Survival - Resort Municipality of Whistler

The
Survival
Guide 08-09
Whistler
Produced by Whistler Community Services Society / mywcss.org
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Welcome to Whistler
GIVE OUR HANDY LITTLE SURVIVAL GUIDE A READ…
it will help you to get settled and find your bearings faster so you can enjoy all the things you
came here for: the most ride-able area in North
America (8,000+ acres), the longest ski season
in Canada, the sickest vertical drop on the continent, over 200 marked trails, 16 alpine bowls,
3 glaciers and two mountains to choose from,
and festivals and events to keep you super busy.
You’ll soon call this luxury resort home with its
brick walkways, big-city services, glacier-fed
lakes and mountain vistas that will leave you
crying out like the hoary marmot that Whistler
was named after. Some words of wisdom from
those who’ve been here for awhile:
• To set yourself up in Whistler until the money
comes in, you’ll need about $2000 for your
first month (rent, damage deposit, electricity,
phone, food, and entertainment).
• Expect to pay a minimum of $500/month for
shared accommodation, possibly even a shared
room. Landlords can legally ask for the first
month’s rent and a damage deposit of half a
month’s rent (more info on page 11).
• The cost of food here is significantly higher
than in other British Columbia (BC) towns. Get
creative with food and take a Whistler Community Services Society (WCSS) Community
Kitchens course (more info on page 13).
mywcss.org
• Phone and electricity (hydro) hook-ups require
deposits of about $200. Be clear with housemates about who owes what before the bills
start rolling in (more info on page 11).
• Make use of the free services and deals to ease
the load on your wallet (more info on page 11).
• Your work visa isn’t enough to get you working. You still need to visit an Human Resources
and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) office
in Vancouver to apply for a Social Insurance
Number (SIN) card, and must bring your original
documents: Employment Authorization document, passport, etc. (more info on page 17).
• Tailor your résumé for Whistler and pound the
pavement if you’ve come for the ski season.
Looking for work is a full-time job (more info on
page 14). Be sure to visit Whistler Community Services Society (WCSS) Employment
Resource Centre located in the Chamber of
Commerce building.
• Best time of year to get set up in Whistler?
July, because there are many jobs, rooms for
rent, and lots of time to get ready for winter.
• Whistler has two slow seasons: mid-September
to December, and May to July. Your work hours
may decrease, so be prepared.
• Get your BC Medical coverage sorted out
as soon as you get to Whistler. If you plan on
spending any time on the mountains, you may
need it. Applications can be found at the Health
Care Centre. If you don’t have coverage, it will
cost you at least $500 to get an emergency
treatment!
It’s not uncommon here to have two jobs, spend
hours on the internet with friends & family back
home, frequent the nightclub circuit, volunteer,
and ride the mountains regularly. We hope you
take some time out for yourselves and balance
it all with some chill time. Too many people find
the lifestyle spirals out of control and we don’t
want to see that happen to you. Take care of your
friends and yourself, and we’ll see you around!
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Table of Contents
BASE CAMP
Accommodation, transportation, employment, good deals
SAFETY ZONE Bears, backcountry, emergencies, drugs
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY
Support, chill time, volunteering
THE PEAK
The good stuff: mountains, events & festivals, other fun
THE 411
Handy phone numbers and email addresses to put on your fridge.
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Nov. 11 – Remembrance Day Ceremonies.
Nov. 12 – WERC Job Fair 11am-2pm at the Telus
Whistler Conference Centre (TWCC) and Scavenger hunt & BBQ beginning at HOUSE, noon.
Nov. 13 – Jill Ackhurst Community Welcome
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Welcome Week
You’re invited to Welcome Week, Nov. 10 - 15,
2008. You’ll meet loads of other new folks and
long-time locals, too. We’ve all come here at
some point for the same reason - to enjoy big
mountains, fresh air, and a healthy lifestyle.
Whether you’re with us for a season or a
lifetime... welcome to Whistler, and we hope
you’ll join us for Welcome Week!
Budget Accommodation • Weekly & Monthly • Free local phone
200 meters from Creekside Gondola • Across from the Husky
2102 Lake Placid Rd, Whistler, BC • [email protected]
www.southsidelodge.com • 604 932 3644
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Nov. 14 – LUNA Event: Moist... the Pool Party,
9pm at Meadow Park Sports Centre (MPSC).
Nov. 15 – 10 am to 4pm Zero Ceiling Rummage
Sale at TWCC and Community Life Open House
at MPSC, open until close.
Getting Around (from North to South)
EMERALD ESTATES Green Lake, connected by Valley Trail, residential
ALPINE MEADOWS Grocery store/café, Meadow Park Sports
Centre, high school, residential
SPRUCE GROVE Spruce Grove Field House & baseball diamond,
residential, WCSS Greenhouse
NESTERS
Locals grocery store/ pharmacy, café, sushi,
residential
The Bus
The WAVE bus services all of Whistler’s main
neighbourhoods. $2 will get you everywhere
the bus goes. Inside the Village, it’s free. 24
hour schedule information is available at
604-932-4020, and busonline.ca.
Where to buy bus passes: Meadow Park
Sports Centre, Nesters Market, Municipal
Hall, Cyber Web Café, The Grocery Store,
Whistler 1-Hour Foto Source, Whistler Activity
Centre, Visitor Information Centre, 7-11, and
The Hub (Whistler Creek).
A 10-ride WaveCard will save you $5 (or 50¢ a
ride), and the 20-ride WaveCard will save you
$11 (or 55¢ a ride). You’ll need exact change
or your WaveCard ready when boarding the
bus. Also available are 6 and 12 month WaveCards. See ad on page 4.
You can stick your skis, snowboard, and bike
on the outside of the bus for free. If it’s dark,
late, and you’re alone, “Request a Stop”
is available after 9:00pm. Buses run from
5:30am to 3am every day of the year. There’s
also a limited service Pemberton commuter
and new this year a Squamish commuter.
Now you have more shopping and recreation
options; see busonline.ca or call 604-9324020 for route times.
WAVE buses are free on New Year’s Eve after 6pm.
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Check our maps on page 22 to 25. You can
also pick up a pocket-size map at the Visitor
Information Centre by the taxi loop in the Village, or check findwhistler.com for interactive
maps and tourist information.
WHISTLER CAY HEIGHTS Community Centre, Myrtle Philip School
(Whistler Community Services Society office),
WCSS Food Bank, WCSS Greenhouse, residential
VILLAGE NORTH Marketplace: grocery store, post office, bank, pharmacy, stores & services, Health Care Centre
BLUEBERRY HILL
Bling, bling multi-million dollar homes
WHISTLER VILLAGE
“The Village” is the heart of the resort community,
with pedestrian-only walkways, shops, restaurants, Whistler Employment Resource Centre,
clubs, pubs, banks, access to gondolas
UPPER VILLAGE “BENCHLANDS”
Blackcomb mountain, hotels, the Squamish Lil’wat
Cultural Centre, high-end shops and
more mansions
ALTA VISTA, NORDIC, BRIO
Connected by Valley trail, staff accommodation,
residential
WHISTLER CREEK “CREEKSIDE” Includes pedestrian walkway (Franz’s Trail) with
internet café, restaurants, bars, bank, shops,
grocery stores, gondola to Whistler Mountain and
WCSS Greenhouse. You will find everything you
need in Creekside.
TAMARISK, BAYSHORES
Residential neighbourhoods
SPRING CREEK
Community Centre, residential neighbourhoods,
Spring Creek School
FUNCTION JUNCTION
Industrial area, home of the WCSS Re-Use-It Centre
(Second hand thrift store)
“Whistler’s Favourite Thrift Store!”
We sell everything you need to make your living comfortable…
at reasonable prices!
• Clothes
• Giftware
• Used Skis, Boards, Poles, Boots
• Furniture
• Ski & Winter Wear, Boots, Shoes
• Books, CD’s, DVDs, Video Tapes
• Dishes, Cutlery, Glasses
• Linens,
• Electronics, Stereos, TVs
• Kitchen Appliances
• Computers, printers, etc.
