More than just mountains and endless adventures, Whistler’s reputation in the conference and group business has developed through spectacular and unique meeting spaces built on powerful cultural roots in sport history as well as in BC and First Nations’ art and culture. These unique spaces go beyond the traditional meeting room, allowing groups to gather together within thought-provoking spaces that aim to inspire, connect and engage.
While a plethora of local art galleries scattered throughout Whistler Village provide a wonderful after-meeting activity, groups can explore a more immersive experience into Whistler deep cultural roots by gathering in one of its many unique and vibrant venues that offer thought-provoking meeting spaces featuring rich and memorable art and cultural experiences.
Here are a few venues that allow groups to connect further with Whistler’s vibrant arts scene and embrace its deep cultural roots:
Audain Art Museum
Gather within award-winning architectural design at the Audain Art Museum. Designed by internationally-acclaimed Patkau Architects, the museum offers spaces that are enhanced through a fusion of natural elements and seek designs, planners can choose from a variety of spaces such as reception halls, studio and gallery rooms. Alongside its outstanding permanent collection of British Columbian artwork from late 18th century to the present, the Audain Art Museum’s contemporary modern atmosphere evokes inspiration and creativity as guests gather among paintings and sculptures throughout.
Squamish Lil-wat Cultural Centre
Arriving to a welcome ceremony and cultural demonstrations, the cultural centre offers groups a unique gathering experience unlike any other. Carefully designed to evoke the longhouses of the Squamish people and traditional earthen pit houses of the Lil’wat people, the SLCC preserves and shares the culture and art of the Squamish and Lil’wat nations through its cultural exhibits and demonstrations. Warm and intimate event spaces are illuminated by floor to ceiling windows and collections of weavings and carvings throughout. While the main event space is perfect for large gatherings such as galas, weddings, and dinner receptions, smaller and more intimate event spaces allow for break out rooms or smaller gatherings.
Whistler Olympic Park & Sliding Centre
As legacies of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, Whistler Olympic Park and the Whistler Sliding Centre provide groups with unique meeting and event space that evoke Whistler’s rich history in sport along with its dedication to providing the ultimate winter sport experience.
Tucked away in into a mountain and forest valley, the Olympic Park Day Lodge boasts spectacular views of the serene Coast Mountains and surrounding valley. The pristine natural environment easily evokes your groups’ sense of wonder and adventure. Relive the 2010 Olympic Winter Games and awake your group’s inner Olympian with a team building biathlon right in the Olympic Park; a perfect team building activity that’s hard to forget.
Over at the Whistler Sliding Centre groups can gather at the world’s fastest sliding track and former site of the bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton competitions for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Pairing an event with an exhilarating experience comes natural here as groups can race down the track year-round in a bobsled together or go for a solo luge or skeleton ride. Situated on the south-east slope of Blackcomb Mountain, the sliding centre offers stunning views of the surrounding coast mountain range and the valley below.
Meeting planners can visit www.whistler.com/meetings to learn more about the variety of meeting opportunities in Whistler.