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Some of the summer's hottest events are less than two hours away
Don’t mistake Whistler as a winter-only destination. Head to the hills and find out just how much this world-class mountain resort rocks in the summer. We’ve highlighted the ideal weekends to hit up the top destinations close to home for the perfect quick escapes. Now simply pick a direction and go!
When: June 21-22Where: Whistler Olympic Park, 5 Callaghan Valley RoadCost: $179
Looking for an electrifying weekend, literally? Participate in one of the muddiest events to hit the region since the provincial election. Tough Mudder’s obstacle course isn’t for the faint of heart, with its Arctic ice baths, slippery rope swings and, yes, electric currents, but it sure will give you stories to take back to work on Monday morning.
When: July 18-20Where: Pemberton Valley, 1835 Hwy 99Cost: $299
Anytime a reunited Outkast, ’90s legends Sound-garden and Deadmau5 – the man who made electro mainstream – are headlining the bill, you know you’re getting your money’s worth. But if you’re still having a hard time deciding which music festival to attend this year, Pemberton’s comedy chops could be the determining factor: acts include The Trailer Park Boys, Bob Saget and Norm MacDonald.
When: August 8-10Where: Centennial Field, Logger Sports Grounds and Hendrickson Fields in Squamish, 39641 Loggers LaneCost: Weekend $325, one-day $149
One of the greatest rappers alive? Check. A Super Bowl headliner? Yup. A Juno- and Grammy-Award winning band? But of course. Headliners at the fifth annual Squamish Valley Music Festival include Eminem, Bruno Mars and Arcade Fire, with additional crowd pleasers like Foster the People, The Thievery Corporation and The Roots filling out the festival schedule.
When: August 8-17Where: Various venues in Whistler VillageCost: Free for spectators
If you get your kicks speeding head-first down a mountain, then you won’t want to miss the Crankworx Freeride Mountain Bike Festival, 10 days of wheeling and reeling that will have you itching to get your spokes spinning.