Venus and Serena “Willie-Ams” Exhibition Tennis Game

July 8, 2011 (Vancouver, B.C.) Venus and Serena Willie-Ams will be in Vancouver, B.C. to take part in an exhibition tennis match at the Vancouver Summer Live event taking place in Stanley Park on July 9th, 2011 prior to taking centre court at the North America 2011 Vancouver Outgames running July 25-31, 2011.

The “twins” are actually local athletes participating in the Vancouver 2011 Outgames which are being hosted in Vancouver this year in recognition of the city`s dedication to equal rights and opportunities.

The twins, real names Symone Says and Afrodesia Jenkins, admit that Venus and Serena are only their ``Nommes de Sport”. ``We admire Venus and Serena, both on and off the court, and want to emulate their feistiness, spirit of adventure and of course, sporting ability,” said Symone.

John Boychuk (President of the Vancouver 2011 Outgames) says of the match. ``I think it will be a very exciting game and I`m having a hard time trying to guess the eventual winner. Venus has a very strong serve and Serena`s ball play has to be seen to be believed”.

The exhibition match takes place at 3.00pm on Saturday July 9th at Brockton Oval in Stanley Park and attendance is free. During the Outgames, Venus and Serena will be found on the tennis courts in Stanley Park or propping up the bar at the Plaza of Nations “Cultural Festival”.

The Vancouver 2011 Outgames will include multi-sport elements supported by GLISA (International Sports Association of North America) including Soccer, Volleyball, Eco-Challenge (Whistler) 10K Run, Golf and many more taking place throughout the Lower Mainland. For more information on the Sporting events of the Vancouver 2011 Outgames click here
For more details about Summer Live visit vancouver.ca and for more details about the Vancouver 2011 Outgames go to www.vancouver2011outgames.com

HARD2: Leather Fetish Ball Vancouver

Spring is in the air and with that comes the much anticipated event of the Spring - Men in Leather's annual HARD - Leather Fetish Ball. Last year the Victoria Long Weekend event was a raging success and our friends at "Men In Leather, Vancouver" are primed and ready to throw down another epic party with Priape.

The Date: Sunday, May 22nd, 2011 - Victoria Day Long Weekend 8PM - 2AM

The Venue: FIVE SIXTY (560 Seymour Street, Vancouver) the former historic A&B Sound store has been transformed into one of Vancouver's hottest new clubs. With multiple levels and various rooms you can expect many a surprise including a "Dungeon Play Area." Get your tickets at Priape Vancouver (just $25) soon as this event is sure to sell out quick.

You can expect a special performance by Mantra, on deck DJ Nick Bertossi, Marcus Purnell & Ntectect will have the dance floor pulsing. Dress Code enforced: Leather + Fetish ONLY ** No Streetwear Allowed ** Coat Check + Change area available.

For More information visit MenInLeather.ca

Dine In Whistler 2011

April 25 To June 30, 2011
From Mountaintop To Tabletop
Dine in Whistler offers more than exceptional value at a variety of Whistler restaurants. It also serves up a spectacular natural setting that is sure to inspire. Enjoy a diverse range of dining experiences and menus – from soulful pub fare, to authentic ethnic cuisine, to unique and innovative fine dining – that promise a meal to be savoured long after the last bite is finished. From April 25 to June 30, 2011, enjoy 3-course spring menus for $19, $29, $39 and $49. Savour spring with a culinary tour of Whistler!

$19 Menu
the mix by Ric's
604.932.6499
Funky lounge, West Coast inspired tapas, fresh entrées and innovative cocktails.

$29 Menu
Bavaria Restaurant
604.932.7518
Best European bistro. Best fondues in town!
Please note Bavaria restaurant will be closed from Sunday May 8, 2011 to Monday May 23, 2011 reopening Tuesday May 24, 2011. Menu

Cure Lounge & Patio
604.966.5700 Menu

Ric's Grill
604.932.7427
Traditional meets original paired with an award-winning wine list.
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Tandoori Grill
604.905.4900
Authentic Indian cuisine. Great vegan fare.
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$39 Menu

21 Steps Kitchen + Bar
604.966.2121
Modern comfort food served with local colour.
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Players Chophouse Whistler
604.938.1270
Proudly serves Prime Canadian Beef, sustainable seafood and local produce.

Quattro at Whistler
604.905.4844
Whistler's most inventive Italian cuisine and an award-winning wine list.
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$49 Menu

Araxi Restaurant + Bar
604.932.4540
"Whistler's Best Restaurant 2010" — Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards (ten-time winner)
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Aura Restaurant
604.966.5700
Inspired cuisine, innovative cocktails, intimate service and serene lakeside location.
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Bearfoot Bistro
604.932.3433
Rated number one restaurant in Whistler for food and service by Zagat 2011.
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Hy's Steakhouse
604.905.5555
All prime meat. Voted "Best Steakhouse in Whistler" for 12 years running.
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For sensational Spring hotel rates call 1.866.787.1966 or visit online at GayWhistler.com

Upcoming Events:
July 24-31, 2011: North America Outgames in Vancouver & Whistler
November 10-14, 2011: Cornucopia - Whistler's Celebration of Food & Wine
February 5-12, 2012: GayWhistler's WinterPRIDE - 20th Annual Gay & Lesbian Ski & Snowboard Week

The SnowBall

Well this is it folks, the main event. Though many of my irony loving friends tend to poo poo the big circuit parties, I still have a soft spot for them. I do love dancing all night. And from what I've seen this week, there will be LOADS of eye candy at the party. Feast your eyes on these guys from the pool party.

