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| Coordinates:50°07′00″N122°57′15″W / 50.11667°N 122.95417°W /50.11667; -122.95417[2] | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Region | Sea to Sky Country |
| Regional district | Squamish-Lillooet |
| Settled | 1914 by Myrtle and Alex Philip |
| Incorporated as aresort municipality | 1975 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Elected town council |
| • Mayor | Jack Crompton |
| • Manager | Virginia Cullen |
| • Governing body | Whistler Town Council |
| • MP | Patrick Weiler |
| • MLA | Jeremy Valeriote |
| Area (2021)[3] | |
• Total | 240.00 km2 (92.66 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 670 m (2,200 ft) |
| Population (2021)[3] | |
• Total | 13,982 |
| • Density | 58.3/km2 (151/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−08:00 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−07:00 (PDT) |
| Postal code span | V0N 1B0 & V8E |
| Area code | 604 |
| GNBC Code | JCJHI[4] |
| Website | www |
Whistler (Lillooet:Cwítima,[xʷetemɛ];Squamish:Sḵwiḵw,[sqʷɛqʷ]) is aresort municipality inSquamish-Lillooet Regional District,British Columbia, Canada.[4][5] It is located in the southernPacific Ranges of theCoast Mountains, approximately 125 km (78 mi) north ofVancouver and 36 km (22 mi) south ofPemberton. It has a permanent population of approximately 13,982 (2021),[3] as well as a larger but rotating population of seasonal workers.
Over two million people visit Whistler annually, primarily foralpine skiing andsnowboarding and, in the summer,mountain biking atWhistler Blackcomb. Its pedestrian village has won numerous design awards, and Whistler has been voted among the top destinations inNorth America by major ski magazines since the mid-1990s. During the2010 Winter Olympics, Whistler hosted most of the alpine,Nordic,luge,skeleton, andbobsled events.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 1981 | 1,369 | — |
| 1986 | 2,002 | +46.2% |
| 1991 | 4,459 | +122.7% |
| 1996 | 7,172 | +60.8% |
| 2001 | 8,896 | +24.0% |
| 2006 | 9,754 | +9.6% |
| 2011 | 9,824 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 11,854 | +20.7% |
| 2021 | 13,982 | +18.0% |
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The Whistler Valley is located around the pass between the headwaters of theGreen River and the upper-middle reaches of theCheakamus. It is flanked by glaciated mountains on both sides; theGaribaldi Ranges on the side that contains the ski mountains, and a group of ranges with no collective name but that are part of the largerPacific Ranges and are essentially fore-ranges of thePemberton Icefield. Although there are a few other routes through the maze of mountains between the basin of theLillooet River just east, the Cheakamus-Green divide is the lowest and most direct.
Before Whistler was founded, it was the shared ancestral territories of the indigenousSquamish people (Sk̲wx̲wúmesh), known in English as theSquamish Nation, and L̓il̓watú, known in English asLil'wat First Nation (originally Srapúl). Their history is tied to the rivers, lakes, and mountains that were used as reference for direction and travel. In theLate Pleistocene era, long before European settlement, Sk̲wx̲wúmesh and L̓il̓watú shared a village known as Spoez at the confluence ofRubble Creek and theCheakamus River at Function Junction in Whistler.[7] This location represents the long-standing relationship of the two nations who used Spoez as a hub of trade and commerce between the two nations. Spoez was buried afterBlack Tusk Volcano erupted causing a massive rockslide that buried the ancient village under hundreds of metres of rubble. From this point forward both Nations continued to co-habitat within the region travelling to the area in the warmer months where they established seasonal camps for hunting and trapping.[7] Prior to settlement of the first European fishing and trapping communities, L̓il̓watú Nation members lived in camps along Green Lake, but were ousted by police in order to make way for the railway and other infrastructure around the lake. Evidence was found of an Istkenpit-house on the land that became the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, which was used by the Wolf Clan (now known as the Wallace Family) as shelter.[7]
