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Join in the fun on the trampolines snowboarders love at Bounce Acrobatic Academy.
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Take a break from high-adrenaline pursuits to explore Function Junction, a funky industrial neighborhood of farm-to-table eateries and artisan shops located about a 15-minute drive from Whistler Village. Your tour of Function, as locals call it, starts on a sweet note at Purebread, a pint-size bakery purveying treats like drunken apple blondies ($3.20) and raspberry buttermilk biscuits ($3.20). Pop next door to the Daily Planet, a vintage shop with a lodge aesthetic that’s brimming with eclectic home décor (think oversize globes and hand-knotted Persian rugs) as well as sporty tchotchkes from around the world, from old-school skis to circa-1950s postcards. Then head across the street to Bounce Acrobatic Academy, a trampoline park where you can watch pro snowboarders practice their aerial tricks; you, too, can join in the jumpy fun (from $14/two hours) on 12 tramps positioned horizontally and vertically, including a �Supertramp� that allows you to achieve some serious air, as well as foam pits for soft landings after flips gone awry. From there, it’s a quick drive (or an easy walk) to Prior, where you can observe how some of the world’s most coveted high-performance skis and snowboards are carefully crafted by hand; factory tours are free and open to the public (reservations required). For lunch, go local with �bennies��eggs Benedict�in variations like Pacific crab (from $9.60) and smoked B.C. salmon (from $8.70) at Wild Wood Café. Stroll over to White Dog Studio, where founder Penny Eder’s well-curated selection of photography, paintings, sculptures, and ceramics takes cues from Whistler’s idyllic landscapes. Then get an inside look at Whistler’s brewing scene with a tour of Whistler Brewing Company ($13), which includes tastings of its seasonally rotating brews; the crisp Powder Mountain Lager is a year-round favorite. Wrap up the day by digging into Whistler’s most coveted comfort food at the Southside Diner, about a five-minute drive from Function; pick your indulgence, from six versions of poutine (from $7) to fried ravioli ($8) and lobster mac and cheese ($17).