COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Business guidelines for a safe restart 

As BC moves into phase 2 of the COVID-19 restart plan, all Whistler businesses should be proactive and ensure all required practices are in place before reopening. For what you need to know to keep employees, the community and visitors safe, visit the whistler.ca/saferestart page. 

Social services

There are a variety of programs and resources available to support the health and wellbeing of the Whistler community  throughout the COVID-19 situation. For more information about local, provincial and federal resources, visit the Community health and social services page.

RMOW operations and facilities

It is important to note that the RMOW takes direction from Vancouver Coastal Health when it comes to decisions on public health issues. They are the lead agency on all public health matters in Whistler and are responsible for ensuring the health and safety and providing direction to the community if there were to be an outbreak. VCH works in concert with the BC Centre for Disease Control and the Public Health Agency of Canada and is the best organization to respond to questions about efforts to prevent transmission of the COVID-19 virus.

Emergency planning

Emergency planning is core to the work a municipality does to ensure we can continue to provide services to the community, whether planning for a pandemic, flood or wildfire. We are required by provincial legislation to have a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan in place that outlines how we would continue essential municipal services if facing a hazard in the community. We encourage all residents to visit whistler.ca/emergency to find out how to prepare for any emergency that may affect our community.

Public health​

If you are concerned about COVID-19 symptoms, do not go to the Whistler Medical Centre. Call 8-1-1 and follow the directions you are given. ​

VCH advises the most important steps residents and visitors can take to protect themselves and our community from COVID-19 are:

• Wash your hands often and avoid touching your face. 
• Stay home if you feel unwell, even with mild symptoms.
• Limit contact with people who appear to be ill.

Additional information is available at:

• Vancouver Coastal Health: www.vch.ca
• BC Centre for Disease Control: www.bccdc.ca
• Public Health Agency of Canada: www.canada.ca/en/public-health.html

Stay informed

Visit whistler.ca for the latest news from the Resort Municipality of Whistler including advisories and notifications or follow the RMOW on social media. View the channel directory at whistler.ca/GetInvolved.

Whistler Alert
Whistler Alert is Whistler’s emergency notification system. It is used only during emergencies where there is an immediate threat to lives or property. For example: an evacuation alert or order, shelter in place order or boil water notice.

Sign up to receive emergency notifications from Whistler Alert at whistler.ca/whistleralert.