Over the last few years, Squamish has become our favourite weekend getaway destination. As the Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada, it offers panoramic mountain and ocean views, pulse-racing climbs and paddles, soul-soothing walks by the river as eagles soar above, fun community events and festivals, as well as great food and local beer.
This month, Sunwolf Lodge and the Sea to Sky Gondola want to make sure that you get the opportunity to explore the very best of this Sea to Sky destination by offering up an incredible prize pack for one lucky Miss604 reader.
Win a Squamish Winter Adventure Prize Pack
The Squamish Winter Adventure Prize Pack I have to give away (valued at $550) includes:
- Two Adult Winter Passes at the Sea to Sky Gondola ($200)
- Two Candlelight Dinners at the Summit Lodge at the Sea to Sky Gondola ($75)
- Sunwolf Sleep with the Eagles Package for one night that includes their Eagle Viewing Float Trip for two and a stay in a cozy riverside cabin. Valid for two people ($285)
Sunwolf is conveniently located just 45mins from Vancouver, and 30mins from Whistler, on the banks of the Cheakamus & Cheekye rivers. The Sea to Sky Gondola takes you 885 metres above Howe Sound with beautiful views of the ocean and surrounding mountains, a 100 metre suspension bridge, a full-service restaurant, two cafes, one bar. Two, easy interpretive trails and numerous challenging backcountry hikes for nature and outdoor enthusiasts.
You can use the winter passes for the Sea to Sky Gondola anytime, the Candlelight Dinner is available on Fridays and Saturdays in December, and the Sunwolf Lodge stay is also for a Friday or Saturday overnight. Valid dates to use this package are December 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, and 27th.
Here’s how you can enter to win:
- Leave a comment naming who you would take on this adventure with you (1 entry)
- Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
Learn more about the Sea to Sky Gondola on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Learn more about Sunwolf Lodge on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Since this prize is only valid in the month of December, I’ll keep this contest run short and sweet, drawing a winner at 5:00pm on Thursday, December 4, 2014.
Update The winner is Kim Rees!
Holiday craft season is in full swing and Got Craft? is a must-see event if you love to shop handmade and shop local. Bringing together a community that fosters handmade and DIY culture, Got Craft? was founded in 2007 and is held twice a year in May and December, becoming Vancouver’s largest indie craft fair.
Got Craft? Vancouver
Where: Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph Street in Vancouver
When: Saturday, December 13th and Sunday, December 14th, 2014 10:00am to 5:00pm
Admission: Admission is $3 at the door
New for the sweet 16th year of Got Craft? there are 25% new vendors, new DIY workshops by Delish General Store, Small Wonder, and Spool of Thread. There will also be local food carts on site. Check out returning favourites like Mellifera Bees and Love My Local. In addition, vendors like The Beautiful Project greeting cards and Cabin + Cub jewelry are exclusive to the market this year and Got Craft? has partnered with West Elm and West Elm Market, which will hold samplings of five Got Craft? vendors at their stores on December 6th, 2014.
The first 50 people through the door each day will receive a gift bag full of goodies from vendors and sponsors.
Got Craft? Vancouver Gift Bag Giveaway
Got Craft? showcases independent, local vendors with a wide variety of curated handmade goods ranging from jewelry, clothing, ceramics, stationary, housewares, plush toys, local artists, and more. The market has generously offered up a SUPER packed gift bag for one lucky Miss604 reader valued at $560! Here’s what is included for the lucky winner:
- Livia Sweet’s salted caramel hazelnut brownies
- Men’s t-shirt and unisex hoodie from Locomotive Clothing Co.
- Juicy Jewel Tone Teardrop earrings from BuenoStyle
- Colouring postcard booklet from Draw Me A Lion
- Snug Sleeve from Onana Knitted Accessories
- The Flora Knit Cowl from Make More Happy
- Love My Local’s cheese board and tin of Balmbu, a handmade wood and bamboo salve
- Stud leather earrings from Scandinazn Handmade Goods
- Assortment of greeting cards from The Beautiful Project
- Up and Down Aromatherapy Wand Set from Element Botanicals
- Paperbacknote notebook
- Paperwhite from Strathcona 1890 Urban Seed Collections
- Vancouver print from Jon Shaw
- Baby Boho Dress from Carmen West Creative
- Pair of earrings from Black Drop Designs
- Scarf from Veespoke
- Planter from Rogue Florist
- And 4 tickets to Got Craft?
Here’s how you can enter to win:
- Leave a comment on this post (1 entry)
- Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. The winner will be able to pick their prizes up at Got Craft?. Follow the event on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more information and inspiration.
Prize bag is as-is and cannot be exchanged for value or for other items.
Update The winner is Erin W!
Over the last three years I have volunteered on the phones during CKNW Orphans’ Fund Pledge Day where radio listeners call in to make donations that support thousands of kids in BC each year. This one day “radio-thon” broadcast will take place on Thursday, December 4th live from the Terminal City Club in Downtown Vancouver and since I cannot be there this year to answer phones this year, the CKNW Orphans’ Fund has given me all of the information I need so that I can spread the word about this wonderful cause:
CKNW Orphans’ Fund Pledge Day 2014
The CKNW Orphans’ Fund is one of the largest sources of individual grant funding in the province of BC and help thousands of children annually. Their mandate is broad and grants include everything from speech therapy, to updated medical equipment, summer camps, tutoring, educational bursaries and more – all for some of the most vulnerable children in the province.
A child recently helped by the CKNW Orphans’ Fund is Samson, a 5 year old diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Visual-Perceptual Learning Disability, ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Despite being on an individual education plan, he is struggling at school and falling behind in all areas. He was referred to the Accomplished Learning Centre for its intensive FastForWord program.
Samson is one of two children living with his paternal grandparents, who are currently seeking full custody. Samson’s mother has had no contact with her children for the past 3 years and his father offers no support and has recently left the province. The CKNW Orphans’ Fund paid for Samson to participate in the FastForWord program.
2013 Pledge Day photos by Mark Whitehead, Get the Shot Studios.
On December 4th, over 150 guests, including philanthropists, business leaders, media personalities and most importantly children who have been helped by the Fund will be interviewed on CKNW News Talk AM980 so be sure to tune in. Donations of $98 or more will be eligible to receive a free Michael Buble Christmas CD.
3 Ways to Get Involved
1. Donate online at or by calling (604) 222-9898 on December 4th
2. Stop by the Terminal City Club (837 W Hastings St) on December 4th
3. Help support the Fund by tweeting: “On Dec 4th support @cknworphansfund & help special needs children in BC. http://ow.ly/ECclS #pledgeCKNW”
Last year, Pledge Day was able to raise $1.9 million for special needs children in BC! For more information, follow the CKNW Orphans’ Fund on Facebook and Twitter.
The Grey Cup Festival brings fans together fans from across the country each year who make the pilgrimage, in their jerseys, toques, beads and team colours, to enjoy the host city while celebrating football in Canada. This year’s festival in Vancouver, which took place throughout the three days leading up to the big game on Sunday, had free family fun all around Downtown Vancouver including a parade, cheerleader extravaganza, fan pavilions, activations at Jack Poole Plaza, and free concerts outside Canada place.
Grey Cup Festival Concert Photos
Escaping the cold, we settled into the Red Truck Tailgate Concert Series at the Vancouver Convention Centre. John had his camera out and captured some of the fun on stage.
Family of the Year
Hey Ocean!
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