Keep a look out for two long ears and a fuzzy cotton tail this April as the Easter Bunny is spreading chocolate joy to many Canadian mountain resorts.

Bring out the whole family and join in on the hunt for tons of Easter goodies and treats. Find out which resorts are featuring Easter festivities here:

• Sun Peaks - The Easter Bunny will be bringing more chocolate than ever to Sun Peaks on Sunday, April 4th from 11:00am-4:00pm. Everyone is welcome and the event is free. The hunt will start at the top of OSV Race Course.
• Big White - Easter at Big White will begin with church service at 8:30am followed by a visit from the Easter Bunny and an all day Easter egg hunt!
• Mont Tremblant - Scavenge for Easter goodies all throughout the Easter long weekend (April 2nd-4th) in Mont Tremblant. Easter eggs will be hidden in the Pedestrian Village starting at 10am at Place St-Bernard. Performers and make-up artists will also provide entertainment.
• Fernie - The Great Fernie Easter egg hunt will begin at the back of the daylodge at 10am on Sunday, April 4th. Sweet treats left behind by the Easter Bunny will be hidden throughout the base plaza. This is a free family event.
• Panorama - Keep your eye out for hidden delights at the Easter Treasure Hunt in Panorama Village on April 3rd.

Celebrate Big White's Hawaii week from March 17th-24th. Pull out those grass skirts, ukelele's and flower leis and get ready for a week of fabulous family fun!

Croon to the tunes of Don Ho, the Beach Boys and Elvis while enjoying the hula dancing and ukelele competitions of Big White's Got Talent - Hawaiian Style. Test your hula hooping or hot potato (or hot coconut) skills at Hawaiian Carnival Night and ride the waves on the Nintendo balance board.

There's nothing more delicious than a Hawaiian style bbq, and John Mooney will have that covered when he slow roasts a whole pig in the Village Centre - just like at a real Hawaiian luau!

Fireworks displays, hula dancing lessons and a Blue Hawaii movie night are just a few of the exciting events that make up Hawaii Week at Big White Ski Resort. Make sure to check it out; this is a Polynesian party you don't want to miss!

Big White Accommodations from $99/night during Hawaii Week

There's plenty of accommodation availability during Hawaii Week in Big White and owners of vacation rentals are offering some sweet deals!

Book a studio unit for $99-100/night - ID 810 and ID 1951

Book a one bedroom unit for $150-160/night - ID 1774 and ID 1705

Book a two bedroom unit for $115/night - ID 1664

Book a three bedroom unit for $199/night - ID 848

Example rates require a 3 night minimum stay and are current as of March 9, 2010.

What better way to celebrate the day of love then taking your sweetie on a romantic mountain getaway?

Many of BC's top ski resorts have done all the mushy Valentines planning for you with heart-melting activities and events that are guaranteed to impress.

Big White

Big White ski resort offers an enchanting Valentine's experience with horse-drawn sleigh rides including chocolate-covered strawberries and champagne. See the Activities desk for details. Roses can also be ordered at the activities desk (before February 12th, 2010) and picked up on Valentines morning.

For those swinging solo, find a date just in time at the Speed Dating event on Saturday, Februrary 13th. Located in Happy Valley from 7:00pm-8:30pm, you can meet Mr/Ms.right in a matter of two minutes!

Later on, check out the Traffic Light party at the Happy Valley Day Lodge. Don't forget, the colour you wear says if you're single or part of a pair. Green for single, yellow for undecided and red for taken. The party begins at 8pm and goes til late.

It's easy to dine and dote with a variety of Big White restaurants featuring special Valentine's menus:

• The Kettle Valley Steakhouse
• Coltino's
• Globe
• Snowshoe Sam's
• The Swiss Bear
• Madame Gigi's

Silver Star

Sweep her off her feet at the Sweetheart's Chocolate Dreams night at Silver Star resort. Snowshoe under starlit skies or soft snowflakes while surrounded by Silver Star's majestic wilderness. Stop by the Horseman's Cabin for a romantic and delectable chocolate fondue. Top off the night with a return trip via horse drawn sleigh. This event goes from 7-10pm on Valentines Day only!

