Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Whistler: there are 34 to 35 degrees daily temperature highs forecast until Wednesday, August 16.  

Cool down at Whistler Public Library and Meadow Park Sports Centre 

Whistler Public Library is air conditioned and open as a cooling centre. You’ll find the library in the heart of Whistler Village at 4329 Main Street. The Library opening hours are:  

• Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
• Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
• Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
• Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
• Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
• Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Meadow Park Sports Centre is air conditioned and open as a cooling centre from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. The public is welcome to watch hockey and figure skating camps at the ice rink. Meadow Park Sports Centre is located at 8625 on Highway 99 and can be accessed by transit (buses have air conditioning) or Valley Trail. 

Cool down at Meadow Park splash park

Meadow Park has a splash park, ideal for children to play in water. It’s open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Access the park by Valley Trail, transit or car, see travel directions here.  

Staying well during hot weather 

Stay hydrated.  Drink water throughout the day even if you are not thirsty. Find a map of Whistler’s drinking fountain locations.   

People at risk during heat emergencies include seniors, infants and young children, pregnant people, individuals with limited mobility and others. The Province of B.C. recommends moving to a cooling centre if the temperature in their home is 31 degrees Celcius or higher. Read more here.  

During heat, the Province of B.C. recommends:  

• staying in the coolest part of your home and sleeping there at night; 
• using air conditioning and fans to distribute the cool air; 
• connecting with friends who live alone, to check on each other; 
• putting up external window covers to block sunlight, if possible; 
• closing curtains and blinds; 
• making ice and preparing cool jugs of water; 
• opening windows at night to let cool air in, and closing windows from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and 
• visiting Whistler’s cooling centres at Whistler Public Library and Meadow Park Sports Centre. 

Signs of heat illness 

Vancouver Coastal Health recommends people who are too hot immediately move to a cool place, drink water and cool the body with water.  

Signs of heat exhaustion include: heavy sweating, dizziness, nausea or vomiting, rapid breathing and heartbeat, headache, difficulty concentrating, muscle cramps, extreme thirst, new skin rash, and dark urine and decreased urination.  

Heat stroke is a medical emergency and you should seek medical attention. Symptoms include a high body temperature (39°C/ 102°F or higher), fainting or drowsiness, confusion, lack of coordination, and very hot and red skin.