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 seasonal closures and turf, plant and flower 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 where 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.
Other seasonal changes include decommissioning sports fields, closing tennis courts, removing playground swings in Whistler Olympic Plaza, closing select garbage receptacles and washrooms, and reducing some Village amenities such as benches and bike racks. While some seasonal amenities will close, we will continue to provide access to essential facilities. This includes garbage receptacles in our busier parks and other high-use areas, and accessible washroom facilities in these same parks through the winter.
Pool area at Meadow Park Sports Centre closed for swim meet October 24
The entire pool area, including the lap pool, leisure pool (sometimes called the “kids’ pool”), hot tub, steam room, and sauna, will be closed Saturday, October 24 from 1 to 7 p.m. for the Whistler Sea Wolves Swim Meet.
The lap pool, hot tub, steam room and sauna will reopen at 7:15 p.m. and remain open until 9 p.m. that evening. The leisure pool will stay closed until the next day.
The Fitness and Boxing Studio will also be closed from 1 p.m. onwards and reopens the next day too.
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.
Bridge replacements between Train Wreck trailhead and Cheakamus Suspension Bridge are complete
Work replacing six bridges on the Sea to Sky South Trail between the Train Wreck trailhead and Cheakamus Suspension Bridge was completed ahead of schedule. 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.
Millars Pond tennis court reconstruction underway
Reconstruction of the Millars Pond tennis court will continue until spring 2027. Tennis enthusiasts can play at other parks including Bayly Park, Alpha Lake Park, Brio, Balsam, White Gold and Meadow Park courts until they close for winter around late October.
NOTIFICATIONS
Planning Halloween fireworks or a campfire? Request your permit
Consumer fireworks are allowed a few nights a year, including October 31 and November 1, without a permit, but commercial fireworks require a permit and must be professionally launched. View Halloween safety tips.
Apply for a campfire permit ahead of time.
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.
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
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 24 for the provincial election
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, through November until winter conditions stops further work. 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 neighbourhood (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.
Spruce Grove Circle water project is complete!
The Spruce Grove Circle Water Value and Fitting Replacement Project is complete! The contractor has finished restoring the work area and removed all construction equipment. 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 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 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.