The Whistler Museum offers a number of different historical educational programs. The following is an overview of current program offerings. Advanced booking is required for some programs.
Interested in one of our programs?
List of Programs
Valley of Dreams Walking Tour
On the Whistler Museum’s Valley of Dreams Walking Tour, you’ll uncover the early history of Alta Lake, tales behind the mountain development, and the stories behind Whistler’s journey to the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The tour is approximately one hour long and is for all ages. Walking Tours begin at 11am daily in June, July, August & September and each tour is led by a Whistler local, each with their own personal knowledge of Whistler’s story to add. Meeting at the Visitor Centre on Gateway Dr., these tours are offered by donation. For groups of 10 or more, please contact the Whistler Museum. Private tours can also be arranged throughout the year.
Discover Nature at Lost Lake Park
This “pop up” museum explores Whistler’s unique natural history and includes visual displays and on-site interpreters. Different themes and aspects of Whistler’s natural history are rotated and explored daily throughout the week. Mondays through Fridays in July and August. 11 am – 5 pm.
The goal of Discover Nature is to connect people to nature, the first step towards stewardship. “People will only care for what they first care about”.
The main component of the Discover Nature program is a ‘pop-up’ museum at Lost Lake by the warming hut. Another component is the self-guided Video Guided Nature Tour in Lost Lake Park that starts near the PassivHaus and runs along the nature trail that follows Blackcomb Creek. There are 10 stops of interest to learn more about topics like birds, bears, trees, glaciers, and more! Finally, we also have a nature booklet for kids, full of fun activities that teach about the wonders of nature here in Whistler. We hope you join us!
Crafts in the Park
Crafts in the Park will be back in person this summer! The Whistler Museum and the Whistler Public Library have teamed up again to present Crafts in the Park, offering stories and crafts in Florence Petersen Park every Wednesday from July 5 through August 16. These activities are designed for children ages 6 and under with an adult; no registration required.
Speaker Series
In January 2011, the Museum began running a monthly Speaker Series. These events typically take place in January, February, March, April, and May. With a great line-up of speakers, you won’t want to miss out. Please check under Events for information on current Speaker Series events.
Mountain Bike Heritage Week
In celebration of the trails, talent, and passion that makes mountain biking in Whistler special, the Whistler Museum hosts the annual Whistler Mountain Bike Heritage Week each spring! Events include a classic film screening, workshops, retro bike Show and Shine, and Speaker Series on topics related to mountain biking.
Mountain Bike Heritage Week is set to return in 2024.
Multimedia Presentations
On the Whistler Museum’s Valley of Dreams Walking Tour, you’ll uncover the early history of Alta Lake, tales behind the mountain development, and the stories behind Whistler’s journey to the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Learn more here
The tour is approximately one hour long and is for all ages. Walking Tours begin at 11am daily in June, July, August & September and each tour is led by a Whistler local, each with their own personal knowledge of Whistler’s story to add. Meeting at the Visitor Centre on Gateway Dr., these tours are offered by donation. For groups of 10 or more, please contact the Whistler Museum. Private tours can also be arranged throughout the year
School Programs and Teacher Resources
School programs are offered to classes and schools and can either be facilitated at the museum or within the classrooms. A combination of instructional and interactive techniques ensures an entertaining and educational experience for participants of all ages, grade levels, and learning styles. All materials, handouts, and activities are available to instructors as teacher resources.
