Photo: Grouse Mountain via The Burrard
Ski season isn’t just about enjoying the chairlift ride up the mountain or feeling the rush of wind on your way down a ski hill. Après-ski plays a big part in Vancouver’s mountain sports scene. Here’s where to ‘après‘ with your immediate household or core bubble in the city this winter.
Until February 5, 2021, in line with the public health order issued on November 20, non-essential travel into and out of BC is not recommended. BC residents let’s do our part by continuing to stay local and support local, with your immediate household or bubble, in accordance with the latest guidelines.
Photo: Tourism Vancouver
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a·près-ski, noun
/ˌäprāˈskē/: social activity (as at a ski lodge) after a day’s skiing
With Nordic origins and a French name, the roots of après-ski lie in ending a long, cold day (on the slopes or otherwise) with spiked cider or mulled wine. Traditionally, this has meant unwinding with friends before heading home (or back to the hotel or chalet).
This year dictates our après-ski gang as our immediate household or core bubble, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be enjoyed. Or that it has to be food-related. As ski season gets into full swing on the North Shore Mountains and up at Whistler, here are some post-slope activity ideas.
Photo: Grouse Mountain Resort
North Shore
There isn’t far to go after a day of brisk winter fun at Mt. Seymour or Grouse Mountain.
Restaurants:
- Lupins Cafe or Altitudes Bistro at Grouse Mountain Resort
- Tour de Feast (319 Mountain Hwy, North Vancouver | Website)
- The Cheshire Cheese (218 – 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver | Website)
- Tap & Barrel Shipyards (8 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver | Website)
- Click here for other restaurants in the area.
Activities:
- Polygon Gallery at Lonsdale Quay
- Shop at The Shipyards
- Lonsdale Quay
Photo: The Burrard Hotel
Vancouver
After a morning on the North Shore slopes, head back into the city for brunch, a relaxing massage, or a walk to stretch your legs.
Restaurants:
- Catch 122 (122 West Hastings Street, Gastown | Website)
- The Distillery Bar + Kitchen (1131 Mainland Street, Yaletown| Website)
- Cafe Medina (780 Richards Street, Vancouver | Website)
- Belgard Kitchen (55 Dunlevy Avenue, Railtown | Website)
- Click here for other reastaurants to have your après meal.
Activities:
- Settle in for cozy drinks and dinner by the fireside
- Hit the spa for a massage
- Take a walk in Stanley Park
- Craft brewery
Things to keep in mind wherever you go:
- Check venue and attraction websites for hours, reservations ticketing and other policies, etc.
- Masks are mandatory at most attractions; eateries will ask you to wear a mask until seated.
- Staff is working hard in a “new normal” — please be kind and patient.
- Respect the policies of establishments you visit.
- Wash or sanitize your hands often and well.
- We’re all in this together!
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