(Wolf in the Fog) christopher Pouget Photography, (Vancouver christmas market) Stephanie bachmann, iStock winter 2014 bca a .com 9
winter FeAst
Heading to the wilds of Tofino
for some stormwatching? Warm
up and load up afterwards at
new hot spot, wolf in the Fog.
The laid-back eatery showcases
the bounty of its backyard by
highlighting seasonally fished and
foraged ingredients on its fiercely
local menu. wolfinthefog.com
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December 4
4th annuaL
gLowtini ConteSt
Toast the season at Salt Spring
Island's Harbour House Hotel,
which plays host to this festive
evening featuring a mixology
contest using local "farm-to-
cocktail" ingredients.
christmasonsaltspring.com
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December 1 – January 6
ChriStmaS at
CraigdarroCh CaStLe
one of canada's best-preserved
castles in Victoria gets even more
flamboyant when decked out in
holiday regalia.
thecastle.ca
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December 6
Santa CLauS Parade
bring blankets to build a curbside
warming hut from which to
watch this glowing armada of
parade floats light up a winter
night in Penticton.
downtownpenticton.org
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December 3 – 7
hoLiday aLe FeStivaL
The premier winter beer-tasting
event on the West coast is held
in a heated, clear-top tent in the
heart of Portland, the microbrew
revolution capital.
holidayale.com
Chef nick nutting presides over
the kitchen at wolf in the Fog.
MEMBER SAVingS: Members save
20% or more on stays at Best Western,
including the Best Western Tin Wis
Resort Hotel in Tofino. Visit bcaa.com/
bestwestern or call 1-866-CAA-SAVE
and quote club code 273.
oFF to tHe MArKet
"It's christmastime in the city…" and it truly is, when the
annual Vancouver Christmas Market springs up at the
Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza, complete with twinkling
lights, carol singers and the sweet aromas of gingerbread
and mulled wine. Inspired by traditional German markets,
our local version features everything from bratwurst to
handmade ornaments and toys. open November 22 to
December 24. vancouverchristmasmarket.com
MEMBER SAVingS: Members get VIP entry and save $1 on
admission rates with their Membership card. bcaa.com/winter
