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It’s summertime in Whistler and, in a town known for its winters, it may surprise you that it gets hot. Very hot. The temperature in summers can reach the mid 30s and it stays hot well into the evening. With homes in Whistler designed to withstand the cold of winter, it can get very warm […]

Summer is on the way and there are few things better than relaxing at the end of the day with a cold, refreshing beer! Whistler is famous for having an incredible après scene, along with some great restaurants and cafes. But, where can you find the best craft beer? In recent years craft beer has […]

Image by | Bike List Whistler is an incredible place for hiking trails, but unfortunately dogs aren’t always welcome on every trail. Due to the presence of bears and other wild animals, areas such as Garibaldi Park do not allow dogs. But don’t worry there are plenty of trails our furry friends are allowed on, […]

With sunny weather in the forecast everyone starts looking for a warm patio to relax on and enjoy a drink. There are so many to choose from in Whistler that it can be hard to decide where to go. To make it easier we’ve put together a handy guide to our favourite Whistler patios! Longhorn […]

Following the winter season, when the snow melts away from the peaks, a new sport takes over the area. Mountain biking in Whistler is hugely popular and draws just as much traffic as skiing and snowboarding in winter. As the warm weather hits you will see the village, valley trails and roads swarming with bikers […]

Winter and summer in Whistler bring in huge numbers of visitors each year, offering some of the best skiing and mountain biking in the world. The time in between the popular seasons is known as “dead season” or “shoulder season” and is a time of transitioning. The number of visitors decreases, those staying for a […]

Over the last few months, concerns have been raised regarding issues which may occur when real estate practitioners work with both the buyer and seller in a transaction. This has come as a result of some media investigations and associated political reaction, as well as opinions of some interested observers. Although this is an accepted […]

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 […]

When most people think of Whistler they picture snowy mountains, skiing, and snowboarding. The area is known worldwide for being home to one of the world’s best ski resorts, but there is so much more to Whistler. It can seem like an obvious statement for locals and those who know the area, but for many […]

So, what does the Vail Resorts acquisition mean for the real estate market in Whistler? Can we draw any conclusions from other marketplaces where Vail Resorts operate? How does Whistler stack up against some of the other resorts in its peer group? Firstly, it is safe to say that that the Vail Resorts ownership brings […]