Holiday Wine Pairing Dinner

Holiday Wine Pairing Dinner

by | Nov 23, 2018 | Squamish Events

As you prepare for the 2018 holiday season, consider a relaxing evening away from the hustle and bustle, at the Holiday Wine Pairing Dinner, held at the Summit Lodge, at Sea to Sky Gondola. Five delectable courses, featuring local ingredients, will be paired with Okanagan wines from Sumac Ridge Estate Winery and Black Sage Vineyard.

Sumac Ridge was B.C.’s first operating estate winery. For 37 years they’ve taken the finest grapes from the Southern Okanagan Valley and crafted them into delicious wines. Grapes grown in the Sumac Ridge vineyards include Gewürztraminer, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Black Sage wines are crafted by winemaker Jason James. The Black Sage Bench has become renowned for the quality of bold red wines it produces, and Jason’s wines showcase what happens when the right vines are planted in the right location.

Most five-course meals open with the amuse bouche, and this evening’s tasty bites will be paired with 2016 Steller ’s Jay Brut. The passed canape will feature warm brie with apricot, hazelnut and honey crostini.

The first course will feature West Coast seafood duo, halibut brandade and salmon mousse,
with herb crostini and pickled asparagus and pearl onion. The course will be paired with 2017 Sumac Ridge Sauvignon Blanc.

For the second course, there will be crispy pork belly, with caramelized onion jam, white bean puree, sautéed kale, and shallot rings. The course will be paired with 2017 Sumac Ridge Unoaked Chardonnay.

For the main course, bison wellington will be served, with baby vegetables, garlic mashed potato, and wild mushroom au jus. The main course will be paired with 2016 Black Sage Cabernet Franc.

The final dessert course will be roasted apple with streusel crust and grana padano crisp. Dessert will be paired with 2016 Black Sage Merlot.

Dinner will be from 6:00 till 9:00, and the price is $89.99 + taxes and gratuity. Book your dinner at Sea to Sky Gondola today.

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SAM JAM

SAM JAM

by | Oct 24, 2018 | Squamish Events

December 8th, Up With Art will be presenting the first SAM Jam of the 2018/2019 season. The Sip, Sketch & Jam event will open at 7:00 pm, with an open gallery until 8:00. Works by Suzanne MacRury and Karen Yaremkewich will be on display.

Artists of all disciplines and experience are welcome to Sip & Sketch, with a recommended donation of $10 to SAM’s Scholarship Fund. It will be an enjoyable evening, drawing together, or alone, discussing art, sipping a drink and listening to live music.

SAM Jam will be an open jam/open mic night, from 8:00 until midnight. Musicians and music lovers of all genres and levels are welcome, to collaborate, perform, or just listen.

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Craftoberfest Squamish

Craftoberfest Squamish

by | Sep 23, 2018 | Squamish Events

There’s a new event brewing in Squamish, presented by Squamish Beer Festival, showcasing local breweries and cideries. (Squamish Oktoberfest 2018 has evolved into Craftoberfest.) Craftoberfest’s first annual event will be held on Saturday, October 6th, from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm, at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park.

It’s time to pull out the Lederhosen for October’s biggest Squamish party. Music will be provided by DJ Trax, and The Rheinland Oompah Band will be performing live. Enjoy an evening of local craft beers and ciders, great food, dancing, and a 50/50 draw. There will be prizes for the best dressed male and female, and some lighthearted Bavarian Olympics, which will include a yodeling contest, beer holding contest, and more.

Early bird tickets are available until October 1st, with a savings of $5.00 per person, off the regular $40 ticket price. Tickets get you into the party, a Craftoberfest Stein, and a token for two drinks. Part of the proceeds will go to the Squamish Montessori School.

You are also able to reserve a table, just like you can at Munich’s Oktoberfest. Buy a table for friends, and you’ll receive an extra beer, pretzels, food token and reserved seating. Reserved tables are: table for 2 – $110, table for 4 – $220, table for 6 – $330, table for 8 – $440, and table for 10 – $550. Order your tickets here.

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Pumpkin Patch in the Park

Pumpkin Patch in the Park

by | Sep 16, 2018 | Squamish Events

Held in Stan Clarke Park — just right of August Jack Motor Inn on Cleveland Avenue — Pumpkin Patch in the Park will be back for its third year. The park will be transformed into a pumpkin patch, between 10:00 and 2:00 pm, on Saturday, October 21st. The event raises money for Under One Roof, and is hosted by the Downtown Squamish Business Improvement Association, the Rotary Club of Squamish and Save On Foods.

It’s a free event, for the whole family. For a minimum donation of $5, you can stroll through the patch and pick out a pumpkin. There will be music, face painting, tasty treats and exciting kids games. You’re encouraged to come in costume.

Special thanks go out to the volunteers who will be unloading the pumpkins, setting up the tables and tents, and displaying the pumpkins.

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Tea on the Verandah

Tea on the Verandah

by | Aug 13, 2018 | Squamish Events

Tea on the Verandah has been a big hit, and Heritage Park is offering it again this year, held on the verandah of the Famous 5 Centre of Canadian Women. Tea will be served with an assortment of delectable, freshly baked treats. The porch of this stunning home is the perfect setting for a cup of tea and relaxing conversation.

Steeped in British history, the origins of afternoon tea hark back to the mid 18th century, where it was the preserve of the rich. The practice is believed to have been started by by the Duchess of Bedford. With the introduction of kerosene lamps in wealthier homes, it became common to eat a late dinner, around 8 or 9 pm. With only breakfast, and a very late dinner, the story is that the Duchess often felt out of sorts by mid afternoon, so she began inviting friends over for tea and assorted snacks. There might be finger sandwiches, scones, cakes, strawberries and cream. It would seem other women had been feeling a bit peckish in the afternoons, and the practice spread rapidly.

Visitors drop by Heritage Park throughout the day, so tea sittings are held at 11:30 am, 12:00 noon, 1:15 pm, 1:45 pm, 3:00 pm and 3:30 pm. The cost is $22.95 (+ GST) per adult, and $15.95 (+ GST) per child under 12. Tea is in addition to admission to Heritage Park, but attendees of Afternoon Teas are entitled to 25% of their pre-purchased admission.

Call (403) 268-8500 to reserve your tea. For more information visit www.heritagepark.ca.

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Squamish Farmers’ Market

Squamish Farmers’ Market

by | Jul 18, 2018 | Squamish Events

If you’re planning a stay in Squamish, and happen to be here on on a Saturday, you’ll want to stop by the Sea to Sky Farmers’ Market. You’ll discover fresh fruit, vegetables, eggs, meat, baked goods, and artisan-made goods. There are also weekly events, featuring local musicians, chefs, topical experts and entertainers. The Squamish Farmers Market Association is celebrating its 15th year. They’ve grown from a handful of vendors in 2003, to up to 60 vendors, with local musicians, entertainment, artisans and activities scheduled weekly.

During the summer, you’ll find the market at the Corner of Cleveland Avenue and Victoria St., from 10:00 to 3:00, from April 7th through October 27th. In the winter, the market moves to the Squamish Adventure Centre, for the months of November and December.

Several of the Squamish motels have kitchenettes available (like August Jack Motor Inn), which makes preparing fresh locally sourced produce, baked goods, eggs and meats part of the Squamish experience.

For more information, visit www.squamishfarmersmarket.com.

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