Planning a vacation to Sun Peaks or Big White? Owner direct rentals in Sun Peaks and Big White might be worth considering.  An alternative to fancy luxury hotels, with a more ‘homey’ feel. If a family will be away for a few months, or if they have a house specifically for the purpose of renting it out to vacationers, you could choose one of those.
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Seven years ago Ashleigh McIvor wrote an essay for her English class on why ski cross should be a part of the Olympic games, and this year she showed the world just how serious she is about the sport. Skiing during a blizzard at Cypress, McIvor became the first female gold medalist for the sport. Cypress is located in Whistler, BC, where friends, family and fans from Read the rest of this entry »

Russia has held the title in figure skating – ice dancing – for fifty years! That is a very long time. To topple a champion takes a lot of skill, practice and endurance. Canadian figure skaters Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir have what it takes. They proved that when they took the gold! They danced their way into Read the rest of this entry »

Whoa! Two more gold medals! Way to go Canadian athletes Christine Nesbitt and Jon Montgomery! We are jumping out of our skins! In all of the history of Canada, we have not been able to get one gold medal on Canadian ground, and now we have four! I am speechless! Read the rest of this entry »

Who ever named Big White Mountain? Must have been before the thesaurus was invented. I can just imagine it; Sir John Alexander MacDonald and his guide are looking for the north-west passage and come across this big white mountain, “Hey, let’s name this Big White Mountain!” I’m making this up. If anyone wishes to correct me, please feel free. Read the rest of this entry »