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Sea-to-Sky Comparison

Whistler vs Squamish

Resort market vs commuter market — two very different corridors

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Whistler and Squamish are both in the Sea-to-Sky Corridor but function as distinct real-estate markets. Buyer type, financing, and typical price bands differ materially.

At a Glance

Whistler
Municipality: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Population: ≈ 14,000 permanent (60,000+ peak visitor)
Mix of resort strata condos, chalet-style detached, phase-1 vs phase-2 covenant differences (matters for nightly rental).
Squamish
Municipality: District of Squamish
Population: ≈ 24,000
Commuter market — detached, townhouse, low-rise condo. Growing supply of family-oriented new builds (Downtown, Garibaldi Highlands).

Factual Differences

MetricWhistlerSquamish
Nightly-rental legalityOnly phase-2 strata + designated tourist zonesProhibited outside licensed operators
Commute to downtown Vancouver~2 hr~50 min (off-peak)
Typical detached$3.0M – $12M$1.6M – $3.2M
Typical condo$800K – $2.5M (view/ski-access premium)$600K – $1.1M
Foreign-buyer ban (Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act)AppliesApplies
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