What rates do property management companies charge in Whistler?

On average, property management companies in Whistler may charge anywhere from 20% to 35% of the rental income. This fee usually covers services such as advertising and marketing the property, screening and selecting guests, collecting revenue, managing repairs and maintenance, and handling guest inquiries and complaints.

Can you help with local regulations and compliance specific to Whistler?

Absolutely. We have a Tourism Accommodation Business License from the municipality. We can offer guidance on short-term vacation rental zoning laws. We can help you apply for a BC Short Term Rental License, and in some cases we can apply on your behalf and obtain one through our business. For VRBO and direct bookings we withhold and remit the local MRDT short term accommodation taxes.

How do you book properties directly in Whistler?

A guest would go to our direct booking page and request their desired dates to stay at one of our properties. They can find our direct booking page through Google and on our www.truenorthproperties.ca. This saves our guests money, adds to our bottom line and payments are securely processed through Stripe.

Can owners use their own units freely?

Absolutely. Our goal is to be flexible and build a working relationship with our clients. For some clients their property is solely an investment and they may stay in it once a year. For others their property is also a weekend home in the winters. We will work with you to accommodate your needs.

How do you screen guests?

Screening guests involves gathering information about their stay, communicating to understand their needs, and verifying their identity and reputation through identification, background checks, and reviews. Requirements such as government-issued ID, credit card verification, and references from previous hosts ensure transparency and security.

How often are payouts handled?

Payouts are completed in the first few days of the new month. You are emailed an owner's statement that breaks down revenue, cleaning costs, management fees and any associated expenses, along with helpful metrics like occupancy rates and ADR (average daily rate).

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Guest Guide

Tips

Ski suggestions

Discounts and more

Getting here & what to pre-book

Everything to sort before you arrive, from the winter tire law to the drive up. The good rentals, chefs, and tours book out fast, so line them up before you land.

Locals Ski Guide

Lift tickets, rental delivery, and a local's read on where to ski depending on the day you get. Whether it's a powder morning or a bluebird afternoon, there's a plan for it here.

Eat and Drink

Where to actually eat in Whistler, picked by someone who lived here for over 10 years. From coffee runs, to quick lunches to the tables worth reserving weeks out.

Things to Do

Zipline, snowmobile, raft, or relax. Sorted by who you're with and what season you're in. Most of these operators run small daily numbers, so book ahead once you know your dates.

Day Trips

Pemberton, Squamish, and Function Junction, each doable in an afternoon without a plan. Pick one, grab the car, and you'll be back in time for dinner.

Locals Biking Guide

Every trail worth riding in the valley, from Lost Lake beginners' loops to the big alpine days. Ride within your ability and bring more water than you think you need.

Relax

Spas, lakes, and golf courses for the days you're not chasing an activity. Some of the best Whistler days are the slow ones.

Request an early check-in or late check-out

Good to Know

The practical stuff like groceries, clinics, taxis…bears…

Babysitters, Ski Rental Delivery, Private Chefs etc.

Baby’s On the GoCribs, pack and play and other baby equipment rental company
Whistler Costal ChefsPrivate Chefs here in Whistler, awesome service and incredible food. Make sure you mention True North Property Management sent you, Mike donates 5% of cost to Zero Ceilings (local non-for profit charity)
Blackcomb BabysittingLocal baby sitting services, you can book directly through their jane.app scheduling
Blacktie Ski Rentals Concierge ski rental delivery right to your unit! True North guests get a discount, just book through this link
Nesters Liqour Alcohol delivery, open until 11PM

