Events for March 2010.
Pemberton Business and Citizen of the Year Awards
The ceremony for the Pemberton & District Business and the Citizen of the Year Awards was hosted at the Meadows of Pemberton this year. Congratulations go to Ed Thompson for Citize...more
Savour Whistler Book Launch
The Dubh Linn Gate held the launch of the "Savour Whistler" cookbook January 31. Featuring recipes, photos, and stories from nineteen of Whistler's best restaurants and their chefs...more
Chamber President's Groovin' Gala '76
The Chamber President's Gala was inspired by the 1970's as the Squamish Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 76th anniversary. The Howe Sound Inn and Brew Pub was a groovin' location...more
Princess and the Pea
Brackendale Elementary School hosted Missoula Children's Theatre and in a span of 5 short days went from auditions to their performance of Princess and the Pea at the Eagle Eye The...more
Squamish BMX AGM
Squamish BMX Racing Club (SBRC) held their AGM at Brennan Park. The old executive stepped down and a new executive were elected. Jim Douglas, after having the vision and drive to s...more
Haiti Relief Dining Tour
The Whistler Tasting Tours, who run nightly walk-about dining tours in Whistler, raised $2000 last month for UNICEF's Haiti Relief Efforts. The tour visited four restaurants in one...more
Grand Opening Chances Boardwalk Squamish
The new gambling hot spot at the south end of Squamish opened its doors to the public. Chances Boardwalk Squamish offers electronic bingo, Keno, slot machines, a fully licensed bar...more
Squamish Torch Relay Community Celebration
Squamish Torch Relay Community Celebration was held February 4, 2010 at Brennan Park. Highlights included Welh Tima Kexwusem Dance Group, G. Jodi Daduwalie and the Squamish Bhangra...more
New Whistler Playground Ready
The new inclusive playground at the Whistler Medals Plaza was revealed to all last month. The kids had a great time checking out the new activities and parents were thrilled that t...more
Scandinave Spa Grand Opening
The new Scandinave Spa opened its doors last month. Guests were treated to a tour of this magnificent spa. "It’s been a lot of work and our dream has finally arrived" said Anniqu...more
Olympic Torch Relay in Whistler
The Olympic Torch Relay arrived in Whistler February 5 as it made its way to Vancouver for the opening of 2010 Winter Olympic Games February 12. Crowds of over 10,000 welcomed the ...more
Foyer Gallery
"Squamish Spirit" is a Visuals Squamish Valley Artists group show running February 2 to March 8 in the Foyer Gallery at Squamish Public Library. Toby Jaxon, currator for the galler...more
Women's Pre-Olympic Hockey Game
The Swiss and Russian Women's Olympic hockey teams rented the ice at Brennan Park in Squamish for an exhibition game with the stipulation that the tickets be free for the event. Sq...more
Live music at Gelato Carina
This cozy ice cream and coffee parlor downtown Squamish is a perfect location for music events for families and friends. Carolyn Grass and Band (well, not the complete band this ev...more
Wild at Art Festival - Gallery Opening Reception at UpStares Gallery
During the Olympic month, Wild at Art celebrated its art exhibition themed "Water! H2O" at the UpStares Gallery, downtown Squamish. More than 40 local artists presented their work ...more
Holiday Inn Squamish Opened Its Doors
Right on time for the Olympic Winter Games, the new Holiday Inn Express opened its doors for the first guests. Still not completely finished (the pool taking a couple more days), t...more
Day 1
Highlights of the day:
Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony and start of the competitions...more
Day 2
Highlights of the day:
Ski Jumping NH Individual - Gold Switzerland, Silver Poland, Bronze Austria
Speed Skating Men's 5000m - Gold Netherlands, Silver Korea, Bronze Russian Fede...more
