Voter Information

2026 information for voters in the SLRD

The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) is governed by an 11-member Board of Directors composed of four Electoral Area Directors (areas A, B, C and D) and seven Municipal Directors (District of Lillooet (1), Village of Pemberton (1), Resort Municipality of Whistler (2), District of Squamish (3)).

In a regional district, eligible rural residents vote in their respective electoral area. Find out more about the SLRD Electoral Areas.

In a General Local Election, an Electoral Area Director may be elected by acclamation (in the case of a single qualified candidate) or by voting (where there is more than one qualified candidate). Each Municipal Director on the SLRD Board is appointed by their Council from their elected members.

The SLRD is within the core traditional territories of the Líl̓wat, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and St’át’imc Nations. Voters who are members of First Nations communities, including those living on reserve lands within the SLRD, are entitled to participate in the General Local Election when they meet provincial voter eligibility requirements.

Voter eligibility

You are eligible to vote if you are a qualified Resident Elector or a qualified Non-Resident Property Elector and are required to present acceptable identification at the voting location.

A Resident Elector must meet all of the following requirements (section 65 of the Local Government Act):

Must reside in the specific electoral area;
Must be at least 18 years of age as of October 17, 2026;
Must be a Canadian citizen;
Must have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six (6) months immediately before the day of registration; and
Must not be disqualified under sections 64 and 65 of the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualified by law.

For more detailed information, visit the Province of British Columbia official resources linked in the section above.

A Non-Resident Property Elector must meet all of the following requirements (section 66 of the Local Government Act):

Must not be entitled to register as a Resident Elector of the specific electoral area;
Must be at least 18 years of age as of October 17, 2026;
Must be a Canadian citizen;
Must have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six (6) months immediately before the day of registration;
Must have been a registered owner of real property in the specific electoral area for at least thirty (30) days immediately before the day of registration; and
- In addition, these following requirements apply:
  - The only persons who are registered owners of the real property are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust;
  - If there is more than one individual who is the registered owner of the real property, only one of those registered owners may register as a Non-Resident Property Elector in relation to the real property; and
  - The person registering must have the written consent of a majority of the registered owners; and
Must not be disqualified under section 64 and 66 of the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualified by law.

For more detailed information, visit the Province of British Columbia official resources linked in the section above.

At the time of voting, you must present acceptable identification at the voting location: two (2) pieces of identification with at least one (1) of which includes your signature.

As set out in the Local Government Elections Regulation 380/93, acceptable documentation of identification includes:

BC Drivers Licence;
BC Identification Card;
BC Services Card with or without a photo;
A document, issued by the government of Canada, that certifies that the applicant is registered as an Indian under the Indian Act of Canada;
Citizenship or membership card issued by a first nation;
Citizenship card issued by Métis Nation British Columbia;
BC Care Card or BC Gold Care Card;
Social Insurance Number Card or confirmation of Social Insurance Number letter issued by the government of Canada;
Citizenship Card issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada;
Property tax notice;
Credit card or debit card;
Vehicle insurance papers;
Utility bill.

How, where, and when to vote

Candidates are now confirmed for the 2026 General Local Election.

2026 Candidates

Where more than one qualified candidate is nominated, eligible voters will elect an Electoral Area Director by voting. Where only one qualified candidate is nominated, that candidate is elected by acclamation, and no vote is required for that position.

For the 2026 General Local Election, SLRD Electoral Area B and SLRD Electoral Area C have been elected by acclamation. No vote is required in these areas.

SLRD Electoral Area A and SLRD Electoral Area D will proceed to an election by voting. Information about voting opportunities is provided further below.

View the official declarations issued by the Chief Election Officer on September 21, 2026:

Declaration of Election by Voting

Declaration of Election by Acclamation

Advance and General Voting Day

The SLRD uses same-day voter registration, which means you cannot register in advance to vote. If you are eligible to vote, you register when you vote.

All eligible resident electors and non-resident property electors may vote at the following locations between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted:

Electoral Area A
Date	Locations
Wednesday, October 7 (Advance Voting)	Gold Bridge Community Club 699 Gun Lake Rd., Gold Bridge, BC District of Lillooet REC Centre 930 Main St., Lillooet, BC
Monday, October 12 (Advance Voting)	Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Office 1350 Aster St., Pemberton, BC
Saturday, October 17 (General Voting Day)	Gold Bridge Community Club 699 Gun Lake Rd., Gold Bridge, BC District of Lillooet REC Centre 930 Main St., Lillooet, BC

Electoral Area D
Date	Time
Wednesday, October 7 (Advance Voting)	Britannia Beach Fire Hall 360 Copper Dr., Britannia Beach, BC Whistler Public Library 4329 Main St., Whistler, BC
Saturday, October 10 (Advance Voting)	Garibaldi Fire Hall (Black Tusk Village) 192 Retta Lake Rd., Whistler, BC Totem Hall 1380 Stawamus Rd., Squamish, BC
Tuesday, October 13 (Special Voting) 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	Squamish General Hospital 38140 Behrner Dr., Squamish, BC (for eligible patients & staff)
Saturday, October 17 (General Voting Day)	Britannia Beach Fire Hall 360 Copper Dr., Britannia Beach, BC Myrtle Philip Community School 6195 Lorimer Rd., Whistler, BC Brennan Park 1009 Centennial Way, Squamish, BC

Mail ballot voting opportunity

Applications for a mail ballot package are now closed.

Please see the General Voting Day locations, by Electoral Area, in the table above.

Voter Accessibility

Voting by mail ballot is the most accessible and convenient way to participate in the 2026 Local General Election.

Completed mail ballot packages do not have to be returned through the postal system; there will be additional options such as courier (at the expense of the applicant) and drop-off to make the mail ballot process as convenient as possible for eligible voters.

SLRD voting locations are accessible and equipped to accommodate individuals with mobility challenges and those who use assistive devices.

Voters who need help during the voting process may have another person assist them. This support can include translation, mobility assistance, or help marking the ballot. Anyone who assists a voter will be required to complete a form at the voting place. If a voter does not have someone who can assist them, they may request assistance from an SLRD election official.

If you are unable to enter a voting place due to mobility challenges and choose not to vote by mail ballot, curbside voting is available at voting locations. Please note there is limited staff available to facilitate curbside voting and you may experience an extended wait upon arrival. If you plan to request curbside voting, we appreciate your patience and understanding as election staff work to assist all voters at the voting place.

If you require more information about voter accessibility, please contact the SLRD Elections Office.

Province of British Columbia resources

The Province of British Columbia offers official resources to help answer your questions. Explore the links below to learn more:

Website: Voting in Local Elections
Website: Voter Eligibility
Website: Electors Living On Reserve
Guide: General Local Elections 101
Guide: Voter's Guide to Local Elections in B.C.
Guide: Voter's Guide for Electors Living On Reserve

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