Two Winter Wonderlands, One Perfect Christmas Holiday
Plan your winter getaway in the mountains complete with fireworks, champagne powder, and the laughter of children. The holiday season is just around the corner and Big White Ski Resort and Silver Star Mountain Resort have a host of unique festive activities and new packages aimed at ticking the boxes on the holiday wish list.
Christmas is coming!
Preparing for the festive season is half the fun! Spend some time at Silver Star from November 25 through 27 and learn new festive tricks that will ignite the Christmas spirit. The weekend includes hands on seminars and workshops that will generate ideas as well as gifts to take home. On Friday afternoon join Chef Martin Laprise for a Christmas canapé & party-catering seminar with tasting session followed by a Christmas Cocktail mixing seminar bwith Silver Star’s very own head bar man. Saturday starts with a hands-on workshop by Harris Flowers on Christmas flora décor where everyone will work on a take home project that’s bound to impress. In the afternoon get wrapping and packaging ideas from Good Gracious Contemporary Gifts, and come away with a small souvenir gift. On Sunday explore the resort via snowshoe on the Snowshoe Safari tour with resident guide Roseanne Van Ee. The Prepare for Christmas Package is $420pp and is based on 2 people sharing a 2-bedroom unit at FireLight Lodge.
5 Nights For The Price Of 4
Set in the charming snow covered Village of Silver Star Mountain, Snowbird Lodge is luxury on the slopes. The Snowbird Lodge is offering 5 days skiing and 5 nights for the price of 4. In addition, there will be a different Christmas activity each night that will be fun for the whole family. Ask about its ‘add on’ Christmas packages, which include trees and decorations. This Christmas special offer is valid at Snowbird Lodge from December 14 to 25, 2011 (inclusively).
Big White: The Ultimate Winter Wonderland
Check-in to accommodation where the tree is already sparkling, and stockings hanging above the fire. Get into the holiday spirit by joining the Christmas Eve parade on Santa’s sleigh. Wake up Christmas Day to pre-stuffed stockings and a continental breakfast, before heading out for a ski with Santa. For lunch jump in a horse-drawn sleigh to our fondue chalet in the mountains. Ski champagne powder and then head back for a pre-made turkey dinner with all the trimmings. During the stay try two wish list winter sports: dog sledding and snowmobiling. In the evening, enjoy the stars from Canada’s highest skating rink followed by Belgian waffles and hot chocolate by the bonfire to cap off the perfect winter wonderland experience! For a family of 4 for 4 nights, from $4222 including lift tickets and rentals. Available December 16 – 25, 2011, the package price is based on 2 adults and 2 children.
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
At Big White, Christmas and New Years are a big deal. Kick off the holiday season December 9 with our annual Big White Light Up. Get together with the family for this magical moment, warmed by hot chocolate and roasted chestnuts. Snap a few shots with Santa from December 17 – 24, and then join him for a pancake breakfast on December 24 & 25. On Christmas Eve, watch the torch light parade and fireworks with the Big White Pro Team. Can you keep up with Santa on the slopes? Join him for a run on Christmas Day. New Year’s Eve is also full of free family fun, with the first fireworks for the little ones at 8pm, and then at midnight for the bigger kids out there. This will be a festive season to remember.
Located in the picturesque Okanagan Valley and under an hour from Kelowna International Airport, the award-winning Big White and Silver Star Ski Resorts are blessed with sunny weather, dry powder and a mild average temperature. Known as family friendly resorts where kids and adults can all have fun. For more information, visit www.bigwhite.com or call 1-800-663-2772, and www.skisilverstar.com or call 1-800-663-4431 for reservations and bookings.
