If you are looking to relocate or even just buy a vacation home then Whistler, British Columbia is the place to go. It is a wealth of cultural activity and scenery. From Whistler to Pemberton there is just no place on earth like British Columbia.

Whistler is the perfect place to start when you begin your search for real estate in British Columbia. Whistler is located in the southern Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains in British Columbia. You will find world class skiing and mountain biking along withbreathtaking mountain scenery.

If you need proof of the quality of the area's outdoor sports then you can look no further than the 2010 winter Olympics. Much of the alpine, Nordic and sledding events will be held in the area surrounding Whistler. This is not the first time the Olympic committee has wanted to hold the winter Olympics around Whistler. The Government actually turned down an invitation to host in 1976.

Other perks to owning a vacation home in Whistler are that you can enjoy the quiet life in a small resort town with a permanent population of about 9,500. If you still want to be close to the city life; Vancouver, with a population of over two million is only 76 miles to the south.

Unlike most resort areas you can find a property in the Whistler/ Pemberton area for under $100,000. If you are looking for luxury, the sky is the limit. This is an area that will meet the needs of any budget. You can find a quaint little chalet or a lovely Whistler condo. There is a property to meet every preference.

My family had always loved to look of the gorgeous Whistler chalets we had seen while vacationing there. We told our realtor and he showed us every chalet on the market that fit our criteria. It seemed that we had looked at tons of homes before one really stood out.

Owing a vacation home in Whistler, British Columbia will be the best thing you have ever done. You will be able to find release from your everyday life in the cool mountain air and the variety of vigorous outdoor sports. There is really just no place better to take a break from real life.