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
This is not an April Fool’s joke. 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.
Whistler Public Library holiday closures
The library will be open as usual on Saturday, April 4, and Sunday, April 5. However, it will be closed on Good Friday, April 3 and Easter Monday, April 6.
Meadow Park Sports Centre statutory holiday hours
Meadow Park Sports Centre will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Good Friday, April 3, and Easter Monday, April 6. These holiday hours help us manage costs while maintaining service levels. We apologize for any inconvenience. Plan your next visit with our activity schedules.
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
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.
EVENTS
World Ski & Snowboard Festival’s 30-year anniversary is April 6 to 12
The World Ski & Snowboard Festival turns 30 this year. The iconic mountain culture festival brings together snow sports, music, art and film.
Skiers Vs Snowboarders Charity Hockey Match April 6
Watch the Blackcomb Bombers, captained by skier Callum Pettit, and Mark McMorris-led snowboarding Powder Hounds at The Powder Puck Classic hockey showdown on Monday, April 6. Doors are 6 p.m. with puck drop at 6:30 p.m. at Meadow Park Sports Centre. Buy tickets.
GETTING AROUND
Whistler Transit
For Whistler Transit System 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 is in the area shown on the map as unit 1. This includes 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. Some trails in the area will have temporary closures: 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 will resume April 7 along Highway 99 near the Rainbow and Alpine Meadows neighbourhoods for 3 to 4 weeks. There will be temporary Valley Trail detours and intermittent closures in the area. Click the link to view the impacted areas.
CONSTRUCTION
Meadow Park rejuvenation work begins on Tuesday, April 7
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 from April 7 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.