Tucked into an anonymous green shed behind the library building, this great little museum traces Whistler's development from 1970s hippy hangout to 21st-century resort. The story is as compelling as it is short, speckled with interesting exhibits such as the original 1965 ski-lift gondola and a 2010 Olympic torch. Don't leave without digesting the story of the infamous 1973 'Toad Hall' photo.
Whistler Museum & Archives
Whistler
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
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Brandywine Falls Provincial Park
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West Coast Railway Heritage Park
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3. Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
0.43 MILES
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8. Brandywine Falls Provincial Park
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Around 17km south of Whistler and adjacent to Hwy 99, this tree-lined 143-hectare park has as its focus a spectacular 70m waterfall. A short stroll…
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