WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE SEA TO SKY
Pemberton
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Farmer’s Market
FRIDAYS, JUNE - OCTOBER
Join us every Friday from 3 to 6 pm, June to October at the Downtown Community Barn.
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North Arm Farm U-Pick
JUNE - OCTOBER
Come to the farm with containers you want to pick into (never fear if you don’t have any - we sell buckets in the store) and remember to get them weighed before you head into the fields.
June-July: Strawberries
July-September : Blueberries
October: Pumpkins
Whistler
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Yoga at the Museum
THURSDAYS
Revel in the stunning architecture of the Audain Art Museum as you work through a calming one-hour practice with rotating instructors.
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Whistler Children’s Festival
MAY 17 - 19
Whistler’s longest running festival engages children and families in arts and culture, urging them to explore creativity and let their imaginations run wild.
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Whistler Farmers’ Market
SUNDAYS UNTIL OCTOBER 13
Discover fresh produce, artisan foods, and a range of artistic creators. Located on the Upper Village Stroll at the base of Blackcomb Mountain
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Nourish Whistler Wellness Series
JUNE 1 - 23
Nourish Whistler Wellness Series offers 30-plus unique events happening throughout the month of June. Experience the nourishing effects of spring in the mountains of Whistler.
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Whistler Summer Concert Series
JULY 1 - SEPTEMBER 1
All summer long, Whistler Olympic Plaza’s mainstage hosts a diverse range of Canadian and international performances. Concerts start with an opening act at 6:30 pm and the headliner at 7:30 pm.
July 1 | Walk Off The Earth
July 4 | Aysanabee
July 5 | The Sheepdogs
July 11 | Ibibio Sound Machine
July 12 | New Breed Brass Band
August 8 | Astrocolor
August 9 | The Suffers
August 15 | Fort Knox Five LIVE
August 16 | Colin James
August 22 | Trans-Canada Highwaymen
August 23 | Ocie Elliott
August 29 | Drag in the Mountains
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Crankworx Whistler
JULY 19 - 28
A world-famous festival celebrating the heart and soul of gravity-fuelled mountain biking, Crankworx Whistler brings together the best riders and biggest bike fans in the world for 10 days of racing, slopestyle competitions, Kidsworx events, bike demos and the chance to shred Whistler’s trails with other like-minded bike fans.
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Soapstone Art Classes
DAILY
Enjoy expert guidance from talented artists as you create your masterpiece using authentic BC Soapstone.
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Arts Whistler Live!
Arts Whistler Live! is a performance series at the Maury Young Arts Centre that is bursting at the seams with sizzling music, captivating theatre and dance, and hilarious comedy. With performances from September through May, Arts Whistler brings internationally acclaimed acts right to your doorstep in Whistler.
Squamish
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Squamish Farmers' Market
SATURDAYS UNTIL DECEMBER 14
Stock up on fresh produce, eggs and more while supporting your local farmers at the Squamish Farmer’s Market, every Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm at the corner of Cleveland and Victoria Avenue in Downtown Squamish.
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Yoga With a View
WEEKDAYS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30
Join the Sea to Sky Gondola for mountaintop yoga (with a view!) this summer, weekdays from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Pre-registration is required to secure your spot.
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Trails and Tea
THURSDAYS UNTIL JUNE 27
Enjoy a social afternoon walk on the Panorama and Spirit Trail loops at the Sea to Sky Gondola, followed by an afternoon tea. Well-suited for individuals of all ages and fitness level.
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Day Out With Thomas
MAY 25 - 26, JUNE 1 - 2
Join Thomas the Tank Engine for a train ride adventure and loads of fun at the Railway Museum of BC.
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Squamish Vegan Festival
JUNE 7 - 9
A weekend in the mountains with live music, wellness & community! This is a one-of-a-kind music & lifestyle event with community, celebration & conservation at its core.
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Taste of the Summit
THURSDAYS, JUNE 13 - SEPTEMBER 12
Join the Sea to Sky Gondola every Thursday evening from 5 to 8 pm for a special Mediterranean-inspired menu, cocktails, and live music.
