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National Post
6 days ago
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- National Post
Exploring Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton: A road trip along B.C.'s Sea-to-Sky
Article content I managed to enjoy one of the last days before both mountains officially closed for the ski season on May 19. Not to fear — Whistler Blackcomb has some incredible programming planned for the summer season, with the PEAK 2 PEAK gondola reopened for weekends until June 13, and daily after that. Check out the Summer Alpine Experience, which includes alpine hiking and running trails, bike park, endless wildflowers, epic snow walls and the Mountain Top Feast with live music, great eats and panoramic views. Article content This hotel has my heart. After working here as a teenager (I may have cleaned your room) and falling in love with the company culture, I find myself returning at least once or twice a year for a staycation. The Chateau lives up to its reputation, offering a warm atmosphere, inclusive of families and locals and even offers a discount for Sea-to-Sky residents in the off season. The food, pools and rooms never disappoint, and we're always greeted by staff as if we're family. Fairmont Fridays are back from 5-7 p.m. all summer long, with live music and deals on summer-inspired cocktails and tapas. Plus, back for its second year at the end of June is Radiante — an elevated tacos and tequila pop-up nestled in Fairmont's hidden garden patio. If it's anything like last year, you can expect thoughtfully executed small plates with bold Latin flavours and a lively, approachable atmosphere. Article content Article content Audain Art Museum Article content Featuring a permanent collection of over 200 pieces by renowned B.C. artists and rotating exhibition rooms, the museum itself, designed by Patkau Architects, is a work of art. This time, I toured the Curve! Exhibition, featuring woman carvers of the Northwest Coast and their contributions to the tradition of Indigenous carving. Article content Lorette Brasserie Article content The latest addition to Whistler's impressive dining scene offers a French brasserie-inspired menu and atmosphere, with a Coast Mountain backdrop. Order classic French dishes like steak au poivre and duck confit, or try the beef tartare enhanced by rich, flavourful bone marrow. Article content Article content We were sadly too early to enjoy this wellness series, featuring 60+ unique events over five weekends of June. I've already planned my next trip up the highway to enjoy mountain-top yoga, guided forest walks and sound baths. The speaker series features mental health advocates, wellness coaches and naturopaths, and the event culminates with the Art of Wellness Market and long table dinner on June 20. Article content Article content Pemberton Article content I took the RRS off-road, looking for mud, snow, or ice, and lucked out down an unmarked forest service road. I tried the Adaptive Off-Road Cruise Control feature, which sensed the terrain, automatically controlling the vehicle's speed and helping maintain optimum control — it made off-roading easy, a job I normally reserve for my partner. Article content Article content My three-year-old's most treasured stop along the Sea-to-Sky, this family-friendly farm offers pick-your-own strawberries and blueberries, followed by pumpkins in the fall. Pick up root vegetables and eggs, and other local seasonal produce in the farm shop, and gaze at the resident sheep, pigs and chickens. Article content Article content A fourth-generation organic family farm serving delicious craft beers made from barley, malt and hops produced onsite. The tasting room is open daily, and the large outdoor seating area provides ample space for pets and kids to play while soaking in jaw-dropping views of Mount Currie. Don't leave without trying the poutine from Miller's Fries food truck, made with gluten-free, veggie gravy and Canadian cheese curds. Article content Article content
Yahoo
7 days ago
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- Yahoo
Audain Art Museum to Exhibit Rare Drawings from the National Gallery of Canada's Vault
