Tag: Winter Olympics

“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 […][...]

Celebrating Whistler’s Olympic MilestonesCelebrating Whistler’s Olympic Milestones

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Over the coming weeks, there will be plenty of opportunities in Whistler to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games (including the Whistler Museum’s next temporary exhibit highlighting the volunteers of the Games, opening Friday, February 28!).  While many people may still be wondering how a decade has passed, this week we […][...]

Growing Whistler (quickly)Growing Whistler (quickly)

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We get asked a lot of questions at the museum, such as “Where did the name Whistler come from?”, “When was the Peak 2 Peak Gondola built?” and “Is this the Audain Art Museum?”  One question that people are often surprised to learn the answer to is “When did people start skiing down Whistler Mountain?” […][...]