Event venues in Whistler

This page lists venues in Whistler, British Columbia. Listings here are being added; each profile states its own service area.

Planning an event in Whistler

• Alcohol: a licensed venue covers the bar. Anywhere else (a hall, a park, an office) needs a Special Event Permit from the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB). Timing: 4 to 6 weeks ahead is recommended; events of 500 people or more go to police review. The legal drinking age in British Columbia is 19.
• Sales tax: 5% GST on everything; PST adds 10% on alcohol and 7% on rented equipment such as sound, tables, chairs and tents. Catering and room rental are PST-exempt. The budget calculator applies it when Whistler is selected.
• Capacity: the occupant load posted in the room is the legal maximum. Check your layout with the capacity calculator.
• Outdoor events: parks, tents and amplified sound need approval from the municipality; ask early, because noise exemptions and tent permits take weeks.
• Site visits: bring the 25-question venue tour checklist.