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In search of long line, fresh powder, friendly locals, and epic Instagram-worthy sights and scenes? Then you need to #SkiNorthBC!
Photographer and writer Abby Cooper (@AbbyDells) set out for Northern BC with SnowSeekers’ #SkiNorthBC expedition this winter. She hit 6 different destinations and chronicled her journey. I wanted to find out more about what she experienced, discovered, and what anyone looking for a Northern BC adventure simply cannot miss.
Q&A About the Stewart and the Kitimat-Stikine Region
Q1. What were your first impressions of Stewart? ABBY: Stewart had me in awe before evening reaching the final destination. The whole Kitimat-Stikine region is breathtaking. Pristine spines, glimmering glaciers and the smell of ocean area all meet in Stewart and believe it or not it’s even more magical than it sounds.
Q2. Who was your best local resource for info? ABBY: The Boardertown Snowbomber Snowmobile Club has the heartbeat on snow conditions, avalanche safety and love to point you in the right direction when it comes to having fun in the Stewart Backcountry. We can’t thank enough for an incredible time.
Photo by Abby Cooper
Q3. What did you find most surprising/unexpected? ABBY: I knew that there were glaciers galore here, but I didn’t realize 100m from the road you can touch the toe of an active glacier. The accessibility to ‘wild’ is everywhere.
Photo by Abby Cooper
Q4. What is a can’t-miss in Stewart? ABBY: Alaska is 6km away from Stewart, pack your passport to hop the border to experience Hyder Alaska!
Q5. What was the most Instagram-worthy moment or place? ABBY: EVERYWHERE! But I must pick, it’s at the Salmon or Bear Glacier.
Q6. What would make you go back again and again? ABBY: I’ll never be done exploring Stewart. I cannot wait to go further and further into the backcountry here both for sledding, backcountry skiing and plain ole adventure!
SkiNorthBC and explore more. SnowSeekers has partnered with National Car rental to secure you a SnowSeekers’ preferred rate. Make a reservation online, or with an agent and in the Contract field enter XVC4SNO for a savings that could cover your ski pass cost every day.
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by Rebecca BollwittDisclosure: Sponsored Post — Published in partnership with SnowSeekersPlease review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.
In search of long line, fresh powder, friendly locals, and epic Instagram-worthy sights and scenes? Then you need to #SkiNorthBC!
Photographer and writer Abby Cooper (@AbbyDells) set out for Northern BC with SnowSeekers’ #SkiNorthBC expedition this winter. She hit 6 different destinations and chronicled her journey. I wanted to find out more about what she experienced, discovered, and what anyone looking for a Northern BC adventure simply cannot miss.
Q1. What were your first impressions of Terrace? ABBY: A thrilling destination. Terrace is a mountainous adventure hub nestled next to the coast that makes me giddy every time I hear its name.
Q2. Who was your best local resource for info? ABBY: Terrace power couple, Brad and Kim Zeerip own and operate Skeena Riverhouse’s B&B, but that’s certainly not all. Two of the most outdoor world connected folk in town Brad and Kim know where the snow stashes are and just about everything else in Terrace!
Photo credit Abby Cooper
Q3. What did you find most surprising/unexpected? ABBY:Fishing in winter, who knew?! Our guide Rob Bryce lead us to the most serene fishing spot for a peaceful morning on the river. The crisp air and white snow was the perfect way to start the day.
Q4. What is a can’t-miss in Terrace? ABBY:Shames Resort. Known as one of the snowiest places on earth you cannot do Terrace with out a visit to Shames!
Photo credit Abby Cooper
Q5. What was the most Instagram-worthy moment or place? ABBY: Sunrise from the Skeena Riverhouse. Kim and Brad serve a hot breakfast as the sun lights up the valley and flowing Skeena river. Inside or out, you’ll be impressed with the show.
Photo credit Abby Cooper
Q6. What would make you go back again and again? ABBY: SNOW. There’s just so much of it consistently that you’re guaranteed a good time on the slopes of Shames.
The Northwest Regional Airport services Terrace and Shames Mountain via flights daily direct from YVR. Make a ski adventure this season that will leave you different, go discover somewhere new, #SkiNorthBC!
Western Canada’s largest pet show, the Pet Lover Show, returns to TRADEX in Abbotsford for the 6th year, February 24th and 25th. This event provides visitors with the latest and greatest for their favourite furry, feathered and scaly best friends. This year’s features promise to be interactive, exciting and educational for pet lovers from all over the Lower Mainland.
Vancouver Pet Lover Show
Dates: February 24th and 25th, 2018 Times: 10:00am to 6:00pm Saturday, 10:00am to 5:00pm Sunday Location: TRADEX (1190 Cornell St, Abbotsford) Admission: Adult (16+ years) $14; Senior (65+) or Youth (6-15) $10; Child (5 years and under) Free; Family (2 youth, 2 adults) $34. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased in advance online at a discounted price.
With unique seminar speakers discussing everything from hiking, communication and CPR for your pet, to interactive courses and auditions, guests will be sure to leave with valuable information from top animal specialists and fun experiences for their canines
and felines. These engaging and interactive exhibits are fun for guests of all ages, including your well-behaved, furry four-legged friends who are welcome to enjoy the show.
Presidents Choice SuperDogs
Is your dog a SuperDog? Finalists of the Star Search will be able to audition once again at the Pet Lover Show for a chance to perform alongside the President’s Choice SuperDogs at the Fair at the PNE this summer! If you think your pet has what it takes,
submit a 15-second audition tape of your amazing pup to the Pet Lover Show Facebook page by February 23rd to be eligible to perform on stage as a Finalist at the Pet Lover Show. Finalists will be notified the week before the Show.
Animal Communicator
New to this year’s show is Animal Communicator Dale McCarthy, who will help owners connect with their pets on a new level, with her ability to communicate to animals by receiving their thoughts. She will be able to tell you what your pet is saying and thinking through telepathic energy based on deep intuition that will have owners laughing and crying during her amazing sessions.
This year’s show will also feature Paws On Activities, a Lure Course, and Pets Saving Pet Lives with blood donation services on site with the Animal Emergency Clinic of the Fraser Valley. You can also get a Pet Anthem for your pet from Canadian Idol finalist, and award-winning multi-instrumentalist, Andy Sloniowski, and the world-famous DockDogs are back again this year. With over 30 unique features and events, including all the above, “Ask the Trainer” seminars and grooming demonstrations and free photos for your pup, this year’s Pet Lover Show is sure to leave guests feeling like a pet expert!
Win Tickets
I have a 4-pack of tickets to give away to this event that’s all about pets. Here’s how you can enter to win:
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For more information, follow the Pet Lover Show on Facebook and on Twitter. I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Wednesday, February 21, 2018.
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Our girls getaway was in full swing and the leis we received days before on our first night were still fragrant and supple. My sister and I spent the first half of our Maui getaway in the southernmost hotel of the Kaanapali Beach stretch and after a few days, for a change in scenery, we moved into the northernmost hotel property along the sandy coastline, the legendary Royal Lahaina Resort.
Once checked in in the tower lobby, we rode by golf cart, past groves of blossoming plumeria trees, to our cottage on the beach – and I mean it was on the beach. Right outside our back patio, framed by wind-swept palm trees and a protective knee-high hedge, was the golden sand of Kaanapali Beach. We hadn’t put our luggage away yet, but we sat at our patio table, poured ourselves some Mai Tais, and took in our new view. Continue reading this post ⟩⟩
Real advice, real inspiration, and real experts are set to arrive at the 47th annual BC Home + Garden Show, from February 21-25, 2018. The always popular home and garden show is the most trusted resource for every home improvement project.
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The show will feature more than 425 trusted brands and local companies, and appearances from the industry’s biggest names, including HGTV Canada’s Brian McCourt & Sarah Keenleyside, Carson Arthur, Danielle Bryk, and Kenny Gemmill.
BC Home + Garden Show
When:
Wednesday, February 21, 2018 4:00pm to 9:00pm
Thursday, February 22, 2018 Noon to 9:00pm
Friday, February 23, 2018 Noon to 9:00pm
Saturday, February 24, 2018 10:00am to 9:00pm
Sunday, February 25, 2018 10:00am to 6:00pm
Where: BC Place Stadium, Vancouver Tickets: Adults (13+) $16; Adults (13 +) Online $13; Seniors (60+) $13; Seniors (60+) Online $10; Seniors (60+) $6 before 6:00pm on Thursday & Friday Only. Children 12 years & under are free. Buy your tickets online and save $3 courtesy of RenovationFind.com.
Show Features
The Main Stage presented by the Vancouver Sun: Celebrity presenters including HGTV Canada’s Brian McCourt & Sarah Keenleyside of Backyard Builds, Danielle Bryk & Carson Arthur of Home to Win , and celebrity contractor Kenny Gemmill of Love It or List It Vancouver will join a lineup of local favourites including Jamie Banfield & Sarah Gallop to deliver insight to up your home and garden game.
The Cooking Stage: Seminars and live demos from the city’s most respected chefs including Ryan Stone of Heirloom Vegetarian and Fable Kitchen ‘s Kurtis Perry. Vancouver’s top culinary artisans will be bringing all their trade secrets to the stage covering hot dining topics and trends.
Explore more than 3,000 square feet of innovative garden spaces designed to impress by Great Canadian Landscaping, stop by the Vancouver Sun Gardeners’ School, and watch outdoor entertaining dreams come alive at Dining Alfresco – walk through four displays designed by Jamie Banfield Design, perfect for any style.
Other features include the Tiny Home Village presented by Mint Tiny House Company, The Great Crate Challenge, presented by Rust-Oleum Consumer Brands Canada, the Telus Future Home powered by Telus PureFibre, BC Hydro Home designed by Jamie Banfield Design, and Ask an Expert presented by Cloverdale Paint, designed by Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Enter to Win
I have a pair of tickets to give away to the BC Home + Garden Show along with a prize pack full of goodies from some of this year’s presenters and exhibitors. The prize includes:
Front row seating at a Main Stage presentation of their choice and two glasses of wine in the lounge!
Here’s how you can enter to win:
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Monday, February 19, 2018. Must be 19+.
