Museum Musings

Though built as a fishing lodge, Rainbow Lodge was a destination for more than eager fishermen.

Every so often, we get to take history out of the museum and share Whistler's past at events around town.

Nestled along the Valley Trail near Fitzsimmons Creek, the Whistler Skate Park is a popular summer hangout for skateboarders and board sport enthusiasts.

As with many newcomers, I only knew the basics of Whistler's history when I moved here, and I hadn't even thought about the influence forestry has had—and still has—on the community, development, and economy of the area.

A while ago the museum received a donation of a scrapbook from the Fairmont Chateau detailing the construction and opening of what is still Whistler's largest hotel.

Opportunities for continued learning and recreational programming are not always abundant in small communities. This was especially true before the internet made distance learning and online tutorials commonplace.

A couple of summers ago we shared some of the story of Mollie Stephenson. The bulk of the information we have about Mollie comes from her own writing, as in 2010 her daughter sent the museum part of an autobiography written by Mollie.

Patio days are upon us, and what better way to spend a sunny summer evening than having a post-work brew at one of our local breweries? With craft breweries now popping up all over B.C.

Working at the Whistler Museum, we sometimes forget that not everyone has heard of the story of Rainbow Lodge and its owners Alex and Myrtle Philip.

With tomorrow (Friday, June 21) officially marking the beginning of summer, we're reaching the time when all the plans and preparations for the season come to life.