A Whistler-Wide Celebration of the Culinary Community
Beyond Cornucopia-led events, Whistler restaurants and venues are adding 40 Restaurant + Bar events to this year’s program, bringing special dinners, tastings and culinary experiences to locations throughout the resort.
Highlights include Bar Oso Mediodía: Wines of Cádiz & Jerez on November 8, a Spanish-inspired lunch celebrating the wines and flavours of southern Spain, A Tale of Many Kitchens at Mekong on November 11, showcasing the diverse cultures that shape its kitchen, and Sea to Sky Shaker Showdown at Cinnamon Bear on November 12, bringing together bartenders for a cocktail competition. The lineup also includes The Listening Lounge at Wild Blue Restaurant + Bar on November 13, a late-night experience inspired by the intimate listening bars of Japan.
Additional participating venues include Araxi Restaurant + Oyster Bar, Blacks Restaurant & Pub, Il Caminetto, Milestones, Quattro Restaurant, Rimrock Café, SIDECUT Steakhouse, Stonesedge Kitchen, Table Nineteen and Fairmont Chateau Whistler.
Explore, Taste and Learn
Cornucopia’s drink seminars offer opportunities to learn directly from sommeliers, winemakers, distillers and other industry experts, with experiences designed for everyone from curious newcomers to seasoned enthusiasts.
Highlights include Classic vs Contemporary on November 6, putting benchmark European wines head-to-head with challengers from around the world, Blind Tasting Like a Sommelier on November 7, led by Best Sommelier of BC and two-time competitor at the Best Sommelier of Canada Jason Yamasaki, and the popular French Wine + Charcuterie with Oyama Sausage Co., also on November 7.
The lineup continues with Cafe Culture IV on November 8, Legends + Next Generation: The Wine Tasting on November 13, and Cowichan Valley: One of Canada’s Most Exciting Wine Regions on November 14, spotlighting one of Canada’s emerging cool-climate wine regions.
Culinary Stage sessions also run throughout the festival, bringing chefs and culinary talent to the stage for an up-close look at their techniques, ingredients and stories. This year’s lineup includes Quang Dang, Alana Maas, Luis Valenzuela, Julian Bond, Bruce Worden and Trevor Randle.
