Comments for My Sea to Sky Stories... http://www.myseatosky.com/blog ...because a community is so much more than a group of houses! Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:53:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Comment on Fall Home Maintenance Tips from CMHC by Fall Home Maintenance Tips from CMHC « Whistler Real Estate Buzz http://www.myseatosky.com/blog/?p=479&cpage=1#comment-345 Fall Home Maintenance Tips from CMHC « Whistler Real Estate Buzz Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:53:01 +0000 http://www.myseatosky.com/blog/?p=479#comment-345 [...] Fall Home Maintenance Tips from CMHC Fall Home Maintenance Tips from CMHC [...] [...] Fall Home Maintenance Tips from CMHC Fall Home Maintenance Tips from CMHC [...]

]]> Comment on ‘Foodworx’ at Whistler by Heather Clifford http://www.myseatosky.com/blog/?p=379&cpage=1#comment-194 Heather Clifford Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:28:24 +0000 http://www.myseatosky.com/blog/?p=379#comment-194 I am very proud of the outstanding effort the team at RE/MAX has made on this fund raising (food) initative - I have heard is was a huge success... thank you!!! I am very proud of the outstanding effort the team at RE/MAX has made on this fund raising (food) initative – I have heard is was a huge success… thank you!!!

]]> Comment on ‘Foodworx’ at Whistler by AC http://www.myseatosky.com/blog/?p=379&cpage=1#comment-193 AC Sat, 14 Aug 2010 21:34:32 +0000 http://www.myseatosky.com/blog/?p=379#comment-193 Interesting delivery vehicle! Interesting delivery vehicle!

]]> Comment on Live at Squamish Music Festival – Early Bird Tickets on Sale Tomorrow! by Kayleigh http://www.myseatosky.com/blog/?p=285&cpage=1#comment-165 Kayleigh Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:57:14 +0000 http://www.myseatosky.com/blog/?p=285#comment-165 Just wanted to let you in on a promo that clubZone's doing for the event that you might want to share with your readers. Anyone who buys tickets to the festival through clubZone (www.clubzone.com/liveatsquamish) gets two great perks: 1. They get to beat the lines with the clubZone VIP festival entrance 2. Exclusive access to the clubZone VIP dancefloor (the entire front area of the DJ tent) Tickets on clubZone are priced the same as all other outlets, the perks are our way of saying thanks to our customers! Just wanted to let you in on a promo that clubZone’s doing for the event that you might want to share with your readers. Anyone who buys tickets to the festival through clubZone (www.clubzone.com/liveatsquamish) gets two great perks:

1. They get to beat the lines with the clubZone VIP festival entrance

2. Exclusive access to the clubZone VIP dancefloor (the entire front area of the DJ tent)

Tickets on clubZone are priced the same as all other outlets, the perks are our way of saying thanks to our customers!

]]> Comment on Live at Squamish Music Festival – Early Bird Tickets on Sale Tomorrow! by iVision4u http://www.myseatosky.com/blog/?p=285&cpage=1#comment-153 iVision4u Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:40:35 +0000 http://www.myseatosky.com/blog/?p=285#comment-153 sounds like another attempt to replicate the Pemberton Festival. sounds like another attempt to replicate the Pemberton Festival.

]]> Comment on Economic recovery fuels significant upswing in sales in Canada’s recreational property markets, says RE/MAX by Whistler Resident http://www.myseatosky.com/blog/?p=254&cpage=1#comment-143 Whistler Resident Mon, 31 May 2010 22:31:10 +0000 http://www.myseatosky.com/blog/?p=254#comment-143 I find this analysis quite surprising especially when Whistler hit a major milestone this past Saturday - 1000 properties or second homes are now listed for sale. This is the ultimate record, beating the previous record of 650 proerties. The properties aren't selling either and there's a large GLUT on the market. I find this analysis quite surprising especially when Whistler hit a major milestone this past Saturday – 1000 properties or second homes are now listed for sale. This is the ultimate record, beating the previous record of 650 proerties. The properties aren’t selling either and there’s a large GLUT on the market.