• Costumes including retro ski-suits!
Located in Function Junction / 1003 Lynham Rd at the recycling
OPEN 10 – 5:30 EVERY DAY!!!
*Proceeds from the Re-Use-It Centre go to support over 25 Whistler Community Services
Society programs & services in Whistler, including the Food Bank, Whistler Welcome
Week, Emergency Assistance, Youth Outreach, and Community Kitchens.
Other Transportation
WALK OR BIKE The Valley Trail covers a large part of Whistler
GREYHOUND Pemberton, Squamish, Vancouver, and beyond.
For a discount, buy Flexpass (10 or 20) tickets,
604-932-5031 or greyhound.ca.
PACIFIC COACH LINES
YVR-Whistler SkyLynx service to Vancouver airport 1-800-661-1725, pacificcoach.com/skylynx
PERIMETER Whistler Express 604-905-0041
WHISTLER RESORT CABS 604-938-1515
WHISTLER TAXI 604-938-3333 or 604-932-3333
HITCHHIKING
You can argue that it’s the cheapest option, but
it comes with the most risks. It’s illegal to hitch
and illegal to pick up a hitchhiker. We definitely
do not recommend it, but if you find yourself
with no other option, at least screen the driver
with a few questions (you’ll be able to tell if
they’ve been drinking in a couple of seconds,
and follow your gut if you have any doubts).
Distances from whistler
Pemberton35 km north
Squamish 50 km south
Vancouver 120 km south
To Seattle 345 km south
For current Sea to Sky Highway closures call
1-877-4SAFE99
Getting Horizontal
SHORT-TERM HOUSING
There’s a big rush around October/November
and the search for long-term accommodation
could become a full-time job. Hostels will provide a temporary place to hang your backpack
and a phone to make calls and receive messages. Book in advance if possible; they fill up
quickly. Expect to find them full during Whistler
Blackcomb’s job fair time. Call WCSS Youth
Outreach Workers (Claire 604-902-0670 or
Davin 604-938-3902) if you’re stuck in October,
they may have some ideas for you.
Art’s Hostel 2113 Nordic Drive (Nordic) 604-932-4660
Fireside Lodge
2117 Nordic Drive (Nordic) 604-932-4545
Hostelling International
5678 Alta Lake Road (Alta Lake) 604-932-5492,
hihostels.ca
Southside Lodge
2102 Lake Placid Road (Creekside) 604-932-3644,
southsidelodge.com
UBC Whistler Lodge
2124 Nordic Drive (Nordic) 604-932-6604,
ubcwhistlerlodge.com
There are also short-term listings in The Whistler
Question and Pique Newsmagazine (local newspapers). Shoestring Accommodation listings
can be picked up at the Whistler Chamber of
Commerce: whistlerchamber.com.
LONG-TERM HOUSING
Finding a home is a long-distance sprint through
the classifieds; the Whistler Question and the
Pique come out on Thursdays. You can also read
them online: whistlerquestion.com and piquenewsmagazine.com. Beds are filled like wildfire,
so pound the pavement and tell everyone you
meet that you’re looking for a place to live.
Some employers offer housing, like Whistler
Blackcomb, Fairmont Chateau Whistler, The
Grocery Store, McDonald’s, and Westin Resort
& Spa.
Check the notice boards around town: in
Creekside at the Husky gas station, in the Village
at the WCSS Whistler Employment Resource
Centre (WERC), the library, Blenz, Gone
Bakery, at the hostels, or at Alpine Meadows
Market. It helps when you phone about places
to leave a detailed message with some information about yourself. Your best bet is to place
an ad in one of the local papers under seeking
accommodation. Also, the Whistler Housing
Authority offers a classified section on their
website whistlerhousing.ca, with an accommodation seeker section. Post details about your
needs. Landlords frequent these sources
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to avoid receiving hundreds of phone calls.
If you’ve been employed in Whistler for at least
a year, you can put yourself on the Whistler
Housing Authority waitlist for a rental unit.
Download a Tenancy Application at whistlerhousing.ca or email the WHA [email protected] with questions.
If your place doesn’t come already furnished,
there’s a huge amount of recycled dishes, linens,
furniture and more at the WCSS Re-Use-It
Centre in Function Junction. The money you pay
for goods, funds over 25 Whistler Community
Services Society (WCSS) programs. Store hours
are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily, with extended
hours Friday until 8pm., 604-932-1121, mywcss.org.
When you leave town, donate anything that is still
in good condition/working order to help keep the
landfill empty and the WCSS programs full.
Your address has a postal code, which is easy
to figure out. All Whistler postal codes start
with V0N 1B_ and the last number is the first
number of your house address. So, if you live
at 4159 Nesters Road, your postal code will be
V0N 1B4. If you don’t get mail delivered to your
community mailbox, you can sign up for one at
the post office in Marketplace (604-932-5012) or
at the UPS Store (1-800-742-5877).
Landlords and Housemates
Don’t get stuck with bunk landlords or
housemates – choose carefully, respect your
new home, and know your rights. Check for
leaky taps, loose wiring, leakage spots, mice
or bugs, whether the toilet, appliances, and
locks work and whether there’s hot water. Ask
who’s responsible for painting, yard maintenance, snow clearing and if things like utilities,
appliances, and parking are included. Other
questions to ask: Where is the nearest bus stop?
How are garbage and recycling taken off-site?
Does the house have a washer and dryer? The
Residential Tenancy Office gives free advice on
rto.gov.bc.ca and 1-800-665-8779. The Tenants
Rights Action Coalition is at tenants.bc.ca or
1-800-665-1185.
Lifeskills and Vocational services for
individuals with developmental disabilities.
Programs to assist with employment search.
Counseling and support services for children
and families including:
> Parent Tot Drop-in
SEA TO SKY
COMMUNITY
SERVICES
SOCIETY
> Support for families and children with
special needs
> Counseling for abuse issues for women
and children
> Alcohol and Drug School Based Prevention
Squamish Toll Free 1-877-892-2022
Fax 604-892-2267
Pemberton Toll Free 1-877-894-6106
Fax 604-894-6333
Get your tenancy agreement in writing and demand receipts of payment. With your landlord,
note the condition of the walls, carpets, etc.
when moving in and out. You can download an
Inspection Report from the Residential Tenancy
Office’s website and have a signed copy attached to your tenancy agreement.
Landlords may ask for references and proof of
employment. They are entitled to the first
month’s rent and a damage deposit of up to a
half-month’s rent up front only. An average onebedroom suite will rent for about $900 - $1500/
month plus utilities. Your landlord is responsible
for repairing electricity, plumbing, heating,
locks, intercoms, fire doors and fire escapes,
walls, floors, ceilings, and anything else included
in your rent.
Phone
To get a job interview you’ll need
a phone. You can
set up a land line
through Telus (dial
310-2255, no area
code). Watch who
you’re sharing longdistance bills with;
if you don’t have a
credit card, a $200 deposit may be required. If
you pay your bills you’ll get your deposit back in
a year. For cell phone providers please refer to
the Yellow Pages.
The local area code is 604, and local numbers
start with 9. For calls to any place outside of
Whistler, dial 1 before the area code. If your
house doesn’t have a telephone book, you can
pick one up for free at the WCSS Whistler Employment Resource Centre (WERC). WERC
will also take messages from potential employers and landlords at 604-932-5922, ext.23 until
you’re set up with a phone.
Electricity
Call BC Hydro (1-800-224-9376) for heat, electricity, and water. You’re charged by the month,
and a deposit may be required. If you keep the
lights turned off when not in use and wear
sweaters instead of turning up the heat, you’ll
save some cash.
