Here is the weekly update on projects and things of note that may impact your day-to-day life, including events, getting around town, parks, construction, etc.
FACILITIES AND RECREATION
Meadow Park Sports Centre Spring pass promotion
Get a fourth month free when you buy a three-month Meadow Park Sports Centre pass. Promotion dates are from Wednesday, April 1, to Thursday, April 30. Enjoy access to the gym, pool, skating, and courts, including fitness classes and more. Visit whistler.ca/saveonplay for details.
Whistler Olympic Plaza lawn is closed for grass renewal
The lawn at Whistler Olympic Plaza is closed while we regrow the grass for summer. The lawn is expected to reopen in mid-June, depending on weather.
Brief closure at Bayly Park for shade sail installation at Andree Vajda Janyk Plaza from April 27 to May 8
We are installing a shade sail at the Andree Vajda Janyk Plaza at Bayly Park between April 27 to May 8. The plaza will be briefly closed mid-week for the work.
LUNA Whistler programming
Join us at LUNA Whistler for yoga on Mondays and a variety of other events. View the program lineup.
40 Books for 40 Years
Forty years ago, on August 27, 1986, Whistler Public Library opened its doors for the first time. The library team invites you to celebrate the 40th birthday with a reading challenge: 40 Books for 40 Years. Your challenge is to read 40 books this year – any genre, fiction or non-fiction, and physical books, e-books, and audiobooks are welcome. This challenge is designed to spark curiosity, encourage trying new genres, and reconnect with reading. Learn more.
NOTIFICATIONS
Parking rates in Village Day Lots 1 to 5 increase May 4
Parking rates in the Village Day Lots are increasing May 4. Day Lots 1, 2 and 3 will be $4 per hour, $21 per day and $123 per month. Day Lots 4 and 5 will be $3.50 per hour, $13 per day and $48 per month. The oversize section of Day Lot 3 will be $5.25 per hour and $45 per day.
Get a head start with FireSmart – book your free assessment today
Reducing the risk of wildfire starts at home. Assessments are now open for booking for homeowners and stratas, and stratas can also coordinate property work days with the FireSmart team. Visit whistler.ca/firesmart to book an assessment, plan a work day and view the chipper schedule.
Yard waste disposal opens at Nesters and Function depots
You can drop off yard waste for free at the Nesters and Function depots until November.
EVENTS
April is Earth Month: celebrate with our series of community events
Clothing Swap on April 21
Swap instead of shop at AWARE’s biannual clothing swap on Tuesday, April 21 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Nita Lake Lodge.
Keep Whistler beautiful on Pitch-in Day: April 25
Join neighbours, friends and families for Whistler’s Pitch-in Day community clean up on Saturday, April 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Buy and sell at the Community Garage Sale: May 10
Everyone can buy and sell at the AWARE Community Garage Sale in the Creekside Underground Parking lot on Sunday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Need something fixed? Visit the Repair Café on May 28
Bring your broken item to the Repair Café at Whistler Public Library on Thursday, May 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Whistler Children’s Festival: May 15 to 17
The Whistler Children’s Festival returns with workshops, performers and magic shows.
GETTING AROUND
Whistler Transit moves to spring schedule on April 19
The Whistler Transit buses are moving to the spring, summer and fall schedule on April 19. For bus times, visit the BC Transit website.
WILDFIRE FUEL MANAGEMENT
Alta Lake Road north
We are managing vegetation in partnership with the Cheakamus Community Forest to reduce wildfire risk along the north end of Alta Lake Road. The work continues in the area shown on the map as unit 1. This includes temporary closures on the River Runs Through It trail and Rainbow Express trail area, north of the Whistler Cemetery, and the Rainbow Falls and lower Between the Creeks trail areas.
Work will start in the unit 2 area on the map the week of April 20. This work involves temporary trail closures on: Barts Dart Trail, River Runs Through It Access Trail and A River Runs Through It.
Please respect all signs and staff for safety reasons because there will be machinery operating and tree falling. Trails will be restored following the work. View our website to learn more.
Along Highway 99 near Rainbow and Alpine Meadows
Wildfire fuel management continues along Highway 99 near the Rainbow and Alpine Meadows neighbourhoods until late April or early May. There will be temporary Valley Trail detours and intermittent closures in the area. Click the link to view the impacted areas.
Highway 99 (east side) near Spruce Grove subdivision and Whistler Village
Starting the week of April 20 for approximately four weeks, we will be managing vegetation along Highway 99 in the area shown on the map as TU-1C. This is on the east side of Highway 99 next to the Spruce Grove neighbourhood as well as Whistler Village between Nancy Greene Drive and Village Gate Boulevard.
There will be temporary Valley Trail detours and intermittent closures in the area. Please respect all signs and staff for safety reasons because there will be machinery operating and tree falling.
CONSTRUCTION
Meadow Park rejuvenation work is underway
Fully funded by the Province of B.C. through the Resort Municipality Initiative, this project will replace the Meadow Park playground, splash park and realign the Valley Trail. This project will also transition the ball fields into open greenspace with a fenced off-leash dog area. There will be varying closures within the parks and adjacent parking areas over the spring and summer while our crews complete this exciting project. Meadow Park playground and spray park close for construction until November 30. Discover our other great locations to play.
RCMP renovation underway
Please expect reduced parking at Municipal Hall, and increased construction activity, noise and traffic throughout this period. Construction is scheduled until October.