Category: Our Team

The GranFondo sees cycling enthusiasts take on the Sea to Sky Highway from Vancouver to Whistler. Translated as “big ride” in Italian, the ride is 122km and is open to all who wish to challenge themselves, from recreational riders, to professional athletes. We spoke to some of our agents who have taken part to see […]

Q: What brought you to Pemberton? A: I was raised in Pemberton! My Great Grandfather moved to Pemberton. Q: What made you stay? A: I love the small town feel, and appreciate the international influence and amenities offered in both Whistler and Vancouver. Just the sense of community as well, makes it a really special […]

Q: When did you first move to Whistler? A: I was a ski bum in Whistler fresh out of college then came back to live here three years later around 1988. I was in real estate back home in Ontario but skiing was my passion and is what brought me back out here. Q: How […]

Whistler is lucky enough to host a huge number of festivals and events throughout the year from Crankworx in summer, to the World Ski and Snowboard Festival in winter. Taking place in May, GO Fest is one of Whistler’s newest festivals and as the snow melts it aims to celebrate the outdoors. It is the […]

Q: Why did you move to Whistler? A: I finished university at McGill in 1991 and my dream was to move to Whistler and teach skiing for one winter. At the time the ski school only hired 15 instructors, and luckily I was one of them! After that I didn’t turn back! Q: How did […]

Q: When did you move to Whistler? A: I’m originally from Alberta and moved to Whistler in 1994. Q: What did you do when you first arrived? A: I worked for Whistler Blackcomb in guest services and in the hotel business. From there I moved into the service industry, working in a number of restaurants […]

The Whistler Writer’s Festival takes place every fall and celebrates the written word, while giving the chance to meet authors, attend workshops and hear renowned guest speakers. Started by a small group of volunteers, the festival aims to promote the literary arts, and provide a forum for local writers to develop their craft within the […]

Why did you move to Whistler? Like everyone else, I moved here for the mountains and the skiing and fell in love with the town and the people. I’m originally from Saskatchewan and moved to BC in 1997, living in Kamloops and going to university in Victoria before moving to Whistler. When did you first […]

When did you first come to Whistler? I first came to Whistler in 1992 from Regina after graduating university in Toronto. I initially came for the mountain biking, that’s what drew me here – a year off and a great place to ride my bike. What made you stay? The continued recreational pursuits, a love […]

Why did you move to Whistler? I’m originally from Kenora, ON and moved to Whistler in 1992 to teach skiing. I was previously teaching skiing in Banff, but it was too cold! What made you stay here? I had initially been returning home during summer to work as a chief steward on a private yacht, […]