Environment
Home, food, communication… your base camp
is set up. How do you take care of it? Well, in
this little mountain town we’re committed to
a sustainable future – socially, environmentally
and economically. Whistler is using The Natural
Step sustainability framework to guide us and
is integrating it into everything we do – from
delivering affordable housing to recreation
and leisure activities to land use practices. It’s a
community-wide effort. Check out:
AWARE – awarewhistler.org
Whistler’s local environmental organization
meets the first Wednesday of the month
WHISTLER2020 – whistler2020.ca
Whistler’s comprehensive sustainability plan
CARNEY’S – carneyswaste.com
Whistler’s waste, recycling and composting
service provider
Recycling and Garbage
Reduce, reuse, recycle. It’s just the way it is in
Whistler. Bring your household garbage, paper,
cardboard, plastics, tin, aluminum and glass to
the garbage & recycle depots at Nesters or Function Junction (by the WCSS Re-Use-It Centre).
The deposit you pay on alcohol and drink
containers is refunded at the Nesters bottle
depot, open Friday to Monday, noon to 4 pm.
Check the Yellow Pages for residential garbage
removal companies.
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SEEKING ACCOMADATION?
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a wrapper or drain a juice-box. If hungry bears
find loose or accessible garbage, they’ll become
a nuisance and will have to be relocated or shot.
Keep all garbage stored inside a building or in
wildlife-resistant bins at all times. We love our
bears and to coexist with them, Whistler garbage bylaws are strictly enforced. For more info
on bears, see pages 19 & 21. And please, don’t
litter in our community.
On a Budget
WHISTLER COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY
(WCSS) has the skinny on affordability for lowincome Whistler residents. Our purpose is to
support social sustainability in Whistler by
providing programs and services that improve
the ability of Whistler community members to
meet their needs and enhance their lives. Call
604-932-0113 or check mywcss.org for details on
these programs:
WCSS COMMUNITY KITCHENS
Community Kitchens wants to teach you to eat,
cook, shop and enjoy food on a budget. Our
mission is to save you time and money. Contact
[email protected] or if you live in HOUSE, ask
your HA.
WCSS COUNSELLING ASSISTANCE FUND
Bursaries are available for financially restricted
people in need of relationship or crisis counselling. Call Claire 604-902-0670 or Davin 604-9383902 to determine eligibility.
WCSS FOOD BANK
Food is distributed on the 1st and 3rd Monday of
each month, 11am-1pm from the portable beside
the Catholic Church at the end of Lorimer Road.
For emergencies please call 604-935-7717.
WCSS RECREATION CREDIT
Apply to receive free credit at Meadow Park
Sports Centre. For Whistler residents only.
WCSS RE-USE-IT CENTRE
This thrift store is located in Function Junction
and all proceeds go to support WCSS programs
and services. So when you shop at the Re-Use
It, not only are you helping the environment
by recycling, but your money also goes to a
great cause. The WCSS Re-Use-It Centre sells
everything you need to make a home during your
time in Whistler. We sell clothes, skiwear, sporting goods, winter wear, summer wear, dishes,
electronics, books, linens, and kitchen appliances.
It is also the best place to buy costumes.
WCSS WHISTLER EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE
CENTRE (WERC) Employment centre with long
term and casual labour listings, free career counselling by appointment, free internet access, free
local phone calls and faxing, printing available for
a small fee. 604-932-5922 ext.23, whistlerchamber.com (click Employment resources button). Located on the 2nd floor of the Visitors Information
Centre in the Chamber of Commerce building.
WCSS YOUTH OUTREACH WORKERS
You talk, we listen. Free confidential support for
youth and young adults struggling with depression, homesickness, drugs and alcohol, eating
disorders and relationships. Contact Claire
604-902-0670 ([email protected]) or Davin
604-938-3902 ([email protected]).
LUNA MEMBERSHIP
Get this if you are 18-35 for discounts around
town and at all LUNA events. LUNA runs latenight events including LUNAFLIKS outdoor films
at Lost Lake, Sea to Sky Battle of the Bands,
Moist, the Pool Party, and Drop-in Dodgeball.
Check lunawhistler.com for where to buy your
LUNA membership.
Whistler’s Employment Experts
• Placing you in temporary and permanent positions in the accounting,
administrative and management fields.
• No charge to the job seeker.
• Résumé writing services available at a charge.
Apply online at www.whistler-jobs.com
T: 604.932.4832 • E: [email protected]
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SPIRIT PASS
Ask if your employer offers this one. Attend a
Whistler Spirit Workshop, deliver great guest
service this winter and in return you’ll receive a
sweet deal on a WB season’s pass. Check out
whistlerchamber.com to learn more.
NESTERS MARKET
Each time you shop, leave your receipt in the
box. You might win a bag of groceries. You can
also collect points towards money off groceries
with a Nesters card.
MANAGING MONEY
Do your banking at any of the local financial institutions: TD Canada Trust (Marketplace) Royal
Bank of Canada (Village), Scotiabank (Creekside), or North Shore Credit Union (Village).
You’ll need ID and your employer’s contact info.
Direct deposits can be set up, and every bank
has machines for after business hours or quick
access. Protect your bank
card like you would a credit card, and be wary of
people hanging around when you’re punching
in your PIN code.
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Check garage sales, classified ads in the local
newspapers, bulletin boards around the village
and sales at local stores. Barter with friends.
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Finding a job
WCSS Whistler Employment Resource Centre (WERC) is beside the taxi loop in the Village
above the Visitor Information Centre, 201 - 4230
Gateway Drive, 604-932-5922 ext.23. WERC
lists current job opportunities on their job board
and online at whistlerchamber.com, has free
computer and internet access, free local phone
and fax, a resource library, message service, casual job listings, helpful staff, and office services
for free or a small charge. Career counselling
is also available. Plan on spending a couple of
weeks dropping off résumés, following up with
employers and going to interviews before securing the position you want.
RÉSUMÉ
This should be up-to-date, clear, concise, and
have a local address and phone number, even if
it belongs to your hostel. It should be no more
than 2 pages. Double-side your copies – it’s
better for employers not to have stacks of paper
on their desks, and saves our forests. Don’t
have a phone? WERC will take messages at their
number, 604-932-5922 ext.23. Age and photos
are not required for Canadian employers and
SIN numbers should not be on your resume.
REFERENCES
Include at least three, with names, positions,
companies and contact information. You can
have these on a separate sheet to hand in at
your interview. References should be people
who are guaranteed to be enthusiastic about
you; it’s a good idea to give them a heads-up so
they can brush up on why you’re so great.
COVER LETTER
Basically, the first paragraph states which job
you are applying for and how you found the job
posting. The second paragraph explains why you
would be an ideal candidate for the position. This
is also a good place to mention the things you
like about their organization – do your research.
The third paragraph suggests that you meet for
an interview and lets the employer know how to
contact you. Stay concise and to the point.
THE INTERVIEW
Show up a little early and make a good first
impression. Smile, offer a firm handshake,
and be professional and keen. Throughout
the interview, the employer will be looking for
honesty and a good attitude. If you’re not from
Canada, have a copy of your work visa and your
SIN number handy.
FREE INTERNET ACCESS @ WERC
Your office away from home. Open Monday
to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm. Offers free computer
time (you can sign up in advance), free local
faxes and phone calls, free message taking, and
casual job sign-up. Copies and prints (doublesided) are 15¢.
FREE INTERNET ACCESS
@ Whistler Public Library
Open Monday to Saturday 11 am -7pm and
Sunday 11am -4pm; closed on Statuary holidays.
Internet access and computer use are free for
up to one hour/day (wireless access also available), and black and white prints are 25¢, colour
75¢ each. Memberships are free to residents;
non-residents pay a $10/month or $75 annual
fee. Located at 4329 Main Street, 604-9358433, whistlerlibrary.ca.
These two places get booked quickly – for a
small fee, you can visit The Hub in Creekside
at Franz’s Trail (604-935-9799), or Cyber Web
Internet Café in the Village (604-905-1280).
We’re open longer to
serve you better.
