Museum Musings

'After a busy life, eventually it was only mice that wanted to be inside the mascot suit. Ultimately, Willie went the way of Dusty the Horse and ended up in the landfill.'

'The corduroy that we know and love today would not come along until later.'

Building competitions are not just for kids

'The early snowboard shops in Whistler were instrumental in supporting local snowboarders and the growing sport.'

'While the course in 1982 drew complaints from some racers, reactions to the 1984 race and surrounding events were mostly positive...'

A new exhibit at the Whistler Museum looks back at the Peak Bros. comic published in the ski resort in the 1970s

For most people, the main reason to visit Whistler’s gas stations is for, well, the gas. There was a time, however, when the resort’s gas stations offered many much-needed services beyond that to the growing community.

Though not as common an occurrence as in previous decades, power outages are not unknown in Whistler, especially during the winter months.

'Whatever the future looks like, we hope the Whistler Museum will be around to capture and celebrate our history.'