Roses are also available for purchase at the Info Desk. Red for love, white for friendship and pink for secret admirer!

Red Mountain

Spend a relaxed afternoon with your special someone at the Paradise Lodge at Red Mountain resort. Sit back and indulge in appies, beverages and live music from 3-5pm. Tickets are available for purchase at Guest Services for $28/couple.

Make this Valentines Day one to remember and treat your sweetie to the events and cozy, romantic accommodation at Big White, Silver Star or Red Mountain

There's only 16 days until jolly ol' St. Nick visits - unless you meet him early! The big man in red will be stopping by a number of BC's top resorts leading up to Christmas this year, so don't miss your opportunity to meet him in the flesh!

Here are some of our top Christmas-related event picks:

Whistler

December 19
Not just one, but 50 Mr. or Mrs. Claus's will be shredding the pow on Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains and you could be one of them! The first 50 people who show up at the Garibaldi Lift Company at 8:30am, dressed in a full Santa suit (or Mrs. Claus) will receive a free lift pass for the day.

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Sun Peaks

December 22
Skate with Santa - Tickets can be purchased at the skating rink for only $5.

December 23
Sleigh rides with Santa - Reserve at the Adventure Centre for rides departing at 4, 5 or 6 pm. Adults $30, Children $25, Under 3 free.

December 23 and 24
Ski with Santa - Meet Santa at 11:00am or 1:00pm from the top of the Sunburst Express.

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Big White

December 20 - 24
Get your pic taken with Santa for FREE in the Village Centre Mall.

December 24
Enjoy a traditional Christmas Eve celebration at the Village Centre Mall, complete with church service, caroling, torchlight parade, fireworks, hot chocolate and a visit from the big guy himself!

December 25
Meet Santa in the Village at 10am and head out for a Christmas Day run!

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Silver Star

December 24
Celebrate Christmas Eve either watching or participating in a torchlight parade resembling a giant glow worm winding down the Milky Way. The parade wraps up with a fireworks display and bonfire at the base. Pay $5 to participate or just watch for free.

After the parade, meet Santa in the Village for hot chocolate, cookies and a present! It's only $10 for children 12 and under to participate and $5 extra for a photo on Santa's knee.

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Fernie

December 23 - 24
Ski with Santa down the slopes accessed from the Mighty Moose, Deer and Elk Chairs. When you're done for the day, get your picture taken with Santa and emailed to you for free!

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Want to share in the 2010 Olympic celebrations without the expense of staying on-site in Whistler or Vancouver? Big White Ski Resort has a fun-filled solution.

Introducing the Big White 2010 Games!

Share the Olympic spirit and celebration with other winter sports enthusiasts, February 12 - 28, 2010 at Big White Resort. Each day, the resort will put on a special event and award medals to the winners. Those lacking a competitive streak can join in on the Torchlight and Nations Flag Parade or opening and closing ceremonies. You can even catch some of the real live Olympic action on one of the many TVs throughout the resort's restaurants, bars and Village Centre.

Big White 2010 Events:

