84 | FRONTDOORS MAGAZINE After you’ve recovered, stroll through Whistler Village and pick up a globally sourced gift or something from a local designer at shops like 3 Singing Birds , Arthentic or Amos & Andes . In the evening, world-class dining awaits at Araxi , famous for its seasonally focused menu made with locally sourced ingredients. Pro tip: Snag a reservation after 8 p.m. to have time for a pre-dinner drink at Araxi’s sister restaurant, Bar Osa . The Alpine-themed cocktails rival libations in any major metropolitan — think local spirits like B.C. gin and cedar-infused rye. Another high-end option is Bearfoot Bistro , which highlights the exceptional seafood and wild game found in British Columbia. Try the Ice Room to experience a flight of four vodkas and discover how the extreme cold enhances the flavor while minimizing the alcohol burn. Or head to the underground wine cellar to swing a saber and experience the thrill as the blade hits the bottle and the Champagne flows. Soak up your hangover the next day with fresh bread or pastries from Purebread Bakery in the village. This Whistler original is famous for warm baguettes, mouthwatering cake and other baked delights. FROM THE ROAD The Ketel One Ice Room at Bearfoot Bistro Photo courtesy of Scandinave Spa / Justa Jeskova

FRONTDOORS MAGAZINE | 85 For another casual favorite, tip into Peaked Pies , which serves up perfectly baked Australian meat pies. Quick, warm and tasty, the pies come in savory, sweet and breakfast varieties. Go early in the day before they sell out. Families will love Whistler Blackcomb’s free Fire & Ice Show , where Whistler’s best skiers and riders hit air jumps through a blazing ring of fire every Sunday night. The awesome evening mixes music, dance and fire as world-class athletes flip and twist through a burning ring of flames before finishing off with a first-class fireworks show. Whistler is easily accessible from Vancouver International Airport. From there, it’s a two-hour drive from Vancouver along the scenic Sea-to-Sky highway, which follows the Squamish River from the Howe Sound past Daisy Lake and Brandywine Falls. Try to time the drive for the day, if you can. With its mix of powder and peaks, outdoor adventure and nightlife, Whistler just may be the perfect winter destination. Photo courtesy of Tourism Whistler / Vince Emond Photo courtesy of Tourism Whistler / Mike Crane Photo courtesy of Tourism Whistler / @nickvoutour