Sun Peaks Independent News Vol 20 Issue 5 by Sun Peaks Independent News

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FIRE RESCUE WELCOMES NEW CAPTAINS

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WINTER VISITATION A ‘TALE OF TWO SEASONS,’ BUT BUSIER SUMMER EXPECTED

ARTZONE DREAMS UP FUTURE PLANS

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MUNICIPALITY INCREASES TAXES 4.5 PER CENT

MUNICIPALITY RECEIVES $1.8 MILLION FOR NEW DAYCARE

The municipality recently presented a five-year budget plan

Construction on the facility will begin soon, to be finished by end of year

By Kayla Empey

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Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality (SPMRM) is increasing municipal taxes 4.5 per cent to focus on completing capital projects in the community. On April 28, SPMRM held a public financial plan presentation. Shane Bourke, chief administrative officer, presented a proposed budget plan for the next five years, which was approved by council on May 3. In December 2021, council approved a preliminary budget with a three per cent municipal tax increase for 2022. But due to inflation, a new daycare project and funding for a community plaza, SPMRM administration proposed a 4.5 per cent tax increase. Bourke said the increase is also justified because SPMRM did not raise taxes in 2020 as a COVID-19 response, with the intention to make up for it in future years. For properties, the average assessment value increased 27.15 per cent in Sun Peaks last year. Bourke said this increase doesn’t necessarily mean higher municipal property taxes, depending on how each property’s assessment aligns with the average change. However, increased assessments are likely to raise taxes, to pay for services like education, health care and the regional district. Since Sun Peaks has a higher assessment value than neighbouring communities, property owners have to contribute more to regional services. Overall, Bourke said the municipality’s 2022 objectives are to focus on completing these capital projects and to only have minimal operational growth. Therefore, there were only modest increases to the operating budget. A recording of the presentation is available on SPMRM’s website and Facebook page.

Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality (SPMRM) has received $1.8 million through a provincial grant to fund a new daycare facility in the community. The grant was awarded through the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund, to help families access inclusive care. Mayor Al Raine said he is thankful to the province for suggesting SPMRM apply for the funding and for approving their application. “That brought the biggest smile to my face when I heard we were successful on that one, because it's really needed in the community,” Raine said. In early 2021, SPMRM received feedback in an Official Community Plan stakeholder survey that gave them an idea of how many families would benefit from more available childcare options. Using the feedback, the municipality drafted their grant application to accommodate 40 to 50 children. SPMRM was awarded $40,000 per space, for a total of nearly $1.8 million. Raine said this should be enough to cover all the capital costs of building the new facility. The grant requires that construction must begin within six months. Thankfully, SPMRM already has land set aside near the east end of parking lot five where the daycare can be built. “[Municipal] staff are active right now with engineering and design work,” Raine said. “The goal will be to try to have [the daycare] up and running for the end of the year.” In the Thompson-Cariboo region, the ChildcareBC New Spaces Fund also supported Kamloops, Merritt and Williams Lake.

WINTER VISITATION A ‘TALE OF TWO SEASONS,’ BUT BUSIER SUMMER EXPECTED After years of obstacles, Sun Peaks tourism looks to be on an upward trend By Kayla Empey

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The mountain may have had a slow start this winter, but a Sun Peaks Resort LLP (SPR) official says a busy summer season could be ahead. Aidan Kelly, SPR’s chief marketing officer, said this winter was a “tale of two seasons.” In the first couple of months the resort was open, many complications slowed business. Road closures to the Lower Mainland, the Omicron variant and a Christmastime cold snap meant less visitors than usual were on the mountain. “The first half of our season was about as tough as it could get without being fully shut down,” Kelly said. “Having all three of those things happen in close proximity had a real impact.” Kelly said the downswing carried through to January, when SPR would typically see a lot of international travelers. However, by the Family Day weekend in February, visitation was strong again for the remainder of the season