Monday to Wednesday
Thursday & Friday
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8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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WCSS WHISTLER EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE
CENTRE JOB FAIR - November 12, 2008 from
11am-2pm at the Whistler Telus Conference
Centre, contact 604-932-5922 ext 23 for details.
WHISTLER BLACKCOMB – November 1st to 3rd,
2008. Contact WB recruiting 604-938-7557 for
details.
Most of the big hotels have their own job fairs in
October or November – check their websites, at
WERC, or in the newspapers for more information.
JOB PHONE LINES
Fairmont Chateau Whistler 604-938-2200
Four Seasons Hotel
604-966-2640
Intrawest Resort Club clubintrawest.com/
careers
Westin Resort & Spa
604-935-4377
Whistler Blackcomb
604-938-7367
Go door to door with your résumé. You might
find help wanted signs along the way.
Don’t show up at a restaurant at rush hour or at
a hotel during check-in time. Look presentable; in
Whistler that means clean casual.
THE CLASSIFIEDS
Whistler Question (whistlerquestion.com) or
Pique Newsmagazine (piquenewsmagazine.com)
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES
Employment Unlimited, 604-905-7696
Whistler’s Personnel Solutions 604-932-4832,
whistler-jobs.com
Talent Edge Solutions talentedgesolutions.com
FROM OUTSIDE OF CANADA?
The Citizenship and Immigration Canada
website is: cic.gc.ca or toll free: 1-888-242-2100.
With the Employment Authorization document
you received from Citizenship & Immigration
Canada, you can work here legally. Keep it
handy for when you apply to Human Resources
and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) for a
Social Insurance Number (SIN).
To receive a SIN card, you must complete an
application form and provide an original of a
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO
FIND THE WORK YOU WANT
Whether you want to build your career or find a good
job fast – the experts at Training Innovations can help.
We offer free career counselling services in Whistler.
Talk to us if you want to:
Explore your work options
Learn about the labour market
Write a great resume
Contact local employers
Start your own business
Get funding for training
Call 1.888.882.2238
to schedule an appointment.
www.training-innovations.com/hserc
The Government of Canada has contributed funding to this initiative.
primary document that proves your identity and
status in Canada. Application forms are available
at hrsdc.gc.ca, information by phone at 1-800206-7218 (press 3). It’s best to apply for your
SIN in person at a Service Canada Centre – it’s
faster and doesn’t require you to part with your
valuable documents. You can also apply by mail.
There are no Service Canada Centres in Whistler
so you’ll have to head to North Vancouver.
TAXES
Your employer may not know a lot about how
taxes work for foreigners. For advice, consult an
accountant; look in the Yellow Pages for listings.
CERTIFICATION
If you want a job serving alcohol, you’ll need a
BC Serving It Right certificate. You can take the
$35 course online servingitright.com (you need
a credit card), or borrow the study guide from
WERC & snail mail $40 with your finished quiz.
Working with food? You might need a FoodSafe
certificate. Check whistlerchamber.com for
course times and dates.
TRAINING
WCSS Peer Educator Program
604-902-0670 – free peer support training for
young adults beginning in November
Chamber of Commerce 604-932-5922 or
whistlerchamber.com for workplace related
training, including FoodSafe, First Aid, customer
service, supervisory & manager, 2010, and
computer skill courses.
VOLUNTEERING
This is a great way to meet people and get some
work experience. Check mywcss.org/volunteer.
html for your options.
YOUR RIGHTS
If you think you’ve been treated unfairly at
work, the government’s Employment Standards
branch can help you. Check labour.gov.bc.ca/
esb/self-help or call 1-800-663-3316. You can
also stop by WCSS Whistler Employment
Resource Centre (WERC) to get a free copy
of the Self Help Kit, step one before going to
Employment Standards to make a complaint. If
you feel you’ve been sexually harassed, call the
BC Council of Human Rights at 1-888-440-8844.
STATUARY HOLIDAYS
Most employees are entitled to stat pay if you’ve
been employed for 30 calendar days before the
stat and have worked 15 of the previous 30 days.
Monday October 13, 2008
Thanksgiving Day
Tuesday Nov. 11, 2008
Remembrance Day
Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008
Christmas Day
Community Futures 1-604-560-5467, cfdchs.
com for small business assistance.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
New Year’s Day
Luna Event Training lunawhistler.com free event coordination training
Friday, April 10, 2009 Good Friday
Sea to Sky Community Services
1-877-892-2022, communityservices.bc.ca for
employment programs.
Monday May 18, 2009 Victoria Day
Toastmasters 604-905-8997 - free drop-in to improve communication skills, every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
at Municipal Hall, Fissile Room.
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Whistler Community Learning Program
Volunteer tutor program that provides free literacy and ESL support in the form of one-to-one
tutoring and small group sessions 604-892-5322
& 604 935-8433 ext. 8725.
Training Innovations
1-888-882-2238, training-innovations.com
Wednesday July 1, 2009
Canada Day
Monday August 3, 2009 BC Day
Monday Sept 7, 2009 Labour Day
Safety Zone
WITH YOUR TENT PEGS HAMMERED IN AND
BASE CAMP LOOKING SOLID, it’s time to check
your safety gear before heading to what Stevie
Wonder called the ‘higher ground’. You need to
scope the risks and learn to avoid them.
Animals
Every spring, black bears come out of hibernation to eat, raise their cubs, eat, find new mates,
and eat some more. A reality of living in Whistler
is getting educated to prevent conflicts, and
if an encounter does occur, to deal with it
responsibly.
You’ll probably see bears up on the mountains
or on your way home on the Valley Trail. Black
bears are generally shy, gentle, and avoid
people, but as we share more land, encounters
become more regular. Fresh paw prints, droppings (also called “scat”), claw marks on trees,
and signs of digging, all point to bears in your
hood.
If you understand bear behaviour, you’re most
likely to enjoy a positive encounter. If a black
bear wants you to go away, it will huff (expel
air loudly), pop its jaws, slap the ground or
approach you. Try not to wet your pants – these
are defensive behaviours and rarely result in
injury if you respect their warnings. If bears
stand up on their hind legs, they’re usually curious, not aggressive. They have great senses of
smell, hearing (like dogs – better than humans),
vision, and can run faster than Olympic athletes,
at 15 metres per second. They’re also good
tree-climbers.
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Check out all the full-time and seasonal career opportunities
available at The Fairmont Chateau Whistler online at:
www.fairmont.com/careers
or visit us during application hours,
each Tuesday from 10am - 12pm
& Thursday from 2pm - 4pm.
If you are interested in working for one of
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4599 Chateau Boulevard, Whistler, BC
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Most conflicts with black
bears are defensive, and
therefore can be avoided.
If you encounter a black
bear in the backcountry:
STAY CALM. The bear will
usually wander away.
BE RESPECTFUL. Don’t approach or crowd a
bear. Face the bear and talk to him in an appeasing tone of voice (letting him know you are
human and non-threatening).
If you encounter a black bear in an urban area:
If you are in a safe position (at your window or
on a balcony), make sure the bear has a clear
escape route and then make lots of noise to
scare it away. Face the bear and make yourself
look bigger by waving your arms above your
head. You want the bear to be scared off from
human environments.
NEVER FEED A BEAR. Put your garbage in bearproof dumpsters. Don’t hang birdfeeders, store
pet food, or keep a compost heap outside. Burn
off all remains from your barbeque and clean it
after each use.
Feeding bears is an offence punishable by law. A
few years ago, a Whistler local was fined $3,000
for feeding eight black bears at his property in
Panorama Ridge over the course of two years.
Two of the bears had to be destroyed and three
had to be relocated (one of the relocated bears
was later shot by a hunter).
If you’re caught feeding bears and it’s your first
time, you’ll probably get ticketed and fined up
to $345.
Do it again and you’ll be fined up to $50,000
and/or receive six months in jail.
