Para-Nordic Adaptive Sport Program
Para-Nordic Adaptive Season Pass
Visitors with permanent disabilities can now purchase a Whistler Olympic Park Nordic Pass at a discounted price for adults, and the same low price for youth and children! With all the perks of a regular season pass, Para-Nordic Adaptive pass holders can also request a 1:1 support ticket for a companion or support person when arriving at the gate.
Adaptive Cross-Country Ski Lessons
Our partner, Whistler Adaptive Sports Program, is committed to introducing individuals with a disability to sport, recreation, and therapeutic sports programming. If you are seeking an Adaptive lesson or would like more information, we invite you to contact Whistler Adaptive at info@whistleradaptive.com.
Programs are accessible for people of all ages with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities.
About Whistler Adaptive Sports Program
Whistler Adaptive Sports Program (WAS) is a charitable society that provides year-round, sports and recreational programs for people of all ages with disabilities or neurodiversity.
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Each winter, the Jeff Harber Adaptive Sports Centre on Whistler mountain provides a base for adaptive snowsports lessons delivered in partnership with Whistler Blackcomb Resort.
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WAS is excited to welcome the participating nations to Whistler and, by example, support the Invictus Games to raise awareness worldwide of inclusive recreational opportunities for people with disabilities.
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Working together with Whistler Olympic Park, Whistler Adaptive Sports Program are providing more people with disabilities and neurodiversity with more opportunities to access and experience Nordic Snowsports.
Para-Nordic Adaptive Season Pass
| Adult | $216 |
| Youth | $84 |
| Child | $10 |
Pass holders must present one of the following forms of documentation to validate eligibility requirements. See below. Whistler Olympic Park will accept documents emailed to info@whistlerolympicpark.com
What is a Para-Nordic Adaptive Pass?
Para-Nordic Adaptive Passes are season-long passes that offer access to our venue at a discounted rate for Pass Holders with permanent disabilities. Whistler Olympic Park qualifies a permanent disability as a permanent physical, mental, or sensory impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, such as caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, or working.
All Para-Nordic Adaptive Pass Holders are eligible to receive 1 free 1:1 support or companion ticket per visit. This ticket can be claimed the day-of at the ticket window. The support person/companion must be assisting the Pass Holder at all times on the venue.
Am I eligible for a Para-Nordic Adaptive Pass?
Anyone determined to have a permanent disability that limits one or more major life activities is eligible for this pass. Whistler Olympic Park qualifies a permanent disability as a permanent physical, mental, or sensory impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, such as caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, or working.
What documentation do I need to submit to verify my eligibility for an Adaptive Pass?
Pass holders must present one of the following forms of documentation to validate eligibility requirements. See below. Whistler Olympic Park will accept documents emailed to info@whistlerolympicpark.com
- Driver’s license noting restrictions
- Golden Access Passport (issued by the Department of the Interior for accessing National Parks)
- Certification from a private Vocational Rehabilitation or other Counselor that states that the person needs an accommodation
- Request/Documentation from a government Vocational Rehabilitation Agency counselor or other government issued proof of disability
- Letter or record from a Federal Government agency that reflects the person has a disability
- Letters or medical notes from physician or medical professional(s) that request accommodation
- Service animal certification, pending local resort requirements and guidelines
- Easter Seals Access 2 card
- Whistler Adaptive Clients – must be vetted by Whistler Adaptive
How can I sign up for an Adaptive cross-country ski lesson or snowshoe experience?
Our partner, Whistler Adaptive Sports Program, is committed to introducing individuals with a disability to sport, recreation, and therapeutic sports programming. If you are seeking an Adaptive lesson or would like more information, we invite you to contact Whistler Adaptive at info@whistleradaptive.com. Programs are accessible for people of all ages with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities.
Day Visitors - Access 2 Card Program
Whistler Olympic Park is a recognized Access 2 venue!
Easter Seals Canada’s award winning Access 2 Card program was launched in 2004 with support from Cineplex Entertainment and a group of national disability organizations. The Access 2 Card program helps to ensure that entertainment, cultural and recreational opportunities are more available and accessible to all.
Managed and administered by Easter Seals Canada (located in Toronto), the Access 2 Card program has grown to reach over 100,000 Canadians who are living with disabilities, and includes over 500 participating partner venues across the country.
The Access 2 card is for people of all ages and types of permanent disabilities who require the assistance of a support person at hundreds of participating entertainment, cultural and recreational venues across Canada.
How it Works:
- The Access 2 cardholder (the individual with a permanent disability) presents the Access 2 card to a venue.
- The Access 2 cardholder pays regular admission price.
- The Access 2 cardholder receives 1 FREE or discounted admission (for their support person)
Easter Seals defines a support person as an adult who accompanies a person with a permanent disability to assist with services that are not provided by the employees at the participating venue, such as assistance with eating, administering medication, communication and use of the facilities.
*Please note, applications are approved by Easter Seals Canada. We do not accept or approve applications at the park.