There is a place in Canada where nature, sports, tourism, and tranquility go hand in hand, a corner where you can disconnect from everything by getting lost in the mountains or meet people from all over the world while having a drink at a bar. The ideal place for adventure sports lovers, a place called WHISTLER.
If you’re passionate about skiing, snowboarding, kayaking, climbing, or any other nature-related sport, Whistler is your ideal city. This small town in British Columbia is just an hour and a half from Vancouver and receives more than 3 million tourists from all over the world each year. Want to know what makes it so attractive? Keep reading!
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Living in Canada is an experience you won’t easily forget, but if, among all the cities in the maple leaf country, you decide that your destination is Whistler, you’ll live a truly unique experience. In fact, if we weigh all the pros and cons of living in this small city surrounded by mountains, the reasons to choose Whistler as your next destination win by a landslide.
In Canada, there are several types of accommodation, but in Whistler, the most common is shared housing. Since it’s a small town, housing availability is quite limited, so if you’re looking for a place to live in Whistler, we recommend patience and time.
Let’s look at the different neighborhoods where you can live in Whistler, along with some tips to get good accommodation with as little effort as possible.
It’s the neighborhood closest to the road to Vancouver, a former industrial area that has been modernized and is attracting more and more people.
Located just 10 minutes from downtown by car or bus. It’s a small neighborhood in the south of Whistler and home to one of the town’s three primary schools, École Spring Creek Community Schoo
Near Alpha Lake and Whistler Mountain, Bayshores is mainly a residential neighborhood with many single-family homes and a very quiet and family-oriented atmosphere.
Like its neighboring area Bayshores, Creekside is also a very family-friendly neighborhood located about 7 km from downtown. There, you’ll find plenty of services and shops.
It’s a residential area just a 10-minute walk from downtown. It has many trails for walking and biking and is very close to Alpha Lake Park
Also known as downtown Whistler, these neighborhoods are mainly where commercial, tourist, and especially nightlife activity is concentrated.
Also considered part of downtown Whistler, but slightly more residential than the previous neighborhoods. These are the closest areas to the gondolas, so they are full of tourist accommodations for people coming to enjoy skiing or snowboarding.
These are the northernmost neighborhoods of the town. From any of these, you’ll have easy access to the Valley Trail, which connects all of Whistler—perfect for biking or cross-country skiing in winte
Now that you know more about Whistler’s neighborhoods, take note of these tips to find your accommodation without problems:
Canada is not exactly a warm country, but it’s not as cold as you might imagine either. Good warm clothing is all you’ll need to handle the temperatures in Whistler. Want to know what the seasons are like in this small mountain town? Let us tell you!
Warm and dry—that’s summer in Whistler. And even if it’s hard to believe, during some days in summer, this mountain town can reach over 30ºC. That said, the sky is mostly cloudy, and the snow never leaves the mountain peaks.
With temperatures similar to autumn, spring in Whistler is mild—slightly cold in the early months, with temperatures ranging from 0ºC to nearly 20ºC.
Autumns in the mountains are slightly cold, reaching -1ºC in late November. But there are also warmer temperatures of up to 19ºC. As for precipitation, it’s frequent but not excessive—almost half the days of each month there’s some rain or even a little snow.
Winter here is humid and cold, with little variation in temperatures, which mostly stay between 0ºC and -5ºC. It’s true that up in the mountains, due to the altitude, temperatures are usually about 10º lower than in town, even reaching -10ºC at the lowest.
Although being a small mountain town might make it seem otherwise, the cost of living in Whistler is not very different from the cost of living in other larger Canadian cities like Vancouver, Toronto, or Montreal.
The good news is that salaries are also quite generous, so if you decide to spend a season there, working part-time will easily cover the cost of your stay and you’ll even have enough left over for après-ski beers ($8 CAD per pint).
If you want to fill your monthly shopping cart in Whistler, it might cost you around $300 CAD, as long as you stick to basic products: eggs (€2.58 per dozen), bread (a loaf €0.98), or milk (€1.43 for a 1L carton). If you feel like treating yourself and buying some pâté or French wine, things can get slightly more expensive.
Whistler is a town you can pretty much get around on foot, but if at some point you need to use public transport, you should know that the cost of a monthly pass can be around $30 CAD, or if you have your own car, gas (which is expensive like everywhere else) will be around $1 CAD per liter.
In Whistler, not only is it hard to find housing, it’s also expensive to have it. Due to high demand compared to low supply, rental prices are anything but cheap, with a single room ranging from $600 to $1000 CAD.
