Showing 572 results

Documents found in a folder with "Whistler Mountain Enhancement Program Working Papers, Background" written on it in Don MacLaurin's writing. File includes a map of Whistler Mountain Alpine Garden; an article from the May 5, 1995 Vancouver Sun titled "Uncle Skunk Cabbage deserves better press than he's been getting" by Wilf Nicholls; a map titled "Topographic Survey on Whistler Mountain in the Area of Pika's Restraunt, Adjacent to D.L. 7644, Group 1, N.W.D." [sic]; information on plants and plant locations for the Whistler Mountain Enhancement Program; a Summer 1993 Whistler Mountain Hiking Map pamphlet; a Harmony Express advertisement pamphlet; a Summer 1994 Whistler Mountain Hiking Map pamphlet; notes on the Whistler Mountain Enhancement program; an August 1992 Whistler Mountain Enhancement Project report.

File also includes photographs related to the Whistler Mountain Enhancement Project; a 1993/1994 Whistler Mountain Trail Map; correspondence regarding Whistler Mountain Enhancement Project reports with editing notes; draft copes of a March 1992 Whistler Mountain Enhancement Project report; a Summer 1992 Whistler Mountain newsletter; flyer for a Whistler Mountain Swiss Alpine Festival; plant purchase cost estimates; schedule of events for a Whistler Mountain Alpine Mountainfest; notes on tree species, vegetation, and hazards; meeting and phone call notes; Blackcomb Summer Program tour notes; flyer for a 1993 Vancouver Perennial Plant Symposium; Alpine Garden design notes; a 1991 newsletter for The Davidson Club; a Fall 1991 Whistler mountain newsletter; an Blackcomb Mountain summer pamphlet; an "Alpine Summer" Whistler Mountain pamphlet.

File also includes notes, correspondence, and a pamphlet regarding a 1991 visit to the University of British Columbia Botanical Garden; correspondence, estimates, proposals regarding Whistler Mountain revegetation work; correspondence and data regarding observations on Whistler Mountain; notes on Whistler Mountain Enhancement; plant lists; a Spring/Summer 1991 Whistler Mountain newsletter; planning notes for Whistler Mountain vegetation management; Whistler Mountain Enhancement program advisory group meeting notes; Whistler Mountain Ski Corporation expenses forms.

Photographs:
Items 016 - 022 were grouped together.
Items 023 - 030 were together in an envelope labelled "Whistler Mountain Enhancement Project".
Items 031 - 043 were together in an envelope labelled "Whistler Mountain Enhancement Project Holding Area - Midstation (1991)".
Items 044 - 052 were together in an envelope labelled "Photos of Whistler Mountain Enhancement Program Plantings 1991" and "Express Base Area".
Items 053 - 078 were together in an envelope labelled "Whistler Mountain Enhancement Project Existing Native Plants - Photos."
Items 079 - 098 were together in an envelope labelled "Whistler Mountain Enhancement Project - 1991 Planting. Alpine Station Area".
Items 099 - 105 were together in an envelope labelled "Whistler Mountain Enhancement Project - 1991 Planting Express Mid-Station Area".
Items 106 - 134 were together in an envelope labelled "Whistler Mountain Enhancement Project Alpine Garden Site - Photos".
Items 135 - 136 were grouped together.
Items 137 - 189 were together in an envelope.

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.

The planners cover topics regarding tourism including, accommodation, shopping, activities, transportation, events and festivals, Whistler Blackcomb, recreation, family services, dining, tours and sightseeing, mountain and valley maps, ski school, après, the Conference Centre, directory listings, packages, reservations, advertiser listings, day trips, golf, fishing, water sports, snow sports, lift tickets, ski area comparisons, ski and snowboard races/competitions, rentals, transportation, and booking services.

Photographs of hikers on Whitehorse Mountain and John Holmes eating an ice cream at Whitehorse Junction on May 17, 1953. Captions read "Whitehorse [Mountain] - May 17 [19]53 - Supreme Norm[adol]" except for 006, which reads "John Holmes at Whitehorse Junct[io]n - May 16 [19]53 - Supreme Norm[adol]". [Normadol refers to Ansco Normadol fine grain developer, used to develop the photos.]

Map of the single track mountain bike trails in the Whistler Valley.

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 Mountain Hiking Map Summer 1993.

Whistler Mountain Hiking & Mountain Biking Map Summer Mountain Guide 1997.

Documents pertaining to the Whistler Mountain Enhancement Program, including background information and working papers. File includes a pamphlet map of "Garibaldi's Whistler Mountain"; a report titled "Whistler Mountain Enhancement Project" dated 1992; document titled "Report on Whistler Mountain Ski Area" dated 1971; a geological survey map of the Pemberton area; notes on price points for Don MacLaurin's consultation regarding Nature Interpretations Sessions; notes on price points for artistic sessions held by Isobel MacLaurin; information on Whistler Chateau conference bookings from May 1990 onward; meeting notes regarding the Whistler Mountain Enhancement Project; meeting minutes for the Whistler Mountain Enhancement Project Advisory Group; a topographical map of Whistler Mountain.

File also includes photocopies of various maps, including hiking trail and topographical maps; correspondence regarding summer host training; contact information; notes regarding proper behaviour towards customers; notes, projection overheads, and background information for lab activities; notes on vegetation in the Whistler area; photographic examples of cedar trees; copies of a drawing of a Pika by Isobel MacLaurin; notes for a newsletter and a copy of a Whistler Mountain newsletter.

File also includes notes on Whistler; correspondence regarding AV requirements for a lecture on plants and animals of the Canadian Rockies; itinerary notes; hand-drawn maps; document titled "The Beautification and Enhancement of Whistler Mountain's Environment" with related documents and invoices; Mountain Enhancement logs; a cover letter and resume for Kathy R. MacDonald; maps, notes, diagrams associated with the Alpine Garden; notes regarding a Whistler Summer Program and background information; notes and diagrams regarding nature tours for an orthodontists' conference, plant information, itineraries.

Photo Captions:
023: "yellow cedar (to left) western red cedar (to right)"
024: "yellow cedar ('cypress')"