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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 […]

Market activity during the first quarter of 2017 stayed consistent with that of the previous quarter but was significantly below that of the same period a year ago. As was identified in our last report, historically low levels of the number of properties for sale has restricted the amount of activity although there has been […]

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 […]

If you are a non-resident looking to purchase a property in Whistler, you may be surprised to know it’s actually relatively straightforward. Whistler sees many foreign buyers and it is something that we deal with regularly as a company. Whistler has no restrictions or extra fees for non-residents however, some rules regarding real estate transactions […]

For most, Whistler is a place for weekend adventure, or a vacation of a lifetime. It is experienced in short bursts when visitors cut loose and head to the mountains, either to relax, get close to nature, or experience everything that has made the area famous. If you’re looking to make a permanent move to […]

Great spring skiing here in Whistler, BC. #hellobc A post shared by Corrine Thiessen (@corrine_t) on Apr 6, 2016 at 2:12pm PDT Spring in Whistler is pretty rad ☀️??? @guppadie @simple_ben #skiingeveryday #shredtildead #datwater #drinkitordie A post shared by Max Franzén (@maxfrvnzen) on May 21, 2015 at 5:22pm PDT Oh yeah. #whistler #spring #skiing #telemark […]

Located less than two hours north of Vancouver, Whistler is known as one of the world’s best ski resorts and mountain bike park. Visiting Whistler for the first time is one of the most exciting feelings and you are guaranteed to have an incredible time. There is so much to do year-round it can be […]

Whistler is famous for its winter skiing and summer mountain biking, but what is spring in Whistler like? Spring in Whistler is a bit of a locals’ secret. The crowds of the winter a noticeably fewer, and the summer tourists haven’t yet started arriving. Meanwhile, the mountain still provides spring skiing, and the valley is […]