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COVID-19 Update: Programming Postponements & CancellationsCOVID-19 Update: Programming Postponements & Cancellations

March 15, 2020 Whistler MuseumWhistler Museum 0 Comments

In response to recent developments, the Whistler Museum has made the decision to postpone or cancel all upcoming events and programs until further notice.  At this time, the Whistler Museum will remain open for our regular opening hours and is taking extra precautions for the wellbeing of visitors and staff, including increasing the frequency of cleaning and removing all touch tables and props from the exhibits.  We will continue to update you to any changes in our hours.

If you have already purchased your tickets for Highways of the Past: Canoeing the Grand Canyon of the Liard, we will be happy to refund tickets at any time.  We are working with our presenters to reschedule our March events for a later date.

We continue to monitor the situation and follow the advisories by Vancouver Coastal Health and the Province of British Columbia.  We thank everyone for their understanding and hope to see you all back at the Whistler Museum soon.

Brad Nichols, Executive Director

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Revisiting Highways of the Past: Canoeing the Grand Canyon of the LiardRevisiting Highways of the Past: Canoeing the Grand Canyon of the Liard

March 8, 2020 Whistler MuseumWhistler Museum 0 Comments

Due to the popularity of the film last year, we’re bringing back Mike Stein and his film Highways of the Past: Canoeing the Grand Canyon of the Liard!

In 1972 Mike Stein and five fellow adventurers (Adolf Teufele, Wink Bradford, Ferdi Wenger, Jim McConkey & Harvey Fraser) set out on a journey on the Liard River through parts of the Yukon, British Columbia and the Northwest Territories.  Their trip focused on the Grand Canyon, a 20 km stretch of the Liard containing numerous class IV and higher rapids, and was filmed by Adolf Teufele.  For decades the resulting 16mm film was thought lost, but Mike not only found a copy but had it digitized.

Since its premiere at the Whistler Museum’s 2019 Speaker Series, the film has been on a journey of its own, and Mike Stein will be on hand to discuss the experiences he has had with Highways of the Past over the last year.

Doors open at 6:30 pm.  Show begins at 7 pm.

Tickets are on sale at the Whistler Museum.  Early bird tickets are $10 ($5 for museum and Club Shred members).  Tickets on March 18 are $12 ($7 for museum and Club Shred members).

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

February 19, 2020 Whistler MuseumWhistler Museum 0 Comments

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 (we’re betting a lot of you still have those red mitts and blue coats)!

Doors open at 6:30 pm, Friday, February 28.  Free admission.

Catering (cash bar and complimentary snacks) provided by the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre with the support of the RMOW.

Exhibit closes April 19.

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BC Family Day Kids Après 2020BC Family Day Kids Après 2020

February 10, 2020 Whistler MuseumWhistler Museum 0 Comments

Our popular Kids Après is back for the BC Family Day Weekend, February 15 – 17 from 2 – 5pm.  This is a great chance to bring the whole family by the museum to learn something new about Whistler’s history, enjoy free hot chocolate (courtesy of Blenz), add your own colour to archival images, and take home a unique button (magnet or pin) created by you!  Entry is free.

The Province of British Columbia has provided the Whistler Museum a grant in support of our free, community Family Day Weekend event.  To learn more visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/celebrating-british-columbia/bc-family-day”.

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