Whistler Museum and Archives Society
Tourism Region: Vancouver Coast and Mountains
Nestled between world famous Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains the Whistler Museum reflects the history of the early settlers and visitors to the Alta Lake area. It depicts the story of the men and women who were drawn to this harsh land by the dream of gold, the promise of land and the tranquility of the outdoors.
About the Collections
The Whistler Museum and Archives portrays the people of Alta Lake and Whistler. Experience and explore the early pioneering spirit of Whistler through artifacts, photographs and stories from our community.
Approximate number of objects in the collections: 10,000
Archives
Documentary history of the Alta Lake area and Whistler including the fonds of; the Rainbow Lodge, Rainbow Lumber Company, Garibaldi Olympic Development Assn., Garibaldi Lifts Limited, Resort Municipality of Whistler, and the Question newspaper photographs.
Cartographic Materials •
Prints and Drawings •
Films and Videos •
Sound Recordings •
Textual Records
Human History
Collections include; Myrtle Philip, David Murray, Winter sports equipment, Logging and mining tools, ski area development artifacts,
Clocks or Time-Keeping Devices
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Communications Devices
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Costumes and Accessories
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Exploration and Survey
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Forestry
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Furniture or Furnishings
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Household Objects or Domestic Technology
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Manuscripts
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Maps, Charts, Plans or Blueprints
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Medals
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Oral History
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Sports Equipment
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Transportation
: Railway
Natural Sciences
Collection of native bird species from Whistler and the southern Coast Mountains featuring a display of live-mounted, migratory birds. One of three active bird collections in British Columbia.
Plants and Animals (Biological Collections)
Zoology
: Vertebrates
: Birds (Aves)
: Mammals (Mammalia)
Earth Science and Geological Collections
Rocks
Services & Activities
Research Services
Archival Records •
Information Centre •
Slide Library •
Video Library
Educational Programs
Classes or Workshops
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Lectures
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School Programs
: Age 5-11 (k-6)
Visitor Services
Films and Videos
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Guided Tours
: English
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Accessible by Public Transportation
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Information Centre or Desk
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Gift shop
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Special Needs Facilities
: Parking
: Washrooms
: Wheelchair access
Other: photo reproduction sales, historic prop rentals
Volunteer Services
Volunteer Services Available •
Volunteer Training Offered
Number of Volunteers: 11
Activities: Everything from hands-on tasks to do with the Collections to Gift Shop and Admissions Guest Service
Food Services
Catering Services •
Reception Facilities
Internet Services
Virtual Exhibitions •
Local History
Local Tourism Links
Publications and Products
Whistler Reflections - a brief history of early settlers to Alta Lake
Whistler Recipies dedicated to the early pioneers who cooked and baked under challenging conditions
Set of blank or Christmas cards with scenes reproduced from photographs in the Whistler Archives
Map
Location
| Address: |
4329 Main Street Whistler, British Columbia V0N 1B4 See Map |
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| Telephone: | 604-932-2019 |
| Fax: | 604-932-2077 |
| Mailing Address: |
Whistler Museum and Archives Society Box 1122, Whistler, British Columbia V0N 1B0 |
| Email Us |
Hours of Operation
Operations:
Year Round
Open: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
September to June - Thurs., Fri., Sat. & Sun.
July and August - Daily
Special tours may be arranged
Closed:
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
Christmas and New Years Day
Admission:
Charged
$2 adults
$1 youth: 7-18 years
children 6 & under are free
