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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In just a few short days, some of the world’s best kite boarders will sail into Squamish, B.C. to compete in Canada’s largest kiteboarding competition. Located about an hour outside of Vancouver, at the infamous Squamish Spit, the events will run from July 6th through July 8th and feature competitions in free style and big air, as well as the kiter cross. This year’s contest will feature 70 of the best kite boarders from Canada, Dominican Republic, South Africa, England and Spain. The event this year will start on Friday July 6th beginning with the 6th Annual Canadian Freestyle Championships at…
Every Friday night from June through September live music can be heard from the Sky Piolet Deck under the sea to sky gondola. Get together with friends and family to enjoy an unforgettable sunset with local music playing in the back ground. Dance on the deck as the sun sets, relax with a refreshing drink in hand or snack on the BBQ inspired menu at the Summit Lodge. This summer’s lineup is unbelievable with all different styles of music filling the Friday night skies. Friday, June 8th: Nearly Neil pays tribute to Neil Diamond as well as covers of songs…
Save 50% on Family Day 2018 at Sea To Sky Gondola
- Posted on January 24, 2018
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From February 10 to February 12, 2018, Sea To Sky Gondola will help families celebrate with their annual Family Day weekend. Over the holiday weekend, the Sea to Sky Gondola is one of the venues that will host activities all weekend long. Located in Squamish, British Columbia at 36800 Highway 99, Sea to Sky Gondola is just two kilometres south of Squamish and roughly an hour’s drive from downtown Vancouver. Attractions include the Gondola ride, hiking trails, free optional guided tours, a suspension bridge and breathtaking views of Howe Sound and the Squamish Valley. The Gondola ride takes about 10 minutes…
Enjoy BC Family Day at the Britannia Mine Museum This Year
- Posted on January 18, 2018
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Monday, February 12th, Britannia Mine Museum will be offering 50% off admission, to celebrate BC Family Day. There will be 45-minute guided tours offered throughout the day. Britannia Mine Museum is a National Historic Site and internationally recognized tourist and educational destination, located on the Sea to Sky Highway, between Vancouver and Whistler. It provides an insight into the 112-year history of the Britannia Beach community, and encourages mining awareness through experiential educational programs, exhibits and entertaining events. You will not only enjoy the exhibits and engaging favourites like the underground mine train, the historic 20-storey concentrator mill and gold…