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Sales activity in the Whistler marketplace continued to be brisk throughout the third quarter of 2017, albeit at a slower pace than the first half of the year. Overall, the total number of sales was 16% lower than the previous quarter, and 13% below the same period one year ago. This still represents a historically above […]

It’s the end of summer, the leaves are changing colour, and there is a light dusting of snow on the mountain. But what is there to do in Whistler now? As the seasons change Whistler goes through a transition stage, with less tourists, seasonaires leaving and no on-mountain activities. It can sometimes feel like a […]

Q: Why did you move to Whistler? A: I moved to Whistler in 1983 from Manitoba and stayed for a year, before coming back to live fulltime in 1988. It was family connections and a love of skiing that brought me here. Q: What did you do when you first arrived? A: I was working […]

Q: Why did you move to Whistler? A: I moved to Whistler from Toronto for the snowboarding in 1993! Q: What made you stay? A: The west is the best! – The lifestyle, the climate, the people, the small town feel. Being from a big city it’s just so different and I knew I was […]

Q: Why did you move to Whistler? A: I moved for the skiing! I’m from Coquitlam originally, and like a lot of people I initially came for one season and just ended up living here. Q: What made you stay? A: Whistler is the total package – the people, the skiing, the outdoors, and just […]

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 […]

Whistler has some truly incredible properties, from beautiful post and beam homes, to extravagant modern designs. Whether you’re in the market to buy or just browsing, sometimes it’s nice to dream! Here are some of our favourite Whistler luxury properties currently on the market: 5405 Stonebridge Drive Located in the beautiful luxury area of Stonebridge, […]

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 […]

As the snow melts in the spring, a new world of adventure is unveiled in Whistler. Aside from the hiking and biking trails, one of the biggest summer sports is Golf. Whistler is home to three golf courses, with an additional two in neighbouring Pemberton (you can read all about golf in Pemberton HERE). The […]

Started in 2013 by Gibbons Life, The Whistler Village Beer Festival was created to celebrate craft beer and bring together both brewers and beer lovers. Since its humble beginnings it has grown substantially year on year, with over 60 breweries now taking part. The event is about more than just beer (although that is a […]