Whitefish, Montana 作者： 来源： 发布时间：2021-01-29
I. Population and Area
₋ Area
Land: 16.65 km2 (6.43 sq mi)
₋ Population (2016)
Total: 6,357
Density: 210/km2 (540/sq mi)
II. Natural Geography
Whitefish Lake
₋ Whitefish, the recreation capital of Montana, is truly a magical place where the highest structures are still trees and wildlife still outnumbers residents. This is a place where eagles and osprey soar through the sky as elk, moose, and mountain goat move through the land with natural grace. Don't be surprised if you share a trail or meadow with one of these magnificent animals.
- The development of Whitefish as a recreation town is as unique as the beauty its famous for. Unlike many mountain destinations, Whitefish was not developed by outside investors, but by the residents themselves. Over 50 years ago, the Whitefish population bonded together with a common vision of creating a unique and memorable recreation location. Pooling their money and making decisions together, the current Big Mountain Resort, Whitefish Lake Golf Club and the town of Whitefish are a reflection of that dream, initiative and hard work.
- The people of Whitefish are genuinely friendly and down-to-earth. The towns low-key atmosphere tends to make life in this tight-knit community a happy and warm place to live as well as visit. Though you may spot a movie star on occasion, Whitefish is the kind of town that wants to keep out of the spotlight despite the high-profile beauty of its own backyard. Success here is measured in terms of how many mountains one has climbed, runs skied or fish caught. The locals are welcoming and willing to share their recreational passions with visitors -- freely swapping stories at the local galleries, coffeehouses or saloons.
- With its covered sidewalk main street leading to the cultural arts center, historic depot museum and public library, this quaint, picturesque western town offers visitors a change from the fast-paced, hustle and bustle of urban life. Central Avenue is filled with a variety of quality restaurants, shopping and night life. Lodging choices range from full-service resorts to charming B&Bs, rustic but elegant lodges and cabins, as well as condominiums and private homes.
- Transportation:
o U.S. Route 93 and MT 40 run through Whitefish. Commercial airline service is available at Glacier Park International Airport along U.S. Route 2.
- Train station
o Main article: Whitefish (Amtrak station)
o The city has a train station that is served by Amtrak's Chicago–Portland/Seattle Empire Builder, as well as intercity buses to Kalispell and Missoula. The station is Amtrak's busiest in Montana. The Whitefish Amtrak station is owned by Stumptown Historical Society, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
III. GDP
₋ Whitefish has a per capita income of $23,098, ranked No.7 in the Montana places.
₋ Website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Montana_locations_by_per_capita_income
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I. Industrial Characteristics
Website: https://statisticalatlas.com/place/Montana/Whitefish/Industries
V. Attractions
Glacier National Park
₋ The magic mountain splendor of Glacier National Park can be reached from Whitefish with less than a 30-mile commute. Inspiring awe during every season, Glacier is known as the Crown of the Continent, with lush alpine meadows, densely forested backdrops, and enormous alpine features that dominate the sky. The Going-to-the-Sun Road is a 50-mile National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark that bisects the park east to west and provides the most popular route to travel when visiting. The Going-to-the-Sun Road is typically snow-free between June and October, a time when most of the park's annual three-million visitors will also be sharing the roadway.
₋ The Continental Divide can be crossed at Logan's Pass within the park, and iconic bodies of water like Lake Macdonald provide all encompassing views of the rugged terrain. Hiking and backpacking are particularly popular at Glacier through the warm-weather season, and fishing, boating, and road cycling are other popular things to do. A shuttle from Whitefish to Glacier National Park runs throughout the summer, and the National Park Service offers an extensive free shuttle system spanning the Going-to-the-Sun Road.Elevation: 1,654 m
₋ TEL: (406) 888-7800
₋ FAX: (406)-888-7808
2. Whitefish Mountain Resort
₋ Encompassing over 3,000 acres, including the Big Mountain backdrop of the city, Whitefish Mountain Resort is one of the top ski resorts in Montana and a year-round adventure destination. Over 100 named routes and nearly a dozen chairlifts define much of the winter fun found at Whitefish Mountain Resort, while the summer brings hiking, mountain biking, and elevated experiences with an aerial adventure park.