Bears have entered homes, started fires, and
torn doors off their hinges to get to garbage on
decks, in garages and in cars. “Bears like human
food. It is kind of like junk food for them because it is high in carbs and protein, so they can
put on weight faster,” says Michael Allen, local
bear researcher. If you really want to see a bear,
Michael will take you up the mountain for an
eco-sensitive bear tour. The tour costs $189 and
$1 from each guest goes toward paying to offset
C02 created by the tour. Call 604-932-3434.
Bears and other animals like raccoons, deer,
and cougars come out at dawn and dusk. If
you’re driving, slow down and watch out. Learn
more about bears and living in bear country at
bearsmart.com. Report a human-bear conflict at
604-905-BEAR.
Cougars aren’t as prevalent as bears in Whistler;
however joggers and bikers on wooded trails
should be aware of the potential risk. Cougars
like to chase running prey.
FOLLOW THESE TIPS (also for bears):
MAKE NOISE. Warn animals that you’re coming
so you don’t startle them. Bells don’t usually
work; your voice is better.
CHECK YOUR SPEED, especially on winding hills.
If a bear or cougar appears, you’ll have less time
to react. The best rule of defense is to make
yourself look large and loud, and back away
slowly. Never turn your back or run away.
RIDE/JOG WITH OTHERS. You’ll be louder and
will have help if you need it.
In May 2004, a guy was chased by a 180 lb.
cougar when mountain biking on Rainbow
Mountain’s Flank Trail with two buddies. He
was riding a fast downhill at about 30 km and
noticed a cougar closing in behind him. He fell
off his bike and ended up face to face with the
wild cat. Luckily, he made haste and managed
to fight it off by screaming and holding his bike
above his head. Cougars only usually attack to
feed. Respect wildlife. ‘Nuff said.
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ALPINE RESPONSIBILITY CODE
Traffic laws do exist on the mountains. If you
break them it could mean a pass revoked,
privileges withdrawn or worse. Learn them like
a monk learns a mantra.
• Always stay in control. You must be able to
stop or avoid people or objects.
• People ahead of you have the right-of-way. It is
your responsibility to avoid them.
• Do not stop where you obstruct a trail or are
not visible from above.
• Before starting downhill or merging onto a
trail, look uphill and yield to others.
• If you are involved in or witness a collision, you
must remain at the scene and identify yourself
to Ski Patrol.
• Always use proper devices to prevent runaway
equipment.
• Observe and obey all posted signs & warnings.
• Keep off closed trails and closed areas.
• You must not use lifts or terrain if your ability is
impaired through use of alcohol or drugs.
• You must have sufficient physical dexterity,
ability, and knowledge to safely load, ride, and
unload lifts. If in doubt, ask the lift attendant.
of a lifetime but higher reward brings higher
risk. You must know how to evaluate avalanche
hazards, and know when to turn back. Mistakes
can cost you your life. At a minimum, you
should have completed a course in avalanche
evaluation. You can take a FREE Avalanche
Awareness Tour (604-938-7759) – a full day; you
must ski / ride at an intermediate level. If you
are going to venture into the back country, every member of your group should have a shovel,
avalanche probe, and an avalanche beacon (and
know how to use them). You only have minutes
to survive an avalanche burial, and that survival
depends on the skill and speed of whomever’s
not buried. The safest thing to do is stay within
area boundaries, and never ski or ride alone.
OUT OF BOUNDS SKIING/RIDING
Getting off the groomers can be the experience
Bring a waterproof container (doubles as a
cooking pot) holding a fire starter, waterproof
SUMMERTIME
Hiking will reveal the area’s waterfalls, pristine
alpine meadows and stunning lakes. Always
hike with a friend, and tell someone where
you’re going, when you’re returning, and when
to worry. Check weather forecasts and hazards.
You can fill out a Trip Itinerary at the RCMP, Park
Warden or Ski Patrol offices. Stick with your plan.
matches, lighter, pocket knife, goggles, basic
first-aid kit and trail food. Bring a map and
compass and know how to use them. A GPS
would make things even easier. Dress for the
season and weather (layers of light, natural
fibres are best; waterproof outer layers and hats
are a must). In your backpack, carry a flashlight
(with extra batteries), extra jacket, socks and
mittens, a pocket saw, gas camp stove, first-aid
kit, emergency food, and a tent and brightcoloured tarp.
If you think you’re lost, you probably are. Stay
where you are unless you know exactly where
you took a wrong turn (and can get back to that
point). If you told someone where you were going, and when to start worrying, they will notify
the authorities and someone will come looking
for you. If you are lost or hurt, do everything you
can to protect yourself from the elements or
further injury. Make yourself visible from the air.
Attract attention with a whistle or a fire. Calmly
assess the situation; otherwise your emotions
will get the better of you: fear, then panic (then
pain, cold, thirst, hunger, fatigue, boredom and
loneliness will follow).
How To...
BUILD A FIRE
The most important task. Build yours in a sandy
or rocky area or near a supply of sand and water
as to avoid forest fires. The four most important
factors when starting a fire are spark - tinder fuel - oxygen. Dense, dry wood will burn slow
and hot. A well ventilated fire will burn best.
BUILD A SHELTER
A small shelter which is insulated from the
bottom, protected from wind and snow and
contains a fire is extremely important in survival.
Before building your shelter, be sure that the
surrounding area provides the materials needed
to build a good fire, a good water source and
shelter from the wind.
FOREST FIRES
If the summer is dry (as it has been for the past
two summers), there will be fire bans in place,
meaning: No smoking outdoors, even on the
Valley Trail. No campfires or barbeques. Call
1-800-663-5555 (or *5555 on your cell phone)
immediately if you think you see a wildfire.
Location.
Beside taxi loop, Village Square.
Hours.
Open before the lifts, closes after late aprés.
Convenience.
Beside liquor store.
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Located in Whistler’s Village Square. 604-932-3628
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604.932.5922 ext.23
Clinics
WHISTLER HEALTH CARE CENTRE
604-932-4911 for information, or 9-1-1 for
emergency services after hours. The Centre
is near Marketplace at 4380 Lorimer Road.
Open from 8am-10pm. No appointment is
necessary. For urgent or life threatening
traumas, patients are transported by road or
air ambulance to Vancouver.
VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH UNIT
604-932-3202, in the same building as above,
on the second floor. It provides a range of
community services including environmental
health, public health, mental health and addictions, home care nursing, counselling, and
clinics. Their Travel Clinic (by appointment)
offers free travel counselling and routine immunizations, and travel vaccines.
SAFE CLINIC
The clinic is near Marketplace at 4380
Lorimer Road, on the second floor. It offers
free HIV testing and reduced-cost birth
control, STI testing & treatment, pregnancy
counselling and other professional services.
Confidentiality assured. The SAFE Clinic is
open year round on Tuesdays from 4:30-7:30
pm and in the winter, Thursdays 5:00-7:00pm.
WHISTLER MEDICAL CLINIC
604-932-3977, [email protected]. Located next to Vancouver Coastal Health Unit.
It’s open 7 days a week. Walk-in available, or
book an appointment to suit your schedule.
Visitors welcome. General family practice
with on-site lab, x-ray, and emergency care.
The NORTHLANDS MEDICAL CLINIC
604-932-8362. 101-4359 Main St. near the
7-11, offers full urgent care and family medicine including sports medicine expertise, care
of orthopedic injuries (casting/splinting/xray review suturing/wound care), STD
assessments, driver & employment physicals.
Clinic hours and days vary depending on the
season. Appointments accepted but not
necessary. Staffed by local sports medicine
specialist Dr. Zeglinski and associates.
TOWN PLAZA MEDICAL CLINIC
604-905-7089. 40-4314 Main Street; no appointment necessary.
WHISTLER EYE CLINIC
604-932-2600. Located in Marketplace Eye
examinations, contact lenses, prescription
eyewear, emergency services available.
Canadian out of province patients – previous
provincial coverage is only valid for 3 months
after leaving your home province, and it
takes 3 months to get BC medical coverage.
