Whistler's Canada Day Celebrations

ADVISORIES

Masks required in all public spacesMasks mandatory in all public spaces – Some exemptions apply
Passholder access only returns to MPSCPassholder access only returns to Meadow Park Sports Centre for all bookings
Select fitness classes resuming in-personSelect low intensity fitness classes have resumed in-person
Lost Lake Nordic Trails are now openLost Lake Nordic Trails are now open for the 2020/2021 cross country ski and snowshoe season
Swim lesson registration now openSwimming lesson registration now open
Stick and puck has returned for the new yearStick and puck has returned to Meadow Park Sports Centre for the new year

Canada Day

Canada Day is a national holiday that lands on July 1 every year, Whistler celebrates with everyone turning out to celebrate with a pancake breakfast, free concerts, crafts, a parade along the Village Stroll and more. Everyone is welcome!

2020 Whistler celebrated virtually, watch the video below.

We look forward to celebrating in 2021.

Explore & Experience Whistler on July 1

Adventure Differently in Whistler This Summer

Watch Whistler's Virtual Canada Day Celebration

Experience

Whistler’s Self-Guided Tours

Whistler’s self-guided tours are a starting point for creative discovery that helps you find cultural venues, museums, galleries, and public art pieces. Walk and bike friendly.

• Whistler Valley Public Art Tour

• Whistler Village Public Art Tour

• Whistler 2010 Games Experience

Move it Whistler - Fitness Class: FULL, no drop-ins

Sorry, this class is now full. If you have "reserved" on the Facebook event page, please check it for updates.

Unable to attend in person? We will have a Facebook LIVE stream of the event.

Location: Due to the weather, this activity has been moved to Whistler Olympic Plaza, under the roof of the Pavilion.

Please dress warm, this activity is outside.

Time: 8 – 9 a.m.

Description: Bodyweight workout with Peak Training owner and trainer Meaghan Sutter

Capacity: 25 | No drop-ins permitted

Ride your bike to Olympic Plaza - we will have a free Bike Valet on site.

Yoga in the Park: FULL, no drop-ins

Sorry, this class is now full. If you have "reserved" on the Facebook group, please check it for updates.

Unable to attend in person? We will have a Facebook LIVE stream of the event.

Location: Due to the weather, this activity has been moved to Whistler Olympic Plaza, under the roof of the Pavilion.
Please dress warm, this activity is outside. Remember to bring your own mat, no mats will be provided.

Time: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Description: Join us for an all levels hatha yoga practice led by Emily Kane, owner of Whistler Yogacara, to connect with ourselves and our community. We celebrate the unity and peace that we strive for as a nation as we explore these qualities on our mat.

Capacity: 25 | No drop-ins permitted

Ride your bike to Olympic Plaza - we will have a free Bike Valet on site.

We Run Whistler - Virtual Canada Day Scavenger Hunt Run

Time/duration: 60-90min

Location/route: Lost Lake trail network

Description: A fun, family-friendly Canada Day Scavenger hunt run. Take photos, show your love for Canada and be in with a chance to win amazing prizes from Whistler businesses!

Registration & information

Cost/price: Free

Prizing from: Caramba, Vallee Lumina, Forged, Nesters Market, Creekside Market and lululemon

WORCA Virtual Toonie Ride – Canada Day Special

Time/duration: All day

Location/route: The Chiller and Thriller routes are on this page.

Description: Register for the event, choose either the Chiller or Thriller route, and obtain the badge by recording your ride with the Trailforks app, to be entered into a draw to win amazing prizes from Whistler businesses!

Registration

Cost/price: No fee to enter but a WORCA membership is required. Special prize category for new WORCA memberships.

Prizing from: Hunter Gather, Vallee Lumina, Forged, Nesters Market, Creekside Market, Pure Gift Boxes

Explore

Live & Local Art - Andrea Mueller

Time: Noon – 4 p.m.

Info: Local artist painting live art

Location: Whistler Village: Town Plaza Gazebo

Check out Andrea Mueller's art here.

Live & Local Art - Taka Sudo

*MOVED to Olympic Plaza due to the weather

Time: Noon - 4 p.m.

Info: Local artist painting live art

Location: Whistler Skate Park

Check out Taka Sudo's art here.

Live & Local Art - Ben Poechman

*MOVED to Olympic Plaza due to the weather

Time: Noon – 4 p.m.

Info: Local artist painting live art

Location: Alpha Lake Park

Check out Ben Poechman's art here.

