As the snowflakes fall and enthusiastic skiers gather from across the country, the Stanford Resort welcomes another exciting ski season in Fernie, BC!

What a wonderful evening! On Thurs Dec 4^th, the Fernie Stanford Resort hosted our annual Ski Season Kick-Off Party in our new restaurant - the Mountain Tandoor.  With every seat in the house taken, the restaurant was bustling with our friends from the local Fernie business and hospitality communities. Guests enjoyed authentic East Indian cuisine including tandoor chicken, lamb curry, butter chicken and fresh naan bread.  All those in attendance also celebrated with our wide selection of wines, Christmas spirits and traditional desserts.

The Stanford Resort Fernie Hotel sends many thanks to everyone including the tour operators, accommodators, real estate agents, Tourism Fernie members and our friends from the Fernie Brewing Company who all helped make this year’s event another huge success!

We look forward to seeing all of you out on the slopes and inside the Mountain Tandoor restaurant for delicious après ski meals.

PS: The official opening of the Fernie Ski Resort is December 13^th (conditions permitting).  Book your Stanford Fernie Resort Ski Package today!

Enter now for your chance to win the exciting Family Winter Kick-Off Package at Canada Olympic Park. The grand prize is worth over $5,000 and includes a luxury one-week stay at the Fernie Stanford Resort Hotel – Your premier family ski resort!

Contest runs from November 10^th to November 30^th.

The Grand Prize Winner will receive:

• A 2008/2009 family season pass to Canada Olympic Park
• Private family ski/snowboard lessons
• $500 gift certificate to Slopestyle retail store
• $3,000 in gift certificates to be put towards equipment for their family at Ski Cellar
• Luxury ski getaway to Fernie including:
  • 1 week stay at the Fernie Stanford Resort
  • Family 4-day ski pass to Fernie Alpine Resort
  • 1-day guided snowmobile tour
  • Couples spa package
  • Family pizza party
  • Family movie night with snacks
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary rental vehicle inclusive of taxes and insurance

There are 3 ways YOU can WIN:

1. Calgary Sun

Locate the unique contest keyword located on the Canada Olympic Park page of: http://www.coda.ca/ and enter the keyword on the Calgary Sun contest page at: http://www.calgarysun.com/.

Each week a lucky winner will receive two hill tickets for the Canadian Olympic Park plus a $25.00 gift certificate to the Slopestyle retail store located at COP. Each weekly winner will be entered to win the grand prize.

2. Country 105.1

Listen to Country 105.1 for your cue to call in to win. Or, enter to win online at: http://www.country105.com/.  Two winners will be selected through call-in to win opportunities and one via online entries. The three qualifiers will each receive a $25.00 gift certificate to the Slopestyle retail store located at COP, two hill tickets for the Canadian Olympic Park, and be entered to win the grand prize.

3. Slopestyle at COP

Complete a ballot form located at Slopestyle at Canada Olympic Park.

Each week a lucky winner will receive two hill tickets for the Canadian Olympic Park and a $25.00 gift certificate to the Slopestyle retail shop located at COP. All three qualifiers will be entered to win the grand prize.

Week 1 Deadline to Enter            November 16^th

Week 2 Deadline to Enter            November 23^rd

Week 3 Deadline to Enter            November 30^th

             ** You may enter one time per day**

The grand prize draw will be held no later than Tuesday, December 2^nd, 2008. The Grand Prize Winner will be selected from the 9 qualifiers selected. Entrants must be 18 yrs or older and residents of Alberta.

So make sure you read the Calgary Sun, listen to Country 105.1, and shop at Slopestyle for your chance to win that perfect family getaway to Fernie, BC and the Fernie Stanford Resort.  You definitely wouldn’t have to worry about Christmas shopping!

     Celebrate New Year's Eve at the Fernie Stanford Resort

The Rocky Mountain town of Fernie BC has always been famous for its impressive skiing (and we’d also like to think the great accommodations at the Stanford Resort!). Now, thanks to the Fernie Brewing Company, the town is also famous for its great tasting beer! At this year’s 6th Annual Canadian Brewing Competition in Toronto ON, the local brewing company won 2 medals. This was the company’s first year entering the competition and the only brewery in BC outside of the Lower Mainland to win a medal.

The Annual Canadian Brewing Competition is considered the premiere contest for rating the quality of the Country’s beer. It is a blind tasting with 14 Certified Beer Judges who critique beer in over 20 categories. They judge the appearance, flavour, mouth-feel, aroma and overall impression when deciding on the best Canadian beer.

With 239 individual beers and 50 breweries entered in the competition, the independent Canadian owned Fernie Brewing Company sure made their mark!  Their Rocky Mountain Genuine Lager was awarded Silver in the European Style Lager category and their First Trax Brown Ale won a Bronze metal in the Brown Ale category.

This growing Fernie brewery prides itself on the pure quality of their beer. They create small batches of ales and lagers using only all natural ingredients with no preservatives. The result is refreshing and distinctive beers full of flavour and aroma.

If you would like to judge for yourself, visit Grizzly’s Den at the Stanford Fernie Resort to experience the unforgettable taste of this acclaimed brew. Relax with some friends in the Grizzly’s Den where you can enjoy the award winning Fernie Brewing Company flavours on tap.

For more information, visit www.ferniebrewing.com - or come in and dine at the Stanford Fernie Resort Grizzly’s Den Restaurant. 

The luxurious Stanford Fernie Resort, located in town of Fernie BC, would be honoured to host your next exclusive getaway. Our Fernie riverside lodge is nestled between the mountains and boasts unparalleled views in every direction.