The first British survey by theRoyal Navy took place in the 1860s.[8] These surveyors named the mountain London Mountain because of the heavy fog and cloud typically gathering around the mountain, but the area informally acquired the name "Whistler" due to the call of thehoary marmot.[9] In the late 19th century, atrail was cut through the valley, linkingLillooet viaPemberton with Burrard Inlet via a pass from Squamish to the Seymour River. The trail was completed in 1877, but because of the difficult and unforgiving terrain, it was only used once for its intended purpose, which was to drive cattle. The area began to attract trappers and prospectors (such as John Millar and Henry Horstman) who established small camps in the area in the early 20th century. The area began to gain recognition with the arrival of Myrtle (who the Myrtle Philip school was named after) and Alex Philip, who in 1914 purchased 4.0 ha (10 acres) of land on Alta Lake and established theRainbow Lodge. The Philips had relocated fromMaine toVancouver in 1910 and had heard rumours of the natural beauty of the area from Pemberton pioneer John Millar.[10] After an exploratory journey, the couple was convinced. Rainbow Lodge and other railway-dependent tourist resorts were collectively known asAlta Lake. Along with the rest of the valley bridging the Cheakamus (pron. CHEEK-a-mus) and Green River (a tributary of theLillooet River) basins, they became part of British Columbia's first Resort Municipality in 1975.
Completion of thePacific Great Eastern Railway in 1914 greatly reduced the travel time from three days, providing ease of access from Vancouver, and the Rainbow Lodge gained a reputation as the most popular vacation destination west of the Rockies.[citation needed] The lodge was primarily a summer destination, with boating, fishing and hiking among the most popular activities, and soon other lodges began to open not just on Alta Lake, but on other valley lakes as well.
Appreciation of the outdoors was not the only activity in the valley, however. Logging was a booming industry. During the first half of the 20th century, most of the lower slopes of the surrounding mountains were cleared of old-growth. At its peak, four mills were in operation, most located around Green Lake. Prospecting and trapping were pursued as well, though no claims of great value were ever staked.
In the2021 Canadian census conducted byStatistics Canada, Whistler had a population of 13,982 living in 5,597 of its 10,065 total private dwellings, a change of19% from its 2016 population of 11,746. With a land area of 240 km2 (93 sq mi), it had a population density of58.3/km2 (150.9/sq mi) in 2021.[3]
| Panethnic group | 2021[11] | 2016[12] | 2011[13] | 2006[14] | 2001[15] | |||||||||
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| Pop. | % | Pop. | % | Pop. | % | Pop. | % | Pop. | % | |||||
| European[a] | 11,570 | 86.18% | 9,905 | 88.08% | 7,960 | 87.14% | 8,515 | 92.1% | 8,265 | 92.92% | ||||
| Southeast Asian[b] | 660 | 4.92% | 425 | 3.78% | 280 | 3.07% | 140 | 1.51% | 75 | 0.84% | ||||
| East Asian[c] | 620 | 4.62% | 460 | 4.09% | 505 | 5.53% | 315 | 3.41% | 360 | 4.05% | ||||
| Indigenous | 145 | 1.08% | 130 | 1.16% | 55 | 0.6% | 120 | 1.3% | 115 | 1.29% | ||||
| Latin American | 140 | 1.04% | 100 | 0.89% | 45 | 0.49% | 30 | 0.32% | 10 | 0.11% | ||||
| South Asian | 105 | 0.78% | 140 | 1.24% | 180 | 1.97% | 40 | 0.43% | 20 | 0.22% | ||||
| African | 90 | 0.67% | 35 | 0.31% | 75 | 0.82% | 20 | 0.22% | 10 | 0.11% | ||||
| Middle Eastern[d] | 40 | 0.3% | 30 | 0.27% | 0 | 0% | 55 | 0.59% | 15 | 0.17% | ||||
| Other/Multiracial[e] | 65 | 0.48% | 30 | 0.27% | 25 | 0.27% | 15 | 0.16% | 40 | 0.45% | ||||
| Total responses | 13,425 | 96.02% | 11,245 | 95.73% | 9,135 | 92.99% | 9,245 | 99.97% | 8,895 | 99.99% | ||||
| Total population | 13,982 | 100% | 11,746 | 100% | 9,824 | 100% | 9,248 | 100% | 8,896 | 100% | ||||
| Note: Totals greater than 100% due to multiple origin responses | ||||||||||||||
According to the2021 census, religious groups in Whistler included:[11]
The resort town was granted heraldic symbols by theCanadian Heraldic Authority in January 2016.[16]
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Whistler is known for itsskiing andsnowboarding in the winter andmountain biking andhiking in the summer. Other winter activities that are enjoyed in Whistler are cross country skiing, skate skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, backcountry skiing, telemark skiing, and tobogganing. Summer activities enjoyed in Whistler includegolfing,fishing,trail running, mountain biking, outdoor yoga, and hiking.