]]> Comment on Economic recovery fuels significant upswing in sales in Canada’s recreational property markets, says RE/MAX by iVision4u http://www.myseatosky.com/blog/?p=254&cpage=1#comment-142 iVision4u Sat, 29 May 2010 18:39:59 +0000 http://www.myseatosky.com/blog/?p=254#comment-142 Here in Whistler it has been a while since we have seen any significant upward movement in the real estate market but over the last few months I have seen an explosion of listings and I think it comes down to economic perceptions. Consumers are seeing and hearing about an economic recovery and as a result all of those second home owners who have been holding off are now listing their properties. As a result the Whistler Market is flooded. Too much supply, far outpacing the demand. The economy may be recovering but this is metaphorically like a house fire and someone yells, "I see the way out". The next thing you know the exit is congested with people and movement is limited to a trickle. I will be listing our home on June 1st and I have really really sharpened my pencil in an attempt to drive a quick offer based on a great price to quality ratio. Today I posted a sneak peak on <a title="Hot Property" href="http://budurl.com/hotpeak" rel="nofollow">Whistler Real Estate Buzz</a> and I am seeing a huge volume of interest judging from the number of hits the page is getting. It would seem that this interest in relation to the market conditions is a sign that our listing price of $729,000 will fuel some action. Like everyone else I now have my fingers are crossed. Here in Whistler it has been a while since we have seen any significant upward movement in the real estate market but over the last few months I have seen an explosion of listings and I think it comes down to economic perceptions. Consumers are seeing and hearing about an economic recovery and as a result all of those second home owners who have been holding off are now listing their properties. As a result the Whistler Market is flooded. Too much supply, far outpacing the demand. The economy may be recovering but this is metaphorically like a house fire and someone yells, “I see the way out”. The next thing you know the exit is congested with people and movement is limited to a trickle.

I will be listing our home on June 1st and I have really really sharpened my pencil in an attempt to drive a quick offer based on a great price to quality ratio. Today I posted a sneak peak on Whistler Real Estate Buzz and I am seeing a huge volume of interest judging from the number of hits the page is getting. It would seem that this interest in relation to the market conditions is a sign that our listing price of $729,000 will fuel some action. Like everyone else I now have my fingers are crossed.

]]> Comment on Earth Hour – March 28th 2009 by Dominique Hind http://www.myseatosky.com/blog/?p=115&cpage=1#comment-9 Dominique Hind Sat, 14 Mar 2009 06:26:53 +0000 http://www.myseatosky.com/blog/?p=115#comment-9 The new Vote Earth 2009 global website has launched. There is an element on the site that incorporates Google’s Friend Connect and we want to get 1 billion people on the site by November before Copenhagen. To get involved, all you need to do is: 1. Go to the site - www.voteearth2009.org 2. Register with Friend Connect 3. Send to a friend and get more people to sign up. We need to get as many people as we can involved. So please encourage your friends to get involved Get involved and VOTE EARTH! The new Vote Earth 2009 global website has launched. There is an element on the site that incorporates Google’s Friend Connect and we want to get 1 billion people on the site by November before Copenhagen.

To get involved, all you need to do is:
1. Go to the site – http://www.voteearth2009.org
2. Register with Friend Connect
3. Send to a friend and get more people to sign up.

We need to get as many people as we can involved. So please encourage your friends to get involved

Get involved and VOTE EARTH!

]]> Comment on “Know before you go!” – First phase of Games-time integrated transportation plan released by Francis http://www.myseatosky.com/blog/?p=96&cpage=1#comment-8 Francis Sat, 14 Mar 2009 02:54:21 +0000 http://www.myseatosky.com/blog/?p=96#comment-8 Here's a recent letter to Whistler/Blackcomb Season Passholders from Dave Brownlie at W/B Dear Season Pass holders, The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Winter Games released their transportation plan this week for travel to, from and around Whistler during February 2010. We wanted to take the opportunity to pass along some of our thoughts for next winter as they relate to our most loyal guests - you - and provide some clarity as to how you will be able to access the mountains for skiing and riding. The great news, Whistler Blackcomb will be open throughout next winter from mid-November through May offering close to 200 days of skiing and riding. Even during the month of February the mountains will still be 90% open. We have always known that life in Whistler during February 2010 will be anything but normal. Our daily habits may need to change for a number of weeks. At the same time we expect that we'll experience some of the most memorable moments in our lives as our community hosts the world for the Olympic Games. Our Village will be vibrant and alive with the atmosphere of the Games. Six "celebration sites" will be located throughout the Village for the public to watch the competitions broadcast live, and to experience a wide range of world-class entertainment. As you may be aware, the single biggest challenge will be that parking will be substantially reduced in Whistler next February. In fact, all the skier day lots 1 to 8 will be closed to the public. For in-resort residents and guests, a vastly enhanced public transit system will ensure that a bus will pick you up within a short walk from your home or accommodation every five to ten minutes throughout the day. New routes and 135 buses (increased from the current 39) running 24 hours a day will help to ensure that your commute into the village and to the mountains will be as convenient as possible. Squamish and Pemberton residents will also have access to this same bus system as a network of buses will bring skiers and commuters in to Whistler daily. For our Lower Mainland and Washington guests, travel will be a little more involved. If you have a place to stay in Whistler, you will be asked to avoid peak hours, but you will be able to drive to Whistler along Highway 99 and proceed to your accommodation. Carpooling will help everyone out, as parking will be limited to driveways and private hotel parking lots. Once here, you’ll need to jump on that enhanced bus system to access the Village and the mountains. For day visitors, your options will involve private bus transportation and likely a park-and-ride scenario. Details regarding the capacity and schedules of the buses are still being worked out. Please be assured that we are working with our partners in the resort to maximize the capacity on these buses for you to have the opportunity to experience Whistler during the Games. Having now had the chance to review the Transportation Plan, we can start to get a sense of how our guests will be able to move around the resort and travel to where they need to go in February 2010. We will be spending the next several months identifying ways to ensure the most convenient and efficient access for you to the mountains. We look forward to you being our guest next season and sharing in the excitement of the Games with us. Stay tuned for much more detail over the coming months. Thank you, Dave Brownlie President and Chief Operating Officer Whistler Blackcomb Here’s a recent letter to Whistler/Blackcomb Season Passholders from Dave Brownlie at W/B

