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TheVillageVibeYour Weekly Source for What’s Happening in Sun Peaks July 25 - July 31, 2018 • Volume 13, Issue 30
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 TO FRIDAY, JULY 27
Family WeeksLet us entertain your family with FREE kid-friendly events during your summer mountain holiday.Wednesday, July 25Kamloops Music CollectiveTime/Place: 10:00am | Upper Plaza StageKamloops Rivertown Players Theatre Time/Place: 1:00pm to 3:00pm | Clocktower SquareSun Peaks Fire Rescue Open House Time/Place: 3:00pm to 4:00pm | Sun Peaks Fire Dept.
Thursday, July 26Family YogaTime/Place: 11:00am | Upper Plaza StageGuided Hike Up in the Sun Peaks AlpineTime/Place: 1:00pm | Meet at Elevation Bike ShopRaven’s Rhythms – Kamloops Drum ConnectionTime/Place: 3:00pm to 5:00pm | Upper Plaza Stage
Friday, July 27Bungee Trampoline Time/Place: 11:00am to 1:00pm | Check in at Guest ServicesWishing Well Parties Sing Along & Story Time Time/Place: 1:00pm to 3:00pm | Upper Plaza StageBig Little Science Centre Interactive Live Science ShowTime/Place: 3:00pm to 3:45pm | Upper Plaza Stage
Schedule: www.sunpeaksresort.com/ family-weeks
FRIDAY, JULY 27
Live Music with Madison BellLocation: Morrisey’s Public HouseTime: 9:00pm to 11:00pm
SATURDAY, JULY 28 TO SUNDAY, JULY 29
Alpine Blossom FestivalWe’re celebrating the start of our alpine wildflower season. Be sure to take a scenic ride on the Sunburst Express chairlift for access to hiking and biking trails, our village will also come alive with a host of entertainers, activities and more.
Schedule: see back page for schedule
SUNDAY, JULY 29 - WEEKLY
Free Group Trail RunAll ability levels welcome, come out just for fun or join the Black Beaver team to run in the Dirty Feet race this September in Sun Peaks!Location: Black Beaver AthleticTime: 9:00amContact: [email protected] Sun Peaks Market DayPresented by the Sun Peaks & Region Farmers’ Market, this is a perfect opportunity to bring local, sustainable food to your family’s dinner table. Enjoy live music in the village and listen to educational speakers.Location: Village WalkwayTime: 9:30am to 1:30pm
Village Entertainment & Educational SpeakersMusician: Madison BellLocation: Upper Plaza StageTime: 10:30am to 12:30pm
Educational Speaker: Ruth Fane-Fine Art Quilts Location: Clock Tower SquareTime: 11:00am
Market Inspired BrunchA la carte brunch with patio seating (weather permitting).Location: Morrisey’s Public HouseTime: 10:30am to 2:30pm
MONDAY, JULY 30 TO TUESDAY, JULY 31
Family WeeksLet us entertain your family with FREE kid-friendly events during your summer mountain holiday. Monday, July 30Guided Tour: Shuswap Medicine Trail Time/Place: 11:00am to 11:45am | Upper Plaza StageGolf: Driving Range Time/Place: 1:00pm to 3:00pm | Sun Peaks Golf ShopFamily Swim Time/Place: 3:00pm to 5:00pm | Sun Peaks Sports Centre.
Tuesday, July 31Tod Mountain Café Cookie Decorating Time/Place: 11:00am to 1:00pm | Tod Mountain CaféSun Peaks Stable Pony Rides Time/Place: 1:00pm to 3:00pm | Slopeside Clock Tower SquareGuided Cross Country Bike Ride Time/Place: 3:00pm to 5:00pm | Meet at Elevation Bike Shop
Schedule: www.sunpeaksresort.com/ family-weeks
TUESDAY, JULY 31 - WEEKLY
Free Group Mountain Bike RideAll levels of riders welcome . Après at one of our fine local establishments will be encouraged. Location: Black Beaver AthleticTime: 6:30pmContact: [email protected]
ONGOING
Sun Peaks Rotary ClubWeekly meeting first three Thursdays of the month, all welcome. Location: Mantles LoungeTime: 8:00amContact: [email protected]
Black Beaver AthleticLocated in the Kookabura Lodge. Drop-in, 10 session punch cards, part-time or unlimited monthly memberships available.Contact: [email protected]
Yoga Wednesday Yin Class 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Alpine Conditioning Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 6:45am to 7:45am; 10:30am to 11:30am
Open Gym Schedule: www.blackbeavercrossfit.com
FREE ACTIVITIES
Games CentreIn the upper village, there is an outdoor ping pong table, beanbag toss and chess board for public use. Pick up a paddle and challenge your family members to a match!Location: Upper Village
Shuswap Medicine Trail0.6KM, 15 Minutes round trip - Learn about local flora, fauna and First Nations traditional medicines on this interpretive trail.Location: Behind the Cahilty Hotel
Central Reservations
Located in the Tourism Sun Peaks office in the upper village, open daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Contact: 250.578.5399 [email protected]
Off-Road Segway ToursTours are available for able participants 14+ and between 100lbs and 260lbs. No experience required.
