Newspaper articles collected by Arv Pellegrin about Whistler, with a focus on real estate and resort development.

Newspaper articles from the Vancouver Sun about real estate development in Whistler, as well as a water main break affecting the residents of Alta Lake Road.

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

The Molson World Downhill (Whistler Mountain, February 27, 1982) magazine.
Table of Contents:
2 Canadian Alpine Ski Team
3 Premier's Message
4 Mr. Eric Molson's Message, Dr. Peter Andrew's Message
6 Acknowledgements
8 Organizing Committee, World Cup Rules, Schedule of Events
10-11 World Cup to Date
13 Competitors Picture Page
15 Ken Read Story, "This is Whistler" Section
18 The Course
20 1981 Final World Cup Standings
22 Skiing for Medals, National Team Coach John Ritchie
26 The Competitors
28 Race Results Chart
28 How to Watch the Race

Includes information on the story of the World Cup Race, the World Cup rules, the Schedule of Events, past World Cup results, the top competitors, an article on the resort town of Whistler, and article on downhill skiing by Ken Read, map of the course, an article about Molson skiing and information about how and where to watch the race.

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

A full page article from The Magazine newspaper on Sunday, February 21, 1982 on page three. The article is entitled "Now here's the $24- million question: Will the world be wowed by Whistler?" The article previews the World Cup Downhill race featuring the Crazy Canucks, the promotion of Whistler as a world class resort, and the real estate development taking place in Whistler Village.

A full page article from The Magazine newspaper on Sunday, February 21, 1982 on page three. The article is entitled "Now here's the $24- million question: Will the world be wowed by Whistler?" The article previews the World Cup Downhill race featuring the Crazy Canucks, the promotion of Whistler as a world class resort, and the real estate development taking place in Whistler Village..

Whistler Village Proposal Call 3a from September, 1981 by the Whistler Village Land Company. Concerning development proposals for land parcel 52 in the Whistler Town Centre. Intended to be developed for the specific use in providing commercial facilities, residential accommodation, and entertainment facilities.

Insert (1): Offer to Purchase, proposal for "Town Centre" - Phase 3

Insert (2): Site Plan #52, Development Conditions for Whistler Village

Insert (3): Study, required that a traffic growth analysis and impact study be undertaken for the "Village Area"

Insert (4): Preliminary Traffic Analysis and Impact Study for the Resort Municipality of Whistler

Tables of contents:

• Introduction (Town Centre Plans, Plans, Market Growth, Existing and Planned Development - 1981 and 1982)
• Instructions to Proponents
• Conditions of Call
• Technical Criteria
• Documentation and Procedures
• Design Guidelines
• Summary of Public and Private Commitments to the Town Centre

A one page spread with 3 articles on the front page of the Business Section (page H1) from the Vancouver Sun on Saturday November 7, 1981. The first article is entitled "Whistler Awaits Cheaper Money: 'Short-term' trouble slows town centre development." The article contains information about developments in the Village that are stalled due to high interest rates and economic problems. The second article is called "Couple 'close to nature' without costly mortgage" which is about squatting in the Whistler area to avoid the high cost of housing. The final article is called "Sunday drinking makes resort one of two 'destinations,'" which is about bars opening up to allow drinking on Sundays in Whistler.

Promotional Development Package from the 1980s by the Whistler Village Land Company. Invites developers to partake in the final phase of development of the few remaining sites available in Whistler Village. Furthermore, the package aims to make a compelling case for such an investment through listing the positive features of Whistler, and aided with descriptive photos of the various activities and infrastructure located in and around Whistler Village.

Insert 001: A. Whistler Village - Hillside Residental Site
Insert 002: C. Whistler Village - Olympic Lodge Site
Insert 003: D. Whistler Village - Fairway Residential Site
Insert 004: F. Whistler Village - Boulevard Hotel Site
Insert 005: G. Whistler Village North - Commercial Site
Insert 006: H. Whistler Village North - Residential Site
Insert 007: J. Whistler Village - Commercial/Residential Site