Arts, Culture & Heritage Strategy

Maury Young Arts Centre

In 2020, Whistler is renowned for world-class arts, cultural and heritage opportunities that have become a part of Whistler’s spirit and community life. They are creative, authentic and diverse, sustainable, accessible and affordable to both residents and visitors.

By this time:

  • The community is passionate about arts, culture and heritage, which have become a part of Whistler’s spirit and community life, and alive with creative energy and aesthetic appreciation
  • A range of authentic and creative arts, cultural and heritage opportunities are meaningful, accessible and financially affordable to residents and visitors
  • Arts, cultural and heritage opportunities attract visitors and contribute to the experience and local economy
  • Whistler’s people and history, the natural environment and First Nations culture are retained, celebrated and reflected through authentic and diverse offerings
  • Local and regional heritage, culture and community spirit are shared locally and beyond Whistler
  • Arts, culture and heritage, and their local creators and contributors, are appreciated and supported as cornerstones of the resort community’s health, vitality and economic prosperity
  • Whistler is renowned for world-class arts, cultural and heritage opportunities and has become a magnet for international artists who come here to perform, create, teach and be inspired
  • There is a physical and organizational focal point for the diversity of arts, culture and heritage activities that spread throughout the community
  • Ecologically harmful substances and practices are replaced with more sustainable alternatives