Après is part of the Whistler experience, and the Garibaldi Lift Company, known to everyone as the GLC, is where many locals and visitors head the moment their skis come off. It sits right at the base of the Whistler Village Gondola, so you can ski the last run of the day and be on the patio within minutes.
The views are a big part of the appeal. Grab a seat by the windows or outside and watch skiers and riders make their final runs down the mountain while you settle in with a local craft beer or a warming drink. The menu is hearty, pub-style food made for refuelling, and the waffle fries are a firm favourite.
As afternoon turns to evening, the energy picks up with music and a busy, friendly crowd. In summer, the GLC is just as popular, with riders rolling in from the Whistler Mountain Bike Park and the patios soaking up the afternoon sun.
Arrive early for a patio table, as it fills fast on bluebird days. It’s an easy walk from anywhere in the Village, so leave the car at your rental and enjoy the evening.
Featured photo: Craig Dennis, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