• February 12 - Opening Ceremonies, featuring a Torchlight and Nations Flag Parade
• February 13 - Ice Hockey, target shooting contest at the skating rink
• February 14 - Family Fun Race, Lower Speculation
• February 15 - Curling, target shooting contest at the skating rink
• February 16 - Luge, special race course at the tubing park
• February 17 - Biathlon, combination skiing/Nerf gun shooting between the Bullet Chair and Village Plaza
• February 18 - Cross Country Skiing, short loop around the Village Centre and Sundance with free nordic rentals provided
• February 19 - Speed Skating, races at the skating rink with free skate rentals provided
• February 20 - Freestyle Skiing, rail Jam for pre-registered participants only - a great spectator event
• February 21 - Speed Skiing, race with radar gun on Upper Paradise
• February 22 - Curling, target shooting contest at the skating rink
• February 23 - Luge, special race course at the tubing park
• February 24 - Biathlon, combination skiing/Nerf gun shooting between the Bullet Chair and Village Plaza
• February 25 - Family Fun Race, Lower Speculation
• February 26 - Ice Hockey, target shooting contest at the skating rink
• February 27 - Figure Skating, demonstrations by local skaters
• February 28 - Snowcross Fun Race, skiing and snowboarding heats/finals and Closing Ceremonies with food and drink specials

Other usual resort events will continue during the Olympics period as well. These include:

• February 13-14 - "Cruz the Blues" - Ride as many blue runs as possible for stamps to fill your passport.
• February 20-21 - Edge Camps for Ladies - Get coaching from one of Canada's best alpine racers, demo sweet gear, have a video analysis and more.
• February 27 - RBC Riders Program - Kids of all ages can learn the snowboarding basics and participate in fun competitions.

Need Accommodation at Big White During the Olympics?

There's still tons of availability and affordable rates to match when you book direct from vacation homeowners. Rent a studio, starting at $125/night, a two bedroom condo starting at $150/night or a three bedroom condo starting at $255/night.

Search Big White rentals now to find accommodation suited for your group and secure a great rate!

Winter is on its way. Have you planned your first trip to the Mountains yet? All forecasts point to a blustery Canadian winter so our resorts should find themselves at the top of your list.

Wallet feeling a little limp with the holidays on their way? We've scoured the web and the many newsletters we receive from our favourite resorts to help make your winter holiday happen for less. We present to you, our list of lift ticket deals and savings from our favourite Canadian Resorts:

Whistler

Book discount Whistler lift tickets on alluraDirect.com at least 4 days in advance of your arrival and get up to 18% off window rates (excludes December 20 - January 2).

If you're planning a visit over the holidays and you're from anywhere in Canada or Washington State, consider purchasing an Edge Card by November 21. Early Bird Edge Cards can be purchased for 1, 5 or 10 days and save you $20-30/day over the holidays.

Kicking Horse & Panorama

Live in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba? Lucky you! Both Kicking Horse and Panorama resort have teamed up to offer Western Canadians the Snowmax Card. The card gives you four days of skiing at either resort for only $134 ($124 for youth and seniors). Want to ski more? Add additional days on the card at $15 off the regular rate. Blackout days include December 26 - January 1 and February 13 - 16. Snowmax cards are only available until December 26.

Sun Peaks

Consider the Value Card from Sun Peaks Resort. Adults can purchase the card for $89 which includes one day of skiing and then 5-25% off day rates after that (depending on the time of year). Get the most out of this card when you ski before December 13 or after March 22 when the daily discount is 25%. Sundays are always 25% off the day rate.

For those making a shorter visit, you may want to purchase a 2-day adult "Flexi Lift Ticket" from any BC lower mainland Costco for $112.99. Please note: you must have a Costco membership to shop in their stores.

Big White & Silver Star

Get your "Ticket to Ride" from any BC lower mainland Costco store. For $49.99 you get one day of skiing at either resort and save $10 on all additional adult ski days. You also receive 10% off private or group lessons, 10% off equipment rental and 15% off tubing and ice skating. Children under 13 get a free group lesson! Please note: you must have a Costco membership to shop in their stores.

Mont Tremblant

If you live in the "G, H, J or K" postal code area then you're in luck! Mont Tremblant Resort is offering the T pack which gets you two days of skiing or riding for only $75. You must purchase by December 1 to get the deal. December 22 - January 4 and February 23 - March 22 are blacked out from this promotion.

Know about another deal we haven't mentioned? Leave a comment and let your fellow snow lovers know about it!