Apply as soon as you get to Whistler. Application forms are available at the Whistler
Health Care Centre.
Out of country and uninsured Canadian
residents must pay for services received.
Non-residents should have travel insurance to
cover these charges – you must also pay an
administrative surcharge. Translation services
are available.
AARM DENTAL GROUP
604-966-0599 or emergencies 604-9057272. Located above Buffalo Bills, open 7
days a week
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Crisis
CRISIS STABILIZATION TEAM
1-866-892-6365 – Sea to Sky Mental Health
Services. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, feeling overwhelmed, or stressed, call and a mental health
nurse will assist you Monday to Saturday
9:00am-10:00pm and Sundays and Statutory
Holidays 10:00am – 10:00pm.
TIPS THAT’LL KEEP YOU FROM MAKING AN ASS
OF YOURSELF WHEN YOU’RE DRINKING:
CRISIS CENTRE DISTRESS LINE
1-866-661-3311 – 24-hour service. Call to speak to
someone if you are in crisis or distress.
• Stay active. Dance! You’ll drink less and be more
aware of the effects alcohol is having on you.
WCSS YOUTH OUTREACH WORKERS
You talk, we listen. Free confidential support.
Call Claire 604-902-0670 or Davin 604-938-3902
1-800-SUICIDE
Call if you are having thoughts of suicide or
need someone to talk to. 24-hour service.
WHISTLER/PEMBERTON RCMP
Victim Services 604-905-1969 offers information, emotional support, and assistance to
victims and witnesses of crime and trauma.
• Know your limits. High protein foods like meat,
cheese and peanuts will help slow the absorption of alcohol into your body. Drinking less is
also easier on the wallet.
• Alternate drinks with water or pop.
• Keep your drink with you. Whistler has had
problems with “rape drugs” dropped into
glasses left alone. If you’re on pharmaceuticals,
make sure you know whether mixing them with
alcohol will have a negative reaction.
• BC bud could leave you with a bad taste in your
mouth. Marijuana back in the hippy daze had
just 2-3% THC content, compared to pot grown
in ‘perfect’ hydroponic conditions now, making
it way more potent at 24-30%. Mixing pot &
booze can leave you spinning, vomiting, and
passing out.
LAWS ON MARIJUANA
There’s been a lot of confusion about the legal
status of marijuana (‘pot’) in Canada. Pot is
illegal. The only exception is for people with
serious medical conditions, who can possess or
cultivate pot for medical purposes, but only with
the support of a doctor.
Drugs
THE LOWDOWN: drugs are any substance (other
than food) taken to change the way the body
and/or mind work. Consequences of use can
include safety hazards, physical/mental health
problems, physical & psychological dependence,
overdose and doing Really Stupid Things. Really
Stupid Things can get you in trouble with the
law, and that’s not what you came here for. It’s
just not worth it. It is worth it to be educated
about the effects drugs can have on your mind
and body. For the full story check out freevibe.
com or hc-sc.gc.ca and find “straight facts.”
It’s a criminal offence to import, export, grow,
possess, sell, give or otherwise traffic pot, or
to possess pot for the purpose of trafficking.
Convictions may result in a fine and/or imprisonment. A conviction can ruin your credibility
when you’re trying to find a job, prevent you
from entering certain professions, lead to
deportation, and restrict your freedom to travel
to other countries.
HEADS UP
Whistler police have zero tolerance (it’s illegal
and the laws are enforced) for folks drunk in
public or who have open liquor/drugs on them.
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Stay in Tracks
Recognizing that someone may have a drug
problem, especially with pot, can seem tricky.
Nobody wants to accuse or be accused. But if
nothing is done, a problem may get worse. Here
are some signs that pot use may become too
much of a habit or even an addiction:
• A craving to smoke pot to get going when you
wake up
• A desire to make sure you have a supply of pot
and don’t run out
• Friends, family or others who have commented
that you use a lot of pot
• Using pot as a way to cope when challenges arise
• A desire to reduce or give up pot but not being
able to
• Being willing to break the law to steal, grow, or
deal marijuana, or sell other drugs to maintain
your habit
• Feeling a need for pot to be at ease in social
situations
• Social and other activities almost always
involve pot
• Continued use of pot even when you don’t
have the money
• Trouble at work or in relationships due to some
aspect of your pot use
• Feelings such as depression, for which it seems
only pot can remedy
• Using pot daily and feeling uncomfortable
without it
• A feeling that you may have a problem with pot
If you or someone you know experiences these
signs, drug use may be causing problems and it
may be time to talk with someone about your
use. Call 1-866-892-6365 for free, confidential
help and to see a Drug and Alcohol Counsellor.
Mountain Community
NOW YOU’RE CLIMBING! Take a meditative
moment to acclimatize to your new altitude.
You’re up in the mountains and the fresh air is
doing wonders for your body and soul. Your
safety ropes are secured and you’re wearing
your helmet, but overworking, poor eating
habits and general stress could bring you crashing down. You need to take care of your whole
health and that means more than a multi-vitamin washed down with a low fat latté.
Tune your body
Exercise keeps you strong-like-bull, is a natural
antidepressant, prevents powderday-stealing
diseases, and gives you a chance to connect
with other strong, happy, disease-free people.
To help with the technical details a well-stocked
toolbox of doctors, dentists, physiotherapists,
massage therapists, chiropractors, homeopaths and acupuncturists maintain practices in
Whistler and can be contacted through the local
telephone book.
MEADOW PARK SPORTS CENTRE
604-935-PLAY, whistlerisrecreation.com
Lap pool, hot tub, steam room, arena, fitness
studio, weight room and squash courts.
PEAK PERFORMANCE
604-932-7555 Physical therapy and massage.
VAS MORO BscPT, RCAMT, MCPA
604-966-4966. Body Mechanics Sports & manual physical therapy. Private ass’t & treatment
Joint & soft tissue manipulation/mobilization.
VILLAGE CENTRE CHIROPRACTIC & MASSAGE
604-932-2111, vccm.ca. Above Whistler Hardware.
The WHISTLER ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAM
is a not for profit society that provides year
round recreational programs for people of all
ages with disabilities. It is a centre for learning
and sports excellence that has a local, regional,
international clientele and encourages independence, self confidence and self motivation
for all of our athletes and participants through
outdoor recreation. Winter activities include:
the Ski and Scotiabank learn to Ride Lessons,
the Adaptive Alpine Race Development Program
and Nordic Programs. During the summer:
Kayaking, Canoeing, Trail Rider Days (hiking)
and Hand cycling. Please contact 604-905-4493
to learn more about participating in one of our
programs or to volunteer.
WHISTLER CHIROPRACTIC
604-932-1922 ART certified chiropractic,
acupuncture, and children.
WHISTLER PHYSIOTHERAPY GROUP
604-932-4001 Physical therapy and massage.
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A Healthy Mind
A healthy mind (thoughts, feelings, perspectives) can adapt to change, cope with adversity,
enjoy life, laugh and have fun. Chaotic environments, unhealthy social conditions, experiences
that drain self-confidence, negative thought
patterns, substance abuse and even hormones
can make it hard. Make an effort to hold on
to positive emotions (joy, compassion, love),
and ditch the ugly ones (fear, stress, anger,
hate). Negativity can hit the body hard and lead
to physical illnesses like hypertension, heart
diseases, ulcers, and depression.
Contact WCSS YOUTH OUTREACH WORKERS if
you’re a young adult and need someone outside
of your friends to confide in on a variety of
challenges (eating disorders, drugs, anger management, employment, suicide, homesickness,
mental and physical health, conflict or poverty).
There are also free counselling services, services
covered by your medical insurance, and financial
assistance for those in need that the outreach
workers can give you information about. Call
Claire at 604-902-0670 or Davin at 604-9383902. If you live in staff housing, try talking to
your HOUSE advisor if you’re having any problems. They are familiar with resources in Whistler
and can help you figure out what you need.
