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 of the best places to live in the world.
There is something in Whistler for everyone and whether you love to ski, hike, bike, walk, sit, stare, work or play, you can find a home there.
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Winter
Consistently voted one of the world’s best ski resorts, Whistler is most famous for its winters, and with 38.2 feet of snow a year on average and boasting over 8,171 acres of terrain, it certainly is an incredible resort.
The town played host to the 2010 Winter Olympics, which were an incredible success and brought wider attention to the area. With such popularity, property in Whistler does not follow trends of other markets and has remained an investment that keeps on getting better.
Activities include skiing, snowboarding, sledding, cross-country, tubing, zip-lining, and much more. No matter what your passion is you will find something in Whistler. There is also the incredible Peak2Peak – the longest unsupported gondola in the world!
Summer
It is often said that people come to Whistler for the winter but stay for the summer, and it is easy to tell why.
Summer sees average temperatures of 27°C in July and August, and 23°C for the rest of the season. There are activities for everyone including biking (both downhill and cross country), hiking, rafting, swimming, or even just hanging out at the lake.
The formerly snow-covered mountains give way to incredible alpine walks, offering spectacular views of the whole Coast Mountain Range. Much like winter, the summer months see a wide variety of events come to the village with concerts, yoga festivals, markets, bike competitions and Ironman Canada to name a few.
If you enjoyed winter, then you will fall in love with summer.
The Village
Whistler is split across three main areas – Creekside, The Village and Upper Village. The majority of Whistler village is pedestrian-only with a village stroll offering plenty of shops and restaurants to suit all tastes.
The town aims to cater to all your needs with a range of supermarkets and public amenities such as banks and a post office. The Whistler lifestyle plays a huge role in influencing the types of store that can be found so you can be sure to find what you want, whether it’s a quick burger or a vegan smoothie!
Location
Whistler’s location plays a huge part in its popularity. Just two hours north of Vancouver along the beautiful Sea-to-Sky highway means that many people even commute to the city, or own second homes in the village.
North of Whistler is the small town of Pemberton, often referred to as where Whistlerites go when they settle down. It is quieter but offers the same mountain views and activities – a must-visit for any local.
South of Whistler is the town of Squamish which boasts a wider range of shops where many locals frequent to stock up on bulk buys. Squamish also has the famous Stawamus Chief, which any climbing fanatic will be more than familiar with.
Moving to Whistler
Once you visit Whistler you see exactly why you would want to move there. Those coming for a holiday never want to leave the relaxing atmosphere and incredible scenery.
Many visitors from further afield love it so much they choose to invest in second homes, which can even be rented out.
However, moving to Whistler is not about property, it is about lifestyle. A way of life that all of us seek – a feeling of being removed from the rest of the world, while never being too far from it. A visit to Whistler will blow you away, but moving to Whistler will change your life.
