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 

Winter recreation program registration 

Online resident registration begins Saturday, December 6 at 11 a.m. for swimming and select fitness programs. This season we are confirming where our customers live as part of mandated pay schedules. Visit our registration checklist for key dates, confirmation information and to ensure a smooth registration day. 

LUNA Whistler December programming 

Get ready for festive, creative, and competitive LUNA Whistler events this holiday season. December events include yoga, candle making, ping pong and present wrapping, a gingerbread house building contest, and a skate night. View the program lineup.  

Outdoor skating open daily at Whistler Olympic Plaza 

Join us in the heart of Whistler Village and glide into winter at the Whistler Olympic Plaza outdoor skating rink. Outdoor skating begins daily at 11 a.m. Visit our website for hours and more information. 

2025 co-ed adult sports nights

We have something for everyone, from basketball and soccer to volleyball, pickleball, and badminton. Register ahead of time, on your own or bring some friends for a fun night in a social atmosphere. View the schedule (PDF) and register now. 

EVENTS 

Whistler’s Inside Scoop 2025 

The winter Inside Scoop event will take place on Tuesday, December 9, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Whistler Conference Centre. The event brings together hundreds of Whistler-based employees and local businesses to kick off the winter season. 

Landmarks of the Heart community art exhibition 

The Point Artist-Run Centre presents Landmarks of the Heart, a community art exhibition running throughout the winter season. Timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Resort Municipality of Whistler’s founding, the show invites artists to respond to the theme of “Responding to layers of history: personal, ecological, communal.” 

NOTIFICATIONS 

Christmas tree permits 

To cut down a Christmas tree on unceded territories currently managed by the Province (Crown land), you need a Natural Resource Permit for the Sea to Sky region. Details and permit info are available on the Province of B.C. website. 

Municipal Hall Building and Planning desk closure on Tuesday, December 9 

The Building and Planning desks at Municipal Hall will be closed on Tuesday, December 9 for a staff training day. In-person services for Building and Planning will resume on Wednesday, December 10. We appreciate your understanding as our team takes this time to improve the services we provide. 

Water quality improvements for South Whistler now scheduled for January 2026 

To meet Health Canada’s updated guidelines and help protect your pipes, fittings and fixtures, we will be adjusting the pH levels in South Whistler’s water system. If you’re a business that relies on water, now’s the time to prepare for the pH change. Click the link for more information. 

Canada Post Strike 

Learn how the Canada Post strike is expected to affect RMOW correspondence. If you’re a business owner, sign up to MyWhistler to receive your business licence renewal by email. 

PARKS AND TRAILS 

Sea to Sky Trail adaptive mountain bike improvements 

Upgrades are underway on a two-kilometre section of the Sea to Sky Trail. The section runs from Bayly Park/Train Wreck parking south to the Cheakamus River Suspension Bridge. The trail will remain open during construction. Expect work crews and minor delays. The team plans to continue working for as long as weather permits. 

FUEL THINNING 

Wildfire fuel management along Highway 99, near Alpine Meadows 

We are managing vegetation to lower wildfire risk along Highway 99 in the Alpine Meadows area. Expect detours on the Valley Trail in these areas. There will also be minor delays and intermittent single-lane alternating traffic on the highway from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. View our website to learn more and see the map of the affected area. 

Cheakamus Lava Escarpment Park 

Construction of the Cheakamus Lava Escarpment Park is expected to continue until the end of the year, weather permitting. 

CONSTRUCTION 

RCMP renovation underway 

Please expect reduced parking at Municipal Hall, and increased construction activity, noise and traffic throughout this period. Construction is scheduled until April, 2026. 

GETTING AROUND  

Winter parking regulations in effect 

Whistler’s winter parking regulations are in effect from November 1 to March 31 to help keep roads and parking lots cleared:  

• No even side parking Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (excluding holidays).  
• No odd side parking any time during the year.  
• No overnight parking in the day lots or any other surface level lots in the winter to allow for snow clearing. 

Whistler Transit

Peak winter transit service has begun. For Whistler Transit System bus times, visit the BC Transit website.