Whistler noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines
What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Whistler?
Short answer
Whistler's Noise Regulation Bylaw bans noise that disturbs the neighbourhood at any hour, and specifically bans disturbing noise from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. Construction noise is banned from 8 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. on most days. A bylaw notice is $400 if paid within 14 days, otherwise $500. Call 604-935-8280.
Key facts
| General rule | No one may make, or let be made, any noise that disturbs or is likely to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood or people nearby. Owners and occupiers must not let their property be used so that noise disturbs others.Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2362, 2022, ss. 3, 4 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingA person shall not make or cause, or permit to be made or caused, any noise which disturbs or is liable to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort, or convenience of the neighbourhood or of individuals in the vicinity. An owner or occupier of real property shall not allow the real property to be used so that noise or sound which emanates from the real property disturbs |
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| Quiet hours | Noise that disturbs or is liable to disturb is specifically prohibited between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2362, 2022, s. 5(a) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingnoise which disturbs or is liable to disturb between 10pm to 8am; |
| Construction hours | Outside industrial zones, construction noise is prohibited from 8 p.m. to 9 a.m. on Sundays and statutory holidays, and from 8 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. on all other days. In industrial zones it is prohibited from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2362, 2022, s. 5(b), (c) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingconstruction noise anywhere other than in an industrial zone between 8:00pm and 9:00am on a Sunday or a statutory holiday and between 8:00pm and 7:30am on all other days; construction noise in an industrial zone under Zoning and Parking Bylaw No. 303, 2015 between 10pm and 7am; |
| Other limits | No decibel limits. Also prohibited: animal noise easily heard outside the property for 10 minutes or longer, and outdoor public address systems. Exempt (s. 6) include emergency vehicles, utility emergency repairs, municipal works, snow removal, golf course upkeep, children's voices, loading and unloading, garbage trucks, permitted special events, and restaurant, bar or patio noise from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2362, 2022, ss. 5(d), (e), 6 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingnoise which can be easily heard from outside the boundary of the property or premises from which it emanates created by a domesticated animal for a continuous period of 10 minutes or longer; noise resulting from the operation of a public address system outside of a building or structure. sounds made by the voices of children playing; and noise ordinarily associated with the operation of a restaurant, bar, outdoor patio that occurs between 8am to 10pm. the reasonable operation of loading or unloading of goods, material, machines, or the use of parks or other areas for permitted special events within the hours of |
| Who to call, business hours | RMOW Bylaw Services: 604-935-8280, bylawservices@whistler.ca, Monday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Officers aim to respond to general nuisance complaints within 72 hours.Bylaw complaint process, Frequently asked questions; Related Contact Info · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingBylaw Services can be contacted by telephone at 604-935-8280, by email at bylawservices@whistler.ca. An officer will respond within 72 hours to general nuisance complaints, although we aim to respond sooner. Hours of operation: Monday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Who to call, after hours | RCMP non-emergency line: 604-932-3044.Bylaw complaint process, Related Contact Info · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingAfter hours, phone RCMP non-emergency: 604-932-3044 |
| Fine | Bylaw notice: $400 if paid within 14 days, otherwise $500 (general noise ss. 3, 4; disturbing noise 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.; construction noise in prohibited hours; industrial noise; animal noise; public address system). No compliance agreement is available.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2174, 2018, Schedule A, Schedule A, Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2362, 2022 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingCause or permit noise to disturb others in vicinity 3 400 500 NO Construction noise during 5(b) 400 500 NO |
| Bylaw | Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2362, 2022Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2362, 2022, Title · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingNOISE REGULATION BYLAW NO. 2362, 2022 |
How it works
The Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2362 says no one may make, or allow, noise that disturbs or is likely to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood or people nearby. Owners and occupiers must not let their property be used in a way that causes this. Noise includes barking, musical instruments, amplifiers, shouting for 3 minutes or more in any 15 minutes, and machinery. There are no decibel limits.
Steps
- Phone Bylaw Services at 604-935-8280 or email bylawservices@whistler.ca (every day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Officers aim to respond to general nuisance complaints within 72 hours.
- Outside those hours, phone the RCMP non-emergency line at 604-932-3044.
- Give your name, address and details; anonymous complaints are not acted on unless there is a safety issue.
Good to know
- Disturbing noise is specifically prohibited from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
- Outside industrial zones, construction noise is prohibited from 8 p.m. to 9 a.m. on Sundays and statutory holidays, and from 8 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. on all other days. In industrial zones it is prohibited from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Also prohibited: animal noise easily heard outside the property for 10 minutes or longer, and outdoor public address systems.
- Exempt noise includes emergency vehicles, utility emergency repairs, municipal works, snow removal, children's voices, garbage trucks, permitted special events, and restaurant, bar or patio noise from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Noise in a park or public outdoor space is covered by the Public Outdoor Space Regulation Bylaw No. 2480: $100 if paid within 14 days, otherwise $200.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2362, 2022 (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
- Bylaw complaint process, Resort Municipality of Whistler (read 2026-11-06)
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2174, 2018, Schedule A (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
- Public Outdoor Space Regulation Bylaw No. 2480, 2026 (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
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