Escape No 10 this week's escape - if you are looking at an old newsletter please call us at 403277-6884 or email info@southtravel.ca LONG STAYS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
Choose from these long stay holidays – 1 month too long? give us a call to get pricing on shorter durations.
LONG STAY IN OSOYOOS Osoyoos lies within the South Okanagan, known for some of the warmest average temperatures in Canada. Osoyoos has a mild, dry winter climate as it is located in Canada’s desert! There is also so much to do here in the winter time, wine touring is still active, one of the longest golf seasons in Canada (fall and early spring golf), winter wine country events at various wineries including mulled wine & christmas cookies, live music, bonfires & hot chocolate and winery light-ups. The nearby Baldy Mountain Resort is great for Skiing enthusiasts or cross-country skiing at McKinney Nordic Ski Club. You are also very close to the towns of Penticton and Kelowna. The spectacular Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre (pronounced in-ka-meep) is a state-of-the-art interpretive centre is an architectural marvel sensitively constructed into a hillside. Extensive indoor and outdoor exhibit galleries create a fun, interactive learning environment with hands-on displays, education stations and two multi-media theatre experiences. Discover the fascinating stories of Canada’s only desert and share in the rich living culture of the Okanagan people.
For travel between October 15 to April 30, 2021 From per person Cdn $1796
Includes:
30 night accommodation in a studio suite with kitchenette Admission to NK’Mip Desert Cultural Centre Taxes
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30 DAY ISLAND STAY IN SOOKE Sooke is located on the south western tip of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, a scenic one-hour drive from BC's capital city of Victoria. The Sooke region encompasses the District of Sooke and East Sooke, two communities joined around the sheltered Sooke Harbour and Basin, as well as the outlying areas of Otter Point and Shirley further west. As a part of a temperate rainforest, Sooke enjoys one of the most mild climates in Canada. Winters are mild with a good amount of rainfall and rare snowfall. This pleasant climate is ideal for outdoor recreation: hiking, cycling or horseback riding on local trails; kayaking, canoeing or paddle boarding in the sheltered harbour or local lakes. Relax and enjoy your winter with a long stay escape on the southern end of Vancouver Island and under an hour’s drive from Victoria. The Vancouver Island region has a mild climate combined with one of the lowest annual rainfall levels meaning outside activities can be accessed year-round. Enjoy the wilderness and relaxation that Sooke provides knowing you’re close to a variety of activities, dining options and amenities in the local community of Sooke and the city of Victoria. Much of Vancouver Island is very easily accessible for day trips.
Prices are valid for stays between Jan 14 - Feb 28
From per person Cdn $2599
Includes:
30 night accommodation in a kitchen unit Taxes
*** LONG STAY IN PARKSVILLE - SOLD OUT !! WE ARE WORKING ON 2 WEEK PACKAGES – STAY TUNED Centrally located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, 145 km north of Victoria and 37 km north of Nanaimo, Parksville’s temperate climate makes us a popular year round holiday destination. The City of Parksville possesses an abundance of natural beauty and warm hospitality and is world-renowned for its wide tidal sand flats and sun-warmed salt water. Parksville beach was recently named one of the top six beaches in North America by Better Homes & Gardens magazine. The popular beaches in downtown Parksville and at Rathtrevor Provincial Park are heaven for sun worshippers, kite flyers, wildlife watchers and intrepid sandcastle builders. We are a City that boasts the most moderate, year-round climate in Canada and adventures wait in any season, from walks on our magnificent beaches to mountain biking, fishing, camping, and year-round golf. We offer fine restaurants, a variety of accommodations, and world-class spas. We offer magnificent sandy beaches, mountain vistas and BC's most popular provincial park, Rathtrevor Beach, as well as four other provincial parks within a fifteen minute drive. We are proud to be a part of the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Reserve; a UNESCO recognized area, dedicated in part to providing models of sustainable development. Parksville is known for its hospitality; visitors return and often make Parksville their home. Whether you are here for business, playing golf or just passing through, we invite you to stay a while, explore and enjoy the City of Parksville and surrounding Oceanside region. Spend an afternoon on one of our beautiful beaches and you may not want to leave!
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LONG STAY IN KELOWNA There’s something magical about Kelowna in the winter. The air is crisp and pure, and on a clear day, you can see the surrounding snow-dusted mountains reflected on Okanagan Lake’s glassy surface. The city has a reputation as a summer destination, but locals know that Kelowna's mild enjoyable winter climate shines, too. Head to Knox Mountain Park, just north of downtown, for a winter hike with rewarding views. At higher elevations, the light Okanagan powder really accumulates at nearby Big White Ski Resort and SilverStar Mountain Resort, less than an hour’s drive from town. Besides the main attraction of downhill skiing and snowboarding, these winter playgrounds offer every snowy pursuit you can imagine, from fat biking to snowmobiling. There’s plenty to do indoors in Kelowna, too. In the downtown Cultural District, you can visit a museum, browse boutiques, grab a seasonal beer at a craft brewery, warm up with a latte at a cozy café, or relax over a farm-to-table meal.
Winter departures - from per person Cdn $2205
Includes:
29 night accommodation in One Bedroom plus Den Complimentary Wine Tour Taxes
One bedroom units feature: Furnished patio or balcony Fully equipped gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances (fridge, gas stove, dishwasher, microwave) Dining room table Living room with gas fireplace, 55-inch flat screen TV and DVD/CD player Jetted tub in master bathroom Complimentary wireless internet In-suite laundry (washer & dryer)
