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 transition to winter operations with seasonal closures, landscaping improvements and maintenance
This week, our Parks crews are winterizing across Whistler. They are closing some washrooms this week, and have serviced and closed outhouses at Cheakamus Interpretive Forest, Train Wreck and the Rainbow Trailhead. All garbage receptacles scheduled to close for winter are clearly labelled. And a further five garbage receptacles at Millers Pond, Balsam Park, Emerald Forest, Cheakamus Crossing and Cheakamus Interpretive Forest are being removed for winter. Dog waste bag dispensers are being removed wherever garbage receptacles aren’t available.
While some seasonal amenities are closed, 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.
Landscape and park improvements are continuing throughout Whistler. The Inukshuk lawn renewal is progressing and includes FireSmarting, drainage improvements, a new tree, and shrub and wildflower plantings. In Cheakamus Crossing, six dead birch trees are being replaced with five new trees. Seasonal maintenance will continue, including leaf mulching, cutting back perennial and wildflower beds, and bulb planting for spring. We are installing flagstone surfaces in high-traffic areas at Lakeside Park and Sundial.
COS reports food-conditioned bear at Lakeside Park
A food-conditioned black bear has recently been reported in Lakeside Park, including an incident of the bear obtaining food from a picnic table. A Conservation Officer attended the incident and hazed the bear from the area. Help keep bears wild by securing food and scented items, disposing of waste properly, and using bear-proof bins. Learn more about staying bear smart in Whistler.
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.
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.
Traffic counters installed in Cheakamus, White Gold and Rainbow
We’ve installed traffic counters to measure how people are travelling to better understand if people are walking, biking or driving in Cheakamus, White Gold and Rainbow. The counters look like cameras, but don’t record video or store any personal information. The counters help us measure progress toward our goal to have 50 per cent of all trips within Whistler by transit and active transportation such as walking, biking and e-biking by 2030, and help us better understand how people use Whistler’s transportation network.
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.
Reuseable Wood Program ends for the season October 31
Want to dispose of reusable wood affordably at only $75 per tonne? Or pick up reuseable wood or pallets for free? Our Reusable Wood Program at the Whistler Transfer Station ends for 2026 on October 31 and will return in the spring.
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
AWARE Repair Café: October 29
Need something fixed? The AWARE Repair Café returns to Whistler Public Library Thursday, October 29 from 2 to 6 p.m.
GETTING AROUND
Take the “Park and Spook” shuttle to trick or treat at Tapley’s Farm
Trick or treating at Tapley’s Farm runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Since parking is limited, take the free “Park and Spook” shuttle, organized by Fastpark and supported by BC Transit and the RMOW. Shuttles leave from Marketplace at 5:07 p.m. and run continuously until 8:25 p.m.
Winter parking regulations start November 1 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
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 through November until winter conditions stop 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.
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.