Facility Rentals & Filming Request

A Gold Medal Backdrop

Winter Scenes - Mountain Vistas- Forested Landscapes - Curving Roadways- High Performance Sport Facilities

Whistler Sport Legacies welcomes the film industry to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games venues. With extraordinary natural environment and state-of-the-art sporting and event facilities, the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games venues are Whistler’s newest and most unique locations for shooting film, television commercials, still photo shoots, and advertising campaigns.

The 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games venues offer an impressive scope and diversity of filming opportunities. Venues are “film friendly” and can accommodate most sets and crew sizes. Experienced staff will work in close collaboration with scouts and production crews to ensure filming time is optimized. Spacious and secure parking for crews, equipment trucks and production vehicles is also available for filming taking place in other areas in Whistler. In addition, our venues provide ideal locations for movie wrap parties, product launches and special events.

Perfect for:

• Commercials
• Feature films
• Made-for-TV movies
• TV series
• Corporate videos

Film Locations:

• Day Lodge
• Dressing Rooms
• Start House
• Stadium
• Waxing Rooms
• Trails
• Sliding track
• Ski jump
• Biathlon range
• Mechanical rooms
• Offices
• Winding roads
• Landscapes
• Roof & walkways
• Ramps & corridors
• Concourse & concession areas
• Plus many other unique locations

Location scouts are encouraged to refer to our Frequently Asked Questions . 

Filming FAQ’s

Do we need a Film Liaison?

Yes, all filming at Whistler Sport Legacies (WSL) venues requires a WSL staff liaison. Scouting visits must be pre-arranged through WSL. There is no fee for the initial scouting visit. Subsequent scouting visits will be charged a $50 hourly fee. This fee will be applied to the overall cost if a location agreement is signed.

Can flexible filming times be arranged?      

Yes, please contact Cathy Jenkins at cjenkins@whistlersportlegacies.com or 604 964-0044.

Is there on-site parking?

Yes, we have large, secure parking areas close to key film sites for crews, extras, equipment trucks, and production vehicles. We can also provide parking and holding areas for filming which takes place in other Whistler locations.

Are there washroom facilities available?

Yes, there are washroom facilities available on-site. As we are sport venues, the needs of our athletes are considered first and foremost. For this reason we may request that you bring in your own portable washroom units.

Is power available?

Yes, in most all cases, there is a power supply available.

Do we offer competitive pricing?

Yes, our fees are in line with the industry standard. We are a not-for-profit organization and the proceeds from all venue rentals are used to support the operations of the legacy venues and future athlete development.

Being high performance sport venues, does that impact what we can do in and around the venue buildings?

Yes, but our venues are very “film friendly” and WSL is committed to working together to achieve your goals.

Do we offer food and beverage and catering?

Whistler Sport Legacies is proud to partner with Whistler Cooks as our primary food and beverage provider for Whistler Olympic Park, including Brandywine Café, and recommended provider for the Whistler Sliding Centre and Whistler Athletes’ Centre. Whistler Cooks can offer a wide variety of food and beverage services to fit every vision and budget.

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Four Easy Steps to Filming at Whistler Sport Legacies Venues

1. Fill out the Whistler Sport Legacies Filming Application Form.
2. WSL Film Liaison will contact you to make an appointment for a site visit time.
3. WSL Film Liaison will review the details of your application and set up a working contract for signature from the Producer.
4. The signed Site License Agreement is returned with a security deposit and agreement to pay any additional charges for special services before wrap is completed authorized by the Producer.

For a general idea of the "look and feel" of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games facilities grounds and buildings, take a look at our venues' photo galleries below:

• Whistler Olympic Park
• Whistler Sliding Centre
• Whistler Athletes’ Centre

Proceeds from facility rentals support the operations of Whistler Sport Legacies venues and future athlete development.