WHISTLER, BC, May 27, 2025 /CNW/ - This summer, the Audain Art Museum (AAM) is proud to present Gathered Leaves: Discoveries from the Drawings Vault, a landmark travelling exhibition offering a rare glimpse into the hidden art treasures of the National Gallery of Canada (NGC). On view from June 14 through October 13, 2025, the exhibition features over 130 works on paper and canvas by 84 artists, revealing centuries of artistic innovation and storytelling to AAM visitors. Featuring graphite sketches alongside delicate ink, pastel, and watercolour renderings, Gathered Leaves offers a wide range of techniques and styles by internationally celebrated artists. The exhibition highlights renowned figures such as Edgar Degas, Pablo Picasso, Gustav Klimt, Edvard Munch, Marc Chagall, and Wassily Kandinsky, as well as powerful contributions by historically underrepresented women artists, including Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun and Elisabetta Sirani. "This exhibition is a unique opportunity for audiences to connect with the immediacy and intimacy of drawings by many of Europe's most celebrated artists—many of which have been hidden from public view for decades," says Dr. Curtis Collins, Director & Chief Curator of the Audain Art Museum. "We are proud to collaborate with the National Gallery of Canada in presenting these extraordinary pieces to Whistler residents, as well as visitors from across Canada and around the world." "A collection more than a century in the making. Many exciting discoveries await visitors to the exhibition. Gathered Leaves is the Canadian debut of international historical drawings recently acquired by the National Gallery of Canada, alongside lesser known but significant works straight from the vault. This exhibition and its accompanying award-winning catalogue celebrate the centennial anniversary of our Department of Prints and Drawings, established in 1921 – the first curatorial division created at the NGC," says Jean-François Bélisle, Director and CEO, National Gallery of Canada. "In light of our national mandate to make art accessible to all Canadians, we're delighted that visitors to the Audain Art Museum will also have the rare opportunity to view remarkable drawings that for conservation reasons are usually kept in the dark." The NGC collection has grown to include an extraordinary range of national and international works spanning the 15th to 20th centuries, including master drawings from Italy, France, Germany and Spain dating to the 1600s. From preparatory studies to vivid pastel compositions, Gathered Leaves offers a compelling look at the diverse roles drawing has played across time, geography, and artistic movements. Gathered Leaves celebrates the national institution's century-long commitment to collecting and preserving works on paper. The exhibition also includes the NGC's recent acquisitions, expanding the narrative and offering fresh perspectives on art history. Accompanying the exhibition is a beautifully illustrated publication, Discoveries from the Drawings Vault. Authored by Sonia Del Re with Kirsten Appleyard, with contributions by Erika Dolphin, the catalogue commemorates the 100th anniversary of the NGC's Department of Prints and Drawings and highlights new research and curatorial insights into this significant collection. Gathered Leaves: Discoveries from the Drawings Vault is organized by the National Gallery of Canada. This exhibition is supported by Government Partner, The Resort Municipality of Whistler, and Hotel Partner, Fairmont Chateau Whistler. The accompanying catalogue is made possible with support from Getty though its Paper Project Initiative. About the Audain Art Museum Established in 2016, the Museum was founded via a major philanthropic gift of Michael Audain and Yoshiko Karasawa. The Permanent Collection is focused on the art of British Columbia, exemplifying the richness of cultural difference in Canada. Highlights include hereditary Haida Chief James Hart's The Dance Screen, an exceptional collection of historical and contemporary Indigenous art, a comprehensive selection of paintings by Emily Carr and a brilliant range of works by Vancouver's photo-conceptualists. The Museum hosts numerous special exhibitions per year that feature artists and collections of national as well as international significance. About the National Gallery of Canada Founded in 1880, the National Gallery of Canada is among the world's most respected art institutions. As a national museum, we exist to serve all Canadians, no matter where they live. We do this by sharing our collection, exhibitions and public programming widely. We create dynamic experiences that allow for new ways of seeing ourselves and each other through the visual arts, while centering Indigenous ways of knowing and being. Our mandate is to develop, preserve and present a collection for the learning and enjoyment of all – now and for generations to come. We are home to more than 90,000 works, including one of the finest collections of Indigenous and Canadian art, major works from the 14th to the 21st century and extensive library and archival holdings. Ankosé – Everything is connected – Tout est relié SOURCE Audain Art Museum View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Cision Canada
7 days ago
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- Cision Canada
Audain Art Museum to Exhibit Rare Drawings from the National Gallery of Canada's Vault