These numbers might make you reconsider moving to Canada, but don’t worry—salaries are also quite generous, so if you decide to spend a season there, working part-time will easily cover your stay.
On the other hand, if instead of cooking at home you prefer to go out, taking your partner to a nice restaurant might cost you around $40 CAD, while grabbing a coffee with a friend at a café to catch up will cost you about $2.15 CAD.
For your phone, the main Canadian telecom companies like Bell, Freedom, Telus, Fido, and Rogers offer very complete plans starting at around $40 CAD.
Meanwhile, getting an internet plan costs about $45 CAD per month.
In Canada, you can study different types of courses such as English or a bachelor’s degree with scholarships, but specifically in Whistler, the most popular study programs are vocational training with internships, also known as Co-Op. These types of courses allow you to work while you study and prepare to work in something you’re passionate about, such as adventure sports, marketing, or design, among others.
One of the most popular schools is Whistler Adventure School, very well located and with well-equipped facilities.
With a vocational training course with Co-Op, you can study while working part-time, and once classes are over, you can work full-time.
The main sectors with the most job opportunities in Whistler are those related to tourism, as the city receives almost 3 million tourists during high season and the demand for workers in the service sector is constantly growing.
To combine studies and work in Canada, you will need to have the correct visa, a basic level of English, and prepare a resume in the true Canadian style. But don’t worry—we help you with all of that.
Whistler receives almost 3 million tourists each year, attracted by its mountain activities, leisure, and free time options. It’s a city that lives entirely off tourism, so almost all the job opportunities you’ll find will be in the tertiary sector. For example, you’ll have no trouble finding jobs such as:
Ski/snowboard instructor
If you’re thinking about living abroad for a while to improve your English, deepen your studies, and maybe learn or perfect a skill while having an experience outside your comfort zone, we have the perfect destination for you: Canada!
Canada has a very prosperous economy and a growing job market that makes it the perfect country to go work for a while, whether you're looking to grow professionally or just want a job to cover your expenses while studying.
Canada is one of the countries with the highest quality of life in the world. Its landscapes will leave you speechless, and the friendliness of its people, known worldwide, will bring a smile to your face that will be hard to wipe off during your stay. Ready to live the Canadian dream?
There are many visas that allow you to stay in Canada, and at Dingoos we know them all. That’s why we’ll be happy to help you choose the one that suits you best. Plus, we’ll assist you with all the visa paperwork so you don’t have to worry about a thing.
All those tourists who travel to this small town for a vacation are attracted by more than just its mountains. Whistler has many more things to see and discover that you can visit if you decide to spend a season there.
Ride one of the longest zip lines in America, enjoy the scenery while feeling like a bird, and fly over the mountains at more than 100 km/h.
Discover Whistler from the sky, in a seaplane or helicopter—either option will leave you speechless.
Get lost in the thousands of hiking trails in the area, such as:
Visit the Pemberton Distillery, located in a former industrial area, with tours from $15 CAD and liquor tastings included
Grab a bite at PureBread bakery, the largest café in town.
Take advantage of rainy days to visit museums like the Audain Art Museum or the Whistler Museum.
Explore the small town of Squamish and enjoy an unforgettable panoramic view from the Sea to Sky Gondola viewpoint.
Enjoy a canoe trip on one of the lakes surrounding the city.
For all of you who enjoy collecting fun facts and dropping them at the right moment, here are a few about Whistler:
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Located in western Canada, it is the perfect Canadian city to spend a season in the snow while you study and practice your favorite adventure sports. You will have many mountain activities to do during your free time, such as skiing, snowboarding or mountain biking, among others.
The official language spoken in Whistler is English, making it your ideal destination if you are looking to practice the language while enjoying your favorite adventure sports.
The month when the snow season begins in Whistler is November. Snowfall can extend until February, when spring begins.
During the winter, you will need good warm clothing to withstand the low temperatures. However, in summer, temperatures can reach up to 30ºC, so you will be able to put away your warm clothes.
Whistler is located 670 meters above sea level.
Spring in Whistler is a special time to ski. The month of March brings both days of fine snow and sunny days, while April offers longer days with warmer temperatures.
Toronto is the largest city in Canada, its financial capital, and the fifth largest city in all of North America.
Surrounded by rivers, islands and with a charming architectural harmony, Montreal has become the university city par excellence of Canada.
Its nature will leave you speechless, and its population is so multicultural that after living in Vancouver, you will feel like you have lived in many other places.
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