How to Have a Wicked One-Nighter in Whistler
Jennifer Watts
Whatever the season, Whistler has maintained its reputation as Party Central for Lower Mainlanders for years. And while the locals may balk (resort living has its price, people) it’s not a stretch to suggest that the average Vancouverite spends at least a weekend a year in this party paradise. And why not? Though it may seem all too formulaic, the scenic drive is an easy price to pay for a little unadulterated fun in the ‘sin city’ of the West Coast. Because we all know what happens in Whistler… stays in Whistler.
Step 1: Though prices can vary dramatically based on the time of year, you can expect to pay in the $100-$200 range for a standard room. Grab your friends, split the cost and carpool up après work.
Step 2: Pop the champagne or a nice bottle of wine and test out the hotel hot tub, which often has a social scene of its very own.
Step 3: Get fabulous and make your way to Kypriaki Norte for dinner. A Whistler institution, this warm and unpretentious bistro serves up tasty Mediterranean fare. Most nights you’ll be met by Kike Redondo, the Spanish-born proprietor with a big personality. Play nice and you may find yourself doing ouzo shots behind the bar with this legendary silver fox.
Step 4: After savouring a scrumptious dinner and fine wine, head downstairs to Buffalo Bill’s. Though some may write off this pub-meets-club as just another predictable cougar bar, there’s something to be said for its consistency. A mecca for stag and stagette parties alike, Buffalo’s is a veritable meat market where you are guaranteed to have fun, meet people, and get your dance on. There’s even a cage for the very brave.
Step 5: When you’ve had your fill of groping and mainstream music, take a walk over to the Savage Beagle and finish your night there. Feet hurting? Park your butt upstairs with a martini at the more intimate lounge. Ready to shake your thang? Cram on to the packed dance floor downstairs for a little hip hop and soul funk. But beware – Whistler locks down between 2 and 3 a.m. with not even a greasy pizza slice to be found. So if you are looking for an after-party, make friends with the staff or take the party back to your suite.
Step 6: Whoever invented the 10 a.m. checkout is an evildoer. Pull yourself together, rally the troops, and have a crepe or hearty eggs benny with freshly squeezed juice at Crepe Montagne.
Step 7: Have a bit of cash to burn? Then enjoy the altitude and don’t leave without a relaxation massage from The Spa at the Four Seasons. It’ll set you back about $150 for an hour but it’s worth every penny when you consider the free-form pool and eucalyptus steam room. A little pampering before trekking back down the mountain is a surefire way to ward off those Monday blues.
Kypriaki Norte, 4122 Village Grn., Whister (www.kypriaki.net , 604.932.0600)
Buffalo Bill’s, 4122 Village Grn., Whistler (www.buffalobills.ca , 604.932.6613)
Savage Beagle, 4222 Village Sq., Whistler (www.savagebeagle.ca , 604.938.3337)
Crepe Montagne, 4368 Main St., Whistler (www.crepemontagne.com, 604.905.4444)
Four Seasons, 4591 Blackcomb Wy., Whistler (www.fourseasons.com, 604.935.3400)
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