The Goods from Tourism Whistler
Vancouver, BC | Get ready! Whistler’s annual celebration of food and drink, Cornucopia, presented by BlueShore Financial, is on the immediate horizon. 2016 marks Cornucopia’s 20th year in the vibrant mountain village, where it has evolved into the True North of food and wine festivals, where the epic and the epicurious come together in delicious fashion.
From November 10th to the 20th attendees can revel in gala tastings, casual lunches, and extraordinary winery dinners; attend interactive seminars and informative workshops; and mingle with winery principals, winemakers, restaurateurs, and many of BCs very best chefs.
Events to look out for during Cornucopia include the incomparable CRUSH Grand Tasting (an excellent time each year); Cellar Door, which gives a taste of special occasion wines; POURED, or the most all-encompassing drink event at Cornucopia with beer, whisky, spirits, and more; With a Twist, detailing the art of the cocktail; Best of BC, Brewed – The BC Craft Brewers Guild Winter Beer Festival; Night Market – Taste the World, which focuses on a broad range of global flavours; and two brand new events, The Cornucopia Wine Summit and Cornucopia Kids. And then there are the legendary parties and after-parties…
Cornucopia is further evidence of Whistler’s emergence as one of Canada’s most exciting destinations, offering an endless line-up of mountain festivals and events. To plan a trip, buy tickets, or otherwise get your heads around the incredibly diverse line-up of events, head over to whistler.com/cornucopia for comprehensive intel on every facet of the festival, including participating hotels, services, and restaurants. Take advantage of lodging deals for an unforgettable culinary getaway in the mountains. Book your Crush Grand Tasting PLUS Accommodation package from only $99 per person per night.