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Valley GlidesValley Glides

January 24, 2024 Whistler MuseumWhistler Museum 0 Comments

The Whistler Museum has teamed up with Whistler Nordics to present our first Speaker Series event of 2024 and to learn more about the history of the sport in Whistler! We’ll be joined by Tom Barratt, Keith Bennett, and Stephanie Sloan to find out more about early trails, the role of the municipality , the founding of the Whistler Nordic Ski Club and more.

Valley Glides will b presented at the Lost Lake PassivHaus on Monday, February 5. Doors open at 6:30pm; talk begins at 7pm. Tickets are $10 ($5 for Museum or Whistler Nordics members) and are available at the Whistler Museum in-person or by phone.

Ski before you come! Trail passes for Lost Lake will be $6.50 after 3pm.

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Off the Lip: The Rise of Snowboarding in WhistlerOff the Lip: The Rise of Snowboarding in Whistler

January 19, 2024 Whistler MuseumWhistler Museum 0 Comments

The appearance of snowboarders on the slopes in the late 1980s caused a stir in the Whistler community. Though it was not all sunshine and rainbows at the start, the new “youthful” sport persisted and changed the resort landscape.

The Whistler Museum’s latest temporary exhibit, Off the Lip: The Rise of Snowboarding in Whistler, digs into the beginnings of snowboarding in Whistler, how it has impacted the resort, and what it meant for the snowboarding community around the world.

Off the Lip opens Wednesday, January 31 and will run through April 30, 2024.

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A BC Odyssey: Book LaunchA BC Odyssey: Book Launch

October 23, 2023 Whistler MuseumWhistler Museum 0 Comments

Join us on Monday, November 6th for the exciting launch of A BC Odyssey: Canoeing through British Columbia in 1970 by John Hetherington. This gripping memoir takes readers on a 1200 km canoe trip through rugged landscapes of BC, offering vivid descriptions and captivating encounters. All proceeds from the sale of the book will be contributed to the Whistler Museum’s Building Fund.

The event begins at 6 pm at the Whistler Public Library. To sign up for this event and guarantee your spot, email publicservices@whistlerlibrary.ca.

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