Thank you, Whistler!
What an unforgettable four days! Our community came together from August 21 to 24 to celebrate 50 incredible years of the Resort Municipality of Whistler — honouring the Trailblazers who shaped our past and the Tomorrow Makers leading us forward.
The celebrations will continue through the fall with ongoing events and exhibitions co-hosted with resort partners. For more information, please keep scrolling.
Celebrating Trailblazers to Tomorrow Makers
The Municipality of Whistler turned 50 in 2025—and we invited the community and guests to celebrate with a vibrant four-day event series from August 21 to 24, 2025, followed by community-focused events into the fall. This was a tribute to Whistler’s adventurous roots and a celebration of the community shaping its future.
Whistler Puzzle Competition
The celebration continues…
After an unforgettable August launch, the celebration continues into fall with events that illuminate local culture, creativity, and community—honouring the past while looking ahead.
Whistler Museum
Join the Whistler Museum on September 6 to November 23 for the launch of a new exhibition exploring the RMOW Act and its impact on Whistler’s past, present, and future. The evening will also offer a first look at concept plans for the future Whistler Museum, with models and renderings on display. This special event marks the beginning of the Museum’s capital fundraising campaign and invites the community to be part of shaping what comes next.
RBC Gran Fondo Whistler
This award-winning cycling event that travels up the Sea to Sky will culminate on September 6th with 50th-themed activities in Celebration Plaza from 11-5 PM. More details to come!
Arts Whistler
Trailblazers & Tomorrow Makers is a vibrant visual celebration of Whistler’s 50-year journey – honouring its pioneering past while imagining its creative future.
This exhibit brings together artwork from Whistler icons, as well as pieces created through a special mentorship program that paired emerging and established local artists. Spanning generations and perspectives, these artworks reflect the richness of shared stories, skills, and visions, showing how creativity thrives through connection, mentorship, and legacy. Together, they embody the spirit of Whistler—rooted in community, adventure, and innovation—tracing a cultural path from the trailblazers who carved the way to the tomorrow makers shaping what lies ahead.
The exhibit will run September 6 – October 4.
Save the date for the Art Party on September 12 from 6-8 pm! Enjoy light bites, interactive art stations and a fireside chat with the artists!
The Point Run Artist Centre
In celebration of Whistler’s 50th anniversary, The Point Artist-Run Centre (PARC) invites the community to a special fundraising exhibition: “$100 and Under!” — an eclectic and affordable showcase of local creative talent that reflects on the past 50 years and imagines the next 50. The show will run from September 20 to October 20, with an opening reception on October 4.
Whistler Public Library
This fall, the Whistler Public Library invites the community to connect through creative and collaborative events—from a new oral history project with the Whistler Museum launching in late September, to a high-stakes Puzzle Competition in October, and a grown-up edition of Show & Tell in November.
Tell Your Story: On Record with the Whistler Museum
Tell Your Story takes place on September 22, 23 and 29. The museum is seeking stories from the community to create a full picture of life in Whistler. For more, click here.
Running a Resort Town: Whistler Mayors in Conversation
On September 28 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the Whistler Museum and Whistler Public Library are hosting a conversation with Whistler’s mayors, past and present. Former Mayors Mark Angus, Hugh O’Reilly, Ken Melamed and Nancy Wilhelm-Morden will be attending, with current Mayor Jack Crompton moderating.
Registration is required. Please email publicservices@whistlerlibrary.ca to sign up. For more, click here.
Whistler Writers Festival
On September 25th, in partnership with the Whistler Public Library, this special open mic night invites local voices to share work inspired by the theme Trailblazers and Tomorrow Makers. Held alongside the WWF organization’s AGM, it’s a chance to celebrate storytelling and creativity in all its forms.
AGM In-person & Zoom: 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. PDT | Community Room
Social & Refreshments: 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. PDT | Fireplace Lounge
Open Mic: 7:00-8:00 p.m. PDT | Fireplace Lounge
Nab your 5-minute open mic spot by emailing writers@whistlerwritersfest.com.
WORCA Toonie
Thursday, September 25th, Whistler’s Off-Road Cycling Association will host a Toonie to commemorate the RMOW’s 50-year celebration. Coinciding with WORCA’s AGM, the Toonie ride will take place in Lost Lake with Apres at Cinnamon Bear starting at 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required for the Toonie ride and AGM by clicking here.
Hosting your own event?
If you’re planning something in your neighbourhood or business that aligns with the Municipality’s 50th celebration, let us know. We’d love to include it in our calendar.
Discover Whistler then and now.
Visit Tourism Whistler to explore photos, videos and rich stories of the moments that have shaped our town over the last fifty years.
Get involved
Neighbourhood Small Grants
In celebration of Whistler’s 50th, the Whistler Community Foundation is offering $50 to $500 grants to support community-led projects.
Host a potluck, plant a garden, lead a workshop, or bring your own idea to life. Learn more and apply.
Arts Whistler Artist Mentorship Program
Arts Whistler is collaborating with the RMOW to offer an artist mentorship program to develop local visual artists and photographers. Artwork created during the program will be displayed at the Maury Young Arts Centre gallery for the 50th anniversary exhibit Trailblazers and Tomorrow Makers. Applications are open until July 21.Apply for the program.
This is just the beginning — join us in making it a celebration to remember.