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Wilhelmsen fonds

  • WIL
  • Fonds
  • [1950s?]-1998

Documents, photographs, films, and other graphic material relating to the career, accomplishments, interests, and family life of Franz Wilhelmsen, including:

  • Awards and honours he received
  • Organizations and Corporations he ran or was involved with
  • Personal photographs
  • Newspapers and magazine articles
  • Personal and professional correspondence
  • VHS Videos

Wildfire Risk Management and Protection

  • MACLAURIN_2017_011-008-026
  • File
  • November 2005
  • Part of Don MacLaurin

File includes a report titled "Resort Municipality of Whistler Wildfire Risk Management System"; report titled "Resort Municipality of Whistler Community Wildfire Protection Plan".

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.

1 Duplicate.

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 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 Urban Development

  • MACLAURIN_2017_011-008-022
  • File
  • 1990 - 2006
  • Part of Don MacLaurin

Documents concerning urban development in Whistler. The file includes information on a residential subdivision west of Alta Lake; a draft of "The Resort Municipality of Whistler Guidelines for Development of Accommodation on Difficult Terrain"; RMOW Official Community Plan maps; photocopies from an information booklet on Whistler history.

Whistler Tree Farm License Correspondence

  • MACLAURIN_2017_011-015-012
  • File
  • 1985 - 1986
  • Part of Don MacLaurin

File includes correspondence regarding tree farm license (TFL) proposals; a related timber supply analysis report; notes on TFL proposal components.

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.

Whistler Trail Standards: Environmental and Technical Trail Features - First Draft, September 2001

First draft of Whistler Trail Standards: Environmental and Technical Trail Features, written by Andrew DeBoer of the Whistler Cycling Committee in September 2001. The document outlines trail standards, their environmental guidelines, and their management, as part of a project to further develop Whistler's reputation as a destination resort for mountain biking.

Table of Contents:

1) Author's Notes
2) Table of Contents
3) Introduction
4) Trails and Land Use

  • Land Use Directions
  • Trail Types
  • Mountain Bike Trail Difficulty Levels
  • Compatibility Matrix

5) Supporting Standards

  • Environmental Guidelines
  • Specific Recommendations for Trails Near Aquatic Environments
  • Specific Recommendations for Bridges
  • Specific Recommendations for Trails
  • Use of Machinery

6) Trail Head Signage Level Specific Wording
7) Fall Zone Standards
8) Maintenance Standards
9) Construction Standards

  • Safety
  • Strength and Stability
  • TTF Design Philosophy
  • TTF Height and Width
  • Construction Practices
  • Bridge Rung Spacing
  • Bridge Surfacing

10) Application of Policy
11) Terminology

Whistler Cycling Committee

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