Free counselling
STI/HIV/AIDS HELPLINE
1-800-661-4337 Testing information
ALCOHOL & DRUG COUNSELLING
1-866-892-6365 - information, counselling and
referral; dealing with substance misuse
AL-ANON
1-888-425-2666
Dr. Stephen Milstein
Ph.D. Registered Psychologist
604 938 3511 / 604 848 9273
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38077, 2nd Ave.,
Squamish, B.C.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 604-905-8389 Tues, Thurs & Sun, 8pm at the
Whistler Medical Clinic
ALCOHOL & DRUG REFERRAL LINE
1-800-663-1441 - 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
STOPPING THE VIOLENCE 1-877-892-2022 - Counselling Services for Women
in difficult relationships and/or survivors of
childhood sexual abuse and/or victims of sexual
assault
MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS 1-866-892-6365 - individual counselling (over 19)
for mental health issues
i.e. Trauma, mental illness, depression and
addictions
HOWE SOUND WOMEN’S CENTRE/PEARLS
PLACE TRANSITION HOME
1-877-890-5711, [email protected]
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS 1-604-873-1018, Mon, 7:30pm at the Whistler
Health Care Centre
QUIT SMOKING 1-877-455-2233, quitnow.ca
RAPE CRISIS LINE 1-877-392-7583
SAFE CLINIC 604-932-3202 – Reduced cost birth control, STI
testing, clinical services, education, counselling
MCFD YOUTH COUNSELLING
1-866-823-5374 ext.242 - Mental health issues
(under 19) i.e. trauma, mental illness, depression
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Abuse,
Abandonment & Attachment issues,
Relationship issues, Living Skills
#234-4370 Lorimer Rd.,
The Market Place Professional Building, Whistler, B.C.
Counselling for a fee
JUDITH FLETCHER MA, RCC 604-932-8763 - Counselling and psychotherapy
FOCUS FORWARD COACHING
604-932-0306 - Bernie Lalor Morton Life coaching and career direction
PSYCHOLOGIST STEPHEN MILSTEIN PhD, R, Psych. Whistler -604-938-3511, Squamish
604-848-9273 Assessment, individual, group
and family therapy.
ROUTLEY COUNSELLING & CONSULTING
604-938-4484, routleycounselling.com - Nancy
Routley, M.Ed, RCC. Individual, couple, and
family therapy; clear, compassionate assistance
SHEILA SHERKAT, RPC, CPCA MEMBER
604-938-4519 - Everyone welcome, sliding scale of
payment available, counselling funding available
STRUGGLING?
Marlise Witschi, M.Psych, BC Registered Clinical
Counsellor, uses a holistic approach addressing
body, mind & spirit, healing addiction, anxieties,
fears, difficulty in relationships, and low self
esteem. 604-938-3620, internalfreedom.com
Care for your spirit
With mind and body humming in tune, you
might find your spirit soaring. Most of us in
Whistler do. Whatever you believe, time spent
thinking about your state of being and its connection to the world is worthwhile healing and
balancing time.
Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church 604-905-4781 or 604-938-6643
Victory Christian Centre 1-800-450-9996
Whistler Community Church 604-932-3139
Whistler Village Church 604-935-8450
VOLUNTEERING
Helping others does great things for the spirit.
Call Whistler Community Services Society
604-932-0113 or check mywcss.org/volunteer.
html for some volunteer opportunities in
Whistler.
YOGA
For balancing
mind, body and
spirit. Check the local
papers for listings as
well as notice boards
around town for
information.
GET THE BIG PICTURE
Maintain the mind, big-up the body and soothe
the spirit. You’ll need sleep, good fuel in your
diet, exercise and quality chill time (watching
movies, reading books, taking walks, listening
to music, spending time with your homeys).
RELIGIOUS GATHERINGS
Church on the Mountain 604-902-4111
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The Peak
YOU MADE IT! It’s summit time. Do your last
avalanche check, leave the tree line and enjoy
the panoramic view from higher ground. This
section is where you can get the lowdown on the
fun stuff that makes all that base-camp prepping,
rule reading, health honing and soul searching
worth the work.
BREWERY TOUR 604-905-2739 @ High Mountain BrewHouse
4355 Blackcomb Way, near the Fire Hall
Thursdays & Saturdays at 3pm.
Things to do for FREE
CELEBRATION 2010
whistlerartscouncil.com, 604-938-9221
Showcase of literary work, arts, events, film and
snow sculpting
ARTWALK 604-938-9221, whistlerartscouncil.com
ART GALLERIES 604-938-9221 Located throughout the Village
and in Function. Call the Whistler Art Council to
get a list 604-938-9221, whistlerartscouncil.com
AVALANCHE AWARENESS TOUR 604-938-7759 A full day; you must ski / ride at
an intermediate level
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CAFÉS
Retail outlets and businesses in the Village
CRANKWORX FESTIVAL crankworx.com - Mountain bike festival
DOG WALKING 604-935-8364, thewagway.com
Walk a dog from Whistler’s local animal shelter.
EXHIBIT LOCAL ART Host an opening reception
EVENT LISTINGS
whistlerquestion.com, piquenewsmagazine.
com, lunawhistler.com, findwhistler.com, the
Visitor Information Centre, whistlerblackcomb.
com/calendar, Cable 6, and 102.1 FM
FARMERS MARKETS In the summer, Saturdays in Creekside (Franz
Trail) and Sundays at the base of Blackcomb
next to the Fairmont Chateau Whistler
FESTIVALS & STREET PERFORMERS
June-September in the Village
HARVEST ART FEST
lunawhistler.com – Green Art Show in Whistler
Village showcasing sustainable art and creativity
by Sea to Sky artists under 35.
OUT OF BOUNDS: TALES FROM THE
BACKCOUNTRY
Month long photo exhibition at MY Place.
whistlerartscouncil.com
HIKING & CAMPING Get a map from the Visitor Information Centre
• Lost Lake Trails – easy walking, no camping
• Valley Trail – easy walking
• Rainbow Falls, Rainbow Lake, Gin & Tonic
Lakes - wilderness camping
• Cheakamus Trail – easy walking, campsites
• Singing Pass – wilderness camping, day or
overnight hike
• Nairn Falls – easy walking, campsites
• Brandywine Falls – easy walking, campsites
• Calcheak – easy walking, camping
• Callaghan Lake & Alexander Falls – camping
• Ancient Cedars & Showh Lakes – easy walking
• Wedgemont Lake – wilderness camping
MOUNTAIN BIKING
whistlermountainbike.com for hundreds of trails
in the area or Whistler Off Road Cycling Association worca.com
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ROCK CLIMBING Many climbs including Nordic Bluffs and
Cheakamus Canyon (5.6 - 5.14)
SKATE PARK
Grab your decks & thrash it up; entrance @
parking lot 2 near Rebagliati Park
2010 WHISTLER INFO CENTRE 604-932-2010 - The Olympic and Paralympic Winter games are coming to Whistler in 2010. Visit
the info centre in Village North 11am – 5pm daily.
WALKING ART TOUR 604-938-9221, whistlerartscouncil.com Download
a self-guided brochure; also available at Millennium Place
WEETAMA
Whistler’s Celebration of Aboriginal Culture in
August - totem pole carving, songs and dancing
TWSSF
Telus Ski & Snowboard Festival – free concerts in
the Village and more
WHISTLER PUBLIC LIBRARY 604-935-8433- 4329 Main Street, open MonSat. (closed stat holidays) 11am - 7pm., Sundays
11am - 4pm, free internet access, CDs, DVDs,
books, magazines.
TOASTMASTERS 604-905-8997 - free drop-in public speaking
sessions every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at
Municipal Hall, Flute Room
WHISTLER WRITERS GROUP theviciouscircle.ca - Get feedback and support
on your writing, publish it, and hold public
reading events.
The Whistler Chamber Welcomes You!
What can the Chamber offer to you?
