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Whistler Wine Walk: Sip BC Wines While Exploring Premier Art Galleries

Art and mountains go hand in hand, offering endless natural inspiration, serenity, and space for creative minds to thrive.

Whistler boasts a vibrant collection of art galleries featuring local talents, renowned Canadian artists, and international creators selected by expert curators. A fantastic way to immerse yourself is the Whistler Wine Walk, held every Friday in October. Connect with gallery owners, curators, and artists—all while savoring a glass of fine wine.

To ensure safety this season, two curated self-guided routes are available: Whistler Village ($15, three stops) and Upper Village ($10, two stops). Tickets include locally inspired canapés, BC wine tastings from esteemed wineries like Hester Creek, See Ya Later Ranch, Nk’Mip, Blasted Church, Sandhill, Cedar Creek, and Tinhorn Creek, plus interactive art experiences such as live demonstrations and exclusive vault previews.

Each tour lasts 1–1.5 hours, with 15–20 minutes per venue plus walking time. Staggered starts from 5–7 PM make it an ideal pre- or post-dinner activity.

The Galleries

Upper Village Wine Walk

The self-guided tour begins at Mountain Galleries at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, showcasing post-war Canadian landscape art with stunning mountain vistas, lush forests, and winding rivers. Discover exceptional sculptures, including serpentine stone bears, bronze eagles, and unique wood-resin furniture—a true Canadian art treasure trove.

Featured live artists Andrea Moore, Doria Moodie, and Corrinne Wolcoski will gift Wine Walk participants an exclusive private edition print.

Next, cross Blackcomb Way to Itsken Hall at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre for their first feature exhibition, Sqātsza7 Tmicw – Father Land, by Ed Archie NoiseCat. Returning to his Lil’wat father’s territory after time in the US, NoiseCat draws from his Canim Lake Band (Shuswap) heritage. A master printmaker from Emily Carr University, he honed lithography in New York and now excels in traditional carving, glass, and jewelry.

Enjoy indigenous wines and fare like West Coast salmon and sweet potato cakes at the SLCC’s Thunderbird Cafe.

Village Wine Walk

Start at Adele Campbell Fine Art Gallery in the Westin Resort & Spa, home to diverse Canadian artists echoing the bold legacy of the Group of Seven—vibrant, wild landscapes that capture Canada’s grandeur.

Spot emerging talent Kerry Langlois’s dreamlike acrylic-resin birch panels. In October, live painting features Susie Cipolla, Alan Wylie, Angela Morgan, and Janice Robertson.

Stroll 10–15 minutes to Village North’s The Gallery at Maury Young Arts Centre for the Anonymous Art Show—a fundraiser with 333 pieces by 200 local artists, all $50. Artists remain anonymous until purchase, blending mystery and value for your walls.

Interact on Instagram: Answer “How has the Anonymous Art Show ignited your creativity?” Tag #artswhistler and #onlyinwhistler to appear on the gallery screen in real-time.

The final Wine Walk (October 30) showcases Think-It-Over, inspired by Whistler’s 2020 resilience themes: potential, resilience, justice, intimacy, humility, learning. Exhibits run October 27–December 13, 2020.

Note: Maury Young stop unavailable October 16 & 23; tickets $10 those days.

Cross to Audain Art Museum’s Cressey Hall for an exclusive vault viewing and narration by Director Dr. Curtis Collins or curation team. Weekly, two unseen pieces join the permanent BC-focused collection. New to Audain? This teases more; return visitors, note recent updates. Learn more in Culture Up: How to Get the Most From a Visit to the Audain Art Museum in Whistler.

INSIDER TIP: Fall dining deals abound—five courses at Araxi, four-course sushi at Sushi Village, three at The Raven Room.

Wine Walk tickets are limited; purchase in advance. Receive your schedule, safety protocols, BC Health Self-Assessment link morning-of (full refunds for COVID symptoms).

Engage curators, discover Canadian art, and snag a fireside treasure. Fall lodging from $139 + free $25 Dining Voucher (2+ nights). Midweek saves more. Explore fall ideas in When Seasons Collide: 12 Quintessential Whistler Experiences.

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