During COVID-19, settlement services, including English groups, information sessions, and activities, are available online and by appointment.
Settlement Services
WHISTLER WELCOME CENTRE supports permanent residents, caregivers, new Canadians, refugees, temporary foreign workers and other newcomers living and working in Whistler.
- Canadian immigration and citizenship support
- Information about life in Canada
- Social and cultural activities and events
- Free English language support
- Opportunities to meet other immigrants and make new friends
Welcome Centre services and programs are free of charge to eligible clients.
Our Settlement Worker can help with:
- Access to government and local services
- Understanding documents and application forms
- Canadian immigration and citizenship processes
- Heath and healthcare information
- Social Benefits – like Employment Insurance and Child Tax Benefit
- Employment information
- Banking, Finances and the Tax System in Canada
- Local Community Services and family programs
- Information sessions and speaker series on many different topics (e.g. nutrition, tax, winter driving)
- ESL practice groups and one-to-one tutoring
- Workplace skills, preparation and training
- Support for reading, writing, listening, speaking and communication skills
- Immigrant Peer Educator Program
- Workshops and training
Check out the calendar for all and upcoming events, and what’s on this month
- Welcome Centre Fridays: every week, join other newcomers and immigrants for information sessions, cultural sharing and a cup of coffee
- Cultural sharing events and activities – check the calendar for details
- Multicultural Community Kitchens
- Parenting in Another Culture
- Whistler Multicultural Festival
- Volunteer opportunities and partnerships to build Canadian experience
