Justin Lamoureux's Favourite Spots
by Shelley Arnusch
December 1st, 2009
Snowboard Halfpipe competitor Justin Lamoureux reveals his favourite spots in Whistler and Squamish
Olympic snowboard half-pipe competitor Justin Lamoureux placed seventh overall in the men's half-pipe event. Check out his favourite places in Whistler and Squamish, including his choice restaurants.
About Justin
Age: 33
Sport: Snowboard Halfpipe
Home Turf: Squamish, B.C.
When not carrying the dreams of a nation, what do you do?
“I went to university for mechanical engineering, but I’ve been snowboarding full-time since I finished school many moons ago.”
If you weren’t an Olympian, what would you be?
“Probably an engineer. Maybe a flying-monkey trainer. Who knows? I never thought I’d be a pro snowboarder for this long, so anything is possible.”
How long have you been snowboarding?
“For 21 years.”
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Behind-the-scenes Photoshoot
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Justin Lamoureux's Picks
Best Breakfast
“Wild Wood Café. Unreal avocado omelettes.”
Best Dinner
“Essence of India in Squamish."
Best Drinks
"The Howe Sound Inn and Brewing Company is a classic after-climbing pub.”
Best Deal
“Splitz Grill. Any burger you can think of—guaranteed, you’re gonna be full.”
Best Spot for People Watching
“The Peak on Whistler Mountain on a sunny powder day. You can experience ‘Peak Chair fever’ first-hand and witness some awesome riding as you wait in the lift line.”
Want to know more? Check out what other Whistler and Vancouver spots our Olympic athletes recommend
Gallery (12 images)
Map
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Wild Wood Café
4–1085 Millar Creek Rd., Whistler, British Columbia
604-905-5066 -
Essence of India
40367 Tantalus Rd., Squamish, British Columbia
604-898-1000 -
The Howe Sound Inn and Brewing Company
37801 Cleveland Ave., Squamish, British Columbia
604-892-2603
http://www.howesound.com -
Splitz Grill
4369 Main St., Whistler, British Columbia
604-938-9300 -
Best Spot for People Watching
4545 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, British Columbia
800-766-0449
http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com
Contributors
Shelley Arnusch is a born-and-raised Albertan writer who spent three years living and working in Whistler. Her work has appeared in Avenue, Skier and Swerve.
Stephen Wilde is a Vancouver-based, internationally travelled photographer. The regular up! contributor's work has been featured in BIKE, Mountain Bike, Bicycling, Outside and numerous European publications. Check out stephenwilde.com.
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