ABOUT ME
Meet Lindsay
LINDSAY’S STORY
I grew up in the hamlet of Claremont Ontario where the love of fresh air, beautiful sights, a sense of community and of course, a plethora of outdoor activities were all a part of growing up in the country. At the age of 13, I fell in love with snowboarding and quickly learned that the “hills” of Ontario were never going to satisfy my urge to shred. Watching snowboard movies that were filmed in Whistler, British Columbia, I knew my future would unfold in this place called “Whistler.” Four years later, I made the move, and while Claremont will always have a place in my heart, I have never looked back.
After living and working in the resort for a season, I had fallen deeply in love with Whistler and decided to stay forever. I now live the epitome of the Whistler dream come true, enjoying the mountain lifestyle with all its adventure, recreation, and culture.
My interest in Whistler’s real estate market began when I became a part of the high-paced sales team at Club Intrawest. It was there that I began to develop the professional work habits and style that led me to a position as a Licensed Manager at a start-up rental and strata property management company. During that time, the Sea-to-Sky’s real estate market became my major interest and, in 2004, I joined The Whistler Real Estate Co. so that I could focus my time on real estate sales and development – and helping others live the dream.
In 2013, I successfully qualified for and acquired my Managing Brokers License, a coveted designation that very few Realtors® in Vancouver/Whistler hold.
Although I still love many of the winter sports in Whistler, I now spend my time in this wonderful community in a variety of ways. Dining out with friends at one of the many amazing restaurants in Whistler. Spending time at the beach in the summer months, golfing, canoeing, paddle boarding, swimming, and hosting barbecues at my home in Whistler. You will always find me in attendance at the many concerts, festivals and events that take place in Whistler. I love being a part of this wonder-filled community that welcomes visitors from all over.
You can reside anywhere in the world, but if you have been to Whistler, even if for just a day, you will know what it is like to Live Where You Love.
ABOUT WHISTLER
Whistler is consistently voted the No. 1 Ski resort in North America. We were the Official Mountain Host of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, and the resort is known as a world-class outdoor recreation Mecca and destination to the rich and famous. We hold more than a few world records. Whistler is also a vibrant and thriving community of friendly and outgoing people. It is entrepreneurs, top athletes, artists, musicians, students, seniors and families, who all once visited the resort, fell in love with the area – and never left. Whistler is a mixture of Family adventures, Athletics, Arts and Culture, evenings by the fire and having friends over for dinner – all with two of the very best mountains and all of Mother Nature’s glory in your back yard.
Whistler is a place that actually does have it all, from the opulent and metropolitan, to the quaint and unassuming. From a real estate standpoint, Whistler is a very unique marketplace. As a “Resort Municipality” we have many differences compared to a traditional residential community. We have different taxation, unique zoning and covenants, building schemes and rental restrictions. The best advice we have when considering Buying in Whistler is, do your research, ask the questions and hire qualified third parties for legal, accounting and building advice.
Whistler offers a variety of property types, price ranges and locations, as your real estate representative, I will guide you through the all of the options to help you better understand how to become a member of this beautiful community.
Top Reasons Whistler is Unique
• Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains – #1 Ski Resort in North America and growing in international acclaim for Mountain Biking.
• Four seasons of resort activity, arts and cultural events, sporting events, farmers markets, and festivals.
• Great weather, not too cold and not too hot. Snow in the winter and sun in the summer.
• Clean environment and SAFE community.
• Easy access to downtown Vancouver and an international airport.
School Systems
There are several schools to including a Montessori school, 2 Preschools, a Waldorf School, which serves grades 0 to 12, 2 Elementary Schools and a French Ecole. There is one High School, which serves grades 8 to 12. Currently there is talk of a possible private School and private University that we might see come to fruition in the future.
Community
Whistler is made up of approximately 10,000 full time residents. When our town is at full capacity, we have a population of over 30,000 including guests and seasonal visitors. It is a small, tight community with an international feel! The different languages that you hear spoken in the village are amazing. There are many new individuals and families coming to Whistler all the time.
We are a very athletic community with a young and youthful vibe. Our festive environment is on display with our town’s commitment to arts and culture. We are seen as a clean, safe community and the quality of life here is very high.
