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2007 Events
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What's On Whistler - August 2007
From great BBQ Championships, Art Workshops by the water and Pemberton's Feast of Fields to great dining
and summer recreation August is the perfect time to visit Whistler.
 Deepak
Chopra Comes to Whistler - July 30, 2007 to August 4, 2007
Deepak Chopra and David Simon present the Chopra Center's Seduction of Spirit Meditation Retreat in Whistler,
July 30 to August 4, 2007.This is the first time the retreat has been offered in Canada. Each day, Deepak
and David will explore the Seven Spiritual Laws of Success and using the powers of attention and intention
you will come face to face with your deepest desires. More information is available on
Whistler Wellness' Website.
Whistler Art Workshops on the Lake Series
The Whistler Art Workshops on the Lake
continues through August.. This series features one- to three-day workshops from introductory to advanced
level instruction in oil, acrylic and watercolour painting including the following events:
- Intermediate Watercolour: Buildings & Architecture, August 8 to 10
- The Art of Drawing (Beginner to Intermediate) August 11 to 12
- Expressive Acrylics (Intermediate) August 17 to 19
- Concept to Structure: Developing Stronger Paintings August 22 to 24
Canadian National BBQ Championships - August 4 to 5, 2007
On August 4 and 5, Dusty's Bar and Grill in Whistler Creekside serves up a weekend of tasty treats at the
Canadian National BBQ Championships competition. Highlights include the "Whole Hog Demonstration", the
6th Annual Bull's Eye Backyard Burger Championship, a cocktail contest, a chili competition and the main
event, The Canadian BBQ Championships. Cooks from all over North America will be competing for cash, prizes
and an invitation to the Jack Daniel's World Championship BBQ event in Lynchburg, Tennessee.
June Field - August 11, 2007
International Spiritual Medium, June Field is set to appear in Whistler August 11, bringing "proof beyond
any shadow of doubt that life does go on after death". This entertaining evening is sure to amaze and delight
as Field delivers her message with a great of sense of humour. June has chosen the Children's Wish Foundation
as a beneficiary organization for this event. Visit
MyPlaceWhistler.org for more info.
Painting on the Peak - August 12, 2007
Painting on the Peak is an outdoor art workshop on Whistler Mountain presented by the Adele Campbell Fine
Art Gallery. This exciting, one-of-a-kind event celebrates prominent "artists in action" in a breathtaking
mountain setting. The itinerary includes a breakfast welcome, a gorgeous gondola ride to the Roundhouse
on Whistler Mountain, four hours of artistic expression capturing colour, light and composition; followed
by a luncheon buffet and panel discussion with acclaimed artists Cameron Bird, Rod Charlesworth, David
Langevin, Mike Svob and Nancy O'Toole. Visit AdeleCampbell.com
for more info.
 Feast
of Fields - August 18, 2007
Feast of Fields is a spectacular showcase of British Columbia's agricultural bounty at Pemberton's North
Arm Farm. More than 500 guests are expected to stroll in the fields at the foot of awesome Mt. Currie,
wineglass and linen napkin in hand, savouring the creations of B.C.'s award-winning chefs, farmers, food
artisans, vintners and brewers. Now in its second year in Pemberton, Feast of Fields is well recognized
in other parts of the province with a 14-year history in Vancouver and 11-year track record on Vancouver
Island. Information: www.ffcf.bc.ca/whistlerfeast/home.html
Third Annual Slow Food Cycle - August 19, 2007
This 40-mile leisurely bike ride takes riders straight to farm-gates through one of the most picturesque
valleys surrounded by mountains in beautiful (and flat!) Pemberton Meadows, just a 25-minute drive north
of Whistler. The Pemberton Valley's Slow Food Cycle Sunday is a unique back-to-the-land bike ride. Riders
meet local growers and sample fresh produce with the successful formula of pedaling, snacking, socializing
and slowing down. Visit the Slow Food Cycle
Sunday Website for more info.
Campground C Country Rock Music Festival - August 25, 2007
Whistler's first ever "Campground C" music festival rides into town on August 25 with a jam-packed schedule
of country rock with artists Aaron Pritchett, the Cruzeros, Spirit Of The West, Damian Marshall, Kelly
Brock, Dustin Bentall, Smith & Jones, Steel Toe Boots and The Hairfarmers. This family-friendly event features
a wide range of on-site activities including a mechanical Bull, jumbo boxing, sumo wrestling suits and
an inflatable Velcro wall, as well as food and fun for the whole family. Free admission for children five
and under. Tickets are $45 through ticketmaster.ca, $55 at the gate.
Visit www.campgroundc.com for more info.
Call Toll Free: 1-888-938-9998 (Canada and the United States),
Toll Free: 1-800-1-938-6263 (UK, Hong Kong, Australia) or
604-938-6263 (Whistler) to book your Whistler Summer Vacation Package.
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