Welcome Whistler newcomers. WCSS has produced a guide that will help you transition into our community. Please click here for the English version of the 'WELCOME GUIDE for new arrivals from other countries'.

Or click to see the guide in Japanese or Filipino

The WCSS Brochure outlining programs & services is translated in Spanish

Settlement Supports:

English as a Second Language (ESL) Settlement Assistance Program - provides English-based  language and settlement support through groups and one-to-one tutoring. Whistler and Pemberton programs. Phone 604.698.7226 E-mail:cstretch@capilanou.ca
An ELSA program is available for those who can travel daily to Squamish.  Phone: 604-567-4490, E-mail: zoriana.fry@issbc.org for information or contact Whistler ESLSAP for more details. 

There is also very good information on the Whistler Multicultural Network and it can be used to connect with new friends:  http://whistlermulticulturalnetwork.com/, info@whistlermulticulturalnetwork.com, 604-698-7226 

Settlement information can also be found on the  Welcome BC website

Thank you to the RMOW for the Community Enrichment Program that helped produce the Welcome Guide

Thank you to volunteer Alicia Lafón Romero for her help translating the WCSS Brochure