Whistler Blackcomb is a proud supporter of the Gay Community

Whistler is the premier year-round vacation destination for outdoor adventure-seeking gays and lesbians and often considered "The largest gay-friendly mountain resort in North America."

Gay Whistler's WinterPRIDE - the evolution of Gay Ski Week - takes place in early February and is your time to visit Whistler, ski, snowboard, après and party at the number one ski resort in North America. Planning a stop over in Vancouver first? Visit the Tourism Vancouver website. It is an excellent information resource for travel into and through Vancouver. with all the great elements of the traditional gay ski week and the "bonus" of a winter festival; of a more comprehensive and exciting range of culinary, health spa, and educational activities.

Whether you're a novice at snow sports, an aspiring culinary artist, a wine enthusiast, a spa queen, a health and wellness fan, a medical practitioner, an academic scholar, a social butterfly, or just a plain John or Jane looking for a good time, we guarantee that there will be something for everyone to do during the weeklong WinterPRIDE festivities.

Taste fabulous food and wine, take a culinary class or two and learn the ropes from Celebrity Chefs, attend health and wellness workshops to enhance your lifestyle. Participate in health education programs Indulge in luxurious spa treatments and ultimate pampering The Gay Ski Week and WinterPRIDE event are open to everyone and all ages and It will be a time to come together as a community and enjoy winter activities and celebrations.

The week-long WinterPRIDE Whistler festival involves numerous winter sports activities, entertainment and parties all in the name of celebration, socializing and raising money for good causes, including AIDS Vancouver. In addition to a spectacular line-up of winter sports, Gay Ski Week features a series of lectures, hands-on culinary classes, a fashion show, pool and skating parties and numerous evening events. The week will end with the Mountain Top party and Snow Ball-dance-till Dawn.

Whistler welcomes the rainbow when it plays host to one of the largest gay and lesbian ski events every February. The resort treats thousands of guests to top winter entertainment, drawing international performers and positive media attention. GayWhistler’s WinterPRIDE Ski Week is recognized as one of Whistler’s most exciting festivals, with dance parties, contests, fashion, village entertainment and, of course, renowned skiing and snowboarding – including the legendary ski guiding program and après.

Get Married: Whistler has hosted several same-sex wedding ceremonies and even has a local wedding planner. It's legal in British Columbia.

For more information visit gaywhistler.com for more details of events and accommodations and the whole gay friendly scene at Whistler including the code of ethics and moral standards.

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