Whistler & Pemberton Real Estate: How Did the First Half of 2026 Compare to 2025?
Now that we're halfway through 2026, it's a good time to look back at how the Whistler and Pemberton real estate markets have been doing. Below, we break down what happened with home listings and sales in each area, and what it might mean if you're thinking about buying or selling.
Whistler: A Quiet But Steady Market
If you've been watching the Whistler market, you probably noticed it's been fairly calm this year. Overall, not much has changed compared to this time last year — but there are a few things worth knowing.
Fewer homes for sale. By the end of June 2026, there were 265 properties listed for sale in Whistler, down from 284 at the same time last year — about a 7% drop. On average through the quarter, there were closer to 330 listings available at any given time.
Here's how that breaks down by property type:
Chalets saw the biggest drop, falling from 90 listings last year to just 75 this year (down 17%).
Condos also declined, from 104 down to 97 listings (down 7%).
Townhomes stayed about the same, with just two more listings than last year.
Shared ownership properties ticked up slightly, to 21 available.
Sales followed a similar pattern. Overall, home sales in Whistler were down 7% compared to the first half of 2025 — but the story was different depending on the type of property:
Townhomes saw the biggest change, with 16 fewer sales than last year.
Shared ownership sales dropped from 14 to 9.
Chalets, on the other hand, actually did a little better, with one more sale than last year (a 6% increase).
Condos had the strongest showing, with 4 more sales than last year (up 13%).
Why is this happening? A few things are likely at play. Springtime into early summer is typically a slower season in Whistler, since some properties aren't available for showings while owners are living in them or renting them out. On top of that, there's simply less to choose from right now, which naturally limits how many sales can happen.
There's also a bigger-picture story here. Across Canada, housing markets have been showing signs of picking up, and it seems more buyers are ready to make a move rather than wait for prices to drop further. Whistler doesn't always follow the same patterns as other Canadian cities, but when confidence grows nationally, it often brings more interest to our local market too.
Looking ahead: Tourism Whistler has reported a strong summer for visitors, and we're seeing that firsthand — more inquiries from potential buyers and more people touring properties than we saw earlier in the year. If this keeps up, it could mean good momentum for the Whistler market heading into fall.
Pemberton: A Small Market With a Big Bounce-Back
Pemberton tells a different story this year — and a more upbeat one. Because Pemberton is a smaller market, even small changes can look like big swings in the numbers, so it's worth keeping that in perspective. But overall, things picked up nicely in the first half of 2026.
More homes came on the market. Listings increased across most property types this spring, which is typical — spring is usually when homes show their best.
Chalets and acreage properties jumped from 34 listings last year to 42 this year.
Townhomes rebounded in a big way, going from just 3 listings last year to 11 this year.
Vacant land listings also increased slightly, by three lots.
Condos were the one exception, dropping from 8 listings to 4.
Sales activity was up 17% overall compared to the first half of 2025 — a strong result, even though it varied by property type:
Chalet and acreage sales were down slightly, by just one sale.
Townhome sales matched last year's pace, but doubled compared to the first quarter of this year, which is a good sign of growing momentum.
Condos had the best performance of any category, with 9 sales in the first half of the year.
Vacant land sales were down by three transactions compared to 2025.
What's next for Pemberton? Summer tends to be quieter, as both buyers and sellers turn their attention to family time and enjoying everything the Pemberton Valley has to offer. If you're selling this summer, it may just take a little extra patience to find the right buyer. If you're buying, a quieter season can sometimes mean less competition for the right property.
The Bottom Line
Whistler remained steady but a little quieter this year, largely due to fewer homes being available. Pemberton, meanwhile, saw a noticeable pickup in activity, especially for condos and townhomes. Both markets are entering the summer with encouraging signs — more visitor traffic, more buyer inquiries, and improving confidence across the country.
If you're curious about how these trends could affect your own buying or selling plans, we're always happy to chat.
— Lisa Hilton, PREC
