About Whistler
The Whistler area, originally called Alta Lake, was sought out by a group of Vancouver businessmen in 1960. These men were looking for a site to develop in hopes of hosting the 1968 Winter Olympics. They were guided here, to London Mountain, known locally as Whistler Mountain due to the whistling marmots on its flanks. While their Olympic bid was unsuccessful, London Mountain was renamed to Whistler Mountain and the resort officially opened on February 15, 1966. The rest, as we say, is history.
In the present day, Whistler is a robust, award-winning resort that attracts visitors from all over the world. With an abundance of shopping, dining, and a wide range of community services, Whistler isn’t only an ideal place to visit, it’s where thousands have decided to live permanently. Located in the beautiful Coast Mountains, Whistler experiences a true four-season climate. Whistler’s average winter temperatures range from an average low of -8 to 3 degrees Celsius(18 to 37 Fahrenheit), while summer temperatures range from an average low of 9 to 23 degrees Celsius (48 to 80 F).
Whistler Lifestyle & Activities
Whistler is consistently rated as one of the top destination resorts in the world, and for good reason. Our two mountains, Whistler and Blackcomb, give skiers and boarders access to over 7,000 acres of prime mountain terrain to enjoy. Not only is there plenty of terrain to explore, but the abundance of snow is a skier’s dream. The alpine receives an annual average of 1,191 centimetres (39.1 feet) of snow, while the valley receives 430 centimetres (14 feet).
Even if skiing isn’t your preferred method of adventure in the winter, Whistler offers various options for exploring the mountains. Try your hand at snowmobiling, snowshoeing, dog sledding, cross-country skiing, snowcat tours or sleigh rides. There are plenty of activities for all ages and skiers and non-skiers alike!
Here’s a comprehensive list of our favourite winter activities:
- Resort Skiing
- Cross Country Skiing
- Skating
- Snow Shoeing
- Heli-skiing/Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Aerial Sightseeing
- Zipline Ecotours
- Avalanche Courses
- Bungee Jumping
- Dog Sledding
- Skate Skiing
- Sleigh Rides
It’s commonly known in Whistler that you come for the winter and stay for the summer. The Whistler area is full of summer activities like mountain biking, hiking, rock-climbing, windsurfing, and much more. Whistler also has four destination golf resorts to choose from and was named in the top 20 Golf Destinations in the world by Golf Digest. The problem during summer isn’t what to do, it’s how to fit it all in!Â
Here’s a comprehensive list of our favourite summertime activities:
- Aerial Sightseeing
- All-terrain Vehicle 4 x 4 Tours
- Backcountry Tours
- Bungee Jumping
- Canoeing/Kayaking
- Fishing
- Glacier Skiing
- Golf
- Heli Fishing and Hiking
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- In-Line Skating
- Jet Boating
- Mountain Biking
- Outdoor Swimming
- Paintball
- River Rafting
- Rock Climbing
- Sailing
- Skateboarding
- Tennis
- Zipline Ecotours
Buyer Guide eBooks
Purchasing a Whistler or Pemberton property can be exciting, but stressful – particularly if you are not familiar with our local real estate market. My goal in creating this guide specifically for Whistler/Pemberton area purchasers is to help inform and educate you about the property-purchase process. I hope you will feel confident as we work together towards the purchase of your dream property.

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