Whistler Real Estate - Index

Whistler Real Estate - Whistler Real Estate The Magazine Summer Fall 2008 - Index

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Whistler soUth marks the gateway to Canada’s
only resort municipality, and is comprised of a
mixture of new and old neighbourhoods offering
everything from commercial and industrial
use to single family homes, employee housing
and exclusive condos. the most southerly
neighbourhood, Function Junction, is known primarily as Whistler’s industrial
centre offering an array of professional services. But the area has also expanded to
include funky cafes, galleries and specialty shops.
Further north and just a few minutes’ drive from the Creekside base, the new
spring Creek subdivision includes a firehall, townhomes and single family residences.
employee housing and an elementary school makes this a popular area for families.
millar’s Pond and Bayshores are also family
Whistler Creek is the friendly, and located just a short distance to
Creekside. townhomes, duplex, employee
original town site for housing and single family residences attract those
looking for a piece of paradise away from the
hustle and bustle of the main Village. Creekside
folks who remember
shops, restaurants and parks are easily accessed
via a short walk or mountain bike ride along the
“the good old days”.
Valley trail.
Whistler Creek is the original town site
for folks who remember ‘the good old days’. today, this recently refurbished
neighborhood is poised to host the Pontiac GmC Canadian Championships,
Whistler Cup and the 2010 olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Creekside also boasts Whistler’s first and only five-star waterfront hotel, nita
lake lodge. dining options include old favorites dusty’s Bar & Grill and hoz’s Pub,
and recent additions to the roster include Zen sushi and Una mas mexican Grill.
Amenities such as a grocery and liquor store, coffee shops, retail and an internet cafe
provide everything you need for an extended stay.
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Photo by davidmccolm.com
From Whistler Creek, there are multiple access
points to the paved Valley trail system which leads
you to the many parks, lakes, mountain bike trails
and golf courses in the area.
A variety of housing options are found here. A
mixture of original rustic cabins rest alongside the
more luxurious homes of today. single family homes,
duplexes, townhomes, timeshares and employee
housing units are all available, some with ski-in/skiout
access.
Creekside is home to several exclusive
neighbourhoods, including the prestigious
kadenwood subdivision, Canada’s first and only
resort neighbourhood with its own dedicated gondola
service. Bear Creek offers spectacular views across the
Valley and has ski-in access from Whistler mountain.
moving toward Whistler Village from Creekside,
one will find the neighbourhood of nordic. Within
this area is the luxurious community of taluswood,
with exquisitely designed townhomes, duplex and
single family residences constructed on the south side
of Whistler mountain and overlooking the Valley.
pRopERTY pRICInG
Single Family $800,000 – $8+ million
Tri-duplex $500,000 – $1.6 million
Condominium $100,000 – $1.6 million
Vacant land $600,000 – $5 million
AREA HIGHLIGHTS
Whistler Interpretive forest – across the highway from
Function Junction is the extensive road and trail network
of Whistler’s interpretive Forest, a self guided route with
opportunities for nature appreciation in all seasons. Just 3km
from the entrance on the River trail, a suspension bridge
crosses the Cheakamus gorge — definitely work the walk!
Alpha Lake park – located on the Valley trail, this familyoriented
park has a wonderful playground, tennis courts,
picnic tables and barbecues. a great place for sunning and
swimming on a summer day.
Valley Trail – this 30km paved trail starts at spring Creek
and links several parks, beaches, neighbourhoods, and
playgrounds to Whistler Village. it is popular with cyclists,
strollers, walkers, dogs and families.