New Bookable Property in the Kootenay Rockies Region
Enjoy an ultimate Canadian holiday in a front country lodge with back country views located on a 120 hectare private farm woodlot. The 'eh' Canadian Lodge is ideal for exclusive corporate retreats, walking trails, snow shoeing and cross-country skiing. The lodge offer rooms with a king, queen or 3 twin beds, and features a kitchenette, exquisite library, and living room. This property is Wheelchair accessible. Prices range between $110 - $150.
* To book this property, please call 1-800 HelloBC.
Snow arrives at Sun Peaks Resort
The Sun Peaks Resort announced its early opening this year on November 16th, their earliest on record so far. The early arrival of snow and its abundance, coupled with the snow-making efforts courtesy of their state of the art equipment makes this resort a winter destination of choice. As a commitment to families, a new Children’s learning Centre has also opened to complement their kid’s program. To purchase Ski lift tickets, please call 1-800 HelloBC. Discounted rates for Children and Seniors are also available.
New Season for Diana's Luxury B&B
Diana's Luxury Bed & Breakfast in Vancouver is now closed for the season until April 14, 2006. If you are looking for dates to book with this property, rates and rooms are now available for the new season starting April 15 until October 15, 2006.
To book this property, please call 1-800-HELLOBC
CBC Radio "What's Happening"
Fridays at 5:50 pm Pacific time on CBC Radio "All Points West", Margaret McCormick, Director of Visitor Services & Sales at Tourism BC joins host Jo-Ann Roberts to chat about events and activities happening province wide. Here is this week's topic:
"Wet & Wild" Winter Caving at Horne Lake
Caving is something that one usually only considers during the summer time, but Vancouver Island operators have made it possible to experience “wet and wild” caving during the fall and winter months. And what better time to go than a weekend in November?
The fall and winter months offer a completely different experience in the underground world of caves. During the summer the caves are quiet and you can hear a pin drop. In the winter you can hear the roar of whitewater from the bottoms of the caves. After days of heavy rainfall, the roar can be so loud that visitors have to yell above it to be heard. Increased water levels allow cavers to experience the natural forces that helped form these caves.
Horne Lake Caverns and Teepee Adventure Camp, just north of Qualicum Beach (less than 1 hour from the Nanaimo ferry terminal) offer 3 hour “Wet and Wild” Caving adventure tours. This can be a great adventure for the entire family. Children 8 and up are welcome on the tours.
See
* Some of the most easily accessible and stunning caves in North America
*An underground waterfall (that you get to climb!)
*An underground river (that will most likely get you wet!)
*Ancient fossils
*Amazing crystal formations
And be prepared to get wet!
Check out their website to reserve your tour!
Whistler Blackcomb Opens Early this year
Whistler Blackcomb announces the early opening this year of Blackcomb Mountain. Blackcomb Mountain will open on Saturday, November 5 and will remain open through the weekend. Plans are also in place to open daily as of Friday, November 11th.
An All-inclusive Attractions Pass
The See Vancouver and Beyond Smartvisit Card is an attractions pass that offers unbeatable convenience and great value rolled into one. you will get free admission to a variety of leading attractions for the price of a single card. 2, 3, or 5-day cards are available for sale. *Special Promo: If you purchase a 3-day card during November 1 to December 15, you only pay the price of a 2-day card which is $99 plus taxes.
To purchase a card or for more details, please call 1-800 HELLOBC.