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Silverstar mountain resort has come up with an exciting new weekend getaway 2011  for all vacation lovers and I absolutely love it. Trust me, you can spoil someone special with this little breather in Silver Star’s outstanding setting.Check out the deal details below:
 

Saturday August 20

Food & Wine Pairing Seminar 4 – 6 p.m. Prepare to be entertained and learn how to cook like a chef! Have fun with guest chef Martin Laprise as he guides you through making delicious food and wine pairings.Gourmet at the Grand Café 6:30 – till late
Allow us to make your dinner reservation at the Bulldog Hotel’s Grand Café where a special ‘Indulgence’ menu will be sure to spoil you.

Movie Night at Club Snowbird
Enjoy a screening of Chocolat…sure to set the scene for Sunday’s seminar.

Sunday August 21

‘Everything Chocolate’ Seminar 11a.m. – 1 p.m. Join chocolatier Barrita Durward for an entertaining introduction to the art of chocolate making. This hands on seminar will teach you how to properly dip, make sweet treats, and create some chocolates to take home.Finish your weekend on a high!
Enjoy the spectacular view of the Monashee Mountains and Okanagan and Kalamalka Lakes from the view point at the top of Silver Star Mountain. Take a relaxing ride to the top on the Summit Chairlift and either hike or ride back down. Lift is available from Noon to 4 p.m. on either Saturday or Sunday.

1 Night Indulgence Package - $215 per person Includes 1 night accommodation in a 2 bedroom Executive unit at luxurious Snowbird Lodge (based on double occupancy), Food & Wine Pairing Seminar, Chocolate Seminar, Movie Night, and a Chairlift & Hiking Pass. 12% HST additional. Some restrictions apply. This special cannot be booked in conjunction with any other special offers.

For more information or to book please call Silver Star Holidays at 1-800-663-4431

Whistler is definitely one of the most sought after vacation destinations in British Columbia but did you know that:

1. Whistler was once known as Alta Lake, which itself was originally named Summit Lake.

2. Whistler was a First Nation trading route between the Lil’wat Nations and the Squamish Nation.

3. Whistler officially opened for skiing in 1966 and it wanted to host 1968 winter olympics but it lost this honor to Grenoble, France.

4. Nester’s Market on Highway 99 north of the village on the way to Emerald Estates and other residential areas has the best seafood that you can get in the area.

5. Although Whistler has only 10,000 permanent residents, during peak season their are about 40,000 visitors at this resort.

6. It has more than 200 trails and 38 lifts with world’s most advanced high tech capabilities.

7. You do not need car to travel within Whistler. Whistler Village is pedestrian-only and a free shuttle  is available that operates in and around Whistler Village, along with the Upper Village, at regular intervals.

8. Whistler has the most ski-in/ski-out accommodations out of any other mountain resort in Canada and there are more that 5000 rooms to accommodate thousands of visitors that flock this BC resort.

9. Ever wondered, how did Whistler Mountain get its name? It got its name from Western Hoary Marmots who live among the rocks and made strident Whistling sounds. Before that it was called London mountain by British Surveyors. 

10. Top activities to do in Whistler besides snoboarding and skiing are: Rafting, Mountain biking, Fishing, Heli Hiking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Partying and Golfing.

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Visiting Vancouver in April and looking for some fun? Why not attend Mardi Gras 2010 by Student Nurses of Douglas College in Vancouver on Thursday, April 29th 2010 from 7.00 pm to 3.00 am at Ceilis Irish Pub in Downtown Vancouver on 670 Smithe and Granville St.

The entry fee is only $10.00/person.  MARDI GRAS 2010 is actually a grad fundraiser and proceeds from the event will go towards their graduation ceremony. The event features live bands with east coast music, tons of beads, prizes and 50/50 draw.

Food and Drink specials include:
Buckets of ribs $4
All domestic and premium domestic pints $4
Highballs $4

It’s a 21+ event so be prepared to show your ID.

Interested? For ticket info. email:
laughdancegraduate@gmail.com

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Looking for a quick weekend getaway to Whistler or a week long vacation? Well, make sure to check out these deals:

1. Marketplace Lodge   

One Bedroom from $99/night
Valid Mar 30 – Apr 30, 2010  

2. TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival

$99.30 Rate at Aava Hotel
Valid Apr 15-27, 2010

3. White Spot Restaurant – Food & Drink Specials
Valid until Apr 30, 2010 : Visit the brand new White Spot Restaurant for for daily drink specials from $3.99, or get a Legendary Burger Platter & beer for only $12.99

4. Legends Creekside    
One Bedroom Suites from $103.35/night
Valid Apr 1-18, 2010
An unbeatable value at this family friendly Creekside location. Two bedroom suites also available for $168.35.

5. Fairmont Wildflower Restaurant
$20.10 Dinner + Dessert
Valid Mon–Sat from 5pm-7pm

For more information about Whistler or to plan your next Whistler trip, visit:

http://www.bctravelguide.ca/

http://www.bctravelguide.ca/Whistler.aspx

If you’ve travelled by road from Calgary to Kelowna, the chances are you’ve passed through Revelstoke or in fact stopped their for a pee break. Do you remember admiring small but beautiful town of Revelstoke? If you like Revelstoke then you’ll be happy to know that talks are being held for rebranding Revelstoke.

 During recently held Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce’s “Business After Hours” series Hoteliers Association discussed re-branding campaign for Revelstoke. Thom Tischik’s presentation (of Kimberly based marketing firm) featured a series of poster boards depicting what could be full page magazine ads and different takes on the new logo. His campaign focused on portraying Revelstoke as ravishing and truly magnificent place to live and visit during any season.

Let’s hope involved parties will take some concrete steps pretty soon and see Revelstoke getting transformed into a brand new exciting community.

Plan your next trip to beautiful British Columbia with BC Travel Guide.

 Vancouver, British Columbia -home of Winter Olympics 2010 is a popular tourist destination in Canada but not all tourists who visit, Vancouver city get a chance to explore Vancouver Island. Vancouver Island located just off Canada’s Pacific coast is separated from the mainland by the Strait of Georgia. It is 460 km (286 mi) long and up to 80 km (50 mi) wide.

For Vancouver Island accommodations, we strongly recommend choosing a Bed and Breakfast property as it will surely enhance your experience of Vancouver island.

At the southern tip of the Vancouver Island is the capital of BC- Victoria known for its historic parliament, narrow streets dotted with cafes, pubs and colourful gardens and world-famous Butchart Botanical Gardens.

The newest big attraction on Vancouver Island is  nearby Sydney — the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre. The aquarium is a 10-minute drive from the Victoria Airport and Swartz Bay ferry terminal.

Here invertebrates and marine plant life numbering in the thousands inhabit 17 aquarium habitats. The other features include the Gallery of the Drifters, where algae, delicate jellies, and other plankton appear to be suspended in backlit aquariums. For more info, visit www.oceandiscovery.ca 

Find Victoria accommodations here.

Activities available on Vancouver Island include:

- Skiing

- White-water rafting

- Caving

- Mountain biking

- Surfing

- Diving and Snorkelling

- Whale- Watching

- Trekking and Hiking

Plan your Vancouver Island activities with BC travel Guide

Many travellers to British Columbia are interested in new resorts and properties because it’s always exciting to stay in a brand new vacation home. One of BC’s newest resorts Watermark Beach Resort located in Osoyoos is a great place for such travellers. Osoyoos has Canada’s driest climate with the lowest rainfall and highest temperatures in the country and this region is known for its wineries and orchards .

Watermark Beach Resort is set to open on October 1st 2009 and will provide guests fall getaway, wedding, or meeting destination opportunities. The four-story, 153 suite Watermark Beach Resort will consist of a main building and 30 beachfront townhomes. 

Features of Watermark Beach Resort include:

- Variety of units ranging from studio, one, two and three-bedroom suites to penthouses.

- Amenities like fully equipped kitchens with stainless steel appliances, deep soaking tubs, flat-screen televisions in the master bedrooms and living areas, and private balconies.

- Resort will offer spa, fitness facility, steam room, hot tubs, seasonal pool with waterslide, wine bar and wine bar patio with a summer kitchen.

For investors interested in BC’s hot tourism industry, this could be an interesting investment opportunity with beachfront homes starting from low 300’s.

Watermark Beach Resort is the collective vision of a group of British Columbia’s leading vacation resort consultants and designers. The team’s collaboration results in a resort that protects, and ultimately enhances, the magic of the space. The goal is to create a remarkable resort and recreational community that offers genuine, lasting value for generations. Value that turns mere vacation moments into a lifetime of irreplaceable memories.

For more information, visit: Watermark Beach Resort

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