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Whistler Blackcomb is consistently voted North America’s No.1 Ski Resort and receives huge numbers of visitors every year. Here at Whistler Real Estate we love data and statistics, so we thought we’d put together some quick facts about the resort and the surrounding area! Resort Stats Whistler’s permanent population is actually relatively small with 9,825 […]

Real estate activity in Whistler continued to be steady throughout the first half of 2018. The total number of transactions has moderated from the peak levels achieved in 2016 and the first half of 2017, but strong buyer interest and low levels of properties being offered for sale continues to support prices in all sectors […]

Q: Why did you move to Pemberton? A: I moved to Pemberton in 1995 after living in Whistler for 9 years. Q: What did you do when you first arrived? A: I originally moved to Whistler to run my family’s retail business and ski for a “gap year”. Q: When did you get into Real […]

Are you thinking of diving into Whistler’s real estate market? We’ve written up a snappy set of crib notes—don’t worry, there won’t be a test—to help you further your understanding when it comes to the ins and outs of buying a property in Whistler. Location Whistler is precisely 120 kilometres north, up the Sea to […]

Q: What brought you to Pemberton? A: We moved our family up to Pemberton for the fresh air, mountains, backcountry lifestyle and to start my business. Q: What did you do when you first arrived? A: I was an organic gardener living on 20 acres in the Meadows, it was a wonderful introduction to Pemberton. […]

You might think that after a ski trip or two you’d be familiar with everything about Whistler and the surrounding mountains. You’ve skied, you’ve après-ed, and you’ve even befriended some locals who’ve shown you some secret spots! But there’s more to Whistler than meets the eye. Here are some little known facts that might make […]

Since opening our doors in 1978 we’ve seen a lot happen in Whistler! Many things have changed over the years from the mountain, to the expansion of the Village, to technology, and especially the properties. We thought it would be interesting to take a look at just how homes in Whistler have transformed over the […]

During the summer months in Whistler, weekends and weekdays alike are abuzz with exciting excursions as locals and tourists dive deep into mountain biking, hiking, and kayaking, to name a few. In the midst of all that activity, it’s important to stay well nourished and fuelled up for the next adventure on the list, which […]

The Whistler Great Outdoors Festival, GO Fest for short, is just that—an annual festival celebrating Whistler and BC’s natural and inviting landscape. The 5th Annual GO Fest, which takes place during the Victoria Day long weekend, from May 18th to 21st, is the perfect way to spend a weekend and transition from winter to summer. […]

Since opening our doors in 1978 we have seen first hand how the real estate industry has changed and grown. Over the past 40 years Whistler has expanded, properties have been built and taken down, and technology has advanced at an ever-increasing pace. As we continue our WREC at 40 series, we take a look […]