Wild season teems with black bears, grizzlies, orcas and de-compressing urbanites British Columbia’s West Coast wildlife activity spikes in October Port McNeill, BC – Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort reminds nature lovers that October’s wild season is the best time to angle for wildlife adventures interspersed with tranquil moments in the staggering fjords of British Columbia’s…
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Escape to Victoria’s Magnolia Hotel & Spa to Rejuvenate & Inspire
Wellness package at the Canadian home of new spa line, Intelligent Nutrients Victoria, BC (September 19, 2012): Magnolia Hotel & Spa is proud to announce Paula Veenema, owner of Spa Magnolia as the Canadian distributor of Intelligent Nutrients – new certified organic salon and spa line by Aveda founder Horst Rechelbacher. To celebrate, the hotel…
Pan Pacific Whistler – Thanksgiving
Top 5 Reasons to Enjoy Thanksgiving at Pan Pacific Whistler Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside and Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre are the perfect settings for giving thanks, going shopping and enjoying a slice of the good life during the Thanksgiving long weekend this year. Pan Pacific Whistler’s Thanksgiving Value Add Package makes it easy for friends…
Fairmont does Moon Cakes
Celebrate Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival with Moon Cakes and a “Once in a Blue Moon” Resident’s Rate at The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Executive Chef Geoff Carkner is taking culinary license and adding a dash of BC to the mooncake recipe in the bakery of the Fairmont Vancouver Airport. Home-grown honey from the hotel’s apiary, dried BC…
Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort offers five new packages designed for boaters
Boaters can tie up for the day, indulge in the Resort’s amenities and partake in its activities Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort is open to boaters; and with five day-use packages, there is a lot on offer from relaxation and gourmet food, to all-day guided wilderness and wildlife adventures. “We want the boating community to know…
Tea Tour with Silk Road Tea
BC’s Daniela Cubelic of Silk Road Tea takes guests on a journey that celebrates India’s ancient culture and vibrant tea and culinary scene Silk Road’s India Tea & Spice Journey – March 17 – 31, 2013 A remarkable tea and culinary expedition through India is being launched next spring, March 17 – 31, 2013, with…
Watermark Beach Resort Osoyoos – This Summer
The Watermark Beach Resort in Osoyoos is offering a collection of new packages and experiences this summer to tempt vacationers for some fun in the sun: Growing Green: Young Organic Farmers Camps Weeklong Organic Farmers camps at Covert Farms involve hands on activities aimed at educating children on the principles, practices, and procedures in growing chemical-free food….
West Coast Fishing Club welcomes Canada’s celebrated chefs, David Hawksworth & Marc Thuet
B.C. Wilderness Adventure & Culinary Extravaganza July 22-26, 2012 One of the most exciting culinary events in the country returns for its sixth year at the West Coast Fishing Club, David Hawksworth & Friends Culinary Adventure 2012 will be hosted at The Clubhouse on Langara Island, one of the properties of West Coast Fishing Club’s collection…
A Taste of the Okanagan Wine, Food, Fun
The Vancouver Sun invites you to join its acclaimed wine critic Anthony Gismondi in a weekend celebration of award-winning BC VQA wines. Enjoy superb creations from world-class chefs, rare Canadian and International cheeses, meet wine VIPs, mingle with culinary experts -all nearby your five-star accommodations in B.C.’s premier wine region. This is the intimate wine and…
Valentining at Pretty Estates Resort
A shroud of secrecy surrounds Pretty Estates Resort-home to Rowena’s Inn on the River, Sandpiper Golf Course and River’s Edge Restaurant- since rumours of burning passion have engulfed the Fraser Valley’s most romantic boutique resort. Imagine arriving to a luxurious, rustic waterfront cabin-a real wood-burning fireplace is stacked and waiting to be ignited, a bottle…
Big White and Silver Star’s Valentine’s Day Offers
Expect More Than Chocolates and Champagne this Valentine’s Day at Big White Ski Resort and Silver Star Mountain Resort Valentine’s Day is more than chocolates and champagne at Big White Ski Resort and Silver Star Mountain Resort. Both mountains have their Cupid bows out targeting winter enthusiasts looking for love or wanting to celebrate it….
BC Ferries Vacations™ getaway.
Romantic Retreats for only $245 p/p* Make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable by booking a BC Ferries Vacations™ getaway. Book a romantic retreat for two during the month of February and choose from a variety of packages designed with relaxation and romance in mind. Packages include return ferry, hotel and more. Victoria, Parkside Resort & Spa 2 nights plus $200 spa credit…
News from Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver
START THE NEW YEAR OFF FRESH AT MARKET 2012 is here and the team at MARKET is ready to help you celebrate! From January 10th – January 19th bring a copy of this e-mail with you, and you will receive 20% off of your bill at MARKET by Jean-Georges. Make your reservation today at 604-695-1115….
Wine Tour of Argentina and Chile
Argentina & Chile Wine Tour Tango on the Wine Tour : 5 days Itinerary: Day 01: Transfer to the hotel. Tour around the city Day 02: Wine Tour in Uco Valley. Wine Tasting. Lunch in a winery. Visit a winery to enjoy one of the concerts of the “Tango on the Wine Roads”…
Sun Peaks Resort Winter Wine Festival 2011 – Flash Back
If you are a wine lover and an outdoors-man/woman, Sun Peaks is the place to be in the next few weeks. From January 14-22 the village offers wine seminars, dinners and tastings in various restaurants and bars around the mountain, and the skiing, snow shoeing and sleigh rides are all worth discovering. Deals on accommodations are icing on…
A Fresh Start for 2012 @ Long Beach Lodge Resort
Rooms from $99/night + Early Booking Dining Credit! Make a booking before January 12 for a stay prior to, and including, March 2, 2012 and receive the sale rates listed below AND you will also receive a dining credit for use during your stay. The earlier you book, the larger the credit… receive a one…
News from The Oswego Hotel
Back to Business The Holidays were a blast and New Years was a bash, but, now it is time to cinch the belt and get back to the routine. Start 2012 off by experiencing one of the Oswego Meetings Packages. Whether 5 or 20 of your co-workers want to meet and hash-out 2012’s plan, we…
News from The Fairmont Pacific
DINE OUT VANCOUVER Indulge in Vancouver’s sensational restaurant culture during the 2012 Dine Out Vancouver Festival. The 10th annual festival features the city’s best culinary talent, including our very own ORU. The $28 prix fixe menu includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert with three delectable items to choose from in each category including house specialties…
Hotel Grand Pacific Chinese New Year Celebrations
THE PACIFIC USHERS IN THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON WITH CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS – special menu and dance performance, new dim sum offerings Considered by many to be the most auspicious year on the Chinese calendar, the Year of the Dragon will be ushered in with appropriate style at The Pacific Restaurant, with an menu rich in…
New Year’s Eve in Cowichan Bay
Join Oceanfront Suites for a memorable evening of dinner, wine pairings and live music. In Terrain Kitchen, Chef Joshua Hall has planned an amazing five course meal, with suggested wine pairings by in-house Sommelier, featuring the wines of the Cowichan Valley. The New Year’s Eve menu is as follows: Shucked Effingham (Barkley sound) oyster with…
