Museum Musings

Last Thursday, April 11, the museum had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Ian Spooner of Acadia University for his presentation on environmental change in Alta and Lost Lakes.

As the museum's collection grows, so too does our understanding of the people who made Whistler's early resort days possible. Some names, such as Myrtle and Alex Philip, are already well known while others are far more obscure.

April might seem a bit early to be thinking of summer; there is still snow melting in parts of the valley and you're just as likely to see someone walking through the village carrying their skis or board as you are to see a person biking along the Va

For this week's "Museum Musings," I decided to write about something that has always defined Whistler for me.

This year marks a few important anniversaries for ski racing on Whistler Mountain: it has been 40 years since the ski hill almost hosted the World Cup in 1979 before it was cancelled due to weather and safety concerns, and it is 30 years since Rob Bo

At the moment, Whistler's golf courses are an unlikely place to find a game of golf or even a determined player at the driving range.

What is the oldest building in the Whistler Village? This is a question that I have been asked many times, especially when leading Valley of Dreams Walking Tours through the village during the summer.

We get asked a lot of questions at the museum, such as "Where did the name Whistler come from?", "When was the Peak 2 Peak Gondola built?" and "Is this the Audain Art Museum?" One question that people are often surprised to learn the answer to is "Wh

In a recent article, I shared the story of Marine World/Africa U.S.A., a California zoo and theme park with an unexpected connection to the museum.

Unsurprisingly, the sub-zero temperatures and arctic winds have left the museum feeling a bit chilly. Rather than dream of warmer climes, this weather has inspired me to look back at photos of winters from Alta Lake's past.