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Whistler Blackcomb will once again host its infamous Turkey Sale from October 6-9. The sale (which takes place at Salomon, CAN-Ski and Showcase) sees discounts of up to 70% on ski and snowboarding equipment and outdoor wear. There is also the chance to sell your own used equipment at the Whistler Mountain SWAP. It has […]

Thinking of buying a second home in Whistler? Before you jump in, you might want to familiarize yourself with the types of properties in Whistler, and even more importantly, to think about how you plan on using that piece of dream real estate once you have purchased it. While the property types in Whistler are […]

We are proud to announce that Whistler Real Estate has been named the exclusive Ownermatch representative in Whistler and the Sea-to-Sky area. Ownermatch International offers a unique system that perfectly “matches” buyers and sellers, bringing them together for a mutually beneficial co-ownership relationship. What is Ownermatch? Ownermatch essentially matches an owner with a buyer of […]

Fall in Whistler means shoulder season: that quiet time where everyone recovers from a busy summer and prepares for a sure-to-be-epic winter season. But just because it’s shoulder season, it doesn’t mean that there isn’t a ton going on around town. September is, arguably, one of Whistler’s most underrated months. When the weather is just right—and so far this […]

After the heat of summer what better way to cool down than with a nice cool beer at the Whistler Beer Festival. Returning to Whistler this September (from 11-14) the fast growing festival aims to be even bigger and better than last year. About the Whistler Beer Festival Whistler Beer Festival began in 2013 as […]

On September 6 the GranFondo returns to Whistler and Vancouver for the fourth year in a row. The gruelling ride will see approximately 7000 enthusiastic cyclists make the 122km ride from Vancouver to Whistler. What is GranFondo GranFondo roughly translates as “big ride” from Italian. The rides are often hundreds of kilometres and are designed […]

Whistler is well known for the wide variety of winter sports it has to offer – skiing, snowboarding, skinny skiing, luging, hockey, skating, snowmobiling, dog sledding. But, did you know that it also has a vast array of sports on offer that take advantage of the wet stuff when it isn’t frozen? Yes, that’s right, snow and […]

Situated 125km north of Vancouver, BC in the Fitzsimmons range of the Coast Mountains, Whistler is an idyllic ski town home to a wide range of people. The town has a permanent residency of 10,000 which swells to over 40,000 at peak season. It is a destination sought by many holiday makers and possibly one […]

Prospective purchasers of real estate in Whistler and Pemberton have a somewhat bewildering myriad of “due diligence” issues to consider before they should feel comfortable closing their deals. Fortunately, experienced realtors familiar with our market here address these matters well. From the perspective of a real estate lawyer for over 25 years, the top 10 […]

When you’re heading out on a holiday, it’s always nice to have a local insider to provide you with tips and tricks for making the most of your trip. Whistler Real Estate Company is happy to share some extra little-known secrets to help you experience Whistler in all its glory. Who knows – you might […]