The Bylaw Services Department works to educate residents and visitors about our Bylaws with the goal of gaining voluntary compliance, to ensure a positive and safe experience for all.

Bylaws and the frequently requested page are updated as they are adopted by Council. For the most current information regarding bylaws and bylaws in process, please contact Legislative Services.

The Environmental Protection Bylaw (no. 2426, 2025) prohibits the planting or growing of invasive species in Whistler; it also prohibits anyone from causing the spread of invasive species through the movement of soil or other materials.

*Not an exhaustive list; contact Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council (www.ssisc.info) for help with identification of additional invasive species and removal options for all priority species.

Whistler considering two new bylaws to regulate tree cutting, protect streams, and control invasive species, with steep fines and FireSmart integration.

Learn what to do before and during an evacuation and ways to prepare. Whistler's next municipal election is October 17. Book a free home assessment and plan a FireSmart work day for your neighbourhood or strata. Sign up for emergency alerts and/or community and event updates.

Introducing invasive species to Whistler is illegal, as is selling or distributing invasive species, or failing to remove invasive plants from your property. These actions can result in fines under the Environmental Protection Bylaw.

We brought in our Tree Protection Bylaw in June 2025 to increase protection for Whistler’s trees and regulate tree cutting. This bylaw applies to all trees in Whistler with a diameter of 15 cm or more, measured 140 cm from the ground.

Please refer to the information below for area-specific details on how to properly dispose of invasive plant material in each municipal or regional district area.

Goal - Provide a municipal management framework to maintain the biodiversity of Whistler’s ecosystems and minimize other potential risks to our community through developing and implementing effective management strategies for invasive species