Expanded Summer Marketing Efforts

With travellers from across Canada now invited to visit BC this summer, Tourism Whistler has expanded our summer marketing efforts into Alberta and Ontario. View the Summer Campaign Toolkit on the member website for details.

Extreme Temperatures in Whistler

Whistler Cooling Station

The Meadow Park Sports Centre Arena is open as a free cooling centre for community members looking to escape the extreme temperatures. The cooling centre will remain open until at least June 29 at 8:30PM, with future cooling dates being weather dependent. Learn more about the cooling centre here.

River of Golden Dreams

Due to the extreme temperatures in the Whistler area, the River of Golden Dreams is currently experiencing very high water levels and fast water flow. A mandatory portage for paddlers attempting to float down the River of Golden Dreams is currently in effect for the Tapley’s section of the River of Golden Dreams, from the Alta Lake fish weir to the lower CN rail bridge. View the advisory from the RMOW for details.

Canada Day

This Canada Day in Whistler will be a time to reflect on all of Canada’s history, including its past and present truths about our relationship with Indigenous peoples. Whistler is located on the shared, traditional territories of the Squamish Nation and Lil’wat Nation. Celebrate Canada Day this year by developing a deeper understanding of Whistler’s first peoples through these cultural experiences:

• Watch the Spo7ez Performance Team Drum Circle at Whistler Olympic Plaza at on July 1 at 10:45am
• Walk the path of orange hearts between the Maury Young Arts Centre and the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in honour of the children who did not come home from residential schools
• Visit the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre which will be offering free admission on July 1
• Explore the self-guided Cultural Journey along the Sea-to-Sky Highway
• View traditional and contemporary Indigenous art at the Audain Art Museum

View and share this Whistler Insider blog for more ideas on how to experience Indigenous culture in and around Whistler and visit whistler.com for more information about Canada Day programming in resort.

Be Fire Smart this Summer

Whistler’s current fire danger rating is considered Extreme, which means no open fires of any kind are allowed, including campfires, tiki torches or fireworks. Residents and visitors are reminded to be very cautious and report all fires in Whistler immediately by dialing 9-1-1.

Additionally, the BC government has issued a province-wide ban on campfires, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires effective on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 until noon on Oct. 15, 2021, or until the order is rescinded. Fires outside of Whistler should be reported to the BC Wildfire Service at 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 toll-free on most cell networks.

Whistler Water Advisory

The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) and Vancouver Coastal Health have issued a joint Water Quality Advisory for the Whistler community, with the exception of the Emerald Estates and Cheakamus Crossing neighbourhoods.

Community members with very weak immune systems are advised to take extra precautions by bringing their water to a full boil before use. Updates to the advisory, including further information can be found here.

Additional Resources

Member & Business Resources:

• COVID-19 Information & Resources for Members
• COVID-19 Information & Resources for Visitors
• Adventure Differently
• Whistler.com/Summer
• COVID-19 Member Information Form (used to populate the Doors Open Directory)