Health & Safety Information & Resources for Members

Travel Updates

Effective October 1, 2022, all travellers, regardless of citizenship, will no longer have to provide proof of vaccination, be required to use the ArriveCAN app, nor be required to wear masks on federally regulated modes of transportation. Visit the Government of Canada’s website for additional information for full details.

British Columbia has lifted its public health mask mandate and Proof of Vaccination program. Learn more.


COVID-19 Vaccination Information

Vancouver Coastal Health continues to work with the Province of BC to implement the COVID-19 Immunization Plan.

Ensure you are registered in the provincial Get Vaccinated system to receive your Booster invitation, which will help you maintain protection against COVID-19.

For more information on the COVID-19 immunization program and to find details on vaccination clinics in the Sea to Sky region, visit vch.ca/vaccine.

COVID-19 Guidance for Businesses

Communicable Disease Prevention Plans

Communicable disease prevention focuses on basic risk reduction principles to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 and other communicable diseases, such as norovirus and seasonal influenza.

Guidelines provided by WorkSafeBC are available to help businesses develop communicable disease prevention plans. Communicable disease plans do not need to be written, posted or approved by WorkSafeBC.

View the communicable disease prevention guidance from WorkSafeBC here.

Remember that the provincial health and safety guidelines can be viewed as the minimum requirements to be met. You know your operation, customers, community, and your staff members better than anyone. If extra steps are required to help people feel safe, take them.

BSAFE - Online Health & Safety Training Program

BC Safety Assured For Everyone (BSAFE) is a new and free online health and safety training program offered in partnership with the provincial government and go2HR. The program is designed to ensure foundational health and safety knowledge in BC’s tourism and hospitality businesses in order to keep everyone safe as we move through the COVID-19 pandemic. Both employers and employees are encouraged to register for the online program. Learn more about BSAFE here.

Recommended Key Messaging

At this time, Tourism Whistler recommends the following key messaging:

  • Please be patient. Businesses across the hospitality sector are struggling with ongoing labour challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These labour challenges are resulting in some businesses needing to modify their available services and hours of operation. We ask all visitors to Whistler to be understanding and respectful of the current situation, and we thank you for being kind to employees who are working extremely hard in these challenging conditions.

  • Visitors are strongly encouraged to do their research ahead of time, to arrive with a plan, and to make restaurant and activity reservations in advance. When in-resort, visit whistler.com/maps for up-to-date information on local businesses, including hours of operation and periodic closures.

  • Know Before You Go: Information and resources for travellers is available at whistler.com/covid.

Member Bulletins & Updates

Dedicated COVID-19 Member Bulletins from Tourism Whistler are archived below. We encourage all Members to sign up for our regularly scheduled Member Newsletters here to stay informed on the latest information and updates.

Government Response

National

For an overview on the national response to COVID-19, including travel advisories and Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, visit Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Canada’s Response.

Provincial

For an overview of the provincial response to COVID-19 including measures that have been put in place to mitigate the spread of the virus, and support available for British Columbians, visit the BC government’s COVID-19 Provincial Support and Information page.

Local

For more information on Whistler’s community response to COVID-19, please visit the Resort Municipality of Whistler’s website