Whistler Summer Concert Series: Sunday Sessions
Immerse yourself in the rhythm of summer long weekends at the new Whistler Summer Concert Series: Sunday Sessions. NEW Join us for two unforgettable live music afternoons and community connection at Whistler Olympic Plaza. Embracing the rich talent of the Sea to Sky region, this special event offers dedicated spots for local musicians to ascend […]
Earth Week
Every April 22, individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life unite in a global effort to advance sustainability and climate action, marking the annual Earth Day. This year, AWARE has rallied community partners to come together and celebrate Earth Day in Whistler over a series of events starting April 17. April 17: Yoga for […]
Rossignol We Rise: Women’s Ski Day
Women’s Ski Day returns to Whistler Olympic Park on Saturday, January 27, 2024! Back bigger and better than ever as part of @rossignol’s We Rise initiative, we invite all women+ to experience a day of cross-country skiing at Whistler Olympic Park in the beautiful Callaghan Valley! Take advantage of special discounts and activities for all […]
Ultra Trail Whistler by UTMB
The UTMB® World Series is heading to Canada for the first time next year, with the confirmation that the breathtaking alpine playground of Whistler and the surrounding Sea-to-Sky corridor in British Columbia will host a brand-new event, the Ultra Trail Whistler™ by UTMB® on September 28-29, 2024. Three race distances of 100km, 50km, and 25km […]
Free Victoria Day and Thanksgiving transit, more Route 10 buses and a payment option expansion
Council hears Transit ridership rebounds to pre-pandemic numbers Whistler’s free weekend and holiday summer transit program will include the Victoria Day and Thanksgiving weekends, and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation this year. Tuesday evening, the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) Council received a Whistler Transit System Update Report highlighting recent adjustments. “In my view, […]
Whistler Summer Concert Series
Whistler Summer Concert Series line-up for 2023 revealed Music in the mountains returns to Whistler Olympic Plaza with summer of free open-air music experiences Free concerts and musical performances are back in Whistler this summer and will begin with Symphony at Whistler Olympic Plaza featuring the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) Thursday, June 29. Then, Whistler’s […]
Public engagement results for Meadow Park shared with Council
Focus on improving the spray park, fencing an off-leash dog area, preserving open space and considering future sports facilities Feedback on the future of Meadow Park has the Resort Municipality of Whistler reimagining the greenspace to improve usage. Tuesday’s Committee of the Whole meeting saw Council receive a report on public engagement results from three pop-up open houses and […]
Council announces Return to Transit Loyalty Program
Program includes complimentary fares through September 5, discounted passes and enhanced peak season service Following the successful ratification of a new labour agreement between Unifor Local 114 union operating under Whistler Transit Ltd. and Diversified Transportation, transit service has resumed in Whistler as of June 22, 2022. Whistler was without transit service from January 29 to […]
VCH issues hepatitis A public exposure notification for Whistler business Splitz Grill
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is issuing a hepatitis A public exposure notification for Splitz Grill located at 4369 Main Street in Whistler on Oct. 9 from noon to 6pm. While the risk of transmission remains low, public health advises anyone who consumed food at this restaurant during this specific time period and who are not […]
Valley Trail detour required as fuel thinning efforts move from Taluswood to Whistler Secondary site
The RMOW continues to implement the recommendations of its Community Wildfire Protection Plan and the 2016 Wildfire Protection Strategy as part of the overall wildfire management program. High priority locations for fuel thinning are identified in these plans and annual work plans are created. Fuel thinning is taking place in two locations this fall as part of […]
Resort Municipality of Whistler to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Municipal hall and select facilities closed on September 30 The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) has formally recognized September 30 as National Truth and Reconciliation Day. In June, the federal government declared September 30 as a public holiday that applies to all federally regulated public and private employees related to a National Day for Truth […]
Vancouver Coastal Health announces community vaccination program for Whistler
Residents who have not been vaccinated, with primary residence or workplace in Whistler are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is inviting Whistler adults 18 to 54 who have not yet been vaccinated, and who have their primary residence in Whistler or who work in Whistler to receive a COVID-19 vaccination […]
Statement for Mayor Jack Crompton on new restrictions including closure of Whistler Blackcomb
On Monday, March 29 at 1 p.m. the Province of British Columbia announced several major new restrictions associated with COVID-19 due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases across the province and in our community. These restrictions include the closure of Whistler Blackcomb until April 19, as well as a three-week closure of all indoor […]
RMOW to honour local transit drivers on March 18, Transit Driver Appreciation Day
On March 18, Whistler will join communities throughout BC and North America to show our appreciation for our local transit drivers. Transit Driver Appreciation Day is an annual event that celebrates and highlights the commitment and hard work of the people behind the wheels of our buses. “During these challenging times, our transit drivers […]
Whistler’s spring recreation program registration begins March 13
Contactless registration continues this year, summer camp registration begins in April Spring is just around the corner and the longer days mean more time to play. Select recreation programs and classes will be available for spring 2021 registration beginning Saturday, March 13 for Whistler residents, with summer camp registration beginning in April. Contactless registration will […]
RMOW to roll out fees for EV charging stations starting this spring
Fee structure supports ambitious Big Moves Strategy to see significantly adoption of EVs in the community This week, Whistler Council voted in favour of moving ahead with the 2021 Whistler EV Charger User Fee Strategy to implement fees at charging stations managed by the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) […]
Message from Mayor Crompton about COVID-19 cases in Whistler
I want you to know that we are seeing a concerning increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in our community and this is prompting me to ask everyone to pause and refocus their efforts towards stopping the spread of this virus in our community. Like all communities across B.C., we are seeing COVID-19 spreading […]
