Squamish
Ideally located at the head of Howe Sound on the Sea To Sky Highway, just 40 minutes north of Vancouver and 40 minutes south of Whistler, Squamish is in the midst of a boom and poised to be central to the 2010 Winter Olympics.
New investments are dramatically changing the face of what was once a forestry based community. Squamish is in the midst of a boom and with this has come new opportunities and new activities.
An all-season mountain resort development is proposed for the Brohm Ridge area of Mount Garibaldi. Many small high-tech companies are moving to the area and young families are moving here, choosing to commute both north & south, in order to have a part of the lifestyle that Squamish offers.
Whistler
The Resort Municipality of Whistler is located at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Winter in Whistler, with world class downhill skiing and a host of other winter recreational pursuits, is what has made the area world famous but summer in Whistler is becoming just as spectacular.
Whistler boasts 2 award-winning pedestrian villages designed in distinctive mountain resort architecture. Both Whistler Village and the adjacent Upper Village are uniquely located and provide not only easy access to both mountains, but also a huge variety of first class dining and shopping.
The surrounding valley has several parks parks, 5 lakes, miles of hiking trails, 2 golf courses and and arguably the best mountain bike park in the world. Whistler's 9,500 permanent residents have a strong sense of community and a passionate commitment to protecting the surrounding natural mountain environment.
Lions Bay
The small seaside village of Lions Bay is located on the shoreline of Howe Sound between the communities of Britannia Beach and Horseshoe Bay. There are over 400 homes hidden in the woods, many offering magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean.
Once a cottage community for Vancouver residents, the community is now a thriving community with beaches, a marina, a small cafe, and a general store.