Dear Season Pass holders,
The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Winter Games released their transportation plan this week for travel to, from and around Whistler during February 2010. We wanted to take the opportunity to pass along some of our thoughts for next winter as they relate to our most loyal guests – you – and provide some clarity as to how you will be able to access the mountains for skiing and riding.

The great news, Whistler Blackcomb will be open throughout next winter from mid-November through May offering close to 200 days of skiing and riding. Even during the month of February the mountains will still be 90% open.

We have always known that life in Whistler during February 2010 will be anything but normal. Our daily habits may need to change for a number of weeks. At the same time we expect that we’ll experience some of the most memorable moments in our lives as our community hosts the world for the Olympic Games. Our Village will be vibrant and alive with the atmosphere of the Games. Six “celebration sites” will be located throughout the Village for the public to watch the competitions broadcast live, and to experience a wide range of world-class entertainment.

As you may be aware, the single biggest challenge will be that parking will be substantially reduced in Whistler next February. In fact, all the skier day lots 1 to 8 will be closed to the public.

For in-resort residents and guests, a vastly enhanced public transit system will ensure that a bus will pick you up within a short walk from your home or accommodation every five to ten minutes throughout the day. New routes and 135 buses (increased from the current 39) running 24 hours a day will help to ensure that your commute into the village and to the mountains will be as convenient as possible. Squamish and Pemberton residents will also have access to this same bus system as a network of buses will bring skiers and commuters in to Whistler daily.

For our Lower Mainland and Washington guests, travel will be a little more involved. If you have a place to stay in Whistler, you will be asked to avoid peak hours, but you will be able to drive to Whistler along Highway 99 and proceed to your accommodation. Carpooling will help everyone out, as parking will be limited to driveways and private hotel parking lots. Once here, you’ll need to jump on that enhanced bus system to access the Village and the mountains.

For day visitors, your options will involve private bus transportation and likely a park-and-ride scenario. Details regarding the capacity and schedules of the buses are still being worked out. Please be assured that we are working with our partners in the resort to maximize the capacity on these buses for you to have the opportunity to experience Whistler during the Games.

Having now had the chance to review the Transportation Plan, we can start to get a sense of how our guests will be able to move around the resort and travel to where they need to go in February 2010. We will be spending the next several months identifying ways to ensure the most convenient and efficient access for you to the mountains.

We look forward to you being our guest next season and sharing in the excitement of the Games with us. Stay tuned for much more detail over the coming months.
Thank you,

Dave Brownlie
President and Chief Operating Officer
Whistler Blackcomb

]]> Comment on Worthwhile Canadian Initiative – Canadian Banks are Healthy by BC Travel Agent http://www.myseatosky.com/blog/?p=63&cpage=1#comment-6 BC Travel Agent Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:37:35 +0000 http://www.myseatosky.com/blog/?p=63#comment-6 I'm glad the banks are holding up and with the recent approval of another year of Fireworks we should see a good boost to the economy. Something like 37 million in direct sales is the average because of the Fireworks in the West End of Vancouver. I’m glad the banks are holding up and with the recent approval of another year of Fireworks we should see a good boost to the economy. Something like 37 million in direct sales is the average because of the Fireworks in the West End of Vancouver.

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