Live & Local Music - Jennamae

*MOVED to Olympic Plaza due to the weather

Time: Noon - 4 p.m.

Info: Whistler's local singer/songwriter and lead vocals for Jennamae & the Groove Section

Location: Mountain Square

Live & Local Music - Alison Hunter

*CANCELLED due to the weather

Time: Noon – 4 p.m.

Info: Combining her love of music and the great outdoors, she can be found playing a harp in the village, by a lake or up on a mountain at any time of the year. With more than 25 years of professional experience, Alison’s extensive and varied repertoire provides the perfect touch to any occasion.

Location: Meadow Park beside the River of Golden Dreams

Website

Live & Local Music - Sea to Sky String Orchestra

*CANCELLED due to the weather

Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Location: Alta Lake Station House located along the Valley Trail. Accessible for foot and/or bike.

Players: Yuko Iwanaga (Violin) Barb Cooke (Violin) Rebecca Smith (Viola) Sonya Hwang (Cello)

Live & Local Music - The Highland Celts

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Location: Whistler Village

Discover Nature

Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Lost Lake Park

Description: This “pop up” museum explores Whistler’s unique natural history and includes visual displays* and on-site interpreters. Different themes and aspects of Whistler's natural history are rotated and explored daily.

Whistler Food Trucks

Location: Rainbow Park & Lost Lake Park

Time: 11a.m. – 5 p.m.

Check the schedule for the July 1 food truck operators.

Places

Whistler Olympic Park - free entry on Canada Day

Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Admission: Free entry on July 1

Location: 30 minutes south of Whistler Village by car. Or ride your road bike to Whistler Olympic Park.

Description: Connect with your loved ones away from the crowds! This summer, we offer simple activities within nature. Choose from recreation options that match your own pace and physical distancing comfort levels, and enjoy our scenic and peaceful mountain setting in the Callaghan Valley.

Audain Art Museum

Hours: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Address: 4350 Blackcomb Way

Admission:

o Adults: $20

o Seniors (65+): $18

o Young Adult (19 – 25): $10 *with proof of age

o Youth (18 & under): Free

o Members: Free

o Guests of Members: 10% Discount

Description: The Audain Art Museum will be a transformative experience for appreciating the art of British Columbia. Unique and evolving exhibitions from Canada and around the world distinguish what we do.

Whistler Museum & Archives

Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Address: 4333 Main Street, Whistler

Admission: Entry by donation ($5 minimum)

Description: Come visit us and learn about Whistler’s journey from wilderness to world-class resort. The Whistler Museum tells Whistler’s stories from fun-loving pioneers, to the creation of Whistler Blackcomb, to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and beyond.

Forged Axe Throwing - Canada Day Special

Location: 1208 Alpha Lake Road, Function Junction

Pre-registration required: www.forgedaxe.ca

Ages: 10+

Admission: $20+tax per person

Description: Axe throwing is an amazing indoor activity in Whistler. No matter the weather outside, you can always throw an axe!

Backroads Whistler - Canada Day Special

Book your Canada Day Canoe today!

Description: Dip your paddle in the calm waters of Alta Lake while spectacular glacier capped mountains capture your gaze or explore the River of Golden Dreams

Getting to Backroads Whistler is easy; bike, walk or take Whistler Transit to Lakeside Park.

Address: 3375 Lakeside Road

Special Canada Day price: $15 per adult, kids under 12 half price

Book here.

Valley of Dreams Walking Tour

The tour is approximately one hour long and is for all ages.

Walking Tours begin at 11 a.m. daily in July and August and each tour is led by a Whistler local, each with their own personal knowledge of Whistler's story to add.

Tour departs from the Visitor Information Centre on 4230 Gateway Dr, Whistler

Description: On the Whistler Museum's Valley of Dreams Walking Tour, you'll uncover the pioneer history of Alta Lake, tales behind the mountain development, and the stories behind Whistler's journey to the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Tours are limited to 10 participants.

By donation

Whistler Transit - free on Canada Day

Free all day

Whistler Transit will take you to all areas of the Whistler Valley.

Check out the map & schedule.

Courtesy of the RMOW and Whistler Blackcomb as part of the Whistler Transportation Action Plan funded through Day Lots 1-5 revenues.

Canada Day Colouring Contest

Cut out colouring page from the Pique News Magazine
Follow us on Instagram @rmwhistler and on Facebook @rmowhistler
Upload your submission to your feed and/or your stories and tag #mywhistler

Contest closes at 8 a.m. on July 2
Submissions judged by Canada Day panel and winners announced on July 2, 2020