Hand-Coloured Photographs of Whistler’s Past
Although hand-coloured photographs were originally intended to make monochrome (most frequently referred to as black and white) images look more realistic, today, they are often... Continue Reading
Carving Our Way to the International Stage: The History of Ski Racing in Whistler
The Winter Olympics can be an exceptionally exciting time for Whistler residents because of the abundance of local athletes competing in the games. This year’s... Continue Reading
Building an Identity: Whistler the First Resort Municipality.
When the Resort Municipality of Whistler was incorporated in 1975, the town was a far cry from its beginnings as the small settlement of Alta... Continue Reading
Tech Tails: Over
Being a social media geek, I’ve always prided myself on knowing how to do “cool things” on social media. The one thing that I’m horrible... Continue Reading
Lost Lake Ski Jump
Summers at Lost Lake are known today for their mild diversions of picnicking, sunbathing, and paddling in inflatable Explorer 200 boats. But during the late... Continue Reading
Peak to Valley Race & Fundraiser
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Peak to Valley race, taking place January 31st and February 1st 2014. The Peak to Valley race is a very... Continue Reading
Speaker Series: The Business of Skiing
Join us for our upcoming Speaker Series “The Business of Skiing,” where leading industry experts Peter Alder, Roger McCarthy and Don Murray will be discussing... Continue Reading
Captured: 2013, An Awesome Year In Photos
Everyone’s got an opinion about Whistler; W.I.A is here to reveal the amazing, beautiful and inspiring things that make our community Awesome. If you are... Continue Reading
What’s Awesome in Canada This Week?
The Canada Is Awesome network has websites and social media extensions in Vancouver, Whistler, Calgary and Toronto, with many more on the horizon. Our goal is... Continue Reading
Volunteer Opportunities at Whistler Museum
As any museum, archive or gallery employee will tell you, the way into the industry is more often than not through volunteering. Even if you... Continue Reading