Whistler Athletes Village will become Hostel
Olympic Digs a Great Place to Stay
Surrounded by the scenic Cheakamus Valley and with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, Whistler’s Athletes’ Village is a model of sustainable living and a significant Olympic legacy for Whistler’s residents and visitors.
During the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, athletes competing in Nordic, alpine and sliding events are calling Whistler’s Athletes’ Village home. After the Games, these spiffy digs will become the new Hostelling International-Whistler hostel, a high-performance athlete training centre and the Cheakamus Crossing residential community just for Whistler locals. Both residents and visitors alike will sleep in the same rooms that were once occupied by medal-winning athletes during the Games.
Whistler boasts some of the very best accommodation, including the iconic and luxurious Fairmont Chateau Whistler. Whether you’re looking for great value or decadent luxury, there are lots of options to choose from. For those on a tight budget, the new Whistler hostel is the perfect choice for modern and comfy lodging with lots of amenities.
Opening July 1, 2010, shared rooms in peak season are expected to cost just $35 CAD per night. With an on-site café, internet access, laundry, linens, TV lounge and games room, kitchen, dining room, outdoor patio and BBQ deck, fireplace and state-of-the-art ski/snowboard/bike storage, you’ll feel right at home. The current and longstanding Hostelling International-Whistler location on Alta Lake offers 25 beds while this brand new facility has 180 beds, both in shared and private rooms.
Surrounded by Whistler’s spectacular natural beauty, the hostel also borders Whistler’s Interpretive Forest, and has direct access to the Sea to Sky Trail.
Given its amazing surrounds, environmentally-friendly design took the lead in the development of the Athletes’ Village. For example, steep slopes and wetlands were protected and maintained, a sophisticated storm water management system was installed, radiant hot water systems were utilized, energy efficient lighting was installed, low-flow plumbing fixtures and dual flush toilets minimize water consumption up to 50 per cent, formaldehyde-free interior wood products were used and 90 per cent of the aggregate used in construction originated from waste material on-site.
Earning the distinction of Gold Level Certified under the new LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Neighbourhood Development rating system, Whistler’s Athletes’ Village sets the highest standards in green neighbourhood design.
Whether you’re looking for a cozy bed for the night, a luxurious getaway, a family-friendly retreat or eco-friendly accommodation that fits your budget, Whistler’s range of lodging has something for everyone. So strap on your sense of adventure and make your way to Whistler. Your perfect home-away-from-home is waiting for you.
Plan for Post Games with the Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Fairmont Chateau Whistler presents a host of Post Games packages
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler’s flame will burn bright long after the Games with new Gold, Silver and Bronze packages for both winter and summer. The new line up of packages will put you top of the mountain or top of the tee from the comfort of The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, conveniently located steps from the base of Blackcomb Mountain.
Gold Packages
Reach new heights with the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Winter Gold Package offering the ultimate luxury for adrenaline junkies. A full day of Heli-skiing tops off this three night pampering package in an exclusive Fairmont Gold room with a complimentary upgrade, gold themed chocolate treat on arrival, a “Gold Medal” spa treatment per person, breakfast daily and an exclusive dinner in The Wine Room. Rates start at $3,978.00 CDN based on double occupancy. This peak package is available between March 1st – April 16th, 2010.
FORE golf lovers, soar above the rest and enjoy an exclusive golf and flying experience with the Summer Gold Package. Step up to your game with a helicopter transfer from Vancouver to Whistler and swing over to the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club for a tee off for two. The Gold summer package includes 3 nights on Fairmont Gold with a complimentary upgrade, two hours of David Leadbetter Golf Academy for two, two days of Golf, Taylor Made rentals, a “Gold Medal” spa treatment per person, breakfast daily, an exclusive dinner in the Wine Room, and return helicopter transfer to Vancouver. Rates start at $6,062.00 CDN based on double occupancy. This forerunner is sure to drive the green. Available May 5th (pending Golf course opening) to September 30th, 2010.
Silver Packages
Experience Whistler’s best with the shining Winter Silver Package. Take on the Olympic slopes with lift tickets for two to Whistler Blackcomb; two nights in a Deluxe Room with a complimentary upgrade, a silver themed chocolate welcome treat, one “Silver Medal” Spa treatment per person and breakfast daily. Rates start at $1,690.00 CDN based on double occupancy. Available between March 1st – April 16th.
In summer, make the rounds on The Fairmont Chateau Whistler golf course with the Summer Silver Package with accommodation in a Deluxe Room with a complimentary upgrade, a silver themed chocolate welcome treat, one round of Golf per guest and daily breakfast. Rates start at $1,445.00 CDN based on double occupancy. Available May 5th (pending Golf course opening) to September 30th, 2010.
