If you ask any local what their favourite thing aboutThanksgiving in Whistler is (apart from Thanksgiving dinner) it’sthe annual Turkey Sale! Unfortunately there are no turkeysfor sale, but this is THE weekend of the year to buy all your ski,snowboard, gear and winter clothing at greatly discountedprices.
This year, Canadian Thanksgiving falls on Monday October10th. The Turkey Sale is on all weekend from October7th to the 10th. The sale takes place at the Blackcomb DayLodge, just at the base of Blackcomb Mountain in the UpperVillage. This annual sale is legendary. You canshop for top name brands in ski and snowboard equipment with hugepre season savings! You will find sales throughout WhistlerVillage as all the stores and restaurant like to participate in thefun of Turkey Sale weekend.
Happening at the same time, will be the annual WhistlerMountain Ski and Snowboard Swap. This is alsolocated outside the Blackcomb Day lodge in the tent. The SWAP has aproven reputation for quality pre-owned equipment for both kids andadults. There is a huge selection and you will findunbeatable prices. This is also a great place to sell yourused skis, snowboard and boots.
Thanksgiving weekend is the also the last Whistler FarmersMarket of the season. The market is held on Sundayfrom 11am to 4pm in the Upper Village outside the Fairmont ChateauWhistler. This is the place to shop for your ThanksgivingDinner. There will be local produce from the Pemberton Valleyincluding pumpkins, carrots, squash and Pemberton Potatoes. The market also features fresh baked goods including deliciouspumpkin pies. The Whistler Farmers Market also featuresartisans, crafts, organic and local produce, honey, pottery,jewellery and more!
Once you have shopped until you have dropped you may stillhave some energy for a Whistler activity. This isthe last weekend that the Whistler Mountain Bike Park is open, sohead on up and experience one of the best mountain bike parks inthe World! This is also the last weekend that the golfcourses will be open. Have a great game of golf at TheFairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Course, Nicklaus North or theWhistler Golf Club, all of which are open over the ThanksgivingWeekend.
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