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Whistler Village Report, Issue Number Two, December 1978 + duplicate

The Whistler Village Report published by Whistler Village from December 1978. Articles are entitled: "Where We've Been ... and Where We're Going," "Joint Government Agreement Gives Whistler $9 Million," "Blackcomb Mountain Development Begins," "Snow Unseasonably Slow at Whistler," "Developments Proceed With Set Schedule," and "New Council Sworn In."

The articles are about the subjects of the history of Whistler as a resort town and the building of Whistler Village, the Whistler Village log, a 9 million dollar grant from the federal and provincial governments for resort development and town planning, the development of Blackcomb Mountain, the unseasonably slow snow, the seasonal schedule for development in Whistler and the new council for the Resort Municipality of Whistler being sworn in.

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Whistler Village Report

The articles are about the subjects of the history of Whistler as a resort town and the building of Whistler Village, the Whistler Village log, a 9 million dollar grant from the federal and provincial governments for resort development and town planning, the development of Blackcomb Mountain, the unseasonably slow snow, the seasonal schedule for development in Whistler and the new council for the Resort Municipality of Whistler being sworn in.

Whistler Village Proposal Call 3a - Whistler Village Land Company - September, 1981

  • WA_2019_037-01-011
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  • September, 1981
  • Part of Geoff Pearce

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

Whistler Village Proposal Call 2 - Whistler Village Land Company - 1979

Whistler Village Proposal Call 2 from 1979 by the Whistler Village Land Company Limited. Concerning development proposals for land parcels 15 to 23 in the Whistler Town Centre. Intended to meet the demand for public accommodation, commercial space, community facilities, and parking.

Insert: Offer to Purchase proposal for "Town Centre - Phase 2".

Table of contents:

  • Introduction (Town Centre Plans, Plans, Market Growth, Existing and Planned Development - 1979 and 1980)
  • Instructions to Proponents
  • Conditions of Call
  • Technical Criteria
  • Documentation and Procedures
  • Building Program
  • Design Guidelines
  • Summary of Public and Private Commitments to the Town Centre

Whistler Village and Resort Planning & Studies

File contains documents and studies from the Resort Municipality of Whistler related to the Whistler Village and resort's planning.

Documents are as follows:

  • Resort Municipality of Whistler Preliminary Overview of Community Facilities Requirements Report, [no date, 1983-84?]
  • Whistler Village Design Guidelines - Whistler Village Land Company, 1980
  • Whistler News and Official Community Plan Update Summary, 1980
  • Whistler Village Reports, 1978-1980
  • Resort Municipality of Whistler Newsletters (RMOW), 1975-1981
  • Folder 1 - "Landscape Changes and the Decision Making Process in the Whistler Mountain Area" Simon Fraser University Master's Thesis, copyright Wilhelm Alexander Hunken, 1969.
  • Folder 2 - 'The Whistler Town Centre' historical summary, 1981
  • Folder 3 - 'Whistler Village Market Study' report, 1978.
  • Folder 4 - 1978 Dollar breakdown spending sheet for the RMOW; 'Whistler Village Land Company: A Development Opportunity' promotional brochure; 'Gondola Area Study: Planning Policies', 1987; RMOW Bylaw no. 704 'A Bylaw to amend the Official Community Plan'
  • Folder 5 - Whistler Resort Profile promotional folder; 'A Study of the Whistler Community Plan', 1975; 'The Whistler Town Centre, 1981; 'A Planning Framework and Development Concept for Squamish/Pemberton Valley Region of BC', 1969; 'Brief to the Public Hearing Zoning Bylaw no. 9', 1976; 'A Resolution by Whistler Town Centre Steering Committee'; 'Comprehensive Development Plan for the Resort Municipality of Whistler: Draft 6', 1988; 'Resort Municipality of Whistler Heritage Plan'
  • Folder 6 - Sketch plans and report for the Whistler Resort Centre.

Whistler Resort Association Member Guide

A paper spiral bound guide for Whistler Resort Association (WRA) members from November 15th, 1996. The guide covers topics ranging from membership information, functions and responsibilities of the WRA, a copy of the bylaws, a mission statement, the Resort Municipality of Whistler Act, a message from the President Functions of the WRA, the Board of Directors Organizational Structure, voting rights, members of the WRA, information on who can become a member, member assessments, and a Use Declaration Form.

Table of Contents:

Introduction
The Organization
The Members of the WRA
WRA Bylaws
RMOW Act
Questions & Answers

Tourism

Three promotional stickers for Whistler Mountain and Whistler Blackcomb, including two Whistler Mountain "Big Old Softie" stickers and one "Ski Whistler Blackcomb B.C. - Canada" sticker.

A promotional book for Whistler's restaurants created by the Restaurant Association of Whistler in 2009. The book includes menu highlights, featured recipes and alcoholic beverages, featured chefs, reviews, awards, restaurant origin stories, an events calendar, and a map.

Four travel planners created by the Whistler Resort Association to promote both Winter and Summer seasons between 1997 and 2000. Three of the planners are from the 1997-2000 Winter seasons, and one is from 1999 promoting the Summer season.

A paper spiral bound guide for Whistler Resort Association (WRA) members from November 15th, 1996. The guide covers topics ranging from membership information, functions and responsibilities of the WRA, a copy of the bylaws, a mission statement, the Resort Municipality of Whistler Act, a message from the President Functions of the WRA, the Board of Directors Organizational Structure, voting rights, members of the WRA, information on who can become a member, member assessments, and a Use Declaration Form.

A 1999 VHS promotional resort video guide for the Resort Municipality of Whistler, titled "Whistler in Deep Resort Guide". The video depicts two locals guiding the viewer around Whistler Village, the mountains, activities, and dining throughout the valley. The video includes information on restaurants, ski lessons, indoor and outdoor activities, night life, retail stores, tours, and mountain terrain.

The Vancouver Sun

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.

The Magazine

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.

Textual Documents & Ephemera

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

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