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If you are looking for a great way to relax after an exciting day on Whistler slopes then try out Scandinave Spa in Whistler.

Situated just north of Whistler Village, B.C., engulfed in a spruce and cedar forest on the edge of Lost Lake and Spruce Grove parks, this unique spa overlooks incredible mountain vistas and valleys. Invigorate and cleanse your body and mind in the hot baths and refreshing waterfalls, melt away with a relaxing massage, and breathe in the invigorating country air.

Scandinavian baths are a year-round spa activity worth trying. This unique bath experience cleanses the skin, improves physical and aerobic conditioning and produces and increases sense of well-being. To enjoy the full benefits of the baths, alternate the body warming with refreshing cold water rinses and relaxation sessions 3 or 4 times. The whole experience should take about 2 to 3 hours. For the ultimate relaxation, complete the experience with a Swedish, Hot Stone, or Thai Yoga massage.

The packages at Scandinave Spa in Whistler start at about $50/person. For more information, visit: Scandinave Spa in Whistler

Plan your next Spa vacation in BC with BC Travel Guide

Spring Break is in full swing and am sure you are ready to get out with your kids and have some spring family fun. Spring Break Sno Jam is being held at Mt. Washington, British Columbia from March 8th 2010 till March 13th 2010. You can look forward to:

Dairyland Crazy Cards tomorrow (March 11th 2010) - Kids can play poker-style scavenger hunt between the Alpine Lodge and the Hawk Chair.

This is a Poker-style scavenger hunt in the Green Zone!  There will be 4 stations to visit.

1) Guest Services

2) The Ozone

3) Bottom of Platter Lift

4) Top of Green Face

You get a card at “registration” at Guest Services at 12pm.  Complete the task at each of the other stations – receiving a playing card at each – and bring them all back to Guest Services at 3pm, where you will perform one last task to get your last card.  Then play your poker hand to win a prize!

Timeline:

11:30 am – tent and table to back of Guest Service Ticket Kiosk

12pm – Scavenger Hunt starts at Guest Services

3pm – meet back at Guest Services with your 4 cards to complete the last task and get your 5 card “poker hand” which you will play for prizing.
 

Old Dutch Mini Olympics on Saturday, March 13th 2010 - You can participate in your very own Winter 2010 Mini-Olympic games  at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.

Take part in this Olympic-style obstacle course to bring home the “gold,” and some delicious potato chips from Old Dutch! This one is open to all, Kids and Kids at heart! The obstacle course will be on the Elk run, behind Mtn Tek, from 11am - 3pm.  Come join in the fun!

So, pack your bags and head to Mt. Washington!

I have been glued to TV since morning watching fascinationg Winter Olympics 2010. I was hoping to watch Men’s Downhill Skiing today but turns out that it has been postponed till Monday (Feb, 15th 2010). Why? Well, the weather in Whistler hasn’t been great. The successive days of warm weather and rain have created slushy conditions on the course at Whistler Creekside.

A race that offers some of Alpine skiing’s biggest names — including Didier Cuche of Switzerland and Bode Miller of the United States — was moved from the opening weekend lineup by Vancouver Olympic organizers and the International Ski Federation early Saturday morning, more than 7 hours before its scheduled start of 11:45 a.m. local time. The officials had already postponed the first women’s event, the super-combined.

The lowest temperature overnight Friday and through Saturday was expected to be 36 degrees. Unseasonably warm weather at Whistler and Cypress Mountain has prevented the Games from gaining much early momentum. Training schedules have been limited at Cypress, site of freestyle skiing and snowboarding events, and Whistler, where Lindsey Vonn’s pursuit of three or more gold medals is stuck in the slush.

I am praying for heavy snowfall tonight!

Tod Mountain Ranch located in Heffley Creek (near Kamloops), BC could be your next getaway especially because now they have reduced their prices for Spring 2010. Have a great horse back riding experience during your next BC vacation.

Tod Mountain Ranch is offering reduced rates on all dates in May & June. These savings represent around 15% off our usual summer rates. Check out their latest reduced summer rates at Tod Mountain Ranch Website.

Another exciting news is that they are offering Free transfers to the guests from Kamloops airport/ Bus station/ Downtown Hotel.  Also, they are advising guests about saving money on their vacation by keeping an eye on taxes. Here’s how:

The BC Government recently announced some tax changes which will affect travellers to BC after 1st July 2010. The current tax rate for ranch stays is 6.2% and this will increase to 12% for all bookings from 1st July. However, if you have already booked, or were planning your ranch vacation after 1st July, there is an opportunity to avoid this increase. Simply book and pay in full prior to 1st May 2010 and you will only be charged the current tax rate of 6.2%.

Some of the best Canadian athletes are competing in Vancouver Olympics 2010 and I am proud to say that many of them are from British Columbia. Watch out for these Okanagan athletes that have bright chances of winning medals in upcoming Vancouver Olympics 2010:

1. Women’s Curling team : Kelly Scott, Jeanna Schraeder and Sasha Carter. This is Kelly’s first experience participating in Olympics. However, she has won World Junior and World Women’s Curling Championship.
2. Para- Alpine: Josh Dueck and Nick Brush
3. Wheelchair Curling: Ina Forrest and Sonja Gaudet
4. Freestyle Skiing Aerials: Steve Omischl Steve Omischl has been ranked no.1 in the world in freestyle skiing aerials since past 4 years.
5. Freestyle Ski-cross: Kelsey SerwaDid you know Kelsey’s grandfather Cliff Serwa founded Big White Ski resort?
6. Bobsleigh: Justin Kripps
7. Luge: Brandon Hauptman
8. Cross-Country skiing: Alysson Cummings
9. Freestyle Skiing Moguls: Kristi Richards These athletes grew up practicing at local ski resorts like Big White, Silver Star Sun Peaks etc. Although Whistler is no different, the challenging part is that their competitors are equally good and win or lose in Olympics is based on fraction of seconds. Nevertheless, our best wishes with these athletes.

Related Vancouver 2010 posts:

Transportation during Vancouver Olympics 2010

Meet Vancouver Olympics 2010 Athletes

Vancouver 2010 Opening ceremony

The 21st Winter Olympics will begin this weekend and Okanagan’s role in these games cannot be ignored. See how Okanagan impacts Vancouver Olympic Games:

1. Kelowna International Airport is one of four 2010 portals along with Calgary, Victoria and Abbotsford.

2. Kelowna RCMP have deployed 18 officers as part of emergency response teams at Whistler and Vancouver. These officers will also take part in red Serge duties at the opening cermonies and medal presentations.

3. Four local firefighters will also take up shifts at Olympic park in Whistler.

4. Do you know who is the official supplier of wine for Olympics 2010? Sumac Ridge Estate winery, one of the leading BC wineries in Summerland is the official supplier of wine to all venues where accredited media will be allowed. Other participating BC wineries include: Jackson Triggs of Oliver, See-Ya-Later Ranch in Okanagan falls, Inniskillin from Oliver and N’Kimp Cellars in Osoyoos.

5. S.W. Audio Visual of Kelowna is providing big screens, stages, lighting and sound equipment to two Olympic fan venues, Canada Hockey Place and the UBC arena.

6. Last but not the least, ASPENWARE of Lumby which is the only manufacturer of wooden cutlery in North America will be featured at media centers and Vancouver Convention center during upcoming Winter Olympics 2010.

Related Vancouver Olympics 2010 posts:

Transportation during Vancouver Olympics 2010

Opening Ceremony Vancouver 2010

The Olympics may be finished come April but the action never stops in Whistler. TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival will be held in Whistler from April 16-25th 2010.  The festival will be packed with competitions, concerts and mind-blowing excitement.

It makes sense to visit Whistler during this festival because besides enjoying everything that this wildly popular festival offers, you can also take advantage of  the slopes which will be less crowded, the snow will still be great and you can get amazing low season prices.

View the entire Ski and snowboard festival event schedule here: Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival 2010 

Tomorrow (Jan 2nd, 2010) will be the last day 12th Annual Bright Nights in Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia. The tickets are priced at $8.00/adult and $5.00 for kids and seniors. So, if you haven’t been to Bright Nights with your family and friends yet then do it before it’s over.

More than two million twinkling lights transform the forest, the train and children’s farmyard areas in the middle of the city’s wondrous Stanley Park. Bright Nights is enhanced by entertainment, dozens of delightful animated displays and more - carrying on the tradition that started with the first Christmas Train over thirty years ago!

For more information, check out: Bright Nights in Vancouver

Are you excited about New year 2010? Have you made any Travel Plans/ Weekend Getaways yet? Well, we already have a few shows on our list that we want to attend in 2010 and one of them is Fraser Valley Women Show  in Chilliwack, British Columbia which is being held from March 5-7th at Heritage Park. We have a feeling that it’s going to be a blast.

Check out some of the highlights of the show:

-Salon Stage, Free Hair Cuts & Makeovers
-Ask Vancouver’s very own certified Image & Style Guru Giovanni about his expert advice
-Photography for glamour, business and fun
-Shop from on onsite boutiques
-Women in Business Conference with guest Arlene Dickinson (CBC’s Dragons Den) Great Networking, Education, Inspiration and Empowerment Opportunity
-Don’t miss Singer/Songwriter Joe Taylor: “soulful and timeless, classic rock at it’s finest”
-Jewellery on sale
-Shop for unique gifts, quality jewellery, clothing, handbags and 1000’s of accessories from over 200 exhibitors
-Fashion Shows daily featuring the NEW spring fashions, hot new resort and swimwear
-Home & Interior Decorating “How To” Seminars, discover the new 2010 New Trends and Great New Colors
- Get Free Samples,  great door prizes and even a pre-show online contest

Doesn’t that sound fun? For more information, visit: Fraser Valley Women Show

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 One of the greatest marketing strategies for BC tourism businesses to promote their business is to connect with BC travel Guide and let tourists know that you are out there. However, if you are looking for more ways to promote your BC business or if you are an outdoor adventure enthusiast then don’t miss Vancouver Island’s Outdoor Adventure Expo 2010 which is going to be one of BC’s largest trade show on Vancouver Island (in Victoria) dedicated to people who live life to the fullest, are passionate and love the thrill of an adventure.

The show will take place in Victoria at Pearkes Recreation Centre 3100 Tillicum Road Victoria, BC V9A 6T2

As per organizers:

This Victoria, BC trade show is a great way to expose you to a highly motivated and targeted audience in a cost effective way. From the show you can gain; personal interactions, relationship building, product/service sales, sampling and lead generation.  

2010 show dates

Friday, April 9
12pm – 9pm

Saturday, April 10
10am – 6pm

Sunday, April 11
10am – 5pm

For more information about the show, contact IFM events