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Connect Whistler

November 13th - 17th, 2023

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 the better chances to win some AWESOME prizes including a WB Season’s Pass, Ziptrek Adventure package, a Go Pro and much more! 
Registration for all Connect Whistler events will open November 1st via Eventbrite.

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SCHEDULE OF events

Monday, November 13th:

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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Pizza Party
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm 
Location: Maury Young Arts Centre, downstairs at LUNA 
First come, first served with a limited amount of food being served. Join us for some pizza and fun! An opportunity to connect with new and long-term community members and a chance to win some awesome prizes. Registration required.
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Tuesday, November 14th:

Whistler Museum’s Walking Guided 
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
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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Whistler 101 with Alison Pascal
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm 
Location: Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre

Join Mixalhíts̓a7, Alison Pascal, Curator of the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, for a live presentation of her Whistler 101 episode, Indigenous Peoples. You’ll learn about the history, language, and culture of the Squamish Nation and Lil’wat Nation. There will be a Q&A following Alison’s presentation! Registration required.

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DodgeBall
Time: 8:00pm -10:00pm 
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.

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Wednesday, November 15th:

Meadow Park Class: Full Body H.I.I.T with ALEX HARTSHORNE 
Time: 11:45am -12:45pm 
Location: Meadow Park Sport Centre 
A full-body interval workout for all levels. This class incorporates bodyweight exercises and cardio interval training to get your body moving and your heart rate up. With an emphasis on form, the aim of this class is to encourage you to love moving your body. First come, first serve. No registration, please sign in at the front desk when you arrive.
Toxic Drug Prevention Luncheon 
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm 
Location: WCSS, above the Re-Use-It 
Presented by WCSS – Learn about Harm Reduction including a sample drug test using our Drug Checking machine, a Naloxone training, and receive a take-home Naloxone kit and fentanyl test strip at no cost while enjoying a delicious lunch. Registration required.
 
And 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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Backcountry Skiing and Avalanche Awareness Workshop
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm 
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 16th:

Guided Museum Tour of the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre 
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm 
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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Meadow Park Class: Strong Core & Glutes with LOUSTEVENS 
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Location: Meadow Park Sport Centre 
Time to get specific with the Glutes and Core and target the body parts that tend to get lazy. This class will focus on corrective work, focusing on those strong foundations to promote healthy glutes and an active core, mobile hips, aiding injury prevention, and making some aesthetic gains! First come, first serve. No registration, please sign in at the front desk when you arrive.
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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Friday, November 18th:

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: 1:00pm – 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.
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Meadow Park class: Zumba with CARMEN LASLETT 
Time: 2:30pm -3:30pm 
Location: Meadow Park Sport Centre 
This class is an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party™ No dance experience is required. Zumba is for all shapes and sizes. First come, first serve. No registration, please sign in at the front desk when you arrive. 

Please note, the Connect Whistler schedule is subject to change. 

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