Election Information

Register to vote

Registration as a Resident Elector is now closed. If you have not registered, then you can do so either when applying to vote by mail until October 13 or in person at either the Advance Voting Days on October 7 and 10 or on General Election Day on October 17. 

Mail-in voting

Mail ballot voting is available to eligible voters in the 2026 General Local Election.

The mail ballot process has three steps: apply for a mail ballot, receive your mail ballot package, then complete and return the sealed package before the deadline.

Who can vote by mail?

You may apply to vote by mail if you are eligible to vote in the RMOW election as either a resident elector or a non-resident property elector.
No separate reason is required. Eligible voters may apply to vote by mail if they prefer or need to vote that way.

How to apply to vote by mail

Complete an Application to Vote by Mail (PDF).
Application to Vote by Mail forms are available online (PDF) or for pick-up at Municipal Hall. To request a form by email or mail, contact election@whistler.ca or call 604-932-5535.
Completed Application to Vote by Mail forms must be returned to the Chief Election Officer or designate by 4 p.m. on October 13, 2026. Forms may be submitted by email, by mail, or dropped off in person at Municipal Hall.
Mail ballot packages will be available beginning Thursday, October 1, 2026, once ballots are ready. Packages may be picked up in person or mailed by Canada Post, depending on the voter’s preference.
Mail ballot packages may be issued until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Return postage within Canada will be included; however, Canada Post delivery timelines may vary and cannot be guaranteed.
Once a mail ballot package has been issued to you, you will be recorded in the election system as having received a ballot. You will not be able to receive another ballot at an advance voting opportunity. If you decide to vote in person on General Voting Day, you must bring your complete mail ballot package with you.
Voters are encouraged to apply early and return their completed mail ballot package as soon as possible to ensure it is received before the deadline.
Election staff will review each application and confirm voter eligibility. If more information is needed, election staff may contact the applicant.

Completing and returning your mail ballot package

All instructions will be included in the mail ballot package and must be followed carefully. Packages may vary depending on the voter’s registration status and elector type, and some voters may need to complete additional registration forms or include supporting documents with their completed package.
Completed mail ballot packages must be returned to the Chief Election Officer or designate at Municipal Hall no later than 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026, General Voting Day.
It is the voter’s responsibility to ensure their completed mail ballot package is received by the deadline.
Mail ballots received after 8 p.m. cannot be counted.

More information

For more information about mail ballot voting, please email election@whistler.ca or call 604-932-5535.

Accessible voting

We are committed to making voting accessible for all voters.

Guide dogs and other service animals are welcome.

Magnifying glasses are available.

If you benefit from a lower-sensory environment, we recommend advance voting, or voting earlier in the day when it is usually quieter.

The voting locations will have clear signage and wayfinding to direct you.

Priority assistance is available to voters who need additional support. Please speak with an election official when you arrive.

Read about how to vote by mail.

Reach out to election@whistler.ca or 604-932-5535 with any questions.

Assistance with voting

If you are not able to mark your ballot, you can:

ask for help from an election worker,
or bring a trusted person to assist you. This person will be required to complete a solemn declaration before helping you vote.

Both voting locations are wheelchair accessible

Advance voting at Whistler Public Library from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7 and Saturday, October 10

Two accessible parking spaces are available in the underground parking lot with a street-level accessibility ramp nearby. There is elevator access from the underground parking.
One accessible parking stall is located on Main Street across from the library with low-level accessibility ramp access to the library.
Low-level accessibility ramp in Library Plaza to the main entrance, and ramp into lower parking adjacent to the accessibility parking.
Automatic door openers to main library entrances.
Accessible gendered washrooms and a universal family washroom.
Read more about library accessibility.
If you have specific requirements or need assistance, reach out to the library by phone at 604-935-8435 or email publicservices@whistlerlibrary.ca.

Election day voting at Myrtle Philip Community School from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 17

One accessible parking space.
Flat entrance.
Automatic door opener at entrance.
Universal washroom with automatic door opener.
Interior ramp to gymnasium level.
Read about accessibility at Myrtle Philip Community School.

Accessible transit, travel and parking within Whistler

All Whistler Transit vehicles are accessible. Route buses have lifts or low floors to help passengers get on and off. Benches at the front can be raised, allowing mobility aids to strap in. For those who need help finding the right stop, the bus driver will call it out.

Read about accessible parking in Whistler, taxis and view the Access Whistler map (PDF).

Voting information in Chinese, Farsi, French, Korean and Punjabi

Read a Voter’s Guide to Local Elections in B.C. on the provincial website in Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, English, Farsi, French, Korean, and Punjabi.

Candidate information

Eligibility to run for office

To run for local government office, you must:

be 18 years of age or older on general voting day,
be a Canadian citizen,
have been a British Columbia resident for at least six months immediately before you file your nomination documents,
and not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in a British Columbia election or from being nominated for, elected to or holding office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

Register to run for Mayor or Council

In order to run for Mayor or Council, prospective candidates must fill out the necessary nomination documents and submit them during the designated nomination period. The nomination period starts at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and ends at 4 p.m. on Friday, September 11, 2026. Nomination documents will be accepted by the Chief Election Officer or designate in person, by mail, or by courier at Whistler Municipal Hall: 4325 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, B.C., or by email to election@whistler.ca.

For anyone dropping off nomination documents in person at Municipal Hall, appointments must be arranged in advance by emailing election@whistler.ca. Attending Municipal Hall in person ensures the documents will be notarized free of charge. If nomination documents are sent via mail, courier or email, the prospective candidate will need to have them notarized on their own prior to sending at their own cost.

Find the nomination package for Mayor and Council here (PDF).

Please note that Municipal Hall will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 for the statutory holiday.

If you have questions related to your candidacy and the election, or you want to schedule a time to submit your nomination papers, please call Municipal Hall at 604-932-5535 or email election@whistler.ca.

Register to run for School Trustee

In order to run for School Trustee, prospective candidates must fill out the necessary nomination documents and submit them during the designated nomination period. The nomination period starts at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and ends at 4 p.m. on Friday, September 11, 2026. Nomination documents will be accepted by the Chief Election Officer or designate in person, by mail, or by courier at Whistler Municipal Hall: 4325 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, B.C., or by email to election@whistler.ca.

Find the nomination package for School Trustee here (PDF).