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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.

1980-1999

Photographs of Whistler's municipal council (Pat Carleton, Kris Shoup, Sid Young, Terry Rodgers, Mark Angus, Doug O'Mara), Ski Esprit, the Vancouver Ski Team, Umberto's Cup Airline Challenge ski race, Ken Wesman paintings, the opening of Le Gros (Pascal Tiphine's restaurant), Whistler Village, catskiing, a party at Roundhouse Lodge celebrating the opening of its new deck, the opening of The Keg restaurant, the Longhorn Saloon & Grill, portraits, group portraits, the fire department outside the Fire Hall, paramedics and emergency services, trampolining at Adventures West for Toni Sailer Summer Ski Camp, sailing and canoeing on Alta Lake, avalanches, signs, Peak Chair, Whistler Bowl, street entertainment in Whistler Village, Whistler Peak, Crystal Ridge, Crystal Ridge Hut, and Whistler Express Gondola.

Whistler - The Magazine, Winter 1987

Whistler-themed magazine, published by Paul Burrows, containing the following articles:
"Shopping Around the Valley: A potpourri of gifts, treats, and activities available from the merchants of Whistler"
"A Skier's Guide to the Dual Mountains: For the uninitiated, an introduction to skiing opportunities on Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain"
"A Collection of Whistler Snowbirds: Artist Isobel MacLaurin prepared these works in watercolour and ink of the winged wildlife of winter"
"A Taste of Whistler: Six of Whistler's finest chefs and a selection of their dishes make us a composite Coast Mountain meal"
"For the Love of Nordic Skiing: The Lost Lake cross-country trail system will be longer and better groomed than ever this year"
"The Whistler Resort Guide: Twenty-four pages of everything you ever wanted to know about Whistler"
"Ecosign: Whistler's mountain design company: Sophisticated, comprehensive planning in a highly specialized field has established Ecosign as a world leader in ski area design."
"Backcountry Skiing: Heaven or Hell?: Peter Chrzanowski has had a few close calls while ski mountaineering. He has some wise advice for those with a desire to venture off the beaten track."
"Behind the Scenes: A few candid shots of some of the people who make Whistler work"
"101 Things To Do, or how I spent my Summer in Whistler: There's a lot more to this resort than just skiing, as this overview of summer activities reveals"
"A Summer Side of Life: A collection of photographs to warm the insides on a winter's evening"

Duplicate copy in same folder.

Week of July 13, 1982

Photographs including but not limited to podium; construction; windsurfing Alta Lake; rafting; mass; bridge; cycling road race; hotel interiors; children's activities; hiking; river; horses
Appears in July 22, 1982 issue:
02-278-148. Pg. 8. Caption: [top] Delta Mountain Inn's General Manager John Pope surveys the main lobby of the hotel as workmen add finishing touches.
02-278-162. Pg. 9. Caption: [top] The guest rooms at Mountain Inn feature luxurious appointments, including original artwork. This one was decorated in tones of royal blue with beige and rose bright lights.
02-278-198. Pg. 13. Caption: [top] Rain or shine, kids can have fun.
02-278-183. Pg. 13. Caption: [middle] Rain or shine, kids can have fun.
02-278-206. Pg. 13. Caption: [bottom left] Rain or shine, kids can have fun.
02-278-185. Pg. 13. Caption: [bottom right] Rain or shine, kids can have fun.
Appears in July 15, 1982 issue:
02-278-15. Pg. 3. Caption: Crunch and gobble -- out goes the old wooden bridge over Miller Creek to make way for the new culvert. Westside Road was closed Tuesday, July 13 to allow for the construction.
02-278-24. Pg. 5. Caption: In honour of the first annual 'sailpast' of the newly formed 'Whistler Yacht Club', Commodore Jan Holberg takes the salute as the motley array of boats passes the reviewing stand on July 12.
02-278-40. Pg. 6. Caption: With the families and godparents gathered together, Rev. Ed Wallace recites the baptism service to the Roberts family (left) and the MacKenzies on the occasion of the christening of their children on July 10.
02-278-8. Pg. 7. Caption: [top] Top three finishers in the Molson Whistler Bike Race step up and take their bows after a tough two days of riding. From left to right are second-place finisher Tom Broznowsxi, first-place Ross Chafe, and third-place Beau Pulfer.
02-278-123. Pg. 7. Caption: [middle] Molson Whistler Bike Race
02-278-113. Pg. 7. Caption: [bottom left] Molson Whistler Bike Race
02-278-94. Pg. 7. Caption: [bottom right] Molson Whistler Bike Race
02-278-173. Pg. 8. Caption: Under a Rest lifted their voices in perfect harmony to give Whistlerites a taste of a cappella singing on Friday, July 9.
02-278-60. Pg. 9. Caption: Phil Anderson of West Point Cycles could have stolen the show in the Celebrity Race with this two-star wheelie. Celebrities, including Whistler's Mayor Pat Carleton tested their skills on similar race vehicles during the Sunday afternoon race.
02-278-64. Pg. 14. Caption: [left] Ash Dhanani, Sales Rep, Burnaby.
02-278-61. Pg. 14. Caption: [middle] Jean Doench, Teacher, Toronto.
02-278-54. Pg. 14. Caption: [right] Ellen Hodge, Federal government employee, Port Coquitlam.

