Whistler Rentals

Whistler is a Canadian ski resort town that is incorporated as a resort municipality. This is one of those towns that has a smaller, stable population year-round, and then it swells enormously during the high-season in the winter. There are about 10,000 residents here that truly call this place home. Throughout the year, and especially in the winter, these folks are bombarded with over 2 million tourists, most of whom are here to ski at the glorious Whistler-Blackcomb. During the summer, there is plenty of hiking, fishing and mountain biking in this area as well.

And for accommodations - Whistler really has all types, and there is a constant need for housing here. Many people who come here are very transient - only staying through the winter months, and then leaving after the resort closes. This really creates a need for short-term housing and roomate situations with somewhat relaxed lease terms. There is also a lot of timeshares (time-shares) here as well. Second homes are also very prevalent in the area, some of which may only be used for a few weeks a year, and then sit empty for the rest of the time. Apartments, Chalets and Condominiums are very expensive here, and get more pricey as you get closer to the mountain. Ski-in and Ski-Out condos are prized rentals in the winter. Lodges, cabins, and vacation rentals are also a big part of the market here as well. These are commonly referred to as "Luxury Retreats." There are budget accommodations here as well. Whistler is divided into several "areas" or neighbourhoods, if you will. Whistler Village, Upper Village, Village North and Creekside are a few.

Whistler is situated on highway 99 about a half-hour from Squamish.

There has been somewhat of a decline in tourism over the past several years in the area. This is partly due to the erratic snowfall. In the season 04-05, it was unusually warm and wet and there wasn't much snow up to and through the holiday season. There was rain and just generally unfavourable conditions for skiing. Then, January came and simply dumped snow - over 460 cm in one month. However, Whistler is going to be hosting the 2010 winter olympics. Housing will be in great demand during this time. The Whistler Olympic and Paralympic Village (commonly referred to as the Athlete's village) will house approximately 2,400 athletes, coaches, trainers and officials.

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