Susie Frank - Real Estate in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
Whistler Community
Whistler is a year round mountain resort with every outdoor activity imaginable from skiing in the winter to golfing in the summer. There are approximately 10,000 permanent residents and this unique resort community offers all the amenities of a city with the convenience of a walking village.
Whistler is part of the Pacific Range of the Coast Mountains and is located approximately 2 hours from Vancouver or 5 hours from Seattle.
Visitors to Whistler
2.14 million annually
History of Whistler
Whistler’s history goes back to the mid-1800’s when men from the Hudson’s Bay Company were searching for another route into Caribou Country for hunting. Our first name was Alta Lake, then London Mountain (British surveyors) and finally Whistler – named after the sound that the local Marmots make who can still be seen on a summer day up in the high alpine. They like to hide in the rocks and their fur is the same colour so you have to watch carefully to spot them!
For detailed historical information, please visit www.whistlermuseum.org
Environment/Climate
Average snowfall in the valley is 430.5 cm (14 ft)
Average snowfall in the alpine is 914 cm (30 ft).
Average winter temperatures range from –8º to 3º C (18º to 37º F).
Average summer temperature range from 9º to 27º C, (48º to 80º F).
Elevation of Whistler Village is 668 m (2,190 ft),
Blackcomb Mountain peak is 2,284 m (7,494 ft)
Whistler Mountain peak is 2,182 m (7,160 ft).
Real Estate Statistics
The Whistler real estate market saw incredible growth in the mid to late 90’s and again in 2000 to 2004. 2005 and 2006 were quieter and 2007 has seen a substantial increase in activity.
Statistics from Resort Muncipality of Whistler
In 2006, there were 14,296 assessed properties in Whistler.
Average purchase price of condominium in 2006: $608,000
Average purchase price of single family residence in 2006: $1,820,000
Average purchase price of single family lot in 2006: $1,330,000
2010 Olympics
All eyes will be on Whistler in February 2010. Whistler is proud to be hosting Alpine Skiing, the Bobsleigh, Luge and Skeleton racing at our already completed Sliding Centre on Blackcomb Mountain, Nordic Events and Ski Jumping.
One of the lasting benefits for hosting the 2010 Olympics is the much improved Sea to Sky Highway linking Vancouver to Whistler. The Athletes Village will become a locals neighbourhood with many condos and townhomes being sold to local residents at affordable prices.
For more information please go to my links page.
Snow Report
Snow Base: 0cm
New Snow: 0cm
Last 24hrs: 50cm
Last 48hrs: 100cm
Last 7 days: 200cm
Valley Temp: 19°C
Mid Mountain Temp: 10°C
Alpine Temp: 11°C
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