Whistler’s Cornucopia event details:
DATE: NOVEMBER 7-17, 2024
LOCATION: WHISTLER, BC
Take your taste buds to the edge of anticipation at Cornucopia in Whistler, where food and drink are turned loose. There’s no limit to what you can explore when you open your palate to fresh ideas that are full of life and flavour. Join us in the mountains this fall, November 7 – 17, for the ultimate celebration of bold tastes featuring 11 days of 70-plus events. Restaurant and bar events will be added on October 1!
OUR TOP PICKS INCLUDE:
Cellar Door (Nov 8): Step into a world of wine exploration at Cellar Door, where we’re uncorking the finest bottles for you to sip, savor, and enjoy. Cornucopia’s intimate Cellar Door event offers a captivating collection of red and white wines, including California Wines as a featured region. With your all-inclusive ticket, you’ll experience elevated tastings from over 25 international and regional wineries, pouring bottles valued at $35 and above. Local culinary delights, from sweet treats to savory bites, will complement your tastings, but we do encourage enjoying dinner at one of Whistler’s restaurants prior to arrival. Whether you're new to wine or a seasoned oenophile, our curated "cellar" invites you to discover new and distinctive flavours.
Drink Seminar | Roots to Wine: Family, Wine + Legacy at Burrowing Owl Estate Winery (Nov 9): Join Kerri Wyse-McNolty, Vice President and member of Burrowing Owl Estate Winery’s founding family, for an intimate journey through the winery’s rich history — celebrating three decades of family passion, winemaking wisdom, and a curated tasting of the family’s favourite wines. Kerri will have copies of Burrowing Owl's new cookbook available to purchase at special pricing for seminar attendees.
Drink Seminar: BC Wine: Then, Now, and Looking Ahead (Nov 12): Cornucopia Sommelier, Samantha Rahn, has been fully entrenched in the BC wine industry since the late 1990's. Sam will dive into the history of our vineyards and wines, sharing stories and memories, while tasting through a range of very special wines with you. What were the game-changing moments? Where are we now? And what might the future hold? This seminar is sure to be enlightening, entertaining, and delicious!