Whistler Museum Musings

Museum Musings: Making mountain bikes and a mountain town

From the 1960s to the 1980s, Whistler really was a one-season resort. Outside of the peak winter season, many businesses were shuttered because there were not enough people to turn a profit throughout the summer months.

May 23, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

Museum Musings: A hole in Whistler Village

Construction on The Keg in Whistler started in 1993, but was soon paused—resulting in a large hole in Whistler Village.

May 14, 2022 8:40 AM Read more >

Museum Musings: The Canada jay, good company for men in lonely places

May 10, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

Museum Musings: Racing up Whistler

May 2, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

Museum Musings: Whistler Mountain’s first Ski Patrol

Apr 26, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

Museum Musings: A medical centre in the basement

Apr 12, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

Museum Musings: Snowboard park—no skiers allowed!

Apr 4, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

Museum Musings: Treating Whistler

Mar 28, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

Museum Musings: Licence to snowboard

Mar 21, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

Museum Musings: A squirrel named Rigor Mortis

Mar 15, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >