British Columbia Canada Blog

Aah! The summer has finally arrived and it’s time to enjoy the season with friends and family while engaging in fun filled activities. If you are thinking about an interesting group activity then do consider Paintballing at Silver Star Mountain Resort.

Silver Star, located in the heart of Thompson-Okanagan region of British Columbia will open for paintball season from June 6th 2009. Silver Star paintball will be open every weekend until Sept. 6th 2009 for drop-in play and you can also book your own group game any day of the week or better still plan a group getaway and stay in one of BC’s beautiful cottages.

Silver Star Paintball is located in parking Lot E, which is situated west of Silver Star’s village, opposite the entrance to the Ridge sub-division. There are three challenging courses here i.e. The Bone Yard, Wild Woods and The Old West.

Drop-in is available on WEEKENDS ONLY and to book your play time, please call (250) 558-6010 to check availability. Planning a group party, call: 250-558-6069. Note that all group bookings require 10 players or more and you must book for atleast 2 hours. You must book 72 hours prior to play and $150 deposit is reuired at the time of booking.

Paintballing could be a fun way to enjoy a birthday party, have an employee appreciation outing, stag party or corporate get-together. Interested? For group bookings call, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m (Pacific Standard Time) at 1-800-663-4431.

For more information, visit: Silver Star Mountain Resort.

Check out other cool BC activities here:  BC Activities

Who wants to stay indoors when beautiful summer is around? Shine those bikes and get ready to have a lot of fun at ‘Whistler Mountain Bike Park.’

Whistler Mountain Bike Park is now open for riders and you can get a real deal by purchasing Triple Play Card. The Early bird offer will end on June 19th 2009. The deal is: Adult price: $115, Youth/Senior price: $102, Child price: $59. Also, $115 before June 19 gets you your first 3 days in the Bike Park included, plus the lowest available daily rate all summer long. That’s over $38 savings, and you’ll save more if you ride more.You will also get 15% off food at the GLC.

I have already purchased my Triple Play card and am ready for a lot of riding this summer. How about you? Oh and if you are looking for good bike racks, check out: My Bike Rack.

Wondering about Best BC Wines? Well, Okanagan’s 2009 Spring Wine Festival has just concluded and the competition for the Best Wine was really tough. However, the wine Connoisseurs did manage to spot Best BC wines. Five BC wines which have won Gold medal are:

Related Links:

Kelowna Wineries
Oliver Wineries

Burnaby is getting ready for an exciting event set to be held on June 6th 2009. I am talking about Annual Hats Off Day being organized by Heights Merchant Association in Burnaby. Over the years Hats Off Day has become Burnaby’s most celebrated event – and it’s happening this year on Saturday, June 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can join the Heights merchants and Burnaby’s community for a party on the Heights with a colourful parade and street festival featuring food, prizes, music and a lot of fun for all ages.

This year’s highlights include:

• Il Girolino di Burnaby – a “Dash and Pedal” race for kids five to twelve years old;
• The Show & Shine – classic and custom cars will be on display in a new location – on Hastings Street between Ingleton and Esmond Avenues;
• The Chevron Express – a train for all ages that will run along Hastings and take you from one exciting stop to another;
• The Edge Climbing Wall – 24 feet of climbing adventure;
• Bouncy castles, face painters, games and lots of kids activities;
• Many bands as well as community and cultural groups; and
• Hundreds of merchants featuring treats, giveaways, special promotions and demonstrations.

For more information about Hats Off Day, check out: http://www.hatsoffday.com or contact Kitty Au, Event co-ordinator by calling 604-294-8899