Off Road Segway 1 Hour TourTimes: 9:00am, 11:00am, 2:00pm, and
4:00pmOff Road Segway 1.5 Hour TourTimes: 9:00am, 11:00am, 2:00pm, and
4:00pm
For more information call 1.800.807.3257 or visit www.SunPeaksResort.com
The Village Vibe Newsletter Your Source for What’s Happening at Sun Peaks
Off Road Segway 2 Hour TourTimes: 9:00am, 11:00am, 2:00pm, and
4:00pmOff Road Segway 3.5 Hour McGillvray Lake TourTimes: 9:30am and 11:00am*minimum 2 people required.
Photo ShootsAvailable daily. Advanced booking required. Stand-Up Paddle BoardingGuests self-drive to Heffley Lake. Each session includes safety and equipment orientation for approximately 20 minutes, and lake time is approximately 1 hour 40 minutes. Based on availability, reservations required, operates rain or shine.
Jump Start Paddle Board SessionTimes: 10:00am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, and
5:30pmMega SUP Jump Start SessionTimes: 10:00am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, and
5:30pmPaddle Boarding Private LessonAvailable upon request, basic skills suggested.
Fly Fishing ToursTours are suitable for all ability levels. Fishing licenses are additional.
Full Day Fly Fishing ExperienceTimes: 8:00am to 4:00pmHalf Day & Evening Tour Fly Fishing ExperienceTimes: 7:30am to 11:30am, 12:30pm to
4:30pm, and 5:00pm to 8:30pm
TasteFull Excursions Wine ToursAll tours are picked up in Sun Peaks. 72 hours advanced notice for reservations, a 4-person minimum applies. Cost of lunch is not included in the tour price. Secret Sips Tour - Shuswap Wine TrailTime: 9:00am to 5:00pmTasty Taster Wine Tour - Kamloops Wine TrailTime: 10:30am to 4:30pmWildlife & Wine TourTime: 9:00am to 4:30pm
Voyageur Canoe TourLocated on McGillivray Lake, paddle an authentic voyageur canoe to spot moose, bear, loons, osprey and more.
1.5 Hour Historic TourTimes: 10:30am and 4:30pm*6 person minimum participants apply.
Day TripsTreetop Flyers at Chase CanyonGuests self-drive to Chase, BC. Open Daily. Zip Line Tour and Tower Jump Add On, Screaming Eagle Swing.
Adams River RaftingGuests self-drive to Scotch Creek, BC, Open daily.
River SafariGuests self-drive to Blue River, BC. Open daily. Eco Safari, Jet Safari or Jeep Safari.
Liquid Lifestyles White Water RaftingGuests self-drive to Clearwater, BC. Open Daily. 3 Hour Family, Half Day, Half Day High Adventure and Full Day Tours.
Sun Peaks StablesLocated on Industrial Road, beside the Burfield Chairlift. Tours and lessons available upon request.Contact: 250.572.1325 [email protected] Trail Rides2 hour experience, minimum 2 people, maximum 6 people.
Horse Drawn ToursCarriage: 1 to 9 people / Wagon: 1 to 20 peopleHorseback LessonsGroup: minimum 2 people / maximum 4 people. Private lessons available.
Guest ServicesLocated in the Village Day Lodge, Guest Services is open daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm.Contact: 250.578.5474
Lift TicketsSun Peaks Bike Park, Alpine Hiking and Sightseeing
Bungee Trampoline11:00am to 8:00pm daily The bungee trampoline is suitable for people of all ages between 20lbs and 220lbs.
Tennis Courts are open daily and available complimentary. Tennis racquets and balls are available from Guest Services.
