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Every year hundreds of thousands of people visit Whistler. Every visitor whether a regular or tourist is looking for something special, from a thrilling day on the mountain, to a world-class meal in the village. Whistler is a special place whatever you choose to do. You can’t go far wrong taking in the sights and […]

Every year many people choose to lay their roots in Whistler, whether moving permanently or purchasing a second home. For those looking for a property there are lots of options to suit all requirements and budgets, from town homes to condos, to chalets and shared-ownership. One increasingly popular option is building your own home. There […]

Most visitors to Whistler are well acquainted with the Village – it’s where their hotel is, where the gondolas are, where they can find great shops, food, and souvenirs, and where they can book the bulk of their activities. While the Village is certainly Whistler’s central hub, there are many more neighbourhoods to discover in […]

Whistler is home to some seriously cool kids. It’s not hard to see why – Whistler provides some awesome opportunities that cultivate creativity, athleticism, a passion for nature, environmental stewardship… the list goes on. There’s a lot to be said for growing up in one of the best places in Canada. Talk to any Whistler […]

What, exactly, does it mean to be a Whistler local? Perhaps a better question to pose is, what defines a Whistler local? Maybe a local is someone who was born and raised in Whistler – but this excludes the people who came to Whistler decades ago and have, essentially, built our town up into what […]

he Whistler real estate market enjoyed a strong year in 2015 with both the number of sales and the total value of sales achieving the highest levels since 2007. Prices improved in all segments of the market as a result of low interest rates, Whistler’s continuing successful evolution as a popular year round destination, a […]

What’s better than skiing, parties, and fun times with your friends? How about doing all of the above in the name of charity! The infamous TELUS Winter Classic returns on January 22 and 23 for the 23rd year in a row, and if the first 22 years are anything to go by, it’s going to […]

Whistler is lucky enough to host quite a few fantastic festivals – so when we say that the Whistler Pride and Ski Festival is one of the most fun weeks of the year, you know we’re talking about something big. The 24th Whistler Pride and Ski Festival will be taking place from January 23 to […]

Breaking news: there’s more to Whistler than just epic skiing and snowboarding. Don’t get us wrong – the snow here in Whistler is fantastic, and there’s no better way to spend a day then up on the slopes. But when the gondolas stop spinning and the sun goes down, we in Whistler like to indulge […]

Since its launch in 2002 the American Friends of Whistler (AFOW) has contributed over $2 million dollars to organizations in Whistler and the surrounding communities in areas such as health and human services, culture and the arts, environmental protection and outdoor recreation. In 2016, more than $700,000 was donated to organizations including: Audain Art Museum […]