Tag: 2010 Olympics

The First Pride Parade in WhistlerThe First Pride Parade in Whistler

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Last month, the Whistler Museum opened our latest temporary exhibit, Pride & Progress: From the Grassroots Altitude to the Fearless Whistler Pride and Ski Festival, which looks back at the thirty year history of the Whistler Pride and Ski Festival. One of the most public and visible events of the festival is the Pride Ski […][...]

Volunteers of 2010: The Weasel WorkersVolunteers of 2010: The Weasel Workers

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This past month, the Whistler Museum opened a temporary exhibit on the Sea to Sky volunteers of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games.  The exhibit will run through March as Whistler continues to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Paralympic Games.  One of the groups included in this exhibit is a group that formed well […][...]

“Ask Me! I’m a Local” and the 2010 Games“Ask Me! I’m a Local” and the 2010 Games

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It is well established that Whistler residents have a strong history of volunteering, both for major events and more regularly within the community. Perhaps the largest event put on in Whistler with the help of volunteers was the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, which required hundreds of volunteers each day.  One specific volunteer program that was […][...]

Building the Spirit: Whistler’s Volunteers of the 2010 GamesBuilding the Spirit: Whistler’s Volunteers of the 2010 Games

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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, the Whistler Museum presents our latest temporary exhibit, featuring stories and artefacts of the volunteers and community members who made the Games a unique experience in Whistler.  Join us opening night to share your own tales of 2010 and show off your Olympic memorabilia […][...]