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
Parks prepared for winter season with turf, plant and flower, and irrigation work
This week, we’ll be cutting grass, refurbishing the lawn at the Inukshuk and expanding the baseball infield at the lower fields at Myrtle Philip School and establishing turf in Meadow Park were the baseball diamonds were removed. We are continuing to maintain the hanging baskets in the Village, and also pruning plants for the fall and planting bulbs for spring.
We are shutting down sprinkler systems for the fall and will begin clearing the irrigation pipes of water. We’ll also be refurbishing some irrigation.
Our crews are pressure washing and deep cleaning waste bins and washrooms.
Bridge replacements between Train Wreck trailhead and Cheakamus Suspension Bridge will be complete October 11
Work replacing six bridges on the Sea to Sky South Trail between the Train Wreck trailhead and Cheakamus Suspension Bridge will be completed ahead of schedule for 2026 by October 11. The final phase of this work is related to the Cheakamus Lava Escarpment and Sea to Sky Trail geosites in collaboration with the Sea to Sky Fire & Ice GeoRegion Society.
River of Golden Dreams is closed from the new fish weir to CN railway portage due to low water
The River of Golden Dreams has low water. To protect the developing fish embryo in the fish habitat, we have closed the section from the new fish weir (close to Alta Lake) to the CN rail portage. You can canoe or SUP from the bottom of Lorimer Road, or take out at the new weir and follow the 600-metre portage trail to below the CN rail tracks.
Rainbow Lake trail has reopened!
The Rainbow Lake hiking trail is open after work this summer replacing the Gin and Tonic bridge and A-Frame bridge.
Meadow Park Sports Centre is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 12 statutory holiday
Meadow Park Sports Centre will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the October 12 statutory holiday. These statutory holiday hours help us manage costs while maintaining service levels. Plan your next visit with our activity schedules.
Municipal Hall and Whistler Public Library closed on October 12 statutory holiday
Municipal Hall and Whistler Public Library are closed for the October 12 statutory holiday.
NOTIFICATIONS
Apply for a campfire permit, if planning a campfire
A reminder that anyone wishing to have a campfire in Whistler must apply for a campfire permit.
To report a wildfire, please call 911 or 1-800-663-5555 or dial *5555 on your cell phone.
Whistler is in Water Conservation Stage 2
In-ground automatic irrigation systems can water three days a week between the hours of 10 p.m. and 4 a.m., with the days determined by your address.
Edible gardens can be watered by any irrigation method any day of the week between 7 and 10 a.m., as well as 8 to 11 p.m. Trees, shrubs and flower beds can be watered manually or by hand any day of the week between 7 and 10 a.m. as well as 8 to 11 p.m.
It’s essential to conserve water both for drinking and to fight structural fires. This year we have a very low snowpack that could lead to summer drought.
Apply for a Temporary Irrigation Permit if you have new landscaping that needs more frequent watering. Read more about water conservation restrictions.
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 open at Nesters and Function depots
You can drop off yard waste for free at the Nesters and Function depots until November.
EVENTS
Vote in the municipal election: October 7, 10 and 17; free transit on October 17
Advance voting at Whistler Public Library takes place on Wednesday, October 7 and Saturday, October 10. Election day is Saturday, October 17 at Myrtle Philip community School.
Transit in Whistler is free on October 17.
Read more about voting and election candidates.
AWARE Clothing Swap: October 13
AWARE is holding a clothing swap at Nita Lake Lodge from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13.
Great British Columbia ShakeOut: October 15
The annual Great British Columbia ShakeOut earthquake drill is on Thursday, October 15 at 10:15 a.m. Sign up to commit to practicing your Drop, Cover and Hold On: the first response when you feel shaking or get an Earthquake Early Warning on your phone, TV or radio.
Community Garage Sale: October 18
AWARE’s fall Community Garage Sale is Sunday, October 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Creekside Underground Parking lot.
Transit is free on provincial election day: October 24
Whistler Transit is free on the provincial election day. Read more about voting in the provincial election.
GETTING AROUND
Whistler Transit is free on October 17 and 24 for the local and provincial election days
The Whistler Transit buses are on the fall schedule. For bus times, visit the BC Transit website.
WILDFIRE FUEL MANAGEMENT
Kadenwood: Creekside in the Whistler Blackcomb tenure area
Wildfire fuel management on Whistler Mountain, adjacent to Kadenwood, will continue until late October.
Fuel thinning in the Kadenwood treatment area will temporarily affect some trails in the Creek Zone of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park. Please refer to the map of the Kadenwood treatment area and trail impacts.
Please respect all signs and staff around the work area for safety reasons because there will be tree falling and heavy machinery operating.
Highway 99: East side between Bayshores and Spring Creek
Wildfire fuel management is taking place through October along the east side of Highway 99 adjacent to Bayshores (see treatment TU-1F between Bayshore Drive and Spring Creek Drive on map).
Please respect all signs and staff around the work area for safety reasons because there will be tree falling and heavy machinery operating.
CONSTRUCTION
Sewer main and manhole inspections until November 20
A contractor is doing CCTV video inspections and assessment of the sanitary sewer mains and manholes until November 20, 2026. The crews will be working in neighbourhoods across Whistler including areas where underground sewer infrastructure is located.
Structural Concrete Repairs: Whistler Mountain Village Stroll and Parkade D until October 26
The affected section of the Village Stroll is fenced for safety, with detour signage in place.
Parkade D, located below the Stroll, will be partially closed until October 26. All affected parking stall owners have been notified directly. The project is expected to be completed by November 19.
We’ve completed planned water outages on Spruce Grove Circle water project
All planned water outages for the Spruce Grove Circle Water Value and Fitting Replacement Project are complete. The contractor is repairing curb, patching asphalt, restoring landscaping and removing construction equipment from the area for the next couple of weeks. Thank you for your patience while we maintained the water and sewer mains!
Construction on Millars Pond sewer lift station replacement nearly complete
The Millars Pond sewer lift station replacement project is nearly complete. The project is located at 2773 Cheakamus Way in the Bayshores neighborhood.
Residents may experience increased traffic and noise in the area. Please follow all posted signage.
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 November 2026. 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 repairing the area, patch asphalt, restore landscaping and remove 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.