Sun Peaks, BC (September 30, 2009) – Culinary events, a giant Turkey sale, art shows and the winter job fair…Thanksgiving Weekend will be alive with activity at Sun Peaks Resort, October 9 to 12.
Autumn Bounty Culinary Festival – October 9 to 11
A showcase of fine food and wine, celebrating the finest offerings in the Thompson Valley. Enjoy the Chef’s House Party with sumptuous food, specialty beers and spectacular wine, or join an organic farmer and winemaker for a spectacular luncheon. For a full events listing or to purchase tickets, visit www.sunpeaksresort.com or call 1-866-552-5516.
Winter Equipment Turkey Sale – October 9 to 12 (10am to 4pm daily)
Sun Peaks Sports, Time 2 Ride, Helly Hansen and Southside Board Shop are teaming up for a massive Turkey Sale at Bento’s Day Lodge. Enjoy clear out prices on snowboard boots and boards, skis and boots, outerwear, logo wear, globes, helmets, mountain bikes, bike clothing and more! Brands include Burton, Westbeach, DC, North Face, Helly Hansen, Descente/DNA, Orage, Head, Rossingal, Elan, and more!
McSporties and Jardines will also be holding Turkey Sales at their locations in the Sun Peaks Village.
Sun Peaks Resort Corporation Job Fair – October 10 and 11 (10am to 4pm)
Sun Peaks is staffing up for the winter season, so put on your interview clothes and bring your resume to Bento’s Day Lodge for winter staffing interviews. Hiring will be taking place for all departments, including Outside Operations, Sports School, Food and Beverage, Guest Services, Ski Patrol, Sports Centre, Retail and Rentals. To schedule an interview, contact Marla Braden at employment@sunpeaksresort.com or 250-578-5500.
Art Shows and Kids Imagination Station – October 11 (11am to 3pm)
>From 11am to 3pm at Tree Line Studios, meet local artists, learn their techniques and admire their completed works. Select pieces will be available for sale. For the children, learn how to make felt out of wool and watch how Karen Hanna creates her unique purses, hats and stuffed animals. Local artist Marianna Abutalipova will also be on hand to teach children how to collage and use bright colours in your artwork at home!
For more information on all of these events, visit www.sunpeaksresort.com.
About Sun Peaks
Sun Peaks Resort is a four season destination resort located in the interior of British Columbia near Kamloops. Recently declared the 2nd Best Ski Resort in Canada and 10th Best in North America by Condé Nast Traveller Magazine readers, Sun Peaks has three mountains which surround an intimate ski-in, ski-out village. In other seasons, Sun Peaks offers a diverse range of leisure activities including 18 holes of golf as well as numerous events and festivals. Sun Peaks Resort was the first ski resort in North America and is the only resort in Canada to receive the ISO 14001 designation recognizing the resorts environmental policies and practices. Sun Peaks can be accessed by two airport gateways - Kamloops (45 minutes) and Kelowna (2 1/2 hours) and by car, only a 4 ¼ hour drive separates Sun Peaks and Vancouver, B.C.
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For further information please contact:
Melanie Simmons
Media Relations Specialist
Tourism Sun Peaks
Direct: 250-578-5387
Email: communications@sunpeaksresort.com