WHISTLER, BC, May 27, 2025 /CNW/ - This summer, the Audain Art Museum (AAM) is proud to present Gathered Leaves: Discoveries from the Drawings Vault, a landmark travelling exhibition offering a rare glimpse into the hidden art treasures of the National Gallery of Canada (NGC). On view from June 14 through October 13, 2025, the exhibition features over 130 works on paper and canvas by 84 artists, revealing centuries of artistic innovation and storytelling to AAM visitors. Featuring graphite sketches alongside delicate ink, pastel, and watercolour renderings, Gathered Leaves offers a wide range of techniques and styles by internationally celebrated artists. The exhibition highlights renowned figures such as Edgar Degas, Pablo Picasso, Gustav Klimt, Edvard Munch, Marc Chagall, and Wassily Kandinsky, as well as powerful contributions by historically underrepresented women artists, including Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun and Elisabetta Sirani. "This exhibition is a unique opportunity for audiences to connect with the immediacy and intimacy of drawings by many of Europe's most celebrated artists—many of which have been hidden from public view for decades," says Dr. Curtis Collins, Director & Chief Curator of the Audain Art Museum. "We are proud to collaborate with the National Gallery of Canada in presenting these extraordinary pieces to Whistler residents, as well as visitors from across Canada and around the world." "A collection more than a century in the making. Many exciting discoveries await visitors to the exhibition. Gathered Leaves is the Canadian debut of international historical drawings recently acquired by the National Gallery of Canada, alongside lesser known but significant works straight from the vault. This exhibition and its accompanying award-winning catalogue celebrate the centennial anniversary of our Department of Prints and Drawings, established in 1921 – the first curatorial division created at the NGC," says Jean-François Bélisle, Director and CEO, National Gallery of Canada. "In light of our national mandate to make art accessible to all Canadians, we're delighted that visitors to the Audain Art Museum will also have the rare opportunity to view remarkable drawings that for conservation reasons are usually kept in the dark." The NGC collection has grown to include an extraordinary range of national and international works spanning the 15th to 20th centuries, including master drawings from Italy, France, Germany and Spain dating to the 1600s. From preparatory studies to vivid pastel compositions, Gathered Leaves offers a compelling look at the diverse roles drawing has played across time, geography, and artistic movements. Gathered Leaves celebrates the national institution's century-long commitment to collecting and preserving works on paper. The exhibition also includes the NGC's recent acquisitions, expanding the narrative and offering fresh perspectives on art history. Accompanying the exhibition is a beautifully illustrated publication, Discoveries from the Drawings Vault. Authored by Sonia Del Re with Kirsten Appleyard, with contributions by Erika Dolphin, the catalogue commemorates the 100th anniversary of the NGC's Department of Prints and Drawings and highlights new research and curatorial insights into this significant collection. Gathered Leaves: Discoveries from the Drawings Vault is organized by the National Gallery of Canada. This exhibition is supported by Government Partner, The Resort Municipality of Whistler, and Hotel Partner, Fairmont Chateau Whistler. The accompanying catalogue is made possible with support from Getty though its Paper Project Initiative. About the Audain Art Museum Established in 2016, the Museum was founded via a major philanthropic gift of Michael Audain and Yoshiko Karasawa. The Permanent Collection is focused on the art of British Columbia, exemplifying the richness of cultural difference in Canada. Highlights include hereditary Haida Chief James Hart's The Dance Screen, an exceptional collection of historical and contemporary Indigenous art, a comprehensive selection of paintings by Emily Carr and a brilliant range of works by Vancouver's photo-conceptualists. The Museum hosts numerous special exhibitions per year that feature artists and collections of national as well as international significance. About the National Gallery of Canada Founded in 1880, the National Gallery of Canada is among the world's most respected art institutions. As a national museum, we exist to serve all Canadians, no matter where they live. We do this by sharing our collection, exhibitions and public programming widely. We create dynamic experiences that allow for new ways of seeing ourselves and each other through the visual arts, while centering Indigenous ways of knowing and being. Our mandate is to develop, preserve and present a collection for the learning and enjoyment of all – now and for generations to come. We are home to more than 90,000 works, including one of the finest collections of Indigenous and Canadian art, major works from the 14th to the 21st century and extensive library and archival holdings.
