Yesterday I stepped outside and saw my breath for the first time since last winter. Whistler and Sun Peaks resorts both reported the first snowfalls of the season on Tuesday. Winter is on it's way. Are you ready for it?

Get geared up at the annual Turkey Sales in Whistler, Sun Peaks & Kicking Horse over the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend.

Whistler Thanksgiving Weekend Events

• Turkey Sale - October 9 - 12. Over 20,000 square feet of ski and snowboard gear at up to 70% off at the Blackcomb Daylodge.
• Farmer's Market - October 11. Last day of the Whistler Farmer's Market at Blackcomb Base (upper village). Try artisan foods, watch cooking demos and purchase local arts and crafts.
• Street Entertainment - October 9 - 11. See circus acts, musicians, acrobats and others perform along the pedestrian walkways of Whistler Village.

Sun Peaks Thanksgiving Weekend Events

• Turkey Sale - October 9 - 12. Massive equipment sale at Bento's Day Lodge as well as McSporties and Jardines. Clear out prices on top brands.
• Autumn Bounty Culinary Festival - October 9 - 11. Enjoy fine foods and wines from the Thompson Valley region at a variety of events including a Chef's House Party and luncheon.
• Art Shows & Kids Imagination Station - October 11. Visit Tree Line Studios to meet local artists to discuss and purchase their works. Kids will enjoy mini art classes.

Kicking Horse Thanksgiving Weekend Events

• Turkey Sale - October 10 - 11. Huge savings on new and used ski and snowboard gear.

Thanksgiving Accommodation Deals

Snap up a deal on a vacation rental for the Thanksgiving long weekend:

Find studio/one bedroom Whistler accommodation starting at $75/night, Oct 9 - 12 (3 nights).

Find two bedroom Sun Peaks accommodations starting at $99/night, Oct 9 - 12 (3 nights).

Find four bedroom Kicking Horse accommodation starting at $350/night, Oct 9 - 12 (3 nights).

August 15, 2009

Kicking Horse will be a-buzzin' this Saturday with Hectors Haul Running/Trekking Race and a Summer Dinner Concert with Big Rock Brewery.

Hectors Haul Running / Trekking Race

Familiar with the Grouse Grind? This event was modeled after it and is geared towards serious athletes and those who love to hike! This race is all about how fast your time is from the bottom to the top. The mass start begins at 10:00am where all mountain enthusiasts grind their way to arriving at the Eagle Eye's Restaurant.

The course is approximately 3.5 km and an elevation of 1,075m / 3,700ft from the mountain base to the top.

Registration before Fri. August 14th is $25 and on race day $30. Registration includes the download ticket for the gondola and entry for the possibility of winning some fantastic prizes!

Summer Dinner Concert Series - Big Rock Brewery

Savour delicious morsels of Northwest cuisine complemented with yummy drafts from Big Rock Brewery. Learn a thing or two about beer, while you are at it, as Big Rock Brewery's Brew Master, Jody Hammel will educate you on some of the best brews around.

Unwind with the tunes by artist Elijah Lucian, from Calgary, and discover his truly unique sound. Listen to a variety of genres from R&B to melodic country.

The dinner series is a 5 course set menu of the following:

Premium Northwest Oysters
Sherry Mignonette, Fresh Horseradish

Dungeness Crab Salad
Apple, Black Pepper

Sablefish
Buttermilk Polenta, Tomato broth, Crème Fraiche

Aldergrove Duck Breast
Leek Risotto, Honey Gastrique

Poached Rhubarb
Vanilla Ice Cream, Crumble crumbs, Orange powder, Rhubarb puree

There is limited seating and is $79.95 plus gats (taxes are included) which includes lift, meal and entertainment.

Kicking Horse Accomodations

Take part in the trek and dinner this weekend, while staying in affordable Kicking Horse accomodations. Stay in a beautiful new one bedroom condo for only $100 Cdn/night, sleeping 4 people.

August 12, 2009

Gaze at the stars and watch the Perseids Meteor Shower from the Eagle's Eye Restaurant on Wednesday August 12th.

Join in on a binocular based astronomy presentation by Troy Hudson, a late night buffet at the Eagle's Eye and some fun and games with the BC Hydro Powersmart Team. Once night falls, grab a tower pad and watch the stars from the top of the mountain!

The Eagle's Eye will be serving a country style BBQ buffet from 9:30pm – 10:30pm. All tickets include food.

The BC Hydro Community Outreach wil have a tent where you will find a Power Smart slalom course full of energy conservation tips. Prizes are available for everyone willing to learn more about Team Power Smart and how to reduce their energy consumption! Conserve hydro, turn your lights off on August 12th and come outside to enjoy the natural light of the stars instead.

Event Details

Pre-sale tickets are $26 for adults and $15 for kids
Night of the event: $30 for adults and $18 for kids
A 15% discount is also available for local adventure passport card holders
Tickets are limited.

Gondola Upload is at 9:30pm

July 27 - August 2, 2009

Eat for a week at the best Golden & Kicking Horse restaurants around!

Dine out Golden, spearheaded by Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, starts on July 27th for an entire week of culinary bliss! Local restaurants feature the best of their unique menus.

Selected restaurants will offer a three to five course dinner special with a fixed price of $25 to $35.

Delight your taste buds and stop by these participating restaurants:

• 11-22 Grill and Liquids
• The Cedar House Restaurant
• Corks Restaurant
• The Whitetooth Bistro
• Kicking Horse Grill
• The Eagle's Eye Restaurant

Kicking Horse Accomodations

Book your Kicking Horse accomodation for Dine Out Golden!