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Connect Whistler

November 4th - 8th, 2024

Connect Whistler, connecting people TOGETHER is a week filled with fun, social activities designed to help everyone in our community get better acquainted with why you live here.

Throughout Connect Whistler week you will connect with key organizations, support systems and locals who love to work and live here.

NEW THIS YEAR!

The more events you attend or participating locations you visit, the better your chances to win some AWESOME prizes including a WB Season’s Pass, Ziptrek Adventure package, a Go Pro and much more!

When you visit a participating location or attend an event make sure you scan the QR code provided for your chance to WIN!

Four locations: Whistler Community Services Society (8000 Nesters Road), Arts Whistler, The Whistler Museum, Whistler Public Library.

Registration now OPEN via Eventbrite

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SCHEDULE OF events

Monday, November 4th:

Whistler Museum’s Walking Guided Tour
Time: 11am – 12pm
Location: Tours begin at the Visitor Centre in Gateway Loop. 
Presented by the Whistler Museum On the Whistler Museum’s Valley of Dreams Walking Tour, you’ll uncover the fishing resort history of Alta Lake, tales behind the mountain development, and stories of Whistler’s journey to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The tour is approximately one hour long and led by long-time Whistler residents. Registration required.
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Wonder Lab Open House
Time: 2pm – 4pm 
Location: Whistler Public Library
The Wonder Lab is a flexible, technology-oriented community space providing facilities for entrepreneurs, video and music production, photography, audio recording and technology exploration. No registration required, drop-ins welcome.
Pizza Party
Time: 5pm – 7pm 
Location: Maury Young Arts Centre, downstairs at LUNA 
 
Join us for a fun-filled evening of pizza, community connections, and awesome prizes! Whether you’re a long-time local or new to the community, this is the perfect chance to mingle, enjoy delicious food (first come, first served!), and win some fantastic giveaways. Registration is required, so be sure to secure your spot!
 
🎶 And that’s not all! Get ready to rock with Juan Man Show! Known for his engaging performances and his unique twist on karaoke—he calls it “Acoustioke”—Juan will serenade us with hits from the ages. Grab your friends, sing along, and let him kick off the party with some sweet guitar sounds
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Tuesday, November 5th:

Whistler Museum’s Walking Guided Tour
Time: 11am – 12pm
Location: Tours begin at the Visitor Centre in Gateway Loop. 

Presented by the Whistler Museum On the Whistler Museum’s Valley of Dreams Walking Tour, you’ll uncover the fishing resort history of Alta Lake, tales behind the mountain development, and stories of Whistler’s journey to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The tour is approximately one hour long and led by long-time Whistler residents. Registration required.

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Meadow Park Class: Low impact with Diana DeMan
Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm 
Location: Meadow Park Sport Centre

The goal of this class is to increase strength, balance and coordination. Suitable for everyone including seniors and those returning to exercise from injury. First-come, first-served. Please sign in at the front desk when you arrive. 

Dodgeball
Time: 8pm – 10pm 
Location: Myrtle Philip Community Centre 

Presented by Late & Unique Nighttime Activities (LUNA), wear your shorts and headbands, it’s dodgeball time! Bring a team, a friend or come solo! Registration required.

NEW THIS YEAR! Dodgeball Shuttles
Available from WB Staff Housing to Myrtle Phillips—round trip! 
 
Departure from WB Staff Housing (4802 Glacier Lane): 7:15 PM 7:30 PM 
Return from Myrtle Phillips: 10:00 PM 10:15 PM
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Wednesday, November 6th:

WCSS Wellness Workshop & Luncheon
Time: 12pm – 2pm 
Location: WCSS, above the Re-Use-It 
Join us for a two-hour wellness workshop hosted by Whistler Community Services. This session will provide a valuable overview of local resources for mental health and wellness, including self-care tips and strategies for setting healthy boundaries and lunch! Learn about WCSS’s wellness and financial aid programs, and gain insights into allyship, common mental health challenges, harm reduction, and crisis intervention. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their personal well-being and become more informed about community support. Registration required.
 
