Whistler Olympic Plaza Grand Opening
Many know it as a frosty, snowy, wintertime getaway but Whistler is one happening place in the summertime as it comes alive with mountainbikers, shoppers, hikers, and adventure-seekers. This summer they’ve hosted the Whistler Presents Concert series featuring free shows by some of North America’s top bands and artists.
On Saturday, August 27th, they’ll be continuing the entertainment and excitement with the official grand opening of the Whistler Olympic Plaza.
Where: Whistler Olympic Plaza
When: Saturday, August 27, 2011 from 7:00pm
Featuring: A free public concert with Sam Roberts Band and Kathleen Edwards. Hosted by Juno winner Jully Black.
The plaza accommodates 5,000 spectators and is now a permanent venue for recreation and the arts. It features a lawn, accessible playground, performance space, and public art that pays tribute to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
If you would like to attend this grand opening celebration I have a prize package available that includes a 1-night stay at the Aava Whistler Hotel and a VIP meet-and-greet with Sam Roberts, Kathleen Edwards, and host Jully Black before the evening concert begins.
Here’s how you can enter to win the prize package for this weekend:
Since the prize is for this weekend, and the night at Aava Whistler is for Saturday, I will draw one winner at 12:00pm tomorrow, Friday, August 25, 2011. It’s a quick contest turnaround but definitely worth entering if you’re a fan of live music, any of the artists, or sunshine and good times in Whistler.
Follow Tourism Whistler on Facebook & Twitter, and find the Aava Whistler Hotel on Facebook & Twitter as well. The free concert series continues through to September when Whistler will also host Jazz on the Mountain.
Update The winner is @aran_seaman!
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Im a HUGE Sam Roberts fan..would love to see them again!
definitely interested in this prize package!
Dying to get to Whistler this year, and I’d love to hear this concert.
Mr Sammy Roberts in concert, whistler, what could be better!
would love to hit Whistler this weekend!
Jian Ghomeshi is my hero! Plus, I was just pricing hotels in Whistler this morning, thinking about a getaway, but they were too expensive. 🙁
Hope I win! Thx, R! You have all the best contests!
WOW! This will be fantastic! I’d love to hear this concert!
This is an amazing prize! How do you do it?
😉
Just to let you know, Jian Ghomeshi has had to cancel in order to attend the funeral of Jack Layton. He’s written a lovely apology (see @jianghomeshi on Twitter). Please don’t enter me for the prize, I can’t make it :-/
Thank Ruth. The new host is Jully Black.
Gonna be sunny and hot this weekend. Barenaked Ladies were great last week. Set it off!
Pick me!! Loving the Whistler Concert Series!
oh wow, Sam Roberts and Whistler?! What a great weekend!!
Yes! This would be amazing!
This sounds like an amazing prize; a perfect weekend getaway.
Would love to head to Whistler for the beautiful weekend ahead!
Jian or no Jian this sounds amazing, would love to go .
Sounds like it’s going to be a fantastic evening at Whistler this weekend!
would love to win this great getaway
Nothing beats Whistler in the summer. Well, maybe Whistler in the winter, it being a mountain town and all…I’d love to dance my pants off up there and rest up at the lovely Aava
What an amazing prize-would love to win this!
Perfect venue, perfect entertainment, perfect night! I’ll take it!
Yo, I wanna go!
Put me down as “Interested”!
Sounds like a great kick off to an awesome new venue! Never enough opportunities to see live music!
I would love to see sam roberts at such a wonderful venue !!
nice
What a great show! Can’t wait!
Would love to win the prize pack
This would make a great birthday present for my husband! His birthday is Aug 27th, please let me win so I can surprise him!
Sam Roberts!
that’s a pretty awesome prize..would love to go!
Oh man, this looks awesome. I’m already camping near Squamish for the weekend so, maybe sneak up to Whistler for the evening to check out the concert? Sounds good! Win a stay in a hotel? Perfect!
It’s shaping up to be beautiful weekend for a concert.
I love me some Sammy Bobby!
music is the language of the soul. .reduces stress, too.
I would love to head back to Whistler for this!
Sweet prize!
This would be amazing!!
Sounds amazing!
Will go to the concert either way!
yeah Sam Roberts!
Great getaway for the weekend!
Meoooooow! Ain’ no place in the world like whistler-nompassport required!!!
Whistler is wonderful in the summer!
I’m a HUGE Sam Roberts Fan! Last time I saw him was during the Olympics – AMAZING show!!! Would be ecstatic to see him again 😀
I wanna take my foreign cousin to see Sam! He’s never heard/seen our Canadian boy…what a way to top off the summer.
Going on the Peak 2 Peak today and Sam Roberts tomorrow, great weekend!
I love Whistler and Sam Roberts. Pick me please! 😉
This would be awesome!
This would be awesome!
I would love to win this great prize!
yes please, I need a weekend in Whistler!
I’ve been a huge Sam Roberts Band fan since the first album, living in The Netherlands makes it difficult to see them live. I planned my holiday to Vancouver for August. The day I arrived I heard Sam Roberts Band were playing in Whistler. This was just a dream come true! I will be there tomorrow, meeting them would make it even more perfect.
Whistler & Sam Roberts!
What a perfect combination. Wow.
This would be an awesome way to end the summer!
Great way to end summer by heading up to Whistler. Ava staying at the Aava Whistler Hotel?? Even better!!
I was a volunteer at the Olympic medals plaza and would love to see the opening of the new park! Such great memories, what a wonderful experience it was.
Was just up there. The plaza looks great!
LOVE Sam Roberts Band & absolutely LOVE Whistler – great prize package!!
I love Whistler in the summer. Please send me on this fantastic get away!
I have never been to whistler and want to go so bad