Tag: Canada Day

Newsletter Reflects Two Decades of Change (and how some things stay the same)Newsletter Reflects Two Decades of Change (and how some things stay the same)

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April might seem a bit early to be thinking of summer; there is still snow melting in parts of the valley and you’re just as likely to see someone walking through the village carrying their skis or board as you are to see a person biking along the Valley Trail. At the museum, however, we’re […][...]

The Hills Were Alive… With the Sound of MusicThe Hills Were Alive… With the Sound of Music

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In September 1988 an article written by Joanna MacDonald about a performance by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra appeared in The Vancouver Sun.  This might not seem noteworthy or appear to have anything to do with Whistler’s history except that the concert written about took place 1850m above sea level on Blackcomb Mountain. This was not a […][...]

Canada Day Parade and the 100th Anniversary of the PGECanada Day Parade and the 100th Anniversary of the PGE

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Canada Day was an absolute blast in the village and at the museum! This year, the theme for the parade was Earth, Wind Fire and Water.  In true museum style, we decided to attack the parade theme by blending it with a little bit of history. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the PGE […][...]