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
Valley Trail closures at Alpha Lake Park; Bayly Park sports field maintenance; Valley Trail winter operations
At the Andrée Vajda Janyk Sports Field, a contractor will be repairing fences, adding gates and other work from November 9 to 13, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The field will be ready for soccer practice after 3 p.m.
There will be Valley Trail closures November 20 and 21 at Alpha Lake Park so a tree specialist can remove and prune tree hazards.
Throughout the winter, our Trail Maintenance and Snow Clearing team works to maintain the Valley Trail network through snow plowing, salting and sanding trails, and repairing any trail hazards. The crews monitor trail and park conditions to maintain safe, accessible public spaces across the community.
Each day, we service open washrooms and garbage facilities, including cleaning, waste collection and routine maintenance. We also remove graffiti, prune vegetation along trails, and maintain drainage ditches to reduce the chance of flooding.
In addition, crews are helping with seasonal preparation projects for next summer. These includes park pruning and vegetation pushbacks, constructing and repairing docks and outhouses, and sanding and refinishing picnic tabletops.
Fill out the Library annual Community Survey
Whistler Public Library wants your feedback and ideas in their annual Community Survey. The survey is open until December 7.
Skating at Whistler Olympic Plaza opens November 26
Outdoor skating at Whistler Olympic Plaza opens for the winter season on Thursday, November 26. View open hours and rates.
Early bird Nordic passes are on sale until November 16
Purchase your Lost Lake, or dual area Lost Lake and Whistler Olympic Park pass at the early bird rate until November 16.
EVENTS
Give your input and learn about upcoming municipal projects at Add Your Voice: November 18
Join Council and staff to learn about the planned projects for 2027 and the remainder of 2026 at Add Your Voice. The event is from 5 to 7 p.m. at Whistler Conference Centre.
Whistler Winterlight returns November 27-29 with a Ferris wheel and more
Whistler Winterlight returns Friday, November 27 to Sunday, November 29 with a Ferris wheel, activities, and entertainment for all. Join us as we kick off winter in Whistler!
NOTIFICATIONS
Free yard waste disposal open until Nov. 22 at Nesters and Function depots
You can drop off yard waste for free at the Nesters and Function depots until November 22. After this date, please take yard waste to the Whistler Waste Transfer Station in the Callaghan Valley (fee is $43 per tonne).
GETTING AROUND
Winter parking regulations and winter tires required across most B.C. highways from October 1
From November 1 to March 31, no parking in Day Lots 1 to 5 and the Oversized Lot between 3 and 6 a.m.
Within neighbourhoods, parking on the even-numbered side of the street isn’t allowed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding holidays. This is to ensure plows have access to clear snow.
Winter tires are required on most B.C. highways from October 1 to March 31.
Whistler Transit moves to full winter service November 20
The Whistler Transit buses are on the fall schedule and move to the full winter service November 20. This means more service on the following routes:
- Route 4 Marketplace Shuttle
- Route 5 Upper Village/Benchlands Shuttle
- Route 7 Staff Housing
- Route 20X Cheakamus Express
- Route 25 Village
- Route 31 Alpine
- Route 32 Emerald
- Route 33 Alpine
For bus times, visit the BC Transit website.
WILDFIRE FUEL MANAGEMENT
Highway 99 between Nordic Drive and Bayshore Drive: single-lane alternating traffic until Nov. 20 and Valley Trail closure Nov. 16-27
Wildfire fuel management is continuing until mid-December along the east side of Highway 99, between Nordic Drive and Bayshores (see treatment areas TU-2E and TU-2F on map).
From November 9 to 20, there may be intermittent 5- to 10-minute lane closures with single-lane alternating traffic on Highway 99 on Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The east shoulder of Highway 99 is closed between Nordic Drive and Creekside (Lake Placid Road) Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. during this project.
The Valley Trail between Creekside (Lake Placid Road) and Bayshore Drive on the east side of Hwy 99 is closed during fuel thinning operations from November 16 to 27, Monday to Friday between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please respect all signs and staff around the work area for safety reasons because there will be tree falling and heavy machinery operating.
CONSTRUCTION
Structural Concrete Repairs: Whistler Mountain Village Stroll and Parkade D
The affected section of the Village Stroll has reopened. Parkade D, located below the Stroll, will be partially closed until November 13.
Parkade D, located below the Stroll, will be partially closed until November 6. All affected parking stall owners have been notified directly. The project is expected to be completed by November 19.
Water corrosion control system upgrades underway at Emerald UV Water Treatment Station
The water corrosion control system upgrades at the Emerald Estates Water Treatment Station, on 9523 Emerald Drive, are underway. They are scheduled to be complete in spring 2027. Once the new water treatment system is installed, we will notify residents before we start using the new system to improve water quality.
Please use caution if you are using trails in this area because there may be minor detours. Please follow all signage.
Final 2026 work on the Brio water services and valve replacement project
Work for 2026 is almost complete. The contractor is completing a few minor tasks, completing site clean up, restoring landscaping and removing construction equipment from the area over the next couple of weeks. Thank you for your patience during this maintenance.
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 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 the end of January.
Millars Pond tennis court reconstruction underway
Reconstruction of the Millars Pond tennis court will continue until spring 2027.