Don’t forget to check out the Re-Use-It while you’re here, Whistler’s favourite non-profit thrift store.You can set yourself up with everything you might need while living in Whistler.
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Service Provider Drop-In at the Library 
Time: 12pm – 5pm 
Location: Library Community Room
Visit the Library Community Room to connect with Whistler’s service providers, all in one place! We’ll have Whistler Pemberton Newcomer Services, Whistler Community Services Society, Migrant Worker Support Drop-In, Legal Advocacy, and Community Integration Services on-site. No registration required, drop-ins welcome.
Meadow Park Class: H.I.I.T (High Intensity Interval Training) with Marie-Anne Prevost 
Time: 4pm – 5pm 
Location: Meadow Park Sport Centre
A full body interval workout for all levels. This class incorporates body weight exercises and cardio interval training to get your body moving and your heart rate up. First-come, first-served. Please sign in at the front desk when you arrive. 
Backcountry Skiing and Avalanche Awareness Workshop
Time: 7pm – 9pm 
Location: Maury Young Arts Centre 
Presented by Mountain Skills Adventure Academy. Supported by the Friends of the Library, our most popular Connect Whistler event is back again this year! The amazing team at Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures will host a Backcountry Skiing & Avalanche Awareness presentation. If you’re new to Whistler and thinking about exploring the backcountry this winter, this session is a must! And, one lucky participant will walk away with a free AST 1 Course, courtesy of MSAA. Registration required.
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Thursday, November 7th:

Join WCSS and Navio Immigration Inc. for a FREE WORKSHOP: Pathways to Permanent Residence in Canada
Time: 9:30am – 11am 
Location: WCSS, above the Re-Use-It
If you are an international student or foreign worker, looking for options on how to stay longer in Canada, and even become a permanent resident, this session is made exactly for you! We will talk about the most common immigration pathways, and current challenges. There will also be time for your questions. Learn about current immigration trends and set your direction toward permanent residence in Canada. Registration required.
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Meadow Park Class: Strength & Stability with Lou Stevens
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Location: Meadow Park Sport Centre 
Spend a whole hour creating a stronger, more stable you. The class will go through a solid, function warm up before adding weights and working on both isolating muscles and full body combinations. First-come, first-served. Please sign in at the front desk when you arrive. 
Guided Museum Tour of the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre 
Time: 1pm – 2pm 
Location: Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
Experience our signature tour, “What We Treasure”, delivered by Cultural Ambassadors who share their own stories and first-hand cultural experiences. Throughout this tour your group will view artifacts and hear stories that give an overview of the past and present way of life of the Squamish and Lil’wat peoples. Registration required. 
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SLCC Curator Tour with Mixalhítsa7 Alison Pascal 
Time: 4pm – 5pm 
Location: Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
Join Mixalhíts̓a7, Alison Pascal, Curator of the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, for an exclusive tour of the SLCC’s permanent exhibit. You’ll learn about how and why the site was chosen for the Cultural Centre, how the two nations worked together to decide what to highlight inside, and upcoming changes informed by a recent cultural content review. Registration required.
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Movie Night: ORIGIN 
Time: 7pm – 9pm 
Location: Library
Run time: 141 mins
Trailer: Click here to watch
Closed captioning will be provided.
Library film screenings are supported by the Friends of Whistler Public Library.
 
Written and directed by Academy Award nominee Ava DuVernay, ORIGIN chronicles the tragedy and triumph of Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson as she investigates a global phenomenon of epic proportions. Portrayed by Academy Award nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (“King Richard”), Isabel experiences unfathomable personal loss and love as she crosses continents and cultures to craft one of the defining American books of our time. Inspired by the New York Times best-seller “Caste,” ORIGIN explores the mystery of history, the wonders of romance and a fight for the future of us all. Registration required.
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Friday, November 8th:

Guided Audain Museum Tour 
Time: 11:15am – 12:15pm 
Location: Audain Art Museum 
Join the Audain Art Museum’s knowledgeable Docent for an intimate look at their Permanent Collection of BC art from a unique, curatorial perspective. Registration required.
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Polar Dip 
Time: 1pm – 3pm 
Location: Lost Lake Park 
Presented by Late & Unique Nighttime Activities (LUNA) – Brave souls can take the freezing plunge into Lost Lake starting at 1pm. Registration required.
 
NEW THIS YEAR! Polar Bear Shuttles. Available from WB Staff Housing to Lost Lake Park—round trip!
 
Departure from WB Staff Housing (4802 Glacier Lane):
  • 12:30 PM
  • 12:45 PM
Return from Lost Lake Park:
  • 2:00 PM
  • 2:15 PM
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Drag Bingo 
Time: 7pm – 9pm 
Location: Whistler Public Library Co-hosted by Whistler Rainbow Connection.
18+ This show will have “adult” content 
Squamish Bingo Queen Sativa the Diva is movin’ on up to Whistler for a night of FREE DRAG BINGO! Connect Whistler & Rainbow Connection are excited to join forces with local Drag Queen Sativa the Diva for a sexy, campy, FUN twist on a trailer park classic. This event will feature six rounds of nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat bingo, plus comedy and incredible drag performances by Sativa the Diva. We hope you’re ready to have fun and win some great prizes from local businesses!” Registration required.
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Please note, the Connect Whistler schedule is subject to change. 

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