Olympic freestyle skier Ashleigh McIvor has won the gold medal in ladies ski cross! Check out her favourite bars and restaurants in Whistler:

About Ashleigh

Age: 26

Sport: Ski Cross

Home Turf: Whistler, B.C.

When not carrying the dreams of a nation, what do you do?

“I have done some work at UBC [University of British Columbia] toward a business marketing degree, but I still have a couple of years left.”

If you weren't an Olympian, what would you be?

“A surfer.”

How long have you been skiing?

“Since I was two years old. It all started with skiing down the carpeted steps into our sunken living room. Naked, of course!”

Best memory of growing up in Whistler?

“Running around Tapley’s Farm with the 50 other kids that lived in that neighbourhood when me and my sister were little. I also used to love the Whistler Children’s Art Festival.”

Ashleigh McIvor's Picks

Best Breakfast

“Southside Diner. It’s a classic. It’s also one of the few places in Whistler where you can park right out front, so you can leave your skis or your bike in the back of your truck.”

Best Dinner

“Monk’s Grill. It is such a beautiful building, with big windows and fine finishings, right at the base of Blackcomb. Beautiful servers too!”

Best Drinks

“The Mix. Great servers, a very chill atmosphere, delicious food and a good martini list. They also get a lot of great DJs rolling through.”

Best Apres-Ski

“The Garibaldi Lift Co. Bar & Grill. Inside, the fireplace is super-cozy. If you’re outside on the patio, you can watch your friends come down the mountain.”

Want to know more? Check out what other Whistler and Vancouver spots our Olympic athletes recommend