To call British Columbia home is to live on the doorstep of the great outdoors.
By Ursula Morel
From Vancouver to the British Columbia Rockies to Thompson Okanagan and the Caribou Chilcotin Coast, nature's grandeur here is all encompassing. Everywhere are seemingly endless chains of rugged, snowcapped mountains that rise magically on the horizon. For generations, these peaks have stood the test of time to become a lasting fixture in the lives of local residents. These natural wonders are visual symbols of endurance that grow stronger with each passing year.
Frequently rated as one of the world's greatest cities to live in, Vancouver is poised to enjoy even more attention with the coming of the Olympic Winter Games and the Paralympic Winter Games in 2010. With its stunning natural beauty and world-class culture, Vancouver is certain to attract visitors for years to come. From Sprawling country and luxurious urban penthouses to ski chalets in Whistler, British Columbia offers a wealth of stunning and unique properties.
Vancouver & Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
We are proud to be associated with Vancouver's bid to host the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The Whistler area will host the Alpine, Sliding and Nordic Events as well as all of the Paralympic venues.
The Olympic Spirit has initiated great excitement in all of the Sea to Sky Corridor Communities and all are rising to the many challenges and opportunities that result from an experience of this magnitude.
The Real Estate Market will undergo many changes over the next few years and while we are still experiencing all time low interest rates, all indications are that this trend will stop and we will see a gradual rise in rates.
Vancouver & Whistler still have a variety of real estate options available to suit all types of budges and Squamish and Pemberton are expanding their real estate mix to meet the growing demand. Squamish is approximately 40 minutes south of Whistler while Pemberton is 25 minutes north.
A wide variety of sports are available in the corridor with the world class skiing, golf and mountain biking becoming legendary. Trails abound for hiking, lakes for canoeing and the Chief is one of the top five climbing experiences in the world.
World-class events for all sports are in Whistler on a regular basis and the Logger's Sports held in Squamish attract loggers from around the globe. The Test of Metal Bike Race attracts over 800 competitors and the Whistler World Ski and Snowboard Festival in April is a 10-day party.
Whistler is expanding its reach into new markets every year and new visitors discover this fabulous experience. If you are looking to invest in an incredibly beautiful area, give us a call.
Ursula Morel has been serving the Vancouver and Whistler markets for six years. She is a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), a member of the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI), the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, and National Association of Realtors.
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