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BC’S 2ND LARGEST SKI AREA…ALL TO YOURSELF Imagine carving
down an alpine bowl of untouched powder
and then cutting into the glades part way
down your run for some exhilarating tree
skiing…without having to share your run
with another person. As the second largest
ski area in British Columbia with over 3,600
skiable acres, Sun Peaks Resort has more
ski terrain per person than most other
destination resorts in North America.
What does that mean to you? It means three
mountains, 122 runs and slopeside village
convenience with more powder, no crowds
and no lineups… just complete bliss.
Ski, sip &
IndulgeA showcase of Okanagan wineries, the Farm to Fork philosophy and skiing. A unique mix for winter.
A WEEK TO INDULGE AT SUN PEAKS RESORT Ski or ride in the
morning then enjoy an amazing array of wine
events in the afternoon and evening. From
wine seminars in an executive kitchen to
an amazing Progressive Wine Tasting, the
Winter Festival of Wine is pure indulgence
in wine, food, and recreation at Sun Peaks
Resort. In fact, the festival was just named
the #1 Winter Day Trip by Westworld
Magazine in the recent winter 2010 issue.
The picturesque alpine village of Sun
Peaks proves to be the perfect setting for
this luxurious festival, with unmistakable
warmth and charm filtering through the
South Tyrolean inspired buildings. The
snow-covered village is a mix of guests skiing
through to the chairlifts, and those relaxing
with their morning coffee and poking through
the boutique shops.
After a day of outdoor adventures, guests
turn their focus to wine varietals and culinary
delights at festival events. Heading into
its 13th year, the Winter Festival of Wine
MORE THAN JUST A SKI RESORT!
You don’t have to be a skier to enjoy the charm of Sun Peaks.
* Dogsled Tours * Snowshoe
Tours, Rentals and Self-Guid-
ed Tours * Tube Park * Horse
Drawn Sleigh Rides * Outdoor
Ice Skating Rink * Outdoor
Heated Pool & Hot Tub
* Family Fun Night every
Tuesday * Kids Snowmobiles
continues to expand and surprise the palate
with new events and the 2011 festival is no
different. Between January 15 and 23, 2011,
guests will enjoy over 20 events that include
informative seminars and seasonal dinners,
all showcasing selected varietals from
Okanagan Wine Country.
Event tickets range from $19 to $125 per
person and accommodation packages
start from $139 per night. Visit www.
sunpeaksresort.com/winter-wine-festival
for all ticket information or call
1-877-212-7107.
SUN PEAKS RESORT
ENDLESS MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
He wants to ski all day and she wants to relax
at the spa for the afternoon. The kids want
to shred in the terrain park and the parents
want a glass of wine on a patio. In a resort
where adrenaline junkies mingle with mellow
travelers and hard core skiers mingle with
carefree snowshoers, there are activities and
events for every level of enthusiasm in your
family.
For families with all abilities of skiers and
snowboarders, ride the chair together, pick
your favourite runs, and meet back at the
base of the chair. Families can access a
beginner, intermediate, or advanced run from
TASTY TREATS TO SEARCH OUT at over 20 cafés, restaurant and pubs.
Award winning gooey cinnamon buns * Kicking Horse coffee * Rocky Mountain homemade fudge * Scrumptious sushi * Jack & Pepsi rib dinner * Housemade Guinness icecream * A fresh made ‘Mountain
High’ pizza * Pacific Coastal seafood dishes
FARM TO FORK…A SHOWCASE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
When you open a menu at a Sun Peaks
Resort restaurant, you are more than likely
to find mention of the ranch down the road
where the meat for your burger came from,
or the farm in Kamloops that grew the lettuce
for your salad. The Farm to Fork concept not
only has the restaurants showcasing various
fresh and local BC products, but also helps
educate resort guests about sustainable
every chairlift at Sun Peaks Resort.
After a morning on the slopes, grab the kids
and get set for a non-ski adventure like no
other! Thrill seekers opt for snowmobile
tours, as guides lead groups through open
meadows and across frozen lakes. Families
enjoy peaceful sleigh rides through the
village and along the snow-covered golf
course. Other groups join a Snowshoe
Marshmallow Roast or head to the Skating
Rink for Family Fun Night! The options are
endless! Mush a dogsled team, ice skate
under the stars, fly through the air on the
bungee trampoline or whiz down the tube
park. Activities are a safe, easy walking
distance from a variety of accommodations.
The Sun Peaks village is the perfect setting
as a ‘base camp’ for your families outdoor
eating and the benefits of supporting
local producers.
The culinary team at the Delta Sun Peaks
Resort hotel has been extremely proactive
with developing relationships with area
farmers, to the point that two of their organic
farmers (Watersmeet and Thistle Farms)
have now started a winter greenhouse
growing operation to supply the Delta
restaurants with herbs, lettuce etc. Globe
Café & Tapas Bar, a new restaurant in the
village, became certified by the Vancouver
Aquarium Oceanwise program last October
in an effort to use exclusively sustainable
fish varieties. Their BC Chowder with Ling
Cod and Scallops fits right in line with the
principles of the program, using
BC Spot Prawns.
And don’t forget to check out the wine
menus. Beyond fresh fruits, vegetables, and
meats, BC also produces some of the best
wine in the world and Sun Peaks restaurants
and the Sundance Liquor Store are eager to
showcase varietals from our own backyard.
adventures. A hub of winter energy, the
snow-covered village allows people to ski
through to the chairlifts, while other guests
mingle with their morning coffee before
renting a pair of snowshoes to explore the
valley trails. Covered walkways make it
easy to saunter through boutique shops
and restaurants (many with kid-specific
menus!) located at the base of village
accommodation. And with your car parked
discreetly underground, the ski-through/
pedestrian village flows seamlessly into the
surrounding mountains to add to your alpine
experience.
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