier four season mountain resort, Whistler and Blackcomb are two side-by-side mountains which combined, offer over 200 marked runs, 8,171 acres of terrain, 16 alpine bowls, three glaciers, receives on average over 1,170 centimetres (461 inches) of snow annually, and one of the longest ski seasons in North America. In the summer, Whistler Blackcomb offers a variety of activities, including hiking and biking trails, the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, and sightseeing on the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. For more information, please visit WhistlerBlackcomb.com.

About Vail Resorts, Inc.
Vail Resorts, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the leading global mountain resort operator. The Company’s subsidiaries operate ten world-class mountain resorts and three urban ski areas, including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada; Perisher in Australia; Whistler Blackcomb in Canada; Afton Alps in Minnesota, Mt. Brighton in Michigan and Wilmot Mountain in Wisconsin. The Company owns and/or manages a collection of casually elegant hotels under the RockResorts brand, as well as the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning and development subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). The Vail Resorts company website is vailresorts.com and consumer website is snow.com.

Whistler Pride 2018

Save the date for Whistler Pride 2018

The annual Whistler Pride and Ski Festival returns to the Aava Whistler Hotel January 21-28, 2018.

Join us at Whistler Pride Jan. 21-28, 2018Join us at the Aava Whistler Hotel for Whistler Pride 2018. Many of our guests have enjoyed the warm hospitality that the Aava team is known for.

Just some of the perks of staying at the host hotel include:

  • Special VIP Welcome Amenity upon check in
  • Complimentary high speed WiFi
  • Pride House – Guest Relations and the festival’s official Gay Bar for the week are within the Hotel
  • Complimentary GoPro Hero 4 HD camera usage during your stay (first come first serve basis)
  • Complimentary Ski Lockers and Boot Drying
  • Aveda bathroom amenities
    Book your Whistler Pride 2018 package by November 15th and save!

Book now

EPK17

EPK17 – Electronic Press Kit for Whistler Pride and Ski Festival 2017

Whistler Pride and Ski Festival celebrates 25 years of being out on the slopes of Whistler Blackcomb January 22-29, 2017. Following is the EPK17 for the festival that will give you information on the various events, artists and history of the festival. There is also a section on possible story starters and what is new with the festival this coming season.


 

WHISTLER PRIDE

Whistler Pride is the biggest festival of it’s kind in Canada, the festival welcomes guests from around the globe. Revellers enjoy an unparalleled mountain experience and world-class event programming hosted by a team of  friendly ski & snowboard guides and festival staff. This is Canadian hospitality at its finest.

Whistler Pride and Ski Festival takes place on the shared unceded traditional territories of the Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation and Lil̓wat7úl  (Lil’wat) Nation and works in partnership with the Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Lil̓wat7úl Cultural Centre (SLCC) to welcome guests to learn about the Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh and Lil̓wat7úl nations, their history, proud culture, and experience.  

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