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Haida Gwaii                                                        

Donated by Blue Water Adventures & the Vancouver Aquarium

Estimated Value $10,000                  

Enjoy 10 days (June 18-28, 2007) exploring Haida Gwaii in the Queen Charlotte Islands, one of the richest biological and cultural areas in North America. This remote archipelago provides unparalleled wilderness cruising and exploring. Aboard the 68’ sailing vessel the Island Roamer, you will see ancient native Haida villages, an incredible abundance of wildlife and outstanding wilderness scenery.

Langara Fishing Lodge Trip

Donated by Langara Fishing Adventures

Estimated Value $8660

You and a guest will have an experience of a lifetime at the Langara Fishing Lodge. A trip to Langara is about more than just fishing. Langara Island and its surrounding waters represent one of the world’s richest marine environments, playing host to an incredible display of wildlife. This package includes; round trip charter flight from Vancouver to Queen Charlotte Islands, scenic helicopter flight into the Lodge, all meals, and alcohol with meals, accommodations, all fishing equipment, use of a 2 piece weather-proof Mustang marine suit & rubber boots, complete care of your catch: filleted, vacuum packed, flash frozen, styro-boxed and shipped back to Vancouver and a souvenir Langara Fishing Lodge hat.

Victoria Scotch Tasting

Donated by Fairmont Empress Hotel, Magnolia Hotel & Spa,
Harbour Air Seaplanes, Helijet, Peter & Helen Malcolm

Estimated Value $4,500

This package offers six guests a unique experience in the Province’s Capital City.

Four of you will fly to Victoria via Harbour Air and will stay in the world-famous Fairmont Empress Hotel. Two others will fly via Helijet and stay in the Magnolia Hotel and Spa. 

Guests will be picked up and taken to the exclusive waterfront home of Peter and Helen Malcolm located at the beautiful Ten Mile Point where you will enjoy a gourmet dinner and a scotch tasting from Peter’s private scotch collection of over 260 labels.

Valid Dates - expires April 30, 2007

Glass Sculpture Sol Maya

Donated by Sol Maya

Estimated Value $ 6,000

Sol Maya is well known locally and internationally for his glass blowing and dedication to his community.

He and his partner Gwen built their environmentally oriented glass blowing studio in West Vancouver in 2001. It has strong ties to the community and is located in a natural setting with a spiritual atmosphere.

Sol’s inspiration comes from many sources.  His spirituality, love of surfing ocean waves, his natural interest in space from his Mayan ancestors are all reflected in his work.

Additional information is available on his website at www.solmaya.com

Whistler Week

Donated by John & Marian MacFarlane

Estimated Value $5,250    

Imagine a summer vacation at Whistler’s most exclusive Resort – right at Nature’s Door!

This new semi-detached 3 bedroom (two ensuite masters and a 4 bed bunk room) is never available for rental and has been donated for a specific week in June or July 2007.

With a well-equipped kitchen, beautiful fireplace and two balconies with barbeque and private hot tub, it is perfect for 6 people. A full media centre greets you after a day hiking, golfing, biking, or kayaking. Concierge service, a full fitness facility, spa and pool are available for your use.

This home is located on Whistler Mountain Creekside and with magnificent views of the peak and the valley is truly the best that Whistler can offer.

Valid Dates - June or July 2007

Jill McRae Original Bliss

Donated by Jill McRae

Estimated Value $1,150         

“Life is a creative and spiritual journey. Live it with wild abandon” This statement is evident in Jill McRae’s Wild Abandon collection and this original piece, titled Bliss, from this collection is both exotic and rich and will add grace and distinction to any room.

Telegraph Cove for 2

Donated by Vancouver Aquarium

Estimated Value $1,000

Of all the natural wonders of the British Columbia coast, few compare to the sight of killer whales in the wild – traveling, feeding and playing in their home waters. Now you and a guest can enjoy this site, led by renowned Aquarium killer whale researcher Dr. Lance Barrett-Lennard.

The adventure begins in time for dinner on Friday, October 13th, in the historic community of Telegraph Cove, on the east The complete Telegraph Cove orca-watching adventure package includes shared accommodations, all meals (two breakfasts, a picnic lunch and two dinners), a day of whale watching aboard the Lukwa, and a special presentation by Dr. Barrett-Lennard on his killer whale research. (Note: Price does not include transportation to and from Telegraph Cove.)

Valid October 13-15th, 2007

Wickaninnish Inn

Donated by Wickanninish Inn

Estimated Value $690                   

Watch the storms blow through in the comfort and style of the prestigious Wickanninish Inn at Long Beach. This package includes two nights of storm watching in a deluxe guest room or on the first or second floor.

Valid November 2006 - February 28, 2007 (excluding holidays, early January closure and Valentines Day).