Molson World Downhill 1982 Magazine

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.

Week of July 27, 1981

Photographs including but not limited to children in Whistler Village; Whistler Village sign; sunbathing at Rotary Wharf on Alta Lake; baseball; Men's Fast Ball League; water aerials at Alta Lake; football; Pemberton anniversary party
Appears in July 30, 1981 issue:
02-172-95. Pg. 1. Caption: Mayor Shirley Henry presents former Mayor Gordon Sangster with his certificate.
02-172-28. Pg. 4. Caption: [top] Bob Daly, recently of Surrey, has been appointed the new principal for Myrtle Philip Elementary School. Daly has 12 years teaching experience as well as experience as the head of a science department. In addition to his administrative functions, he will be teaching Grades 6 and 7 at MPES.
02-172-15. Pg. 4. Caption: [bottom] Whistler's new Building Inspector, Chris Moore, takes a break in his office from the facts and figures of his job. Moore, a native of Winnipeg and a graduate of Manitoba Institute of Technology in Building Technology, will be replacing Dave Culbard.
02-172-52. Pg. 6. Caption: [top] Flag footballers take advantage of a sunny Sunday to show off some of their moves.
02-172-73. Pg. 6. Caption: [bottom] It's a bird, it's a plane, it's super skier!.
02-172-31. Pg. 7. Caption: [left] Dave Paterson snags an in field pop-up in playoff game against Old Stock.
02-172-40. Pg. 7. Caption: [right] Kenny Hall throws to third baseman Roy Onyschuk (out of picture), Tom Rivett of Old Stock is in the hot box.
02-172-82. Pg. 8. Caption: Teresa Delgado, Carol Fairhurst and Monica Rios pose after the Whistler Rotary lunch.
02-172-77. Pg. 10. Caption: Rain Coast Puppet Theatre group captivates an audience of young and old in Whistler Village Square on July 24.
02-172-24. Pg. 11. Caption: One innovative sunbather found a unique way to bat the heat of Saturday, July 25 at the Rotary Wharf on Alta Lake.
02-172-25. Pg. 13. Caption: Lyall Fetherstonhaugh, and a multitude of sun worshippers, took full advantage of one of the finest days on the summer, Saturday, July 25, to enjoy Alta Lake.
02-172-17. Pg. 14. Caption: Annette Ducharme and Jamie Boyd try out what may be an efficient answer to Whistler's search for viable public transportation.
02-172-18. Pg. 15. Caption: A sunny summer day and lush new landscaping -- Mayor Pat Carleton and his wife Kay take advantage of Whistler at its finest to enjoy a stroll through Town Centre.
02-172-63. Pg. 17. Caption: [top] Diver cuts the water after jumping from the water ramp at Lost Lake.
02-172-64. Pg. 17. Caption: [bottom] [entry into water]
02-172-91. Pg. 18. Caption: Former Mayor Wendell Watson and Mayor Shirley Henry cut the Pemberton Village Anniversary Cake.
02-172-71. Pg. [20]. Caption: [Freestyle Training]

Resort Municipality of Whistler Newsletters

Two Resort Municipality of Whistler newsletters from February 1979 and March 1981 sent to the Alpine Club of Canada Vancouver Section. The issues were read and used by the Section executive of the Club and were previously part of the Section archive.

The newsletters broach subjects including regarding a Garibaldi Lift Company announcement to develop the North Face of Whistler Mountain, the rights to develop Blackcomb Mountain by Fortress Mountain Resorts Ltd, the sod turning ceremony of the Town Core [Whistler Village], announcement for a contract for underground parking, the announcement that Arnold Palmer Enterprises set to design an 18 hole golf course [Whistler Golf Course], the Whistler Volunteer Fire Department, private water systems, the Information Center, thank-yous to council members, welcomes to newly elected council members, highway improvements to the north, subdivision paving, overnight camping, Health Center and ambulance service, efforts to establish an R.C.M.P detachment, establishment of a ski train, television and radio reception, bylaws to control dogs and noise, taxes, establishing a municipal works yard, employee housing, schools, road maintenance, garbage service, zoning, recreational facilities, legal costs, budgets, flooding, gas utilities, Municipal Hall, bus transportation, Sunday shopping, construction, the cemetery, and the Cheakamus River.

Week of October 11, 1978

Photographs including but not limited to Rotary Club meeting; Railway station and tracks; boats on Alta Lake; cars; Pat Carleton; Premier Bennett
02-034-06. Pg. 1. Caption: Premier Bennett talks to Mayor Pat Carleton beside the train tracks while the Press look on.
02-034-17. Pg. 7. Caption: The Question truck (and several students) get a thorough soaping down!
02-034-04. Pg. 7. Caption: Mayor Carleton beside the Whistler railroad station resplendent with new sign, flags and flowers in preparation for Premier Bennett's visit on Oct. 3.
02-034-15. Pg. 10. Caption: Community Service Director Drew Meredith points out the location of trails to be identified by the Whistler Rotary Club.