This weekend
Writers festival, Cornucopia and live music: your Sea to Sky weekend
November 6–8, 2026
Sea to Sky weekend: Nov 6–8
This list is for an upcoming weekend.
What’s on in Whistler, Squamish, Pemberton and Britannia Beach this weekend: literary festival, food & drink, markets, live music, comedy and more.
Friday, November 612 happenings
Whistler
Whistler Writers Festival
Fairmont Chateau Whistler, 4599 Chateau Blvd · Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, 4584 Blackcomb Way
25th annual literary festival. Friday sessions: one-on-one editing sessions 3:30 PM, “Cultural & Spiritual Care: Healing through Stories” 5:30–6:45 PM, and “Characters on the Edge: Analyzing Psychological Thrillers” 8:00–10:00 PM.
Source: whistler.com · eventbrite.ca
Cornucopia: Whistler’s Food & Drink Festival
Various venues across Whistler
Whistler’s signature food & drink festival: tastings, culinary demos, winemaker dinners and drink seminars across the village.
Express Yourself Through Art
Whistler Community Services, 8000 Nesters Rd
Relaxed morning art session with Dr. Helma, music and colour, no skills needed, all supplies provided.
Fairmont Friday at Mallard Lounge
Mallard Lounge, Fairmont Chateau Whistler, 4599 Chateau Blvd
Weekly Friday tradition with handcrafted cocktails, live music and a shareable feature food menu.
We Heart Local Art | Art Party
Maury Young Arts Centre, 4129 Village Stroll
Arts Whistler celebrates the 16 local artists behind the “We Heart Local Art” exhibit, landscapes, wildlife and textiles.
Benson @ Après Après: Fluid Fridays
Après Après, 4204 Village Square
DJ Benson brings house beats and a high-energy set for a Welcome Week edition of Fluid Fridays.
Source: gibbonswhistler.com: calendar
Squamish
SEEK Bespoke Market
Railway Museum of BC, 39645 Government Rd
Curated market with 100 creative brands, plus wreath-making and flow-writing workshops, constellation piercings, flash tattoos, intuitive readings and pop-up portraits. VIP shopping hour 4:00–5:00 PM.
Sip & Savour: Experience Macau at Fergie’s Café
Fergie’s Café, 70002 Squamish Valley Rd
A tasting experience through Macau’s Portuguese-Chinese fusion cuisine, widely considered the world’s first fusion food. Two seatings.
Jon Bryant with J Aaron Cockburn
Brackendale Art Gallery, 41950 Government Rd
Indie-rock/folk singer-songwriter with pedal steel, bass and drums; opener J Aaron Cockburn.
Source: eventbrite.ca
Coastal Distortion Vol. 2
Trickster’s Hideout, 38005 Cleveland Ave
Raw underground rock night headlined by Vancouver punk veteran I, Braineater, with Tides Will Turn, Shone and Zombie Roof.
Colour Analysis at SEEK Bespoke Market
Railway Museum of BC, 39645 Government Rd
Personalized one-on-one colour analysis consultation, running all three market days.
Pemberton
Live Music @ Town Square: JR
Town Square Restaurant, 7439 Frontier St, Pemberton
Weekly Friday-night live music series at Town Square.
Saturday, November 717 happenings
Whistler
Whistler Writers Festival
Fairmont Chateau Whistler, 4599 Chateau Blvd
Day three of the literary festival: readings, panels and workshops, including “Glorious, Disrupting Dystopia” 1:45–3:00 PM.
Source: whistler.com
Cornucopia: Whistler’s Food & Drink Festival
Various venues across Whistler
The food & drink festival continues, tastings, culinary demos, winemaker dinners and drink seminars.
Sculpt & Sip x Cornucopia x Fort Berens
The Westin Resort & Spa Whistler, 4090 Whistler Way
Guided stone-carving class with Fathom Stone Art. Pick a project and take home what you make. Tools and materials included, no experience needed.
AGELESS Expo
Myrtle Philip Community School, 6195 Lorimer Rd
Expo of resources and connections tailored for the 50+ crowd, presented by Pique Newsmagazine.