Where to Eat, Drink and Have a Good Time

Portobello Upper Village - Quick pastry and coffee or order and sit down - Upper Village
Hunter Gather great bennies
Stonesedge Kitchen Sit down breakfast in the Main Village
Provisions New spot! great sandwiches and coffees
Lift Coffee Co Quick coffee and breakfast option in the Main Village
Purebread An incredibly wide selection of pastries, both savory and sweet
Southside Diner A true sit down diner breakfast, usually quite busy - Creekside
Table Nineteen @ Nicklaus North Summer only! - Nicest patio in Whistler
Portobellos The sandwiches are incredible - along with everything on the menu
Provisions New spot! Great Sandwiches
Hunter Gather Great food - awesome local beers on tap
Ohyama Ramen Awesome ramen spot near the conference centre
La Cantina Authentic Mexican Tacos and Burritos, two locations!
HandleBar Upper Village - Hands down best pizza I have ever had in my life (try the whiteout)
Fat Tony’s Pizza Main village sesame seed crust!
Green Moustache Super healthy, most of the menu items are vegan
The Naked Sprout Cafe Super healthy, most of the menu items are vegan
Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub #1 Aprés spot in my books, Live music and the Guinness flows!
RMU #1 Aprés spot in Upper Village, they sell skis, apparel, backpacks etc. good local spot
Handle Bar If you were unable to get a table at RMU, saddle up here for a pint and the best pizza of your life (sorry NYC)
GLC Good Aprés spot located right at the base of Whistler, pricey
Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub Relaxed spot for an Aprés, sports on all TVs
Longhorn Come here ready to party, it is essentially a club, expensive, very high energy
Merlins Relaxed and Aprés in Upper Village, lots of tables, it used to get wild here now it is mostly an older crowd
Fitzsimmons Pub (The most chill and cosy pub in Whistler - Upper Village)
Pizza Antico Good Happy Hour - 4$ Pints, 8$ Margherita Pizzas - 3PM - 5PM
Joe Fortes Good Happy Hour - reduced priced drinks and food menu - 3PM - 5PM
Crystal Lounge Cheap wings, basement bar - not very inspiring - cheap wings though
Table Nineteen @ Nicklaus North (Summer only! - Nicest patio in Whistler) Opens at 3pm in Winter
Coast Mountain Drive to Function Junction - 10 mins to the best brewery in Whistler
Whistler Brewing Company Go to Coast Mountain 1st, then come here, 2nd best brewery - no offence
Beer Farmers Drive to Pemberton for the afternoon, incredibly charming brewery on a farm!
Pemby Lunch Spots Highway Cafe, Mile One
Brewhouse The only brewery that is actually in the village. They have okay beer, they have a pool table and the pizza is good
Raven Room Vibey cocktail bar - great food and atmosphere - casual
Sushi Village #1 sushi experience in town, reservations for parties 6+ - order the Nicole Roll
Nagomi Sushi Smaller, more relaxed sushi experience, excellent quality - Upper Village
Wild Blue Very nice PNW inspired menu great ambience
Pizza Antico Awesome pizza in the village
Red Door Fine dining, very small restaurant, tough to get reservation - Creekside
Creek Bread Great pizza, casual - Creekside
Rimrock Café #1 Fine dining restaurant in Whistler - Creekside
Araxi Fine dining - emphasis on farm to table
Joe Fortes Fine dining - Incredible seafood, steaks and wines list
Il Caminetto Fine dining - Italian
Bearfoot Bistro Fine dining
The Keg Casual fine dining - good value here
Splitz Casual burger joint, order, take a number and sit down
Hunter Gather Casual - Great beers on tap and really good food, great value
The Beacon Casual bar restaurant
Portobellos Take out chicken dinner for 4 people is great value, ps - add ribs!
Earls Casual, bar/lounge
Tandoori Grill Indian Cuisine Fantastic Indian food, large restaurant
Balam Latin American Cuisine
Garfinkles Legendary Whistler Club - Busiest on Thursdays
Dubh Linn Gate Gets very lit with live music and the Guinness tap runs constantly
Aprés Aprés A good place to go if everywhere is packed, big dance floor
Tapley’s Good bar/pub that gets busy, sports on the TVs
Buffalo Bills 2 pool tables, big dance floor - usually an older crowd here 25/30+
Cinnamon Bear Bar and Grill 2 pool tables - only go there if you want to play pool
Moe Joes regular club
Brandy’s at the Keg open late and not underground like the other clubs

Excursions, Day Trips and Activities

Snowshoe/ Cross country ski rentals @ Lost Lake PassivHaus
Mountain bike rentals @ Lost Lake PassivHaus
Summer Hiking up on Whistler or Blackcomb
Snowmobile Tours Canadian Wilderness Adventures
White Water Rafting Wedge Rafting
Zipline With Ziptrek Eco Tours - Zipline from Whistler all the way to Blackcomb!
Valley Lumina An evening experience in a forest lit up with an incredible light display
Paddle the River of Golden Dreams With Whistler ECO Tours
ATVing/ Side by Side Canadian Wilderness Adventures
Escape Room Fun for the whole family, enter a room and use clues to escape!
Audain Art Museum Beautiful architecture with West Coast Canadian inspired art
Scandinave Spa Scandinavian style bath house - saunas, cold plunge, steam room
Drive North on Highway 99 to Pemberton
Hike: Nairn Falls (45 Mins, Easy - Moderate) —> Depending on time of year (double check before you go)
Winter: Head to Beer Farmers for an afternoon pint before the sun goes down!
Early Summer: Go berry picking at North Arm Farm or play a round of golf
Late Summer: Sunflower maze @Laughing Crow Farm (check before you go)
Fall: Pumpkin patch @Laughing Crow Farm (next door to Beer Farmers)
Dinneror late lunch at (The Pony or Mile One)
Drive South on Highway 99 to Squamish
Hike: The Chief (2.5 - 3 Hours, Difficult - Steep elevation gain) —> Backcountry Brewing for a pint or do brunch at Fergies
Head up the Sea to Sky Gondola all year round!
Drive South on Highway 99
Brandywine Falls (10 mins, easy, scenic view) or Train Wreck (45 mins, easy, cool)
Coast Mountain Brewing and/or Whistler Brewing Co

Parks and Golf Courses

Lost Lake Closest park to the village - Large lawn area with beach + rafts. Public dock too
Rainbow Park Nicest views of Whistler/Blackcomb + beach volleyball
Green Lake Spit #1 park for views, very cold water - Google Fitzsimmons Fan Park
Lakeside Park good flat park, a little small
Alpha Lake Park Good park in Creekside
Nicklaus North Beautiful course, panoramic views of the valley - easy/moderate difficulty
Fairmont Mountainside course that has lots of elevation change, tight fairways - hard
Whistler Golf Club Nice, moderate/easy course that has little elevation change
Big Sky, Pemberton The most scenic golf course I have played, Mt. Currie towers above
Sun Stone, Pemberton inexpensive, easy golf course - great views of Mt Currie