Whistler’s spectacular nature nurtures a healthy, inspiring community and a thriving tourism economy. Climate change is a risk to our way of life. It raises the cost of living, impacts wellbeing, and puts pressure on local businesses. The Big Moves Climate Action Implementation Plan is Whistler’s community roadmap to protect what we love. Led by the Resort Municipality of Whistler, it outlines clear steps we can take together to build a more resilient future.
Small actions make Big Moves. Every day shifts in how we get around town, build or renovate homes, and dispose of waste can create a powerful collective impact. Explore below to learn what’s happening now and how you can get involved. No matter where you start, you’re part of the solution.
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Need something fixed? Bring your broken item to the Repair Café where skilled volunteers will help you with the repair – for free! April 18 & May 28 | Repair Cafés | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Whistler Public Library | AWARE Event Details View more Earth Month events: Pitch-In Day Clothing Swap Community Garage…
Celebrate Earth Month and help keep Whistler beautiful! April 21 | 5:30 to 8 p.m. | Nita Lake Lodge | AWARE Event Details View more Earth Month events: Pitch-In Day Repair Café Community Garage Sale Whistler.ca/bigmoves
Celebrate Earth Month and help keep Whistler beautiful! Join neighbours, friends and families for Whistler’s community clean‑up. ♻️ Help clean up your favourite parks, trails, lakeshores and neighbourhoods ♻️ Last year, more than 500 volunteers collected 960+ kg of recycling and waste ♻️ Fuel up at a volunteer appreciation BBQ at the Village Fire Hall from 12 to 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome…
Celebrate Earth Month and help keep Whistler beautiful! May 10 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Creekside Underground Parking | AWARE Event Details View more Earth Month events: Pitch-In Day Repair Café Clothing Swap Whistler.ca/bigmoves
Creating viable alternatives to cars
Encouraging the shift to electric vehicles and transit
Displacing the carbon generated by visitors coming to Whistler
Applying green building standards to all new construction
Retrofitting existing buildings to make them more efficient
Reducing greenhouse gases from landfilling and waste
Reducing climate change risks to Whistler
Mitigating the effects of extreme weather on buildings and infrastructure
Reducing impacts of climate change on the natural environment
Monitoring and protecting Whistler's airshed
Monitoring and protecting Whistler's at-risk species
More resources for planning construction and alteration projects
What to know before you cut down or prune a tree
Reducing risk with fuel reductions, FireSmart and other programs
Information on composting, yard waste and invasive species
Guidelines for preventing construction-related fires
Ensuring Whistler's drinking water is both safe and abundant
Be prepared, be informed
Applying for irrigation, soil removals and other engineering department permits
Whistler's fire danger ratings and safety tips
Fire prevention resources
A provincial initiative to reduce fire risks for homes and communities
Disposing of household, commercial and landfill waste
Moving Whistler towards zero waste
Alternatives for travelling to Whistler and getting around the resort
Resources for meeting evolving green building standards
Important information for meeting energy efficiency guidelines
Best practices to keep you and our wildlife safe
Waste handling resources and requirements for commercial and strata properties
Whistler is at risk of wildfires, earthquakes, landslides and other disaster - be prepared
Available grants, rebates and other incentives
Tips on recycling and handling difficult-to-recycle waste
Tips for reducing household waste
Help keep your neighbours and animals safe
Police, fire and emergency services information
A unified and collaborative approach to destination management.
Permitting requirements for trade-specific projects
Transit passes, routes, free park shuttles and more
Moving Whistler beyond the car and into alternatives
Where to take your household, commercial and other waste
Resources for business/commercial garbage, recycling and composting
A comprehensive plan for conserving Whistler's water resources
Find parking in Whistler, plus locations, rates, and regulations
Providing around-the-clock protection and emergency response
Preventing and preparing for wildfires
Reducing fuel to prevent or slow wildfires
Learn about Whistler's wildlife and natural environment