I don’t know who needs to hear this right now, but if you’ve been dreaming of having a place in Whistler that your family can return to year after year, without the cost of full ownership, a timeshare might be exactly what you’re looking for.
Why timeshare makes sense for families
Timeshares let you own vacation time in Whistler, one of Canada’s most iconic year-round destinations, without having to buy a full property. You can lock in the same week each year and give your family a consistent place to gather, recharge, and make memories together. There’s no scrambling for bookings during peak season, no unpredictable rental prices, and no last-minute accommodation stress. It’s simply your place in the mountains, year after year. Over time, it becomes part of your family’s story and a tradition everyone looks forward to. For many families, it’s also a way to give their kids or grandkids the chance to grow up skiing in Whistler. They learn the runs, discover their favourite hot chocolate spots, and start building memories that last a lifetime.
Why timeshare makes sense for families
Timeshares let you own vacation time in Whistler, one of Canada’s most iconic year-round destinations, without having to buy a full property. You can lock in the same week each year and give your family a consistent place to gather, recharge, and make memories together. There’s no scrambling for bookings during peak season, no unpredictable rental prices, and no last-minute accommodation stress. It’s simply your place in the mountains, year after year. Over time, it becomes part of your family’s story and a tradition everyone looks forward to. For many families, it’s also a way to give their kids or grandkids the chance to grow up skiing in Whistler. They learn the runs, discover their favourite hot chocolate spots, and start building memories that last a lifetime.
How does it work?
In most cases, buying a timeshare in Whistler is buying 1/51 of the title. You, along with 50 other people own the actual property. When you're ready to sell, your share of the property can be listed and sold on the MLS just like any other property. Fixed week timeshares give you access to a specific unit for a set week each year and are ideal for families who like to plan ahead. Popular options include units in Aspens or Woodrun in the Benchlands, Lake Placid Lodge in Creekside, and North Star or Valhalla in the Village. If something comes up and you are unable to use your week, you can put it in the rental pool through your management company.
What about annual maintenance fees?
Every timeshare comes with annual maintenance fees, which are shared among owners to keep the property in top condition. These fees typically cover housekeeping and cleaning between stays, utilities such as heat, water, electricity, and internet, building maintenance and repairs, furniture and appliance upkeep or replacement, property management and administration, strata, property taxes, tourism Whistler fees, and snow removal and landscaping.Fees vary depending on the unit size, resort, and ownership model, but in Whistler they average about $1,100 for a traditional week-based timeshare. While this is an additional expense, it replaces hotel rates and eliminates last-minute Airbnb surprises, with the added benefit of professional management.
How to get started
If you’re considering putting roots down in Whistler and it sounds like a timeshare will fit your lifestyle and budget, give us a call or shoot us a message propertysisters@wrec.com so we can fill you in on what's on the market.
Hillary and Erica Lawson
Whistler Property Sisters Team
propertysisters@wrec.com