Embarc Resorts · Formerly Club Intrawest ✓ 9 of 9 resorts

Embarc, finally explained.

9 four-season resorts across British Columbia, Quebec, Florida, California, and Mexico. Founded as Club Intrawest in 1992, the club passed through Diamond Resorts (2016) and then Hilton Grand Vacations (2021). Today, Embarc operates inside HGV Max — and original Embarc points multiply by 50× when converted to HGV Max ClubPoints.

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All 9 Resorts

The complete Embarc portfolio.

Each resort is uniquely designed to reflect its regional culture. All are four-season destinations except where noted. Embarc points are usable at any resort with no "home resort" priority.

British Columbia & Western Canada

5 resorts
Embarc Whistler
Whistler, BC, Canada
In the heart of Whistler Village, walking distance to the Gondola. North America's premier ski resort.
Peak: Dec–Apr (ski)
Embarc Vancouver
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Downtown urban location. Gateway to the city's culinary, cultural, and outdoor offerings.
Year-round demand
Embarc Ucluelet
Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
Pacific Rim coastline. Beach access, surfing, hiking, whale watching, and storm watching in winter.
Peak: Jun–Sep
Embarc Panorama
Panorama, BC, Canada
Purcell Mountains ski resort with hot springs. Smaller, quieter alternative to Whistler.
Peak: Winter ski
Embarc Bear Mountain
Victoria, BC, Canada
Westin-branded golf and spa resort just north of Victoria. 36 holes of championship golf.
Peak: Summer golf

Eastern Canada

1 resort
Embarc Tremblant
Mont-Tremblant, QC, Canada
Quebec's premier ski destination. French-Canadian alpine village charm. Winter skiing + summer hiking and watersports.
Peak: Winter ski

United States

2 resorts
Embarc Sandestin
Sandestin, FL, USA
Florida Panhandle beachfront. Within the larger Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. White sand, emerald water.
Peak: Mar–Oct
Embarc Palm Desert
Palm Desert, CA, USA
Desert resort with golf, pools, spa. Snowbird favorite for escaping winter.
Peak: Oct–May

Mexico

1 resort
Embarc Zihuatanejo
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Pacific Mexican coast. Charming fishing village. Authentic Mexican experience without the Cancun crowds.
Peak: Nov–Apr
Typical Point Values

Weekly point requirements.

Embarc historically used a uniform point system without high-tier season categories (Gold/Platinum). Point requirements depend on resort, week, and unit size. Below are typical full-week values in original Embarc points — multiply by 50 for HGV Max equivalent.

Demand Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom
High Season 105 140 210 280
Low Season 70 90 140 180
High Season (HGV Max ×50) 5,250 7,000 10,500 14,000
Low Season (HGV Max ×50) 3,500 4,500 7,000 9,000
Typical Embarc ownership: Most owners hold 150–300 annual Embarc points. A 2BR week at a high-demand resort costs ~210 points, so a 200-point owner can typically book 1 week in 2BR or 2 weeks in 1BR per year.
For Resale Buyers

What you need to know.

Resale Embarc contracts are deeded interests in the Embarc trust collection — fully transferable. Owners receive annual Embarc points usable at any of the 9 resorts. Reservations open at 12 months out (no home resort priority).
HGV Max access is separate. Buying Embarc on the resale market does NOT automatically include HGV Max membership. To access the broader HGV portfolio (Hilton Grand Vacations resorts), you'll need to enroll in HGV Max separately — which may require a developer purchase. Verify before assuming HGV Max is included in a resale transaction.
Maintenance fees for Embarc are billed in Canadian dollars (CAD) and run approximately CAD $7–14 per Embarc point per year, depending on the trust class. A 200-point owner pays roughly CAD $1,400–2,800 annually.