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It’s fair to say that many people only know Whistler for its winters. Skiing and snowboarding bring in huge numbers of visitors, tourists, seasonaires, and new residents. But, as everyone says – you move to Whistler for the winter and stay for the summer! Whistler in the summer is a fantastic place with great weather, […]

Why did you move to Whistler? I’m originally from Kenora, ON and moved to Whistler in 1992 to teach skiing. I was previously teaching skiing in Banff, but it was too cold! What made you stay here? I had initially been returning home during summer to work as a chief steward on a private yacht, […]

When people talk about Whistler they always mention the lifestyle. A certain way of life carved out in the mountains by locals, seasonaires, ski bums and tourists. But what is the Whistler lifestyle? It’s different for everyone and can change with the seasons. Each individual has their own interpretation of life in Whistler, and their […]

When did you move to Whistler? I moved to Whistler in 1993 from Prince George and started work in real estate right away. I was a nurse before and completed my realtor licence so I could start as an agent as soon as I moved. Why did you choose Whistler? My husband was the coach […]

The first quarter of 2016 reported the most active quarter of real estate activity since mid-2004. Overall, over 300 transactions were finalized in the first 3 months of the year. This represents a 63% increase in activity as compared to the same period a year ago and a 26% increase over the previous quarter. As […]

Why did you move to whistler? I’m originally from Kelowna, but I was a golf professional at the time in Southern California when I decided to move to Whistler. Big Sky Golf and Country Club opened and I brought my golf schools there and was their head instructor. When did you get into Real Estate? […]

Why did you move to Whistler? I’m originally from Claremont, Ontario and when I was a young teenager a friend of the family moved to Whistler. He would come back with the most amazing stories about the mountains and the culture in Whistler, and it just became this iconic dream of mine. So from that […]

Spring in Whistler is widely regarded as one of the best times to be in the village and enjoy the area. Take advantage of sun in the valley and snow in the mountains, along with the lack of crowds. There are so many activities and things to do that spring in Whistler really is a […]

Selling a property in Whistler can be a tough decision, whether you’re selling to move away, or selling to up-size or down-size. It is important to understand all the logistics involved in selling your property – from understanding market conditions, to the value of your home and the selling process. When beginning to research it […]

The World Ski and Snowboard Festival is one of Whistler’s most anticipated events of the year. Taking place on April 8-17, the festival sees thousands of people descend on the village for ten days of free concerts, art shows, big air competitions, skiing, riding and partying. The event is Canada’s largest free outdoor concert series […]