For skiing, arguably the main attraction of Whistler, the different run difficulties (easiest to hardest) are green (circle), blue (square), black (diamond), and double black (diamond). Throughout the year each run's difficulty stays the same.[17] There are many signs around the mountain that indicate the difficulty of the runs and there are "expert only" signs at the bottom of some chairlifts indicating that most of the runs accessible from that chair are black diamonds or double black diamonds.
Until the 1960s, this quiet area was without basic infrastructure. There were no sewage facilities, water, or electricity, and no road fromSquamish orVancouver. In 1962, four Vancouver businessmen began to explore the area with the intent of building a ski resort and bidding for the1968 Winter Olympics. Garibaldi Lift Company was formed, shares were sold, and in 1966,Whistler Mountain opened to the public.
Later, the town, then still known asAlta Lake, was offered the1976 Winter Olympics after the selected host cityDenver declined the games due to funding issues. Alta LakeWhistler declined as well, after elections ushered in a local government less enthusiastic about the Olympics. The 1976 Winter Olympics were ultimately held inInnsbruck,Austria.
Whistler was the Host Mountain Resort of the Vancouver2010 Winter Olympics andParalympic Games, the first time theInternational Olympic Committee has bestowed that designation on a community. Whistler hosted the alpine technical and speed events,the sliding events atFitzsimmons Creek, theNordic events in the nearbyCallaghan Valley and all the Paralympic events except the opening ceremonies, sledge hockey and wheelchair curling.
TheWhistler Olympic and Paralympic Village (commonly referred to as the Athlete's village) housed around 2,400 athletes, coaches, trainers and officials. Post-games, the site has been turned into a new residential neighbourhood, Cheakamus Crossing.
Whistler is located onBritish Columbia Highway 99, also known as the "Sea to Sky Highway", approximately 58 km (36 mi) north ofSquamish, and 125 km (76 mi) from Vancouver. The highway connects Whistler to theBritish Columbia Interior viaPemberton-Mount Currie toLillooet and connections beyond to theTrans-Canada andCariboo Highways.
Passenger rail service is only provided at theWhistler railway station between Vancouver and Jasper by theRocky Mountaineer, usingCanadian National Railway tracks from North Vancouver via Whistler and Prince George. The station for tour passengers embarking from Whistler is in the Southside area, between Nita and Alpha Lakes.
Local bus transit service is provided by theWhistler and Valley Express, which also provides service toPemberton.
A shuttle bus service from the Vancouver Airport andDowntown Vancouver is provided by the Whistler Shuttle andYVR Skylynx.
Vancouver International Airport (IATA:YVR,ICAO:CYVR)[18] is the main international airport for Whistler residents and tourists and is located 140 km (87 mi) south.
Pemberton Regional Airport (ICAO:CYPS)[18] is a public airport serving Pemberton and Whistler. It is the closest airport for fixed-wing non-amphibious aircraft and is 38 minutes north of Whistler. There are no scheduled flights but three charter services operate out of the airport.
