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Whistler is known for its winters and summers, with world renowned skiing, snowboarding and mountain biking, and a huge number of year-round events. But, as summer fades away the village enters what is fondly known as ‘Shoulder Season’, starting around September going until the mountain opens in November. This is the time without the crowds, […]

Before purchasing a home you should ensure that the property is in good shape. The best way to do this is by getting a home inspection. This means that you can be sure of your investment and not be surprised by repair costs down the line. We spoke to Sylvain Girard from Two Peaks Home […]

Understanding the real estate market and mortgage process can be tough to manage whilst also looking for the right property. The assitance of an expert mortgage broker can really set your mind at ease when making such a large decision. A mortgage broker acts as a liaison between you and the lending association and their job is […]

ArtWalk has expanded for 2016! Originally the local art festival took place for two months during the summer, it now returns for three months in fall. Explore ArtWalk and discover local artists and businesses in Whistler. The festival sees work from the best local artists’ displayed in businesses in the form of pop-up galleries with […]

This month the BC government introduced a 15% foreign buyer tax, aimed at slowing the foreign speculation that many blame for increasing house prices in the region. Although the tax has only been made effective in the Vancouver area, there have been a lot of questions from buyers in nearby locations. We’re here to answer […]

In our new Whistler Spotlight series, we look at what makes Whistler such a great place to live. This week we’re looking at Crankworx – the world’s biggest mountain biking festival! Every summer Crankworx comes to Whistler and biking takes over the village. For 10 days you can catch live music, special events, films, and […]

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 […]

Every year in Whistler it seems like there is something new to discover, or a new event added to the huge roster of events. This summer is no different, with a plethora of activities, festivals and events to take you all the way through to another winter. For many, summer in Whistler is an unknown […]

The first six months of 2016 have seen a dramatic increase in all categories of the Whistler and Pemberton real estate markets. The total number of transactions, total dollar value traded and average value of transactions all saw double digit increases as compared to the same period last year. Strong interest in real estate in […]

The Whistler Outdoor Concert Series is back again this year, sporting another incredible roster of acts. And the best part? All of these acts can be enjoyed for free! This summer, throughout July, August and September, those lucky enough to be in Whistler will be treated to a huge range of talented musicians and artists. […]