Whistler Writer’s Fest
September 19th, 2024
From debut authors to Giller Prize nominees, the Whistler Writers Festival consistently brings together top local and Canadian talent each fall, showcasing their latest works.
The festival also continues to offer fan-favorite events like the Literary Cabaret and the Saturday night headline show, which regularly attract large crowds for a blend of live music and thought-provoking discussions.
“We like to try something new each year, but there are some essential events audiences demand, like the Literary Cabaret, our Saturday evening feature event, and our thriller panel,” said Rebecca Wood Barrett, festival artistic director. “These are just a few events that we all love so much, and it wouldn’t be the festival without them. I’m also thrilled for the Giller nominated authors, and that they’ll be sharing their nominated work with us. Hearing Caroline Adderson read from A Way to be Happy and Conor Kerr share from Prairie Edge is going to be very special.”
Over the course of the four-day festival, attendees can look forward to 12 reading events and eight workshops.
Here are the highlights:
Literary Cabaret
Guest authors Dallas Hunt (Teeth), Laura Sharp (Places You Catch Yourself), Bob McDonald (pictured at right) (Just Say Yes), Michael V. Smith (Queers Like Me), Natalie Sue (I Hope This Finds You Well) and Alli Vail (Brooklyn Thomas Isn’t Here) will read from their latest works. The host band, West Coast Front will be playing for guests and the winners of the Whistler Independent Book Awards will be announced.
Date: October 18, 2024
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Fairmont Château Whistler, 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5
Compassion and Happiness: A Conversation with Writers of Fiction
Storytellers Caroline Adderson (A Way to Be Happy), Jowita Bydlowska (Monster), and the winner of the Whistler Independent Book Award for fiction will be exploring the question, “How does the heart learn to find what it needs?” while touching on themes of loneliness, connection, duty and happiness.
Date: October 19, 2024
Time: 10:15 pm
Location: Fairmont Château Whistler, 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5
Chilling Tales: Thrilling Fiction
Moderator Tara Jean Stevens, Vancouver radio host and creator of the podcast, Heaven Bent will be speaking to guest authors, Amber Cowie (The Off Season), S.C. Lalli (The Plus One), and Hannah Mary McKinnon (Only One Survives) about the world of investigation, research, crime and thriller writing.
Date: October 19, 2024
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: Fairmont Château Whistler, 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5
Beneath the Surface: A Conversation with Wade Davis
Author and biologist Leslie Anthony will host a discussion with National Geographic Explorer and Canadian anthropology legend, Wade Davis, about his latest book, Beneath the Surface of Things: New and Selected Essays.
Date: October 19, 2024
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Fairmont Château Whistler, 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5
* Arrive early at 7:30 p.m. to hear themed classical music by the Sea to Sky String Orchestra and enjoy a glass of wine or beer from the bar. *
Sunday BookTalk and Breakfast
Spend Sunday morning chatting with other booklovers over the buffet breakfast before attending this year’s BookTalk reading event with Giller longlist nominee Conor Kerr (Prairie Edge), Bob McDonald (Just Say Yes), and Leanne Toshiko Simpson (Never Been Better) — in conversation about their new releases. Each of these authors tackle pressing contemporary concerns: de-colonization, loss of culture, mental health, privacy and security, fake news and more.
Date: October 20, 2024
Time: 10:45 am
Location: Fairmont Château Whistler, 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5
Tickets are still available for all these events. Visit this link to secure your tickets. Get 10% off tickets until October 1.
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