The perfect second homes in Whistler

These four designer Whistler Creekside homes sit high on Whistler Mountain, peering down the valley below. When it comes to Whistler luxury real estate, these properties offer some of the finest facilities - each residence has a hot tub, a steam room, a ski staging area as well as ski-in, ski-out access.

Soar high above the forest floor between massive, ancient pines with Ziptrek ecotours, visit an active bear den and watch mother and cub play on an ecology tour or attend glacier camps that host the best summer ski and snowboarding in North America. For a day out, hop on a train from Vancouver to Whistler winding through canyons, offering exhilarating views of the oceanfront.

SKI magazine has consistently awarded Whistler, British Columbia top marks. With 7,000 acres of varied terrain, incredible heli and cat skiing and a world record-breaking 4.4 km gondola, this destination offers more than its share of wonders.

During your stay in your luxury property in Whistler, you'll have access to all the amenities of a five-star resort next door, including a resort pool and an award-winning spa.

There's plenty to do in the surrounding area, too. Tuck into fine fare at the best restaurants in town and learn to sabre a bottle of champagne while visiting an impressive 15,000-bottle cellar. Join 20-year veteran local bear researcher, Michael Allen, on a private bear viewing expedition or race down the bob sled ride at the Olympic Sliding Centre, a must try activity for any thrill-seeker.