2010 Athletes Village creates Resident Housing

Cheakamus Crossing - An Olympic Legacy

In February 2010, the eyes of the world will be upon Whistler as the globe’s top athletes compete for Olympic gold in Alpine, Nordic, Bobsleigh and Luge events in the resort. But in addition to all the limelight it’s getting from the 2010 Olympic Games, Whistler also benefits from some pretty impressive Olympic Legacies left behind when the Games are long finished. Whistler’s newest resident community, Cheakamus Crossing, is one of those legacies.

Situated across Highway 99 from Function Junction, Cheakamus Crossing is a permanent, mixed-use community that’s adjacent to a network of beautiful walking, hiking and mountain biking trails. Pedestrian-focused, the community is being built with a commitment to sustainability by using innovative design and development practices that, among other things, protects and enhances natural wetlands in the area. The community will also include commercial space for basic services, an athlete hostel, an International Hostel, a High Performance Centre, and community recreation fields. Featuring stunning views of Black Tusk and Whistler peak, the site will house visiting athletes and their support teams during the Games. After the Games, the units will provide Whistler residents with an affordable opportunity to live, work and play in the resort.