Bronze Packages
Bask in the Olympic glow with our Bronze package in which all guests are winners with a CDN $100 activity credit. Whatever the season or reason, package includes one night in a Fairmont Room with a complimentary upgrade, a Bronze themed chocolate welcome amenity, a CDN $100.00 activity credit per person and daily breakfast. Rates start at $495 CDN per night in winter and $330 CDN per night in summer. Available March 1st to September 30th, 2010
To book your Fairmont Chateau Whistler podium finish, call 1.800.606.8244 or visit www.fairmont.com/whistler.
News from Bonniebrook Lodge
Chasters Restaurant Newsletter
The second half of our winter season is here… The first half was jam packed with fantastic Christmas Parties, Weddings and Wine Dinners. Now after our annual closure in January we are looking forward to re-opening to a terriffic Valentines week.
We are also very happy to have all the familiar faces back with us for another season including our on our Head Chef Eddie Malcolmson, his Sous Chef Stephanie Moul and our Restaurant Manager Maryana Marincak.
To kick off our new season we have some great offers for valentines week.
Re-opening February 10th
Come in & Treat Yourself!
To celebrate Chasters Valentines week re-opening, we are offering everyone who comes in a $25 coupon to put towards two 4 course dinners
This offer is redeemable February 10th, 11th & 12th only.
So call us at 604-886-2887 to make your booking now!
This offer is open to everyone so send this email to your friends and they can print off the coupon too!
Valentines Weekend
Say I Love You at Chasters…
Bookings for Valentines weekend fill up fast so call us at 604-886-2887 to book your table for Friday, Saturday or Sunday Night!
Romantic Valentines Menu
4 Course Menu: $49 (Pre-starter, Starter, Main & Dessert)
2 Course Menu: $39 (Starter & Main or Main & Dessert)
To view our Valentines Menu visit bonniebrook.com
Don’t forget we also have a fabulous Valentines package available at the Lodge to really make your Valentines a night to remember!
Romance Package includes -
1 Night in our Best Avaialable Suite
Early Check-In with Champagne & Truffles on Arrival
4 Course Dinner for 2
Breakfast Basket Delivered to Room
$169 per person (February 10th to 15th)
add a second night for $50 per person
For Rates and information visit bonniebrook.com.
If you have any questions or would like to make a reservation you can contact me directly at the Lodge – 604-886-2887 or email info@bonniebrook.com
We look forward to welcoming you to Chasters Restaurant.
Sincerely,
Lina, Mark & Staff
Bonniebrook Lodge & Chasters Restaurant
Wickaninnish Inn for Valentine’s Day Escape
Finding one’s perfect partner can be a life long challenge. Finding a way to celebrate good fortune once a soul mate has been found should be easy. That is why the team at the Wickaninnish Inn has created the West Coast Romance Package. Valentine‘s Day falls on a Sunday this year which means romantic couples will be looking for the perfect weekend vacation spot to celebrate their love. When looking for the ultimate getaway location, look west, to the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island.
The romantics at the Wickaninnish Inn have put together an exquisite West Coast Romance Package. The package includes a two-night stay at the Inn. Champagne and bowl of fresh seasonal berries will be waiting for guests upon arrival. For lazy mornings, a hot breakfast for two will be delivered to the guestroom each day. As an added luxury, one evening while the couple is out for dinner, the stealth romance team at the Inn will transform the guestroom into a memorable, mood setting, haven with the Inn’s exclusive Romantic Turndown Service. Think rose pedals, candle light, crackling fire and a warm double soaker bathtub and you start to get a sense of what Wick romance is all about.
Dinner in the Pointe Restaurant or a side-by-side spa treatment in the Ancient Cedars Spa are the perfect additions to any weekend. Although not included in the package, the reservations team at the Wick can make all arrangements for these indulgences, making this Valentine’s Day one to remember. Of course, it is still storm watching season in Tofino. Couples are sure to enjoy relaxing, romantic walks on Chesterman Beach.
With the West Coast Romance Package, the professional team at the Wickaninnish Inn continues its mission to provide an unsurpassed guest experience. The Inn offers guests 75 rooms and suites, each with its own fireplace, soaker bathtub, private balcony and views of the Pacific Ocean. Membership in the worldwide Relais & Châteaux association of exclusive inns and restaurants (www.relaischateaux.com) has always been a source of pride for the Wick family. To contact the Wickaninnish Reservations team, call 1 (800) 333-4604, or visit the Wickaninnish Inn web site at www.wickinn.com.
