In the 1980s the Whistler Question began posing a question to three to six people and publishing their responses under “Whistler’s Answers” (not to be confused with the Whistler Answer). Each week, we’ll be sharing one question and the answers given back in 1985. Please note, all names/answers/occupations/neighbourhoods represent information given to the Question at the time of publishing and do not necessarily reflect the person today.
Some context for this week’s question: This one seems pretty self explanatory, so we think we’ll leave it there.
Question: If you had to single out the one thing that Whistler needs to make your vacation perfect, what would it be?
Patti Johnson – Boeing Employee – Seattle
I don’t think there’s anything more you need. The buildings are all nice and new and inviting. I think it’s kind of cute the way it is now. I wouldn’t want to see it get much bigger. Well, I’ve heard some people say they’d like to see a suntanning place, but I don’t think I’d use it.
Darryl Johnson – Teamster Warehouseman – Seattle
You need a masseuse, a place somewhere in the village where you can walk in after skiing and get a massage. Can I add one more thing? You could use a big outside dance floor covered with a glass bubble where everyone could dance outside instead of in nightclubs.
Randi Lee – Bank Computer Employee – Seattle
Better souvenir shops. I’m from Seattle and down there there’s more variety. I’d like to see more Canadian souvenirs and better T-shirts – not just the ones with iron-on decals and logos – but more sophisticated ones with the logos sewn on.