Activities DeskLocated in the Village Day Lodge breezeway, Open daily from 9:30am to 7:00pm.Contact: 250.578.5542
The Village Vibe is published weekly by Tourism Sun Peaks. Please consider the environment and recycle! For more information contact Central Reservations at 250.578.5399, visit www.SunPeaksResort.com, or e-mail [email protected]
The Village Vibe Newsletter Your Source for What’s Happening in Sun Peaks
Canoe Rentals9:30am to 6:30pm daily
Kayak Rentals9:30am to 6:30pm daily
Mini Cart Course11:00am to 8:00pm dailyAt the base of the MCC course for ages 3+ who are keen to get a feel for the MCC experience. Mountain Cross Carts11:00am to 8:00pm dailyThis is a winding, gravity-fed course, drivers license or learner’s permit required.
Nordic Pole WalkingTours available upon request
Bike Park 10:00am to 7:00pm daily Visit Elevation Bike Shop in the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel & Conference Centre for lift tickets and bike rentalsContact: 250.578.5555
Celebrate the alpine wildflowersduring the height of their
bloom.
LIVE MUSICAT THE CLOCK TOWER STAGE
BEN KLICK 1:00PMTWIN KENNEDY 4:00PM
Take a scenic ride on the SunburstExpress chairlift to access hiking andbiking trails. The village will be alivewith a host of entertainers, activitiesand a free outdoor concert Saturday
night featuring Devon Coyote andJesse Roper at the Clock Tower Stage.
SATURDAY9am
Vinyasa Flow Yoga- Location TBD
10am - 4pmKids Zone
- Upper Village
10am - 2pmSun Peaks Fire Rescue
- Lower Village
11am, 12pm, 1pm & 3:30pmAerial Opera
- Roaming
11am - 12pmBobs & Lolo
- Upper Plaza Stage
12pmYandara Ukulele Jam!
- Upper Plaza
SUNDAY9am - 1:30pm
Kids Zone- Upper Village
9:30pm - 1:30pmSun Peaks Market Day
- Village Stroll
9:30pm - 1:30pmMaster Gardeners
- Clock Tower Square
10amFree Live Music
- Upper Plaza Stage
11amMarket Day Educational
Speaker- Upper Plaza Stage
11am & 12pmAerial Opera
- Roaming
JULY 28-29
sunpeaksresort.com/events
SATURDAY, JULY 28Rotary Club Art Summit: Time/Place: 9:30am - 5:30pm | Mantles Patio
Kids Zone: Time/Place: 10:00am - 4:00pm | Upper Village
Sun Peaks Fire Rescue: Time/Place: 10:00am - 2:00pm | Lower Village
Aerial Opera: Time/Place: 11am, 12pm, 1pm & 3:30pm | Roaming
Bobs & Lolo: Time/Place: 11:00am - 12:00pm | Upper Plaza Stage
Sue Foley: Time/Place: 6:30pm | Upper Plaza
Helicopter Tours with OK Heli: Time/Place: 9:00am - 5:00pm | Slopeside of The Annex
SUNDAY, JULY 29Kids Zone: Time/Place: 9:00am - 1:30pm | Upper Village
Sun Peaks Market Day: Time/Place: 9:30am - 1:30pm | Village Stroll
Helicopter Tours with OK Heli: Time/Place: 9:00am - 5:00pm | Slopeside of The Annex
Free Live Music with Madison Bell: Time/Place: 10:30am - 12:30pm | Upper Plaza Stage
Market Day Educational Speaker: Ruth FaneTime/Place: 11:00am | Clock Tower Square
Aerial Opera: Time/Place: 11:00am - 12:00pm | Roaming
LIVE MUSIC
BEN KLICK1:00PM
CLOCK TOWER STAGE
LIVE MUSIC
TWIN KENNEDY
4:00PM
CLOCK TOWER STAGE
Golf Located in the Village Day Lodge, the Golf Shop is open daily from 7:30am to 8:00pm.Contact: 250.578.5431 for tee times
Sundance Kids CentreLocated next to the Village Day Lodge. Open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 5:00pmContact: 250.578.5433
[email protected], 1 hour (min.2 hours), half day, full day, and lunch add-on.
Sun Peaks Health Centre & Family PracticeOpen daily Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 5:00pm. Advanced access appointments available. Please call ahead. Website: sunpeakshealth.comContact: 778.644.0635