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(Tofino) Designpics/all canada Photos, iStock, The WHL, Parks canada WINTER 2015 bca a .com 9 14 Opening January auDain arT muSeum Fingers crossed that b.c.'s newest permanent collection of art will open in time to celebrate Whistler blackcomb's 50th ski season. audainartmuseum.com 12 January 23 – 24 vive LeS voyageurS FrenCh-CanaDian FeSTivaL Fort Langley is the place to learn a métis dance, sample tasty bannock and butter and witness the first steps of a young nation. pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/langley/ visit.aspx 13 January 25 robbie burnS Day aT CraigDarroCh CaSTLe Victoria's 125-year-old mega-mansion was the home of Scottish pioneer Robert Dunsmuir, and it's now haggis central with pipes and traditional celtic music. thecastle.ca 15 February 8 b.C. FamiLy Day Wrangle up the herd and check out the provincial government's website for events happening in your area. blog.gov.bc.ca/bcfamilyday FUTURE STaRS oN IcE Whether you're on the ice or in the stands, nothing beats making memories at the hockey rink. add in the chance to see future NHL stars before they're famous and you've got a recipe for a great winter outing. Players such as Dan Hamhuis, Jarome Iginla and Duncan Keith all got their start in the Western Hockey League (WHL). With teams and stadiums across the province, WHL games are fun for the whole family. MEMBERS SAVE: BCAA Members save 20% or more on stays at Best Western, including Best Western Tin Wis Resort Hotel in Tofino. bcaa.com/bestwestern ThE NoSE kNoWS of all the senses, scent may be the most underrated. but the practice of aromatherapy has long made the connection between scent and wellbeing, recognizing how smells can trigger emotions. Feeling stressed, for instance? Try a whiff of lavender or jasmine, two essential oils known for their soothing properties – even better, enjoy the scent in a warm bath to melt away all your cares. MEMBERS SAVE: BCAA Members save 10% on regularly priced bath and body products at Escents Aromatherapy. bcaa.com/escents MEMBERS SAVE: BCAA Members save 30% on single ticket prices for B.C. team WHL games. Visit bcaa.com/whl for details. the local list SToRm chaSING Tofino winters aren't for the faint of heart. but if you can't get enough of gale-force winds and torrential rain, make the trek to Vancouver Island's wild west coast from December through February. Pick your storm-watching spot, either safely sheltered or in the great outdoors. according to Tofino Time, Wickaninnish beach enjoys some of the largest swells, while the best panoramic views can be found at Long beach, and the most powerful waves strike cox bay.