Whistler Resort Property and Short Term Property Management Specialist

Carolyn Hill

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Whistler Resort Profile

Whistler, BC Canada is regularly recognized as the top mountain resort in Canada and has been  rated the #1 ski resort in North America.  With approximately 10,000 full time residents and over 2,000,000 visitors annually, Whistler boasts more than 5400 rooms available for rent throughout the community, and offers more accommodation within 500 metres of the ski lifts than any other ski resort.

Complementing the many hotels are over 200 retail shops and in excess of 90 restaurants/bars.  Although primarily known for its world class skiing, Whistler has become recognized as a true four season's playground and offers a full range of year round vacation oriented activities. From championship golf to world class mountain biking and from exclusive health spas to mountain ATV rides, a full day of outside activities can be enjoyed.

Whistler is located just 1.5 hours drive from North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, our two mountains, Whistler and Blackcomb, give skiers and boarders access to over 7,000 acres of mountain terrain to enjoy.

If recreational and social activities aren’t enough to fill your day then Whistler offers a full slate of arts and cultural choices; live music, art shows, plays, concerts and festivals regularly occur throughout the year in many village locations. It’s hard not to be kept busy in Whistler.

Whistler’s primary attraction is its natural beauty.  Many travellers come to Whistler is for renewal and relaxation. Our many parks and outdoor areas are connected by a multitude of valley and bike trails. Sit by one of our lakes or look for wildlife or simply enjoy a quiet moment surrounded by our natural beauty and scenery.

The opportunities are endless!

Real Estate Opportunities

The Whistler marketplace offers every type of real estate investment opportunity imaginable from stand alone cabins, family townhouses, luxury estates, time-share properties, fractional interests, rental condominium and bare-land make up the majority of the properties for sale.  Prices range from under $100,000 to in excess of $10,000,000.

The best selection of investment properties can be found in the condominiums and townhomes category. Most of these units are located on or in close proximity to the ski-hills and offer an opportunity for rental income through full or part time management.

The total value of properties sold has increased steadily over the years and median prices have risen as well however, Whistler still offers excellent value when compared with other resort areas of similar reputation and quality.

One word of caution, Whistler is a highly planned community with property use, construction and development tightly administered, this is why it is so important to work with a real estate agent that has intimate knowledge of Whistler and its zoning and bylaws. View information on development in Whistler.

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