Coast Chilliwack Hotel Wins the City of Chilliwack Green Business Award
The Coast Chilliwack Hotel has struck green gold winning the 2009 City of Chilliwack Green Business Award.
The Coast Chilliwack Hotel was recognized for its pioneering environmentally-friendly programs that have helped reduce the hotel’s carbon footprint and contributed to the quality of life in the Fraser Valley.
“We’re extremely honoured to be recognized for our environmental initiatives,” said Joey Beltrano, Coast Chilliwack Hotel General Manager. “The team at the Coast Chilliwack Hotel really took this sustainability program to heart and ran with it. Our staff is very passionate in their collective belief that it is every individual’s responsibility to do what they can to improve our environment. Everyone at the Coast Chilliwack Hotel is dedicated to continuously improving our sustainable business practices and helping make our community a great place to live, work and visit.”
Since it opened last August, the Coast Chilliwack Hotel established a purchasing policy eliminating the use of unnecessary chemicals, Styrofoam and plastics wherever possible. Fabric in the uniforms worn by staff at the front desk is made from 70 per cent recycled pop and water bottles, and disposable products such as in-room coffee spoons are made from potato starch. All cleaning products used in the hotel are eco-friendly and wherever possible food products are purchased in the Fraser Valley to support local businesses and reduce transportation costs.
Hotel employees have placed major emphasis on recycling and composting to recover paper, cardboard, glass, tin, organics and other materials that were once destined for the landfill. In the hotel’s kitchen, staff routinely separate non-biodegradable waste from organic waste that can be composted. Approximately 32 litres per month of used cooking oil from the deep fryer is recovered and donated to a local company that uses it for animal feed.
The end result has been a dramatic reduction in waste heading for the landfill. Today, over 90 per cent of the hotel’s waste is either recycled or composted.
When Coast Hotels & Resorts originally bought the Chilliwack property last year, the hotel had a 100-yard trash compactor which was taken away and replaced with a six-yard bin. “Most hotels our size have two six-yard bins that they have emptied twice a week,” said Beltrano. “We’re having a hard time filling one six-yard bin once a week.” The compactor room now serves as a recycle/compost area.
Other green initiatives at the hotel include: replacing old water heaters with Energy Star rated models, installing energy-efficient lighting and low-flow toilets and shower heads in all guest rooms for water conservation, and turning down heat in unoccupied rooms. The Coast Chilliwack Hotel has an optional towel exchange and bed change program where guests can choose to use their linens for multiple nights rather than have them washed every day. Guest are provided with shampoo, bath gel and lotion in bulk containers to reduce the number of small bottles used. Housekeepers are encouraged to use natural light by opening the drapes rather than turning on lights. In the hotels’ kitchen, staff are asked not to continuously run water when washing vegetables.
About eCoast
eCoast is Coast Hotels & Resorts’ in-house environmental program dedicated to helping the hotel chain reduce its carbon footprint. Through ongoing operational improvements and working in partnership with guests, Coast Hotels & Resorts is taking meaningful steps to make the world a greener place. Our sustainability efforts encompass everything from using recyclable key cards to providing large-volume bottles of amenity products and encouraging guests to re-use towels and bed linens. At Coast Hotels & Resorts we’re committed to minimizing our environmental impact because we believe we’re all guests on this planet.
About the Coast Chilliwack Hotel
The 110-room Coast Chilliwack Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Chilliwack, a short distance from Chilliwack Heritage Park, the 5,000-seat Prospera Centre, home of the Chilliwack Bruins WHL hockey team, and the new Chilliwack Cultural Centre Project, which will include an art gallery, a 500-seat performance theatre, music instruction rooms, arts and crafts studios and related amenities. Chilliwack, B.C. is located approximately 100 km east of Vancouver in the Fraser Valley, a short distance from three border crossings, and offers a multitude of recreational experiences such as river rafting, horseback riding, hiking, waterskiing, wind surfing, kayaking, boating, mountain climbing, mountain biking, golfing and world-class fishing.
About Coast Hotels & Resorts
Coast Hotels & Resorts is a leading hotel chain in western North America. The company’s philosophy of serving its guests through a superior standard of value, hospitality and service enables its continuing expansion. Coast Hotels & Resorts now owns, manages and franchises 42 hotel and resort properties located throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Northwest Territories, the western United States, Alaska and Hawaii. Visit www.coasthotels.com or call 1-800-663-1144 for more information.