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Mountain Music Series
FRIDAYS, JUNE 14 TO SEPTEMBER 13
Join the Sea to Sky Gondola every Friday night from 5 to 8 pm for our beloved Mountain Music Series all summer long.
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Cliffside Night Market
JUNE 15
Featuring local vendors with everything from thrift finds, ceramics and flash tattoos. From 5 to 10 pm at Cliffside Cider.
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Squamish Beer Festival
JUNE 22
The Squamish Beer Festival features some of the best brews from more than 55 craft breweries and cideries.
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Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival
AUGUST 1 - 4
What started out in 1957 as a friendly competition among loggers is now an action-packed long weekend full of strength, skill and speed.
Bowen Island
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Art Classes
VARIOUS DATES
Take an art class at The Burrow Art Therapy & Creativity Studio. Discover classes for all ages and skill levels.
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Farmers’ Market
SATURDAYS, MID-MAY TO MID-OCTOBER
Visit the weekly Bowen Island Farmers’ Market for direct access to a charming selection of fresh, locally-grown produce, baked goods, flowers and plants, arts and crafts in the green spaces surrounding the Bowen Island Community School. 10 am to noon.
The North Shore
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Shipyards Food Tours
THURSDAYS - SUNDAYS
Come experience the vibrant and delicious foodie scene in North Vancouver’s award-winning Shipyard’s District. This 3-hour food tour features local savory food dishes, and as well as BC craft beer, Okanagan wine.
BOOK EARLY. Tours have limited capacity and often sell out. Advanced Booking is required.
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Shipyards Night Market
FRIDAYS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 13
Shipyards Night Market will once again feature live music on The Stage at Shipbuilders Square, the Patio pop-up beverage garden, food trucks, and a splash park for kids of all ages every Friday.
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Arts in the Garden
MAY 25 - 26
Arts in the Garden is an annual outdoor community event based on the North Shore. The event is bringing visual artists, musicians, performers, and workshops to thirteen outdoor spaces across the North Shore.
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North Shore Jazz
JUNE 21 - 30
Enjoy three stellar concerts at BlueShore at CapU, and five free events at venues across the North Shore, presented in partnership with Vancouver International Jazz Festival.
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Harmony Arts Festival
AUGUST 2 - 11
The Harmony Arts Festival is held along West Vancouver’s stunning waterfront, so you can experience the scenery while enjoying creative visual and performing arts talent.
Vancouver
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Vancouver International Children's Festival
MAY 27 - JUNE 2
The Vancouver International Children's Festival is North America’s most renowned performing arts festival for young audiences. For one exciting week we present the world’s finest theatre, music, dance, acrobatics, puppetry and storytelling, as well as hands-on activities for all ages.
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Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
JUNE 11 - SEPTEMBER 21
Presented in Vancouver’s Sen̓ákw/Vanier Park against a spectacular backdrop of mountains, sea and sky, the Festival offers Shakespeare plays, related dramas and special events in two modern performance tents from June through September, with an average attendance of 100,000.
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Vancouver International Jazz Festival
JUNE 21 - JULY 1
One of the city’s biggest summer celebrations, the festival takes over the city for 11 days in late June and early July, attracting over 500,000 jazz fans.
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Theatre Under the Stars
JULY 5 - AUGUST 24
Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) is a not for profit society that entertains families through popular musical theatre shows while providing a vibrant outlet and training ground to develop amateur performers and technicians both young and old.
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Vancouver Folk Music Festival
JULY 19-21
Every July, you’ll find Vancouverites heading down to Jericho Beach for the Vancouver Folk Musical Festival, a major event on the world folk and roots music circuit, and one that might just change your mind about what constitutes “folk music.”
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Celebration of Light
JULY 20, 24 & 27
You haven’t really seen fireworks until you’ve experienced Vancouver’s Honda Celebration of Light. One of the city’s signature summer events, the festival lights up the sky over English Bay for three nights at the end of July.
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Vancouver Pride Festival
JULY 26 - AUGUST 4
Culminating in the Pride Parade on the Sunday of the August long weekend each year, the Vancouver Pride Festival actually includes more than 20 official events that bring together the LGBTQ community as well their friends, allies, and supporters.