2008 marks the 150th anniversary of the province of British Columbia and Sun Peaks is throwing a party.

Take part in family activities such as the Wildlife Geocache Adventure where participants will map out and search for hidden caches - much like the prospectors did 150 years ago during BC's gold rush.

Other activities and events sure to keep the kids entertained include magic shows, cookie-making lessons from a famous Sun Peaks chef, the zoomobile and story telling.

Parents can enjoy more adult-oriented activities and events like the Farmer's Market or musical performances on the outdoor stage.

Another bonus: Sun Peaks Resort should have great weather this weekend - perfect for a day outside with nature. BC's interior destinations are traditionally hot, hot, hot during July and August. But fear not, fair-skinned vacationers - you won't be returning the work looking like a lobster! This weekend will bring relief for those venturing outdoors with temperatures expected to hover around 21 - 26 degrees celcius (or 70 - 79 fahrenheit for our American visitors).

Sun Peaks Schedule of Events for August 2 - 3

Saturday, August 2
10:00am - Wildlife Geocache Adventure; Valley Trail
11:00am to 4:00pm - Climbing Wall; entrance to the Village
10:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm - Nylon Zoo; Village Square
11:00am to 2:00pm - Firefighter Truck Display; adjacent to the Coast Sundance Lodge
11:00am to 2:00pm - Art Pruce; live music adjacent to Masa's
11:30am - Zoomobile; Village Square
12:00pm to 1:00pm - Finnen the Magician; throughout the Village
12:30pm - Pickleball Demo and BBQ; Sports Centre
1:00pm - Wildlife Geocache Adventure; Valley Trail
2:00pm to 3:00pm - Finnen the Magician; throughout the Village
5:30pm to 7:30pm - Sweatshop Union; live hip hop next to Masa's
6:00pm to 9:30pm - Fifty Mile Buffet; Mantles Restaurant
8:00pm to 8:45pm - Imagine That! Stories by Peg Hasted; Village Square

Sunday, August 3
10:00am to 2:00pm - BC 150 Farmers' Market Feastival; Village Square
11:00am to 11:45am - Around the World and Back Again, Stories by Peg Hasted; adjacent to the Fireside Lodge
11:00am to 4:00pm - Climbing Wall; entrance to the Village
11:00am to 2:00pm - Culinary Kids; Village Square
11:00am to 1:00pm - Chef in Market with David Tombs; Village Square
12:00pm to 2:00pm - Farmers’ Market Olympics featuring Scarecrow Making, Corn Husking, Eggstacle Race, and Corn Eating; Village Square

Haven't got a place to stay for this weekend? Plenty of spacious, family-friendly rental properties are still available for this weekend at great summer rates (like $99/night for a two bedroom condo). Check out AlluraDirect.com's current Sun Peaks BC Resort Accommodations availability and book your weekend get-away today!

Across Canada, skiers are shedding their outer layers and the snow has begun to return to its liquid form. For the snow bunny, its time to lapse into temporary hibernation. However, as you stuff your winter gear beside that dusty exercise equipment, just remember: summer is here! Snow may be seasonal, but many Canadian ski resorts are open year-round.

It's not too late to visit one of Canada's fabulous ski resorts for a plethora of summer activities!

Why Summers are Spectacular at Ski Resorts

Many ski resorts offer year-round activities and events to suit all summer adventurers, sightseers and sports enthusiasts.

Here's a taste of why vacationing at a ski resort in the summer is unbeatable:

Discover Summer Activities at These Resorts:

• Whistler
• Sun Peaks
• Kicking Horse
• Panorama
• Silver Star
• Fernie
• Mont Tremblant

Find Summer Ski Resort Accommodation Deals

Search or browse through hundreds of summer accommodation options in Sun Peaks, Silverstar, Mont Tremblant, Whistler, Fernie, Panorama, or Kicking Horse. Book on-line with property owners, save time, and get back outside to enjoy the sunshine!

Now that flowers are blooming again and the skis are buried in the back of the closet for a few months, perhaps it's time for a bit of nostalgia about the 2007-2008 Canadian ski season. Do your memories capture a winter of epic proportions? Or did the powder fail to live up to your expectations?

The statistics tell a varied story. Some mountains received a little more than usual, some mountains saw a little less, and others were just right. Here's a graph with a few mountain's snow stats this year, but only from those mountains that reported a final cumulative snow total this year.

While this season seems to have been rather humdrum in terms of snow, mountains south of the border in Colorado received record dumps, with eight mountains breaking all-time snowfall records.

But for at least one local, the pleasure of the season isn't measured in centimeters. The writer of a (very detailed) blog chronicling Whistler weather said that in his five years in the area, "This is the best season since I have been living in Whistler."

It's still too early for accurate predictions of next season's weather, but we'll certainly welcome your wild guesses.

If you crave a thrilling descent on two wheels and the chance to win cash and prizes then get yourself and your cycling legs to the Sun Peaks Bike Park, July 5, 2008. The Sun Peaks High Roller Ride is guaranteed to be a full day of exercise, excitement and good 'ol fashioned nightlife fun.

I'm No All-Star - Can I Still Participate?

Yes! If you can roll a dice then you can take part in the main event! Everyone is welcome to register for free. Unlike most biking competitions focused on speed or skill, the High Roller Ride, as its name suggests, is all about luck.

Take your time cruising from station to station, rolling the dice. If your rolls add up to numbers drawn at the end of the day, you're a winner! Prizes range from gear, to cash to a brand new Rocky Mountain mountain bike!

Free money and merchandise aside, this event looks like a blast carrying on through the night at Macdaddy's Night Club. This is a great opportunity to meet and party with fellow mountain biking enthusiasts.

Sun Peaks Bike Park on an Ordinary Day

Really, no day is "ordinary" at the Sun Peaks Bike Park. Named one of the top 5 bike parks in North America in 2002 BIKE magazine, the Sun Peaks Bike Park caters to riders of all levels. Fifty percent of the trails are designated black (difficult) runs with a remaining 36% blue (intermediate) and 14% green (easy).

Get the most out of your day by choosing Sun Peaks for your next mountain biking adventure. The resort features over 70 kilometres of trail and 26 runs with 2,000 feet of vertical. Most importantly, an average day sees minimal lines and low crowds - now that's freedom and wind in your hair!

Brush Up on Your Skills Before Hitting the Hills

Join a guided tour or book your own private instructor to show you the ropes. If you've never ridden before, a lesson is a pretty good idea and won't break the bank. Two-hour guided tours are the least expensive option offered at $35. To book your lesson call the Sports School at (250) 578-5505.

The Sun Peaks Bike Park will open for the 2008 season on June 28 and close on September 1.