· Spirit Pass (see page 14 for more info)
· Shoestring Accommodation (see page 9 for more info)
· Training & Learning Opportunities
· Employment Resource Centre
Check us out at www.whistlerchamber.com
Located above the Visitor
Information Centre at the taxi loop.
Contact us by phone, 604.932.5922 Ł
or email, [email protected]
Things to do for $5 and under
BIZARRE BAZAAR 604-938-9221, whistlerartscouncil.com
Whistler’s original artisan market at the Telus
Whistler Conference Centre
(donation) November 28
&29, 2008.
CAFÉS
Chocolate shops, candy
stores, ice cream –
throughout the Village
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
Mondays, 6pm @ Wild Willies; tour the groomed
trails at Lost Lake
LUNA
Events Hotline 604-966-4800, lunawhistler.com
- Unique late-night events including films, food,
sports, music and more. 18+. Members (18-35s)
receive discounts at the door and around town.
MOUNTAIN BIKING Mondays, 6 pm @ Wild Willies - learn where all
the trails are in the Whistler Valley
VIDEO RENTAL
Rogers in Village North & Movie Gallery at Nesters & Creekside
WCSS WELCOME WEEK
604.932.0113 mywcss.org/welcome.html
A week of events each November to welcome
newcomers to town
THE WHISTLER SINGERS Call Candice at 604-932-3022 - Join a local choir
that meets Wednesdays
WORCA
604-938-9893 worca.com - Whistler Off-Road
Cycling Association - Toonie Races
Things to do for $10 and under
LUNAFLIKS AT LOST LAKE Outdoor films Wednesday nights (July & August) on a ginormous screen by the beach under
the stars. Local DJs & filmmakers featured prior
to each film. lunawhistler.com
MEADOW PARK SPORTS CENTRE 604-935-PLAY - Squash, swimming pool, sauna,
steam room, hot tub, NHL-sized ice skating rink,
fitness centre, fitness and nutrition classes.
WHISTLER MARTIAL ARTS CENTRE 604-966-8118 - Increase self-confidence, positive
attitude and inner/outer strength. Meadow
Park Sports Centre.
SEA TO SKY BATTLE OF THE BANDS
lunawhistler.com – Annual competition for
upcoming bands and soloists from Horseshoe
Bay to D’Arcy in the spring.
WHISTLER MUSEUM 604-932-2019, whistlermuseum.org - 4329 Main
Street, next to the library – exhibits, walking
tours, public programs, archives and gift shop
SOUVENIR SHOPPING
Whistler Museum & Archives for native plant
and wildflower seeds, aprons, Bear Claw salad
servers, candles and postcards. Make your own
souvenir at Expressions Ceramics. There are
loads of souvenir shops dotted throughout the
village with all kinds of Whistler logo wear.
SMALL PLACE, BIG SANDWICHES
Come in and try our homemade meat & vegetarian burgers,
sandwiches, soups and salads.
Bring in this ad for free soup with sandwich purchase.
Open from 7AM - 6PM • Village Square, Whistler BC • Tel: 604-932-7000
Things to do for $20 and under
ARTRAGEOUS 604-938-9221, whistlerartscouncil.com - exciting
art, wild roving performers and spicy tunes.
9pm-1am, Thursday, November 6, 2008
BARS AND CLUBS Often have theme nights and bring in DJs and
bands for a much better price than in Vancouver.
BOOKS
Armchair Books, located next to The Grocery
Store in Village Square.
FIRST NIGHT Alcohol-free, family New Year’s Eve celebration
KARATE CLUB
604-932-3022 Doug Bush
MAURICE YOUNG MILLENNIUM PLACE 604-935-8410 Theatre and music productions,
art workshop space, piano rental, Ticketmaster
outlet, Youth Centre
PERFORMANCE SERIES 604-935-8410, whistlerartcouncil.com @ Maurice Young Millennium Place - Various theatrical
& musical performances throughout the year;
free guide at Maurice Young Millennium Place
RECREATION & LEISURE PROGRAMS
604-935-PLAY, whistlerisrecreation.com
RESTAURANTS There’s a huge selection of West Coast & international cuisine to choose from; take a walk
around the Village or check the phone book.
RIVERSIDE GREENS PUTTING COURSE
Putt the 18-hole mini fairways at Riverside
Resort and Campground
SQUAMISH LIL’WAT CULTURAL CENTRE
1-866-441-SLCC (7522) slcc.ca
Welcome; experience our legends, oral history,
art, language, food, song and dance. Meet our
people, explore our territory – we have lived in
this place since time immemorial.
TAEKWANDO 604-932-2652
VILLAGE 8 CINEMA 604-932-5833
YOGA
Check the local newspapers & bulletin boards
The big Splurge
BEAR TOURS
Check out the wildlife on the mountain,
604-932-3434.
EXTREME SPORTS
Check the phone book & visitor information
centres
MASSAGE, SHIATSU, SPAS, HAIRSTYLISTS
Check the phone book for listings.
WHISTLER BLACKCOMB 604-932-3434 Ski or ride, take lessons, crosscountry ski, snowbike, shred the terrain park (one
of the best in North America with jumps, rollers,
jibs, banks & fun boxes), Snow Cross race track,
Super Pipe, 12 bowls, 3 glaciers, bike park.
IT’S NOT REALLY
The 4-1-1
Whistler Community Services Society 604-932-0113, www.mywcss.org
Government Agent – 1-604-892-2400
ICBC Dial-A-Claim – 1-800-910-4222
WCSS Community Kitchens – 604-932-0113
Legal Aid – 1-866-577-2525
WCSS Food Bank Emergencies
604-935-7717
LUNA Hotline – 604-966-4800
Events outside of the bars. lunawhistler.com
WCSS Greenhouse Project – 604-932-0113
Ministry of Employment and Income
Assistance – 1-866-866-0800
WCSS Emergency & Counselling Assistance
Claire 604-902-0670 or Davin 604-938-3902
WCSS Whistler Employment Resource
Centre (WERC) 604-932-5922 ext.23
WCSS Re-Use-It Centre – 604-932-1121
WCSS Youth Outreach Workers Davin 604-938-3902 or Claire 604-902-0670
Poison Control – 1-800-567-8911
Rape Crisis Line – 1-877-392-7583
RCMP – 604-932-3044
Royal Canadian Mounted Police for
non-emergencies and lost & found Recycling Hotline – 1-800-667-4321
WCSS Recreation Credit – 604-932-0113
Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) 604-932-5535 whistler.ca
Emergency – 911 Police/fire/ambulance
SAFE Clinic – 604-932-3202
Birth control, tests, resources Alcoholics Anonymous – 604-905-5489
BC Ferries – bcferries.bc.ca
BC Parks – gov.bc.ca/bcparks
Car & Van Pooling – ride-share.com
Crisis Line – 1-866-661-3311
24-hour distress line, free & confidential
Crisis Stabilization Team – 1-866-892-6365
Dial a Law – 1-800-565-5297 bccba.org
Discover Camping – 1-800-689-9025
Drug & Alcohol Counselling
1-866-892-6365
Enquiry BC – 1-800-663-7867
Provincial government info
Snow Phone & Summer Activity Report 604-932-4211
Suicide thoughts – 1-800-SUICIDE
Call if you need to talk. 24-hour service
2010 Olympics information
vancouver2010.com
Victim Services – 604-905-1969
WAVE (Transit)
busonline.ca 604-932-4020
Whistler Blackcomb whistlerblackcomb.com 604-932-3434
Whistler Chamber of Commerce whistlerchamber.com 604-932-5922
Whistler Health Care Centre – 604-932-4911
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FREE ! Large Sandwich*
*Buy a large sandwich at the regular price and get a second for free!
Big Mac, Quarter Pounder with Cheese, McChicken or Filet-O-Fish.
Valid in Whistler & Pemberton, B.C. only until December 31, 2009.
Not valid with any Extra Value Meal menu offer.
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