Needless to say we've been having fun.

Head on over to our GayWhistler.com facebook page for more. See you on the dance floor!!

WinterPRIDE Day 4

It's cold in Whistler but WinterPRIDE 2011 is heating up! BC's biggest and best ski resort is full of happenin homos from all over the world. The week is not even half over and I've talked to people from the US, UK, Sweeden, and of course... Canada!

This is Rob Easton, host of OUTtv's Don't Quit Your Gay Job standing in for Dean while his busy off organizing the extravaganza known as Winter Pride. I'll be running the @GayWhistler twitter account throughout #WinterPRIDE. Lemme know how you're doing!

The best part of the week so far has been watching how much Whistler has embraced the gays. Normally a fairly hetero place, the town is going out of its way to welcome us. One, rainbow banners and flags are everywhere, in store windows, on the street sign posts.

And two, sexy straight surfer snowboarder dudes posing for photos... shirtless (see left). Well at least he knows his market. He is one of the servers at Merlin's. where we had our après ski on Monday. I was especially amused when he said to our photographer, Mike Verbergt, "No we can do better than that."

And if you like this photo, head to our GayWhistler.com facebook page for ALL the shots he's taken so far.

Here are me and my volunteer buddies Al and Hunter from left to right. If you see us working away, come say hi. We're from Vancouver and mostly friend :p

See ya on the slopes. I'll be heading out on Thursday and Friday. Don't forget to let us know how #WinterPRIDE is treating you tweet us @GayWhistler. And say hi if you're out there.

WinterPRIDE 2011 Welcome Party TWEET Up

GayWhistler's WinterPRIDE is just 10 days away and the Welcome Party TWEET up is going to be the place to get social and win some great prizing!! Sunday, January 30th at the Whistler Conference Centre - Grand Foyer from 8PM-10PM.

Finlandia, Whistler Beer & Barefoot Wine will be on hand ready to get the party started! The WinterPRIDE shot Ski will be back and in full force and did we mention all the prizes up for grabs? New this year we will be TWEETing and doing live status updates on Facebook - giving you clues and asking questions and when you Tweet or comment on Facebook your "answer" you could win some of these great prizes!
@gaywhistler #wp11 #gayskiweek

Some of our vendors include:
TRAVEL:
Echo Valley Ranch & Spa
Holiday Inn Aruba
Air New Zealand
North America Outgames
BMW Canada
SpyGuy

Resort Partners
Araxi
Ric's Grill
Starbuck's
Scandinave Spa
Healing Hands
Whistler Dental - Brighten your Smile!
ZipTrek
Canadian Snowmobile
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
SatSports
Hayden Beck Gallery

So come on out and meet new & old friends, learn what is new in the resort, do some TWEETing and win some great prizes!
After party will move over to Buffalo Bill's for some dancing and then up early for our first day of Skiing on Blackcomb - including LIVE TV coverage from our friends at Breakfast Television on CityTV!

Call 1.866.787.1966 for all of your travel needs or visit online at GayWhistler.com Our host hotel is the Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa

Travelocity Never Roam Alone Ski Guide - Training

Jan. 8th, 2011 was our first WinterPRIDE event of the season with the Travelocity Never Roam Alone Ski Guide Training day. Ski Guide Manager, John Sutherland, took a group of guides up onto Whistler & Blackcomb mountains for safety and coaching training.

The Snow conditions were incredible and a lot of great tips on how to be a better guide were learned. The day started out with a breakfast meeting at the Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub within the Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside. The guides learned about safety, the ski guide perks along with a presentation from Whistler Blackcomb, followed by an update on some of the programming for WinterPRIDE.

Next it was time to get out on the slopes and get some hands on experience - or at least "ski/board on experience!" We traveled up the Excalibur Blackcomb Gondola and raced around the various zones of Blackcomb including: The Glaciers, Terrain Park, Crystal, GMC Race Course and then down for lunch to the Glacier Creek Lodge. After lunch we headed over to the Peak 2 Peak and crossed over the valley to Whistler. Incredible views and within 11 minutes we are on Whistler Mountain!


After a great day on the slopes it was time to do some Apres Ski action at Dusty's with the local gay & lesbain ski club - skiOUT! Nothing like the crisp clean taste of Whistler Beer after a great day on the mountains. For more photos of the day click here to visit our Flickr photo stream!

GayWhistler's WinterPRIDE is January 30th - February 6th, 2011. Visit GayWhistler.com for more details on how you can be part of the magic of WinterPRIDE. For hotel reservations visit online or call 1.866.787.1966