Whistler & Pemberton Market Snapshot: How Did October 2026 Look?
What a fall it's been. October gave us warm, sunny days and fall colours that held on right through the month, and it's been one of the most beautiful autumns we've seen in the Sea to Sky in a while. The real estate market followed a fairly typical fall pattern. In Whistler, fewer chalets were for sale and more of them sold. In Pemberton, things stayed steady.
Here's what happened in each area, by type of home.
Here's what happened in each area, by type of home.
Whistler
Homes for sale
Whistler had about the same number of homes on the market in October as in September. The mix shifted, though:
- Chalets: 81 for sale, down from 87.
- Townhomes: 82 for sale, up from 75.
- Condos: 112 for sale, up from 105.
- Shared ownership: 18 for sale, down from 24. This was the biggest drop of any home type.
Sales
- Chalets: 10 sold, up from 6 in September. This was the strongest part of the market. Chalets sold in a median of 106 days, and the median price over the last six months was $3.14M.
- Townhomes: 10 sold, two more than in September. The median time to sell was 56 days, and the median price was $1.58M.
- Condos: 12 sold, the same as in September. Condos sold fastest of any home type, in a median of just 35 days, with a median price of $801K.
- Shared ownership: No sales in October. The median price over the last six months was $289K.
Why it likely happened
Fall is when many buyers try to get settled before ski season, and that usually means more interest in chalets. With more chalets selling and fewer new ones coming up for sale, the number available went down. Some townhome and condo owners may have listed now to catch buyers before winter, which would explain why those numbers went up. Shared ownership is a smaller, slower-moving market, so a few listings coming off can make a big difference to the count.
Pemberton
Homes for sale
The number of homes for sale in Pemberton has stayed fairly steady all year, and October was no different:
- Chalets (including chalets with acreage): 35 for sale, down from 40.
- Townhomes: 12 for sale, up from 10.
- Condos: 8 for sale, down from 10.
- Vacant land: 20 lots for sale, up from 17.
Sales
- Chalets: 4 sold. Chalets took a long time to sell, with a median of 252 days on the market. The median price over the last 12 months was $1.5M.
- Townhomes: 1 sold, after a median of 74 days. The median price was $870K.
- Condos: 2 sold, after a median of 111 days. The median price was $606K.
- Vacant land: No sales in October. The median price over the last 12 months was $585K.
Why it likely happened
Pemberton buyers are being patient. They're taking their time and waiting for the right property at the right price rather than rushing. That's why homes, especially chalets, are taking longer to sell. Only a handful of homes sell each month, so the numbers can swing a bit from month to month. That makes it hard to spot a clear trend. What we can say is that buyers here care a lot about getting good value.
The Bigger Picture: Interest Rates and the Economy
The Bank of Canada raised its interest rate. On October 28, the Bank of Canada raised its key rate by 0.25%, from 2.25% to 2.50%. It's the first increase in over three years. The Bank said it wants to keep inflation in check and stop high energy and import costs from pushing up the price of everything else. Many lenders had already raised their mortgage rates before the announcement, so some of this was already showing up in borrowing costs. The Bank's next rate decision is on December 9, 2026.
What this could mean for you: If you have a variable-rate mortgage or a line of credit, your payments are tied more directly to the Bank of Canada rate. Fixed-rate mortgages work differently. Wondering how the new 2.50% rate affects your variable-rate mortgage or line of credit, or what to watch for in the coming months? Reach out. We're happy to walk you through it.
News from south of the border. In the US midterm elections on November 3, Democrats won control of both the House and the Senate. The new Congress takes over in January. Some people hope this will bring more stability heading into 2027. It might also help ease fuel prices and other costs that have gone up under the current administration. It's too early to know what effect it will really have. Many of our buyers come from the US, though, so it's worth keeping an eye on.
Bottom Line
Whistler had a good October. More chalets and townhomes sold, condos held steady, and fewer chalets were for sale. Pemberton stayed steady, with buyers taking their time and focusing on value.
Looking ahead, winter is almost here. Interest rates have changed, and there's a lot happening in the wider economy. If you're thinking about buying or selling, it pays to stay informed. When the right property comes along, being ready to act can make all the difference.
Curious what your home is worth in this market? Reach out for a free, no-pressure home evaluation. We'll show you what similar homes in your neighbourhood have sold for, and what that means for you.
— Lisa Hilton, PREC
The Whistler Real Estate Company (WREC)
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Note: Listing and sales figures exclude parking stalls.
