19Sep
Last week Whistler Water put a bounty on the head of Grouse Grind record holder Sebastian Salas, saying that if anyone could beat him at the BMO 20th Annual Grouse Grind Mountain Run, Whistler Water would match the funds raised for the event (benefitting Grind for Kids, raising funds for BC Children’s Hospital Foundation). Well, as it turns out, Sebastian beat his own time! What to do? Well, Whistler Water President Stuart McLaughlin announced at the awards ceremony that despite this turn of events, Whistler Water would match the funds raised (in the ballpark of $10,000, the tally is still being determined as funds come in) to make the final donation of the event $20,000.
Twenty-three year-old Sebastian Salas set a new course record of 25 minutes and one second at the 20th BMO Grouse Grind Mountain Run today. Just last month he smashed the unofficial time (set outside the annual race) with a stunning climb that took him only 23 minutes and 48 seconds. The race this morning drew over 500 participants, and raised funds for Grind For Kids a local annual initiative that supports BC Children’s Hospital. Whistler Water matched the event day fundraising to bring the total charitable contribution from the historic 20th race to $20k.
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06Jan
The 2009 Whistler Film Festival took place from December 3 to 6 and Whistler Water was proud to be the official water supplier of the festival. It showcased 80 films, including 36 feature and midlength films and 44 shorts, and more than 60 percent were Canadian. The Festival featured a record 33 premieres, including three world premieres, one North American, five Canadian premieres, four English Canadian, eleven Western Canadian and nine BC premieres with five world premieres, eight Canadian premieres, and nineteen B.C. premieres, and awarded a record $54,500 in cash prizes and commissions and over $100,000 in production services. Festival highlights included a record number of sponsored parties and special events, and the Live@Whistler Studio presented by American Express which served as the Festival’s live and interactive site featuring daily interviews with celebrity guests, artists and filmmakers.
The Whistler Film Festival is marked the end of a very busy year for Whistler Water. Stay tuned for upcoming events in 2010.
Tags: Whistler, Whistler Film Festival
21Sep
Whistler Water was on hand at the 19th Annual BMO Grouse Grind Mountain Run at Grouse Mountain yesterday where West Vancouver local, Sebastian Salas, smashed the existing record with a time of 25:24. The official course record previously held by Michael Simpson was 26:19 set in 2007.
Winning the 19th Annual BMO Grouse Grind Mountain Run in record fashion marks Selas’ second consecutive win in successive years, with the champion besting his winning time from last year by more than two minutes.
We like to think it’s because of the Whistler Water…
Tags: BMO Grouse Grind Mountain Run, Grouse Mountain
10Sep
Whistler Water is the water of choice for the outdoor concert experience of the summer.
World famous entertainers and local guests will be refreshed with Canada’s Whistler Water at the upcoming premiere benefit concert in West Vancouver on Saturday, September 12, 2009. The Sarah McLachlan Foundation and the District of West Vancouver will present a unique occasion called “Summer Sessions at Ambleside” as a one-day premiere benefit concert in the idyllic setting.
Whistler Water is a proud sponsor of the event, the first of its kind in West Vancouver, that will feature musical performances by megastar artists Sarah McLachlan, Sheryl Crow and Neil Young.
All proceeds from the concert go to the Sarah McLachlan Foundation. The Foundation’s mandate is to bring music into the lives of young Canadians, through providing free music programs to youth in under-served communities. The impact of participation is profound; building self-esteem, and fostering creativity in young people through the power of music. Ambleside Park in West Vancouver will also provide the perfect location for the late summer concert. Alongside the premiere artists, the all day festival will include performances from an eclectic array of talented Canadian artists.
As British Columbia’s truly local water, Whistler Water is a natural fit for this prominent local event, benefitting home grown music. Summer Sessions at Ambleside will benefit youth in Canadian communities, and provide the audience with a rare and excellent experience. Having Whistler Water there also serves to encourage people to have a healthy lifestyle and celebrate all things local.
**Update: Photos from the event are now posted to our Summer Sessions at Ambleside Flickr Set**
Tags: Ambleside, Neil Young, Sarah McLachlan, Sarah McLachlan Foundation, Sheryl Crow, Summer Sessions, Whistler Water
07Aug
Whistler Water was on hand with our brand new bottles and banners at the 2009 World Police & Fire Games Grouse Grind race on August 5th at Grouse Mountain. Over 300 athletes from 14 countries participated in this one-of-a-kind event and we were thrilled to be able to quench the thirst of these world-class heroes.
Check out some of the photos on our World Police & Fire Games 2009 Grouse Grind Race Flickr Set.
26May
The TD Canada Trust Vancouver International Jazz Festival is a Vancouver favourite. This 10 day event features more than 400 performances in 47 venues by over 1800 artists from around the world.
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26May
Whistler Water is pleased to support the 6th Annual Food & Wine Festival in support of SOS Children’s Village BC. SOS Children’s Village BC provides foster children with homes and support, enhancing their stability.
Please join us on Thursday June 18th, 2009 from 6-10pm at Eaglequest Coyote Creek Golf Course in Surrey for an amazing night of local and international wines featuring an exquisite collection of Shirazes, Chardonnays, Pinot Gris and Merlots. Gourmet food from local restaurants and artisan food merchants will tantalize your taste buds. [sosbc.org]
Tags: Eaglequest Coyote Creek Golf Course, Food & Wine Festival, Foster Children, SOS Children's Village, Whistler Water
01May
Whistler Water will be on hand this summer to support the Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival at Vanier Park, set against Vancouver’s most magnificent ocean and mountain backdrops.
Tags: Bard on the Beach, Vanier Park
01May
Whistler Water is pleased to support Giving Voice to the Dream, a benefit concert for the Kay Meek Centre and Artistic Excellence and Education through the Performing Arts. This evening features double Juno award-winning singer/songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk with guest artist Kevin Fox.
Tags: Benefit, Chantal Kreviazuk, Giving Voice to the Dream, Kay Meek Centre, Performing Arts
01May
The Vancouver International Children’s Festival is a Vancouver tradition. This world-renowned festival of performing arts for young audiences is jam packed with music, theatre, dance, storytelling, puppetry and circus arts.
Whistler Water will be on-hand at Vanier Park to support the spirit and endless curiosity of children.
Tags: Children's Events, Vancouver International Childrens Festival, Vanier Park
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