Stonebridge Whistler Estate,
British Columbia
Arguably the most sought after address in Whistler, this property in the exclusive Stonebridge neighbourhood offers views of the entire valley, looking across forested slopes to Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains with Alta Lake below. While removed from the everyday happenings of the village, the property is within a short drive of all resort amenities.
The 10-bedroom, 11 bathroom residence on 8.3 acres provides a spacious and spectacular setting in which to entertain guests in privacy. 
Extensive renovations of both the house and gardens in 2016 included the enlargement of the all-season outdoor living area, remodelling of the kitchen and master suite and a complete update of home systems and technology.
£14.71m / €16.68m / $19.69m
John Ryan PREC
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Whistler, British Columbia
Just minutes from Whistler’s vibrant village, this iconic, gated estate property encompasses 5.24 acres. Thoughtfully designed to offer maximum privacy, Blackcomb Mountain creates a picturesque backdrop to this architectural masterpiece. A hand forged iron staircase ascends up through the 40-foot entrance silo which provides the architectural strength of the primary residence and adjacent three-bedroom coach house.
The 6,800 square foot, five-bedroom residence incorporates glass walls in the living room giving the space an airy feel, which carries through to the dining room with floor-to-ceiling glass. Upstairs, a sitting area divides the two wings. To one side, a boy’s dorm, a girl’s dorm, and a full nanny suite. The master suite stretches across the other with a fireplace, sitting area, and expansive en suite bathroom.
£12.98m / €14.71m / $17.36m
John Ryan PREC
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Fairmont Chateau
Lake Louise
This iconic hotel is in Alberta’s Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, surrounded by soaring mountain peaks, the majestic Victoria Glacier and an emerald green lake. Originally built as a base for outdoor enthusiasts and alpinists over 100 years ago, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is a year-round mountain resort. It offers a wide range of winter activities including guided mountain tours, world-class skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and horse-drawn sleigh rides. During the summer months there is scenic hiking, canoeing, horse riding, fishing, mountain biking and river rafting.
Elegant and stylish yet relaxed and inviting, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise offers its guests the chance to unwind and enjoy the view from any one of its 552 guestrooms and suites. The resort’s spa is run by a team of professionals who specialise in more than 20 treatments and services. From a relaxing foot massage, to a luxurious body scrub and facial, treatments are designed to soothe and revitalise after a day of mountain adventure. 
As for dining, the Canadian identity is a fusion of cultures and the country’s cuisine is no exception. Therefore, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise invites guests to indulge in all that mountain fare has to offer. Using the freshest ingredients from regional farmers, purveyors and artisans, both classic and contemporary cooking techniques come together for an unrivalled dining experience.
The Four Seasons
This five-star hotel in the Upper Village of Whistler, British Columbia, Canada is close to the slopes at the base of the beautiful Blackcomb Mountain.
Whistler is North America’s leading ski resort and its attractions are obvious – two massive mountains, covered in extensive slopes, rising high above a village which is full of great restaurants, bars, clubs and other off slope entertainment. The twin peaks of Whistler and Blackcomb ski resort, which are linked by the awe-inspiring Peak 2 Peak gondola, are covered in a vast array of trails, with everything from beginner areas to tough tree runs. The resort’s annual snowfall is definitely in the ‘epic’ category too, with an annual average of 11.7m, pretty much guaranteeing good snow.
The Four Seasons has 273 luxurious guest rooms which range from comfortable resort rooms accommodating two people up to two-bedroom executive suites. It offers 24-hour room service and all the well-appointed rooms include free Wi-fi and in-room safe. Guest facilities include an excellent spa, a swimming pool and fitness facilities. Dining is provided by the superb Fifty Two 80 Bistro which specialises in local seafood and Sidecut, a modern steak restaurant and bar.
There is much to excite all levels of skier and snowboarder, above and below the tree-line, with over 8,100 acres of terrain, up to 1,500 acres of which is groomed each night. Novices will find plenty of interest, particularly with earthwork in the Olympic Station area opening up more beginner-friendly terrain for this season along with further investment to optimise learning conditions for new skiers and snowboarders. Intermediates are spoilt for choice, with wide blue runs and lots of challenging single black diamond trails, while there are thrills aplenty for the more advanced.
