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MACLAURIN_2017_011-008-001-003 · File · 1992
Part of Don MacLaurin

Documents pertaining to the Whistler Forestry/Recreation Workshop held in 1992. The file contains a draft of an RMOW Mission Statement; notes on a meeting with Whistler LRUP; correspondence; proposals; minutes for the workshop; notes for the second draft of objectives for the Whistler LRUP Forest Recreation Plan; draft notes for the Whistler Forestry/Recreation Workshop; a draft of the Whistler Resort Recreation Area Proposal.

MACLAURIN_2017_011-008-001-007 · File · 1994
Part of Don MacLaurin

Documents concerning the 1994 LRUP. File includes correspondence; a final draft of the 1994 Forest Recreation Plan; an earlier draft of the 1994 Forest Recreation Plan; management plans; LRUP notes.

MACLAURIN_2017_011-008-001-006 · File · 1997
Part of Don MacLaurin

File contains LRUP documents from 1997, including email correspondence and memos; LRUP meeting minutes; LRUP meeting agendas.

WA_2019_037-01-001 · File · March 1982
Part of Geoff Pearce

Commercial Accommodation Market Survey & Analysis put together by Ernst & Whinney for the Whistler Village Land Company Limited in March 1982. The report's purpose is stated to review skier visit forecasts, review the proposed commercial construction buildout, analyze winter and summer visitor potentials, and evaluate the resulting guest and occupancy figures in Whistler.

Table of Contents:

  • Transmittal Letter
  • Conclusions (includes Whistler Village, Skier Trends, Accommodation Base, and Market Development sections)
  • General Assumptions
  • Chart #1 - Summary of Skier Visits (includes Scenario I - Average BC Ski Growth - 6% and Scenario II - Destination Market)
  • Chart #2 - Annual and Cumulative Planned Rental Units and Beds by Location
  • Chart #3 - Annual and Cumulative Planned Rental Units and Beds by Type
  • Chart #4 - Winter Occupancy Scenario
  • Chart #5 - Summer Occupancy Scenario
  • Appendix - Persons Contacted
Forestry Management Plans
MACLAURIN_2017_011-015-006 · File · 1984 - 1997
Part of Don MacLaurin

File includes meeting minutes; correspondence regarding forest management agreements and forestry meetings; bound draft copy of the 1993 Soo Timber Supply Area Forest Management Plan; Ministry of Forests Open House welcoming notice and comment sheets.

MACLAURIN_2017_011-008-044 · File · 1992 - 2003
Part of Don MacLaurin

Documents concerning Whistler Forestry. File includes meeting agenda for a Whistler Mount Currie Learning Community Partnership meeting; correspondence regarding a pine beetle management program; meeting minutes for a Whistler Forestry/Recreation Workshop.

WA_2019_037-01 · Series · 1976-1985
Part of Geoff Pearce

Documents gathered by Geoff Pearce during his time working as Clerk-Treasurer on Whistler's first municipal council between 1976 and 1986.

Stream and Creek Management
MACLAURIN_2017_011-008-008 · File · 1991 - 2000
Part of Don MacLaurin

Documents concerning stream and creek management within the Whistler area. File includes a draft of the 1992 RMOW Whistler Creek Official Community Plan; correspondence; information on the River of Golden Dreams Watershed Management Plan from 2000; information on Jordan Creek; Cougar Lake fishing dock, Logger Lake casting platform, and Write-Off Creek sketches; Scotia Creek Fish Habitat Restoration Plan draft; Whistler Valley Spawning Habitat map; level control weir sketches; document titled "Exploring Carrying Capacity and 'Acceptable Change': A Study of Recreation Use, the Environment and Management of Alta Creek, Whistler, BC"; draft and bound copies of River of Golden Dreams Watershed Management Plan 2001; notes; correspondence; bound copy of River of Golden Dreams and Crabapple Creek Stream Survey Report 1995; bound copy of Millar Creek Stream Survey Report 1995; River of Golden Dreams Watershed Management Plan; bound copy of The Crabapple Creek Watershed Management Plan 2000; bound copy of "A Wetlands Perspective for the Whistler Area" 1990; copy of "Whistler Creek Study: A Growth Strategy" 1991.

Note: File consists of two folders.

Textual Documents & Ephemera
WA_2005_008-03 · Series · 1978-1989
Part of Eldon Beck Fonds

Letters from Eldon Beck and Mr. Mike Vance, coordinator, planning and design of Whistler Village Land Co. Ltd. Includes various designs and sketches, as well as the initial statement of concept for Whistler Village.

Whistler Village Report issues:
Oct. 1979: articles on the progress of construction in Whistler and the 1988 Olympic bid.
Dec. 1979: pictures and articles on the development of Whistler Village. Includes a picture of mayor Pat Carleton at construction site.
Jan. 1980: articles on phase two of Whistler Village construction.
Mar. 1980: articles on the development of the Mountain Inn Hotel and Whistler Resort Centre.
Apr. 1980: articles on the process of construction in Whistler Village.
July 1980: article on Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay's visit to Whistlers' new golf course. Palmer and Seay designed over 75 golf course in United States and assisted in the development of the Whistler Golf Course.
Feb. 1981: article called 'Whistler - finally a reality'.

Whistler News issues including articles on events and developments in Whistler with maps and pictures from 1979-1980, as well as a summer edition from 1980 including articles on the new 'Resort Centre', getting to Whistler by road, Blackcomb Mountain, and the 'Championship golf course for Whistler'.

"Bank eyes Whistler aid." [1983]: article by William Boei on Whistler's financial troubles and the loan negotiations with the Royal Bank.

"Gold plate to be dropped at Whistler." Jan. 11, 1983: article from The Province by Barbara McLintock on scaling down the Conference Centre in Whistler due to initial overspending on the project.

Whistler Area Map/Lost Lake Park Map: two black and white maps on one sheet from 1979 or 1980.

Poster of Whistler Village from 1979 or 1980.

Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain trail maps from the 1980-1981 winter season.

2 Whistler pamphlets from the early 1980s

Whistler Village parking guide from the early 1980s including a plan of Whistler with a list of lots in Whistler Village and their developers.

Whistler Tenant Graphics Guidelines from 1979, containing rules on free standing signs, projecting signs, wall signs, canopy signs, marquee signs, window signs, and special purpose signs.

Whistler Economic Effects Study Update from Dec. 1979. Report covers the economic effects of several developments in Whistler. Prepared by Urbanics Consultants Ltd. for Whistler Village Land Co.

Parking Policy and Construction Program for Whistler Village from 1979: a draft outlining anticipated demand and supply of surface and covered parking and to propose construction programs for parking structures. Compiled by Sutcliffe Griggd Moodie, development consultants to mayor and alderman, Resort Municipality of Whistler.

A draft on design guidelines for Whistler Village by RMOW, Sept. 26, 1978.

Beck, Eldon