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.
EVENTS
Celebrate Canada Day in Whistler
Kick off Canada Day with the Rotary Club of Whistler’s Pancake Breakfast at 8 a.m. in Olympic Plaza. Enjoy a full day of free activities! Start with a morning yoga session in Mountain Square. Then, join the Canada Day Parade at noon. Whistler Village will host cultural performances, community events, and entertainment all around. The day wraps up with a free evening concert at Olympic Plaza. View the schedule and event details.
Blackcomb Way closure on July 1
Blackcomb Way (west side along Olympic Plaza, across from Day Lot 4) will be closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Canada Day. The area will be used as a parade staging zone. If you’re looking for the Lost Lake Shuttle or Route 32, you can catch both from Gondola Transit Exchange Post 4. When the road reopens at 1 p.m., the Lost Lake Shuttle will resume standard operations.
NOTIFICATIONS
Parking rates in Whistler’s Day Lots will increase on Tuesday, July 1
Parking rates help cover the costs of operating the Day Lots, fund transit and support our Big Moves climate action goals. Electric vehicle charging rates will also increase from Tuesday, July 1. The increase will fund the cost of hydro and the maintenance of the chargers.
Fire danger rating and campfire ban
Whistler’s fire danger rating on Thursday, June 26, is MODERATE. A campfire ban is in effect in Whistler until September 15, 2025. The ban applies to all levels of fire danger rating, including low and moderate.
When the fire danger rating is high or extreme, a Wildfire Exemption Permit is required for high-risk construction activity and tree services within 10 metres of forest (or treed areas). This applies at any time of day.
Click the link to view the daily fire danger rating. Whistler is listed as “Cheakamus”. To report a wildfire, immediately call 911 or 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or dial *5555 on a cell phone.
Whistler is in Water Conservation Stage 2
Click the link to view your summer neighbourhood watering schedule, including specific time and day restrictions.
Property tax notice 2025
Property taxes are due in Whistler on Wednesday, July 2. Click the link for details. To tighten security and simplify payment processing, we stopped accepting e-Transfers as a payment method as of May 12.
GETTING AROUND
Free summer weekend transit
Enjoy free transit in Whistler every Saturday, Sunday and holiday Monday until Labour Day. Download a transit schedule.
Park And Play
The free Lost Lake Shuttle and Rainbow Park Shuttle are operating for the summer. View the schedule and details on how to get to parks by transit.
Bike Valet
The free summer Bike Valet has returned to Whistler Olympic Plaza, Lost Lake Park and Rainbow Park.
PARKS AND TRAILS
Park Eats
Food trucks are in Lakeside Park, Lost Lake Park and Rainbow Park daily from Friday, June 27. Check out the schedule.
Pinocchio’s Furniture Trail in Lost Lake Park to reopen on Friday, June 27
Please respect the closure for your safety and the safety of trail crews.
Pine Point Park improvements
Trail improvement work continues. Please note there is limited access to the new trail leading to the waterfront during this time. Click the link for more details about park improvements.
Comfortably Numb bridge replacement
The Wedge Bridge (Al Grey Memorial) on Comfortably Numb Trail is being replaced with a new cable suspension bridge. The bridge is closed to the public from Sunday, June 1, to Friday, August 1. Access between Wedge and Lost Lake via Comfortably Numb is unavailable. Comfortably Numb North will remain accessible via Young Lust and Comfortably Numb South via a Grey Zone detour. Click the link for maps and more info.
CONSTRUCTION
Road closures on Blackcomb Way, Nancy Greene Drive and Mons Road
Sewer and water main repairs are in progress at several locations, including Blackcomb Way, Nancy Greene Drive, and Mons Road. Expect single-lane alternating traffic and traffic control personnel in place. From Monday, June 23 to 27, there will be water main repairs on Mons Road.
Crabapple Sewer Lift Station repairs on 6671 Crabapple Drive
We will temporarily bypass the sewer lift station for repairs on the sewer main from Thursday, June 19, to Monday, July 14. The setup will use pumps, temporary piping, and a holding tank. Service will remain continuous, but you may notice increased noise and occasional odour in the area during this time. There will be intermittent single-lane alternating traffic on Crabapple Drive until July 31.
EV Charger Installation
The Day Lot 3 EV charger installation project, in partnership with BC Hydro, has begun. Expect reduced parking in Day Lot 3 during this construction.
Needed repairs at Blueberry Pump Station S11
Emergency work at Blueberry Pump Station is underway. The work includes concrete pad demolition, piling and other needed repairs. The team is expected to complete all the work in June.
South Whistler Water Supply Upgrades Project – Phase II
Construction continues at the Cheakamus pump station, 1101 Cheakamus Lake Road. For more info.
WATER MAIN FLUSHING
Unidirectional flushing in Alpine North
Watch for signage at the entrance to the neighbourhood, as it will indicate when we are flushing in the area. At these times, you should limit or avoid using water. Water pressure may be affected and there may be colour in the water. After flushing for the day is complete, please run taps until water is clear. Learn more about water main flushing.
FUEL THINNING
Stonebridge
Fuel thinning in the Whistler Stonebridge treatment unit has commenced. Beaver Pass, Whip Me Snip Me, Rainbow Lake, and Lower Beaver Pass trails will be closed to ensure safety to the public. Click the link for more info and to view the map of affected trails.