Rumour has it the Easter Bunny was spotted driving up the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler Resort this week. His SUV was loaded down with coloured eggs and chocolate, and strapped to the top - a freshly waxed snowboard.
Whether or not the rumour is true, Whistler will be hopping Easter weekend (April 6 - 8) with events on the slopes and on the valley floor.
On the mountain, Whistler welcomes 400 of the best athletes (between the ages of 11 - 14) competing in some amazing snow sports in the 20th Annual Whistler Cup. Celebrating its anniversary this year, the Whistler Cup showcases the world's fastest juvenile racers from 23 different countries.
Easter Sunday, the Village will be ablaze at the Fire and Ice Show as Whistler Blackcomb's finest catch big air through flaming rings. Fire and Ice ignites excitement every Sunday night- with a DJ, fire spinners and fireworks, too-but there is sure to be something "eggstra" special about this weekend's show.
In the Village, Whistler 4Kids hold the 3rd Annual Whistler Community Easter Egg Hunt at Myrtle Philip Community School Saturday (April 7) at 10 a.m.
Also, the Fairmont Chateau Whistler holds an Easter Brunch and Carnival on Sunday (April 8). Brunch starts at 11: 30 a.m. in the Wildflower restaurant, with the Easter Carnival getting underway at 12: 30 p.m. Admission to the Carnival is $15 for children (free for brunch guests), and includes face painting, egg decorating, cotton candy, popcorn and chocolate. The Easter Egg hunt, included in the price of the Carnival, starts at 1: 00 p.m.
Beyond the snow sports and the special events for this holiday week, Whistler offers some stellar late spring activities. Good ones to consider this Easter weekend include Ziptrek, the Coca-Cola Tube Park and daily après ski action at a number of popular Whistler watering holes.
With heaps of spring snow and the longest ski season in North America, Whistler is the place to be, so no matter how you fill your Easter weekend in Whistler - it's sure to be amazing.
