Shop & pamper yourself
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You didn't bring enough warm clothes! Now what? Head to West Broadway, where outdoors stores proliferate. Mountain Equipment Co-op (130 West Broadway) is an obvious choice, but first check out Sports Junkies (102 West Broadway) for high-quality consignment clothing at great prices.
For an extra layer that will also provide a long-lasting memory, treat yourself to a chunky, hand-knit Granted sweater. Available at Shop Cocoon, at 3345 Cambie St. in Vancouver, or Pure Australia Trading, at 28-4314 Main St. in Whistler.
And while you're here... It would be a shame not to check out Lululemon Athletica's factory outlet at 110-5560 Trapp Ave. in Burnaby.
Pamper yourself
Ease your aches and pains from too much standing at Absolute Spa, Vancouver's homegrown chain, with nine locations, including one in Park Royal on the way to Whistler and one at the Vancouver International Airport.
If your nails are ragged, drop in to a Pure Nail Bar at one of seven Vancouver locations, including one in Yaletown, close to BC Place. Sex and the City plays on an endless loop.
Blo Blow Dry Bar will give you luscious locks for $30 in 30 minutes. Walk in — no appointment necessary — to one of three Vancouver locations, including one in Yaletown. Blo's hair menu includes Holly Would (fun, flirty and bouncy curls) and European Chic (the perfect pony).
Once your hair is fabulous, go next door in Yaletown to Noir Lash Lounge so your eyelashes look just as good. Lash extensions are the newest beauty treatment, fastened with tweezers and semi-permanent glue ($65 per set). They last for four to eight weeks, long enough to bat at your friends when you go home.
In Whistler: Slated to open in January, the brand new Scandinave Spa Whistler is based on an age-old concept. Immerse yourself in a series of hot and cold treatments, followed by a hot stone or Swedish massage.
