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Cornucopia is Whistler's premier wine and food extravaganza. The annual event is a unique opportunity to mingle, mix and learn from acclaimed chefs, sommeliers, vintners and restaurateurs' visiting Whistler just for this special celebration. Featuring a sumptuous variety of hands-on seminars, fascinating winemaker dinners, gala tasting events and sizzling after-parties, Cornucopia offers something for both the experienced gourmet and those seeking to better appreciate the epicurean delights of wine and food.
Now celebrating its thirteenth year as one of Whistler's most popular signature events, Cornucopia returns in 2009 with another spectacular lineup of succulent culinary offerings and glamorous grape galas.
Starting from rate is based on 2 people sharing a studio from November 11-16, 2009. Offer is subject to availability at time of booking and may change without notice. Taxes and fees are extra. Minimum night stays or other restrictions may apply.
In 2009 we're kicking off the festival in true BC style and flair at the ultimate "House Party". Wine and dine the best that BC has to offer in gourmet BBQ, microbrewery beer, locally produced wine and even home grown vodka!
Join us @ Player's Chophouse for a canapé and wine tasting soiree focused on celebrating the Organic and Biodynamic practices being adopted at vineyards around the world. Sample 5 different wines, from 5 major winemaking regions, all with biodynamic or organic certification. The wines will be paired with culinary offerings produced by Executive Chef, Jon Campbell.
The party to be part of and Cornucopia's flagship event - The Grand Gala Tasting. So popular the event is now held on two nights - take your pick! Spoil your senses and indulge at CRUSH on Friday Nov. 13th or Saturday November 14th featuring the wine delights of over 75 wineries and heralded as the most anticipated wine event of the Fall.
Get pretty to play your backspin at Araxi's Bubbles + Oceans post-Crush Party – the hottest ticket in town – right in the heart of Whistler Village.
The Viking Stage will host outstanding guest chefs touching on topics of inspired bites to organic delights. This full working kitchen will set up shop in the Grand Foyer of the Whistler Conference Centre.
Swirl, sniff, sip, and savour a selection of vintages at various tasting events.
Please note: The festival events' servings of wine will be one and a half to two ounces per glass. Maximum legal consumption is two ounces per hour. Tasting etiquette tip: Swirl, sniff, sip & spit. Cornucopia encourages the responsible consumption of alcoholic beverages.