₋ The Shuttle Network of Whitefish, also known as the SNOW bus provides free and easy transportation from the city to the slopes throughout the winter season. For an adventurous dining opportunity, the resort also offers special "Moonlight Dine & Ski" packages during the full moons of winter.
₋ Address: 1015 Glades Drive, Whitefish, Montana
₋ TEL: 406-862-2900
₋ Email: info@skiwhitefish.com
3. Flathead Lake
₋ Flanked by Mission Mountains to the east and Salish peaks to the west, Flathead Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake in the western U.S. and quite the sight to see. Encompassing nearly 200 square miles, Flathead Lake is surrounded by recreation, scenic viewpoints, and food stands selling locally grown produce during harvest seasons.
₋ A popular place to visit on the western shore, Big Arm State Park hosts one of the best campgrounds in Montana and is a great jumping-off point for the equally popular Wild Horse Island. Accessible solely by boat and designated as day-use only, Wild Horse Island comprises over 2,000 acres and is home to a variety of wildlife, including bighorn sheep, deer, and a small number of wild horses.
₋ TEL: (406)756-9091
₋ Email: fcvb@fcvb.org
VI. History
₋ In the early 1800s the Sea to Sky corridor was known as the Pemberton Trail and was briefly used as a cattle trail that ended at Burrard Inlet. As separate entities, Brunswick Beach and Lions Bay were first surveyed in 1908 and the first home built in the region was at Brunswick Beach in 1911. Logging was important to both communities for many years.
₋ Recreational possibilities saw the construction of "Norman's Lodge" on Brunswick Point in 1929, and the development of St Mark's Church Camp on the Lions Bay waterfront (now the Marina) during the Second World War era. The latter area (100 acres) was sold (1945) for development and soon summer cottages sprang up along the foreshore.
₋ Access to the two young communities of Lions Bay and Brunswick Beach was by boat until the opening of the railway in 1954 and the highway in 1958, when permanent residents including families with children began to arrive. Homes "up the hill" from the earlier waterfront cottages were built, and people shared four-party telephone lines to the rest of the world. Many cottages have now given way to magnificent large homes.
₋ The Lions Bay "government" changed in 1971 from Water Improvement District status to Village Municipality, with a Mayor and four Councilors. Development of Kelvin Grove began in the 1980s, and Brunswick Beach and Lions Bay became united in 1999. Currently there are about 530 homes in the joint communities, with very little vacant land (25-30 lots) available for further development within present boundaries.
₋ Website: https://www.lionsbay.ca/community/about-lions-bay/history
VII. Other Information
- The Great Northern Railway was built through what is now Whitefish in 1904, which sparked development of the town. The area was originally known as Stumptown due to the abundant amount of timber that had to be cleared to build the town and railroad and because tree stumps were left in the streets throughout downtown. Early residents of the town worked for the railroad and nearby logging industries. By the late 1940s, with the successful construction of a ski resort on Big Mountain (a collaboration among local businessmen) the tourism sector was becoming increasingly important. The community was named for its location near Whitefish Lake.
- In 2006, over 68,000 passengers embarked and disembarked through the historic Whitefish Depot, a stop on Amtrak's Empire Builder line, with some percentage of those being headed to the ski resort on Big Mountain.
VIII. Contact Information
₋ Government
The government system of Whitefish consists of a city council with six councilmembers and a mayor and city manager. As of March 2020, the current mayor is John Muhlfeld and the current city manager is Dana Smith.
Mayor: John Mhulfeld
City Manager: Dana Smith
₋ Email: jmuhlfeld@cityofwhitefish.org
₋ TEL: 406-249-2779
₋ Address: 418 E 2nd ST, Whitefish, MT 59937
₋ Website: http://www.cityofwhitefish.org/mayor-and-city-council/contact-mayor-and-council.php