Category: Community

There are plenty of reasons to shop local: you support local entrepreneurs, you re-invest in the community, you help give the town its local flavour, and you get to check out some pretty cool stuff in the process. It’s a no brainer! Here in Whistler, we’re proud to host the Made in Whistler Winter Market. […]

So you’re thinking about buying your first Whistler home? It may be your first home or it may just be your first home in Whistler. Either way it’s an exciting, but sometimes stressful process. There are lots of things to consider and lots of steps to take before you can receive the keys to your […]

After a day on the mountain, there’s nothing better than basking in that post-ski glow in good company (next to unbuckling your ski boots, of course). Many skiers and snowboarders head straight to the closest pub as soon as the mountain closes to indulge in a good old-fashioned après. However, if you’ve got kids in […]

The holidays might be behind us, but that doesn’t mean things are quieting down in Whistler. In fact, we’re getting ready to welcome the first major festival of the year: the Whistler Pride and Ski Festival. From January 24th to 31st, more than 3,000 gay men and women will arrive from 26 nations around the […]

If you do it right, just about any night of the year can be an incredibly memorable celebration here in Whistler. With world-class restaurants, festivals and events happening twelve months of the year, and a very healthy party scene, Whistler knows a thing or two about having a good time. As you might guess, we […]

Lights. Camera. Action! The Whistler Film Festival is just around the corner, and you won’t want to miss out! From December 3 through December 7, Whistler will become a hot spot for lovers of all things film – expect to trip over a red carpet or two, and don’t be surprised if you spot a […]

Dead season? What dead season!? Once upon a time, the only thing to do in early November was to sit by the window, watching the snow line slowly creep down towards the valley. These days, it’s impossible to think of November in Whistler without conjuring up images of multicourse meals, divine cocktails, and enough wines […]

For many renters, owning a home is an important investment and a lifestyle decision.

Whistler Blackcomb will once again host its infamous Turkey Sale from October 6-9. The sale (which takes place at Salomon, CAN-Ski and Showcase) sees discounts of up to 70% on ski and snowboarding equipment and outdoor wear. There is also the chance to sell your own used equipment at the Whistler Mountain SWAP. It has […]

Thinking of buying a second home in Whistler? Before you jump in, you might want to familiarize yourself with the types of properties in Whistler, and even more importantly, to think about how you plan on using that piece of dream real estate once you have purchased it. While the property types in Whistler are […]