Extreme Weather Shelter

Provided by Whistler Community Services Society

An emergency winter shelter for individuals facing homelessness.
The Shelter is for Individuals who are facing homelessness or at risk of homelessness will have access to emergency overnight shelter spaces during periods of winter weather which threaten their health and safety.

The Emergency Weather Shelter is weather dependant. WCSS uses data from Environment Canada to determine open hours. Shelter will be open from 6:00 pm – 8:00 am NIGHTLY if the following conditions are met:
  • Temperatures are -10 degrees Celsius or below, OR
  • Temperatures are 0 degrees Celsius WITH adverse weather conditions (snowfall, heavy rainfall, blizzard, etc.)

    All those living in precarious housing situations (vehicle, tent, outdoors, unheated dwelling, unsafe shared living space, etc.) are welcome! No personal identification is required.

604-932-0113

Website: https://mywcss.org/services/extreme...

Whistler Community Services Society - #3rd Floor, 8000 Nesters Road, Whistler, British Columbia

Cost: No cost

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Service area: Whistler + show cities

Service area cities: Whistler

Service Types Provided
Ways to Access
  • Provided at home

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community-services@pathwaysbc.ca

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