Whistler’s Answers: September 5, 1986Whistler’s Answers: September 5, 1986
In the 1980s the Whistler Question began posing a question to three to six people and publishing their responses under “Whistler’s Answers” (not to be confused with the Whistler Answer). Each week, we’ll be sharing one question and the answers given back in 1986. Please note, all names/answers/occupations/neighbourhoods represent information given to the Question at the time of publishing and do not necessarily reflect the person today.
Some context for this week’s question: This one seems pretty self explanatory, so we think we’ll leave it there.
Question: What new services would you like to see in Whistler?
Inge Nielsen – Retailer – Whistler
A permanent drycleaner and children’s and men’s clothing stores. A shoe store is one particular thing people ask about. Really just the necessities that we have to go into town for. As Village North comes in there will be more. We can always think of amenities that we would like to see, but the question is whether the operators could make a living. I think it’s very important that the stores stay unique and aren’t copying each other. I’ve been to resorts where they are all the same and it becomes boring. We’re all thinking in terms of making Whistler a totally unique experience, but we have to take it step by step.
Bryce Jenner – Waiter – Whistler
There are still a lot of things you have to go to the city to get. I think there could be more clothing stores selling not just T-shirts, but things like dress shirts. We could use another bank, that’s for sure. The credit union is too crowded and if this town is going places we need a choice. There’s only one cable outfit and a lot of people complain about the service. The Hasty Market was a good thing – it opens things up and makes them more competitive but we could use a big name grocery store that’s part of a conglomerate so that prices could be lower.
Diane Starling – Visitor – Toronto
Another bank for visitors would be nice, a national one, with an “interac”. That’s a machine for bank cards, so you can withdraw from any bank. Even if you don’t have the bank, you can have the machine. That’s the only thing I can think of, because you have car rentals and everything. The facilities are good, too, with lots to do. The golf course and water slide area little expensive. You have all the shops here, everything we’ve needed. It’s mainly for tourists and you’ve got all the clothing stores and shops for them. Beautiful mountains and scenery. I hope we’ll be back.