Programs

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.

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. Learn more here.

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. Tuesdays through Fridays in July and August. 11 am – 5 pm.

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 6 through August 17. These activities are designed for children ages 6 and under with an adult; no registration required.

Nature Walking Tour – [Video guided]

Launching July 1, our guided nature walking tours will be offered digitally this year. This online tour corresponds with numbered, designated locations along the Nature Trail that starts at Lost Lake PassivHaus and includes video and images related to Whistler’s rich natural history. For more information visit http://www.whistlermuseum.org/naturewalk.

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.  We will be reworking Mountain Bike Heritage as a virtual event for 2021.

Kids Après: Home Edition

You can now bring home our Kids Après experience! Our Kids Après Activity Book shares some of the stories from our exhibits alongside colouring pages, trivia, mazes and more that the whole family can enjoy.  Program is free and available at various dates during the winter months.  Check events for more information.

Multimedia Presentations

The museum offers a multimedia slideshow presentation which focuses on the history of the development of Whistler Village, in conjunction with the events surrounding the history of Whistler’s Olympic bids.  Presentations are facilitated by long-term local Whistlerites and can be held either at the museum or at an off-site location.

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.