Private Residence Fall 2026 - Flipbook - Page 6
Beyond
the Slopes
WH Y TH E WO R LD ' S G R E AT S K I TOWN S
HAVE B ECO M E Y E AR- RO U N D D ESTI NATI O N S
"People come for the winter and stay for the summer."
days on the mountain. But it is often everything
beyond the slopes that leaves the lasting impression.
It is a saying repeated across the world's premier
World-class restaurants sit alongside locally owned
mountain communities, from Breckenridge and
cafés. Luxury boutiques share the streets with historic
Whistler to Park City and Mont-Tremblant. What was
storefronts. Art galleries, live music, festivals, and
once a clever observation has become an unden-
cultural events fill the calendar long after the snow has
iable reality. Ski towns are no longer defined by a
melted. The pace is relaxed without sacrificing
single season. They have evolved into year-round
sophistication, creating an atmosphere that feels both
destinations where exceptional outdoor recreation,
energetic and deeply restorative.
vibrant culture, and an unmatched quality of life
continue to attract homeowners from around the
As visitors return year after year, many begin imag-
world.
ining something more permanent.
For many, skiing is simply the introduction.
Richard James Deacon, real estate advisor with Engel
& Völkers Okanagan, can pinpoint the moment visitors
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The first visit is inspired by fresh powder, dramatic
decide to go from vacationers to homeowners at
alpine landscapes, and the promise of unforgettable
Revelstoke Mountain in British Columbia.
