Festivals To Plan Your Trip Around

FEB.: Winterpride Whistler: The resort heats up for a week with naughty nightlife, fine dining, fabulous après-ski, and slope-side fun. (www.gaywhistler.com)

MAR.: Women's Week : What's a girl to do? Lots during this week of Snowboard and Ski camps, clinics, après-ski events, dancing, and offers just for gals. (www.whistlerblackcomb.com)

APR.: Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival: This raucous end-of-the-season bash fills ten days with music, arts, and extreme sports. (www.whistler.com)

MAY: Whistler Wellness Week: Seminars, fitness demonstrations, products trials, and other events focus on health and wellness. (www.whistlerwellness.com)

JULY: Whistler Children's Art Festival: Whistler's Creekside hosts a fun-filled weekend for the entire family. (www.whistlerartscouncil.com)

AUG.: Kokanee Crankworx: This annual mountain-bike festival showcases the sport's boldest and most talented athletes as they whip down double black-diamond runs; there are also daily concerts a and huge downhill biking scene. (www.crankworx.com)

NOV.: Cornucopia: There's a little bit of everything at this annual festival for foodies and oenophiles. (www.whistlercornucopia.com)

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