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Family Dining Deals in Whistler

- BY PENNY BUSWELL

With more than a hundred different places to eat and a

well- deserved reputation for finer dining, Whistler can seem a little daunting when see ing

out a restaurant with hungry youngsters in tow. o to help you find the perfect place for any clan and any udget, here is a small taste of some of Whistler s great family- friendly spots.

he ld paghetti actory in the rystal odge is the classic choice when dining with uniors. he service is lightningf­ast, and id s meals include soup or salad, lasagna or spaghetti and ice cream for dessert.

f course, nothing says . . li e the White pot. his iconic restaurant offers urgers, nuggets, mac and cheese and is super id- friendly. nother popular local favourite — arl s — offers food that comforts you for oth lunches and dinners, and ids love the snac - andshare appies and the pi as.

or excellent stea - and

a treat for the adults too - visit he eg, where ids can choose from chic en strips, stea or a half rac of ri s.

ealthy eaters will li e ongolie rill, a stir- fry restaurant where you can watch the chefs

while they coo . ids love the action and eing a le to pic their own ingredient­s.

o dine in the pper illage on a family udget, try ilestones. ids can eat in the lounge area until p. m. lternative­ly, in the main village

a occa offers great people watching and family fare at very reasona le prices. urger fans highly recommend plit

rill on ain treet, with choices for those ten and under, and their lassic urgers are enough to fill any hard riding teenager.

he locals now the Wild Wood istro and ar at the Whistler ac uet lu is perfect for rea fast. he ta les

are far enough apart for strollers and the menu is varied and very reasona le. ry the anana read rench toast.

outh of the main village,

ree side is a great place for family dining. ree read has wood oven pi a, and ids can play with dough while they wait for their order. oston

i a is another popular family location for those endless pitchers of pop. amurai ushi is the local choice for sushi, and great for families in a hurry.

or the est ar ecue around,

chec outos—a cosy ree side esta lishment owned y the winner of the anadian

ational hampionshi­ps. fter a delicious meal, every id loves desert. he everpopula­r ows offers a out 32 flavours of ice- cream including

irthday ca e with sprin les and cotton candy. or those with an even sweeter sweet tooth, stop y ar et uare s

reat lass levator candy store for a pic - and- mix candy fix, or visit the apex of sugary decadence — he oc y

ountain hocolate actory at the top of the main village.

With so many family friendly choices, the only daunting thing may e deciding which to try first.

 ?? Photo by bonny makarewicz courtesy tourism Whistler ??
Photo by bonny makarewicz courtesy tourism Whistler

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