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Florence & Myrtle

Florence Petersen and Myrtle Philip seated at a table in Whistler Village.

Introduction Letter with handwritten notes

An introduction letter sent by Gay Cluer and Florence Petersen to the residents of Alta Lake Road requesting information about the houses and people who lived their for their history book. This particular copy has numerous handwritten notes from Bev and Ron Kitteringham with memories about the railway line, Rainbow Lodge, views of the lake and mountains and food.

Two handwritten pages of notes about various lots

Two pages of handwritten notes about 5638 (Lot 30), 5710 (Lot 12) and 5642 (Lot 29) on Alta Lake Road. The notes are about the current and former owners of the properties and how the houses were built and purchased.

History of Early Alta Lake Road Cover Page

A draft of the cover page of the book "History of Early Alta Lake Road: the Old Pemberton Trail" by Florence Petersen with assistance from Gay Cluer and Karen Overgaard with a dedication to the early residents of Alta Lake Road. The image features a truck with wooden sides.

Alta Lake Community Club Minutebook 1984-1985

Minutebook for the Alta Lake Community Club's general meetings between 1984 and 1985. Subjects broached at meetings include the Children's Festival, the BMX track, North Shore Credit Union's opening, the Whistler Question, a Whistler cookbook, a treasure hunt, the Expo 86 Committee, the Whistler BMX Association, the Fall Fair, the Whistler Chamber of Commerce, a Christmas party, a Teen Dance, the construction of Dandelion Daycare, a rummage sale, Camp Rain Shine, babysitting, a children's book, the Whistler Museum and Archives, the Rotary Club, the RMOW, and Myrtle Philip Elementary School.

Saturday December 14, 1985 Page A3

A half-page article on page A3 of the Vancouver Sun from Saturday December 14, 1985. The article is entitled "Big freeze means waterless taps for 41 families." The article is about 41 homes along Alta Lake Road that are without running water throughout the winter due to a water line break.

Whistler Traveller Magazine 2012

Whistler Traveller magazine from summer/fall 2012.
Table of Contents:
16 Whistler - Welcome to Sea to Sky Country
22 Before Whistler Was Whistler - A look back at Whistler's pioneers
32 Pure Whistler Adventures - Mountain playground for thrillseekers
37 Improving your Ride - Honing your mountain biking skills
40 Rainbow Lake Trail - Discover a treasure
44 Get on Board - Stand up paddleboarding
48 Black Beauties - Insight from Whistler's Bear Man
52 Tips from the Pros - Sharpening up your game with the local pros
59 Destination: Relaxation - Unplug, unwind and rejuvenate
66 Kitchen Q & A - Executive chef Stufano
69 Passion of the Sea - Discovering BC oysters
76 BC Wines - Your guide to the bes
80 Seeing Stars - Heavenly nights in Whistler
90 Winged Intelligence - Getting to know the clever ravens
92 RCMP - Law and order Canadian style
94 Pemberton - Discovering the fertile valley
96 Squamish - Exploring the outdoor recreation capital of Canada
106 Vancouver - The city
Local:
8, 10 Vibe - This 'n that ... Whistler style
12 Raves & Faves - A local's perspective
74 What We Love Now... - Try these!
Adventure:
26 Endless Activities - Your guide to adrenaline pumping fun from atv rides to ziplines
Taste:
62 Epicurean Indulgence - Where to go for everything from apres to artisan steak
Style:
84 Shopping - Check out the latest in fashion, art, gear and more
Calendar:
100 Whistler Events - What's happening
Where:
102 Local Maps - Find your way around Whistler Village and surrounding areas

Articles in the magazine include information on: sustainability, wildlife, Whistler amenities and things to do in the area, Whistler's pioneers, summer adventure activities, mountain biking, the Rainbow Trail, stand-up paddle-boarding, black bears, golf courses, spas in the Whistler area, recommended places to eat and drink, oysters, a BC wine guide, seeing the stars in the Whistler area, shopping in Whistler, Ravens, the RCMP, Pemberton, Squamish, a calendar of events and a map of Whistler Village.and an article about tourist attractions in Vancouver.

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