Whistler (Municipal) Heliport (TCLID:CBE9) is a public heliport operated by the Whistler Heliport Society.[18] Currently there are no scheduled flights but charter services to/fromVancouver International Airport,Vancouver/Harbour (Public) Heliport andVictoria Harbour (Camel Point) Heliport (TCLID:CBF7) are available.
Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (ICAO:YWS,TCLID:CAE5) is a publicfloatplane base owned and operated byHarbour Air Group and Whistler Air.[18] Seasonal scheduled flights are provided by Harbour Air Seaplanes andWest Coast Air toVictoria Inner Harbour Airport andVancouver Harbour Water Airport.[19] Theseaplane base is located at theNicklaus North subdivision on the South end ofGreen Lake.
Whistler is located on theSea to Sky Highway (Highway 99), which goes from thePeace Arch Border Crossing inSurrey, British Columbia to theCariboo Highway (Highway 97) 10 km (6.2 mi) north ofCache Creek, British Columbia. North of Whistler isPemberton, British Columbia, which is about 23 km (14 mi) north of the mountain village. Also north isLillooet, British Columbia, which is 122 km (76 mi) north of Whistler. South of the village isSquamish, British Columbia, about a 53 km (33 mi) drive. Also located south isVancouver, which is 125 km (78 mi) south of the village.
Whistler has ahumid continental climate (Köppen climate classification:Dsb/Dfb) or aMediterranean climate bordering on anoceanic climate (Köppen:Csb/Cfb) depending on the isotherm used. It has cold wet winters with significant snowfall and cloud cover, and warm summers which are somewhat dry. On average, Whistler receives approximately 11 days with temperatures over 30 °C (86 °F) and approximately 24 days with temperatures falling below −10 °C (14 °F).[20]
| Climate data for Whistler Climate ID: 1048898; coordinates50°07′44″N122°57′17″W / 50.12889°N 122.95472°W /50.12889; -122.95472 (Whistler weather station); elevation: 657.8 m (2,158 ft); 1981–2010 normals | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record highhumidex | 7.8 | 12.8 | 18.8 | 38.7 | 34.8 | 44.0 | 42.2 | 38.8 | 34.6 | 27.3 | 13.7 | 10.3 | 44.0 |
| Record high °C (°F) | 8.9 (48.0) | 14.3 (57.7) | 19.6 (67.3) | 27.8 (82.0) | 35.6 (96.1) | 42.9 (109.2) | 38.8 (101.8) | 38.0 (100.4) | 35.0 (95.0) | 26.8 (80.2) | 13.6 (56.5) | 9.8 (49.6) | 42.9 (109.2) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 0.6 (33.1) | 3.2 (37.8) | 7.2 (45.0) | 11.8 (53.2) | 16.4 (61.5) | 19.9 (67.8) | 23.6 (74.5) | 24.0 (75.2) | 19.8 (67.6) | 11.2 (52.2) | 3.5 (38.3) | −0.2 (31.6) | 11.7 (53.1) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −2.1 (28.2) | −0.5 (31.1) | 2.4 (36.3) | 6.1 (43.0) | 10.1 (50.2) | 13.6 (56.5) | 16.4 (61.5) | 16.5 (61.7) | 12.7 (54.9) | 6.7 (44.1) | 0.9 (33.6) | −2.8 (27.0) | 6.7 (44.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −4.9 (23.2) | −4.2 (24.4) | −2.3 (27.9) | 0.3 (32.5) | 3.8 (38.8) | 7.2 (45.0) | 9.2 (48.6) | 8.9 (48.0) | 5.6 (42.1) | 2.0 (35.6) | −1.8 (28.8) | −5.4 (22.3) | 1.5 (34.7) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −28.2 (−18.8) | −24.1 (−11.4) | −18.5 (−1.3) | −7.7 (18.1) | −3.4 (25.9) | −0.7 (30.7) | 0.3 (32.5) | 0.0 (32.0) | −3.2 (26.2) | −14.2 (6.4) | −24.3 (−11.7) | −29.2 (−20.6) | −29.2 (−20.6) |
| Record lowwind chill | −29.4 | −37.4 | −21.7 | −10 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | −22.2 | −31.9 | −30.1 | −37.4 |
| Averageprecipitation mm (inches) | 176.0 (6.93) | 104.6 (4.12) | 97.6 (3.84) | 75.9 (2.99) | 66.7 (2.63) | 58.9 (2.32) | 44.7 (1.76) | 47.5 (1.87) | 54.9 (2.16) | 154.6 (6.09) | 192.1 (7.56) | 154.1 (6.07) | 1,227.7 (48.33) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 84.7 (3.33) | 50.2 (1.98) | 55.4 (2.18) | 61.2 (2.41) | 65.7 (2.59) | 58.9 (2.32) | 44.7 (1.76) | 47.5 (1.87) | 54.9 (2.16) | 146.7 (5.78) | 131.1 (5.16) | 54.8 (2.16) | 855.9 (33.70) |
| Average snowfall cm (inches) | 103.0 (40.6) | 64.2 (25.3) | 47.4 (18.7) | 15.8 (6.2) | 1.0 (0.4) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 7.6 (3.0) | 65.7 (25.9) | 114.0 (44.9) | 418.7 (164.8) |
| Average precipitation days(≥ 0.2 mm) | 18.9 | 14.9 | 16.9 | 16.2 | 15.0 | 13.8 | 10.0 | 9.2 | 10.0 | 17.3 | 19.6 | 18.0 | 179.7 |
| Average rainy days(≥ 0.2 mm) | 10.6 | 8.7 | 11.6 | 14.3 | 15.0 | 13.8 | 10.0 | 9.2 | 10.0 | 16.7 | 14.5 | 7.9 | 142.2 |
| Average snowy days(≥ 0.2 cm) | 13.7 | 10.1 | 9.2 | 4.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 9.7 | 14.6 | 63.5 |
| Averagerelative humidity (%)(at 15:00 LST) | 85.8 | 75.1 | 66.3 | 57.8 | 52.5 | 52.9 | 47.9 | 47.5 | 52.4 | 70.3 | 85.8 | 87.1 | 65.1 |
| Mean monthlysunshine hours | 40.3 | 78.4 | 123.2 | 162.4 | 207.3 | 204.9 | 250.6 | 241.4 | 194.0 | 109.0 | 41.8 | 30.4 | 1,683.8 |
| Percentagepossible sunshine | 15.1 | 27.6 | 33.5 | 39.4 | 43.4 | 41.9 | 50.8 | 53.8 | 51.1 | 32.6 | 15.3 | 12.0 | 34.7 |
| Source:Environment and Climate Change Canada[20][21][22] | |||||||||||||
Whistler is a collection ofmicroclimates ranging fromconiferous mixed forest on the valley floor, to slightly drier slopes, toalpine tundra in thealpine.
The wet West Coastmarine temperate climate in the valley floor is characterized by a coniferous mixed forest, with a preponderance ofwestern red cedar—a continuation of therainforest of thePacific Northwest.
The slopes are slightly drier and are also coniferous mixed forest withwestern hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) andmountain hemlock (Tsuga mertensiana), Whistler hybrid spruce (Sitka spruce andEngelmann spruce).[23] The last is "a hybrid spruce that is unique to Whistler, aptly dubbed the "Whistler Spruce". "The Whistler spruce hybrid is indicative of Whistler's geographic position—we're not quite coastal, but not quite interior".[23] It is a hybrid of the wetter West Coast Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis), which ranges fromNorthern California toAlaska, and the drier Interior Engelmann spruce (Picea engelmannii). Others include theDouglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii),[24]lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta),[25] and endangeredwhitebark pine (Pinus albicaulis).[26]
The higher slopes transition to many species of scrubjuniper,Rocky Mountain juniper (Juniperus scopulorum), and many species of scrubwillow in the genusSalix at thetree line, and to Arctic tundra-like conditions in the high alpine above the tree line.