Whistler Comedy Classic
Maury Young Arts Centre, 4335 Blackcomb Way
Pro stand-up comedy night produced by Jokers Canada, with scheduled performers including Syd Bosel.
Squamish
SEEK Bespoke Market
Railway Museum of BC, 39645 Government Rd
The 100-brand curated market continues, with workshops and experiences through the day.
Squamish Farmers Winter Market
37996 Cleveland Ave (corner of Victoria St & Cleveland Ave)
Weekly winter market with fresh local farm produce, prepared foods and artisan products.
Explore CapU Squamish: Fall Open House
Capilano University Squamish Campus, 3200 University Blvd
Open house with program info, campus tours and student meet-and-greets.
Sea to Sky Artisan Market
Squamish Elementary School, 38370 Buckley Ave
Early-Christmas-gift shopping from artisans across the Sea to Sky corridor.
Watercolour Painting Workshop: Bespoke Wellness
Railway Museum of BC, 39645 Government Rd (inside SEEK market)
Guided winter-landscape watercolour workshop inside the SEEK Bespoke Market.
Sound of Devotion ~ A Day Retreat
40383 Tantalus Rd, Unit 3, Squamish
Day retreat of sound vibration, mantra, story and grounding practice for the dark half of the year.
Squamish United Coffee House: Catherine McInnes
Squamish United Church, 38014 Fourth Ave
Afternoon of live music and stories.
The Zummers LIVE!
Routes Eatery, Capilano University, 3200 University Blvd
Live band night with food and local beer at the campus eatery.
New Moon Sound Journey
BreathWorks Studio, 38224 Eaglewind Blvd
Meditative sound journey for the new moon: deep rest and inward connection.
Dani Black, Drew Storey, Shane Terry
Trickster’s Hideout, 38005 Cleveland Ave
Singer-songwriter night: Drew Storey (Langley) plus Dani Black and Shane Terry.
Colour Analysis at SEEK Bespoke Market
Railway Museum of BC, 39645 Government Rd
Personalized one-on-one colour analysis consultation.
Pemberton
This Ain’t No Dog & Pony Show: Art Exhibition & Fundraiser
Pemberton & District Museum, 7455 Prospect St
Fundraiser celebrating 20 years of arts and culture in the Pemberton Valley, with a live silent auction of local treasures.
Sunday, November 88 happenings
Whistler
Whistler Writers Festival: closing day
Fairmont Chateau Whistler, 4599 Chateau Blvd
Closing day: “Being Forest: A Salish Stroll” 9:00–10:30 AM (meet in the lobby), then Sunday BookTalk and breakfast 11:00 AM–1:00 PM.
Source: whistler.com
Cornucopia: Whistler’s Food & Drink Festival
Various venues across Whistler
The food & drink festival rolls on, tastings, demos and seminars across the village.
Run & Restore: Hit & Go × Yogacara
4433 Sundial Place, Whistler
Casual community run paired with movement and recovery guidance from Yogacara’s Emily Kane.
Source: eventbrite.ca: Whistler events
Squamish
SEEK Bespoke Market: final day
Railway Museum of BC, 39645 Government Rd
Final day of the 100-brand curated market, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Squamish Estuary Monthly Bird Count
Meet in the lobby of Howe Sound Inn & Brewing, 37801 Cleveland Ave
Monthly citizen-science bird count in the Squamish Estuary: all levels welcome, binoculars optional, groups split into four.
Sunday Night Football
Trickster’s Hideout, 38005 Cleveland Ave
Full sound system and three projectors showing the 5 PM games.
Colour Analysis at SEEK Bespoke Market
Railway Museum of BC, 39645 Government Rd
Personalized one-on-one colour analysis consultation, final day.
Britannia Beach
ORE & ORCAS: new exhibit at Britannia Mine Museum
Britannia Mine Museum, 150 Copper Dr
Temporary Terra Lab exhibit on Howe Sound’s recovering marine ecosystem, included with museum admission (underground train + BOOM! show).
Source: britanniaminemuseum.ca: events
Confirm before you go. Times were researched on Nov 4, 2026 from the source pages linked above. Check the event pages directly before heading out, especially listings marked with time warnings.
Events without stated times were listed on their source calendars with no start time given; those marked “unconfirmed” had conflicting times across sources.