Canadian Mountain Holidays

How many of us can really leave our work or, for that matter, our connectivity at home, when we go on holiday?

You might have every good intention of having a true break from your everyday stresses … but one of the first things you want to do when you get to your destination is ask:

“Where can I check my email?”

Today, most of us won’t even consider traveling without our laptops! I know I can’t!

Sun Peaks, a mountain holiday destination in British Columbia, Canada, now boasts blanket wireless access available to everyone, including visitors! You can have as little as an hour online, or as much as a month!

The wireless internet service covers most of the resort area, so you can surf the ‘net - or check mail, use voip, or even do some work!

You know you’ll find the time in the evenings … or during a white-out … or on a rest day … in your favourite cafe … even on the slopes themselves!

So if staying connected without any hassle is something you need during your Canadian mountain holiday, get in touch with Whispar and set it up!

Work has already begun on the repair and resurfacing of the notoriously bumpy Toby Creek Road, which runs between Invermere and Panorama!

The upgrade, slated for the full length of the road, is scheduled to be complete by the middle of October.

In the meantime, take extra care when driving the route and watch for workers!

Expect some minor delays, too.

In Whistler, dates for this winter’s gay and lesbian snow event have been announced:

February 3-10, 2008

Slated to host more than 3000 visitors from all over the world, guests will have a choice of a myriad of events in Whistler, both on the slopes and in the village, during an action-packed week dedicated to diversity!

A full slate of activities is yet to be finalized, however organizers have already revealed that one of the Las Vegas Cirque Du Soleil shows will entertain at the annual Banquet!

This year, WinterPRIDE will also have more events for non-skiers, lesbians and “bears”, along with an expanded culinary program!

If you need help planning your trip to Whistler, please contact Compass Tours - we have the experience and local knowledge to help you create a reasonably priced custom package!

Panorama resort may be relatively small, but it packs a punch! Not only is it the location where the Canadian alpine ski team trains, many other national teams come to the resort for practice, too! And in November 2007, the slopes of Panorama will be the venue for the Giant Slalom and Slalom FIS World Cup races for the fastest women on skis!

Located in the Purcell Range, Panorama not only offers first class skiing and snowboarding on the groomed stuff, it is the ideal jumping-off point for heli-skiing as well as other winter activities!

Greywolf, one of Canada’s leading public golf courses, takes mountain golf to a whole new level with its aptly-named Cliffhanger, with its island green - an island surrounded by air! And non-golfers won’t be bored … there are plenty of other things to do in summer in the mountains!

Most of Panorama’s accommodation is in condo lodges and townhomes, and a popular alternative is the Earl Grey Lodge, an award-winning bed & breakfast.

Compass Tours creates reasonably priced custom packages, using experience and knowledge of the destination as a guide to find the best possible combination for its valued clients! Contact us today to start planning your visit to Panorama!

Sun Peaks boasts an abundance of champagne powder snow, offering visitors the chance to enjoy perfect conditions both on the slopes and in the myriad of winter activities on offer! The village elevation ensures that, while its raining at many other resorts, in Sun Peaks it’ll be snowing!

The 18 hole championship golf course, now well established, is definitely worth a visit, while summer in Sun Peaks offers the rest of the family many other summer activities!

With accommodation options from deluxe hotel style through comfortable lodges to budget self-catering condo’s, there’s something to suit everyone’s needs when it comes to places to stay!

Compass Tours creates reasonably priced custom packages for its clients, utilizing our experience and knowledge of the resort. Contact us today to plan your Sun Peaks vacation!

Whistler is North America’s premier mountain holiday destination! As the venue for the alpine events of the 2010 Winter Olympic & Paralympic Games, you know that it has everything you would expect from a world class resort, and more!

With a wide variety of accommodations, skiing and golf, plus a myriad of other activities, Whistler is the perfect place for your next vacation!

Having lived in the Whistler area for almost 12 years, Tanya De Leeuw, Compass Tours‘ owner and operator, knows a lot about the place! In the reasonably priced custom packages that she creates for her clients, you get the benefit of Tanya’s local knowledge and experience! Contact Compass Tours today to start planning your Whistler visit!

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After a bumper crop of snow last winter, which saw about 6 metres (over 236 inches) of snow fall on the slopes with consistently excellent conditions right through the season, Alpine Canada Alpin has announced that Panorama Mountain Village is now the National Training Centre for Canadian ski racers.

In addition, Panorama will return to the world stage during the Audi FIS Ski World Cup this winter, hosting the planet’s fastest ladies in the Giant Slalom and Slalom races in November!

This isn’t the first time that world class athletes have come to Panorama to enjoy the delights of skiing here! Last season saw teams from Chile, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, Slovenia, Sweden and Switzerland on the slopes here!

So if you want to come and experience what all the buzz is about, give Compass Tours a call … we can put reasonably priced custom packages together for you with transportation, accommodation, lift tickets, rentals, lessons, and activities … even dinner reservations!

In the meantime … let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!