Both the valley floor and the mountain sides are characterized as mixed forest, predominantlyconifers, but with a peppering of a fewdeciduous trees like thePacific dogwood (Cornus nuttallii), locally extinct Pacificcrabapple (Malus fusca) orPryus fusca,[27]bitter cherry (Prunus emarginata),pin cherry (Prunus pensylvanica),choke cherry (Prunus virginiana),[28]red alder (Alnus rubra),Sitka alder (Alnus sinuata),paper birch (Betula papyrifera),big leaf maple (Acer macrophyllum), andDouglas maple (Acer glabrum).[29]
Whistler was clear cut twice. The Oregon grapeMahonia aquifolium (AKA hollyleaved barberry)[30] and highbush cranberryViburnum opulus were accidentally re-introduced as escaped landscaping plants, and may all be Oregonian subspecies. All the wild Pacific crabapples were dug up by Pemberton Pioneers for grafting rootstock.[31][32] It is unclear whether the Chickasaw plum (Prunus americana) was indigenous or introduced by Indigenous transcontinental trade networks or later Western contact. All the wild plums were dug up too by Pemberton Pioneers for fruit trees to transplant and as rootstock. Once abundant on the forest floor, lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) is no longer found because of the loss of habitat through the clear-cutting.[33]
TheSchool District 48 Sea to Sky operates public schools in Whistler. There are two elementary schools, Myrtle Phillip Elementary and Spring Creek Elementary. There is one high school in the community, it is namedWhistler Secondary School.
TheConseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique operates one Francophone primary school in that city: theécole La Passerelle.[34]
Whistler has one weekly newspaper,Pique Newsmagazine, published every Friday.The Whistler Answer was published intermittently from 1977 to the 1990s. The Lost Duck is a monthly events guide and calendar that lists what is happening in the resort. Other tourist-oriented, print media such as FAQ, Visitors Choice and Whistler Magazine are published from quarterly to once or twice a year.
| Frequency | Call sign | Branding | Format | Owner | Notes |
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| FM 88.7 | CFTW-FM | Whistler Information Radio | Tourist information | Four Senses Entertainment | |
| FM 90.7 | CFMI-FM-1 | Rock 101 | Classic hits | Corus Entertainment | Rebroadcaster ofCFMI-FM (Vancouver) |
| FM 92.3 | CFOX-FM-1 | CFOX | Alternative rock | Corus Entertainment | Rebroadcaster ofCFOX-FM (Vancouver) |
| FM 96.9 | CJAX-FM-1 | Jack | Adult hits | Rogers Radio | Rebroadcaster ofCJAX-FM (Vancouver) |
| FM 100.1 | CBYW-FM | CBC Radio One | Talk radio,public radio | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation | Rebroadcaster ofCBU (Vancouver) |
| FM 101.5 | CKEE-FM | Whistler FM | Adult contemporary | Four Senses Entertainment | |
| FM 102.1 | CISW-FM | Mountain FM | Adult contemporary | Rogers Radio | Rebroadcaster ofCISQ-FM (Squamish) |
| FM 103.1 | CBUF-FM-10 | Ici Radio-Canada Première | Talk radio,public radio | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation | Rebroadcaster ofCBUF-FM (Vancouver) |
An internet radio site for the community exists It is designed to be a community radio station showcasing local music talent and interests of relative importance. History: 28 November 2003, "Feds shut down local pirate radio station... frequency 105.5 FM in the Whistler area, received a visit from Industry Canada and localRCMP officer", Federal Police.[35]Freeradio Whistler still legally broadcasts over the Internet at freewhistler.com.[36]
| OTA channel | Shaw Cable | Call sign | Network | Notes |
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| 9 (VHF) | 11 | CHAN-TV-7 | Global | Rebroadcaster ofCHAN-DT (Vancouver) |
| 18 (UHF) | 6 | CHWM-TV-1 | Independent | Rebroadcaster ofCHEK-DT (Victoria) |
| 21 (UHF) | 13 | CJWM-TV | Citytv | Rebroadcaster ofCKVU-DT (Vancouver) |
The incumbentcable television provider in Whistler isShaw Cable. Additional service providers covering Whistler includeTelus TV (OptikIPTV service and Telus Satellite TV),Shaw Direct (satellite), andBell Satellite TV (satellite).
Whistler was previously served by CBUWT-TV channel 13, aCBC Television repeater ofCBUT-DT (Vancouver); that station shut down in 2012 due to budget cuts affecting the CBC.
The television showWhistler took place in Whistler. The series is a Canadiantelevision drama centring on the aftermath of the mysterious death of a local snowboard legend. The series was set in the ski resort of the same name and aired for two seasons from 2006 to 2008.
The television seriesPeak Season is filmed in Whistler and documents the lives of people that live there. Reality showFresh Meat II was filmed in Whistler. The community also appeared as the location for Shane and Carmen's wedding inThe L Word (season 3, episode 12). Whistler was also featured onThe Real Housewives of Orange County andABC’sExtreme Weight Loss.
Reality showGene Simmons Family Jewels filmed some episodes in Whistler. It is an Americanreality television series that premiered onA&E on 7 August 2006. The show follows the life ofKiss bassist and vocalistGene Simmons, his longtimepartner and wifeShannon Tweed, and their two childrenNick and Sophie.
Sophie Tweed-Simmons had her own reality TV series spin off. Filming began in December 2013, in Whistler,Vancouver,Los Angeles, andNashville. Sophie and her mother, model Shannon Tweed, were the focus of the new show. The producers of the show are Force Four Entertainment, Vancouver. Eight half-hour episodes were broadcast on W Network Canada in spring 2014.[37]
Kansai TVJapan was produced in Whistler with a1+1⁄2-hour TV special,Race to the Canadian Northern Lights. Thirty minutes of footage on Whistler's winter activities, shopping, Village and spa. The show aired in March 2001. It had a viewership of 3 million and had an estimated public relations value of $2 million.[38]
Stewardess CopsFuji Television akaFuji Network, a popular Japanese drama, shot a two-hour special on location in Whistler during the fall of 2001. It aired in January 2002 and had an estimated audience of 22 million.[38]
Besides the 2010 Winter Olympics, broadcasters from theUnited States,Australia'sToday Show,[39] andJapan have done segments from Whistler.
ESPN2 shows BMX Races from Whistler but they are actually from Pemberton's Green River BMX Track.
Most videos of Whistler Backcountryskiing,snowboarding, andsnowmobiling are filmed in the Pemberton Valley. The Whistler name has a much higher brand recognition.
TheWhistler Film Festival is produced by the Whistler Film Festival Society (WFFS). It is held over five days from the first weekend of December.[40]
The Crash Reel, a 2013 documentary and reality film, directed by Academy Award NomineeLucy Walker, was filmed on location in Whistler. It features top-ranked American snowboarderKevin Pearce, who because of injuries missed the2010 Winter Olympics, dealing with his rivalShaun White. It was a selection for theWhistler Film Festival, theMontreal World Film Festival and theSundance Film Festival.[41]
Ski School, a 1991 comedy, withDean Cameron, was filmed on location partially, in Whistler and on the mountain.[42]
The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008) used the glacier above the community to stand in forAntarctica.[43][44]
Why Did I Get Married? (2008), which was directed, written and starredTyler Perry, was shot on the slopes ofWhistler Blackcomb ski resort.[44][45]
White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf (1994) was directed byKen Olin, and starsScott Bairstow,Alfred Molina,Geoffrey Lewis andEthan Hawke. Whistler is the back drop for thisDisney film.[44][46]
The Grey (2011), which was directed byJoe Carnahan.Liam Neeson sips cocktails in The Cure Bar at Whistler'sNita Lake Lodge.[44]
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011) andThe Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (2012) were not filmed in Whistler proper, but north and south of town. The crew was housed inSquamish and later Pemberton, but the stars were housed in Whistler hotels, hence the reason for all the star sightings in the village.
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