Whether you’re dropping into the Blackcomb Glacier, pedaling the trails of Squamish, or catching sunset laps on Cypress, you know this riding is world-famous for a reason. But melting glaciers and shifting winter seasons threaten the core of our community and local economy. From the ocean floor to the mountain tops, you can help keep your riding rad.
Here's the beta:
- Federal Riding: West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky
- Member of Parliament (MP): Patrick Weiler (Liberal)
- Did you know it’s always free to contact your elected officials - no postage needed? It’s true! Remember: they work for us, but they won't know we care unless we tell them! This is how you can address your mail:
| Mr. Patrick Weiler, M.P. House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1A 0A6 |
Not sure who does what in your riding across federal, provincial, and municipal lines? Check out this explainer from our friends at Apathy is Boring: “How Our Government Works”
Ready to drop in?
1. GET INVOLVED
2. HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD - VOTE!
Next elections: October 17, 2026 (municipal); October 24, 2026 (provincial)
Municipal election: PLEDGE TO VOTE
On October 17th, there’s a general local election, which means casting your vote for positions such as: mayors and municipal councillors, regional district directors, school boards trustees, and others, depending on where you live.
Municipal governments control or influence more than half of Canada’s emissions, making local action crucial for effective climate solutions. By engaging with local policymakers, our chapters can drive significant change where it matters most.
- Make sure you’re 18 or older on October 17th, 2026, a Canadian citizen, a resident of B.C. for at least six months immediately before you register to vote, and a resident of the municipality or electoral area on the day you register to vote
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Lost your tracks? Local governments all run their own elections, which means they’re managed individually (unlike provincial elections).
- Find local voter information for: Whistler, Squamish, and West Vancouver.
- We can’t link to every community, but if you look up “[your community name] municipal election 2026” that’s a good place to start!
- Ready to drop in? Vote4Tomorrow has gathered information on candidates, platforms, and more.
Provincial election: PLEDGE TO VOTE
On Saturday October 24th, voters will elect 93 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs). Each Member represents an electoral district (or riding) and has a seat in the provincial Legislature.
- Make sure you’re a Canadian citizen, 18 or older on October 24, 2026, and a resident of B.C. since April 23, 2026.
- Register or update your voter info
- If you’re already registered, look out for your Where to Vote card in the mail soon!
- Lost your tracks? Find your B.C. riding here.
- Ready to drop in? BCballot.ca has gathered information on candidates, party platforms, and more.
3. JUST HOW RAD IS OUR RIDING?
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In 2024, B.C.’s outdoor recreation sector directly contributed an estimated $6.6 billion to the provincial economy, representing 2.1% of B.C.’s gross domestic product (GDP)
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When direct, indirect and induced impacts are included, the sector contributed nearly $11.1 billion to the economy, representing 3.5% of B.C.’s GDP
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The sector directly supported approximately 86,000 jobs in B.C. in 2024
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Including indirect and induced impacts, the sector supported an estimated 127,500 jobs across the province
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Outdoor recreation businesses and organizations paid approximately $4.4 billion in wages and salaries in 2024
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The [outdoor recreation] sector generated approximately $3 billion in tax revenues in 2024, including federal, provincial and municipal taxes
Source: Directly from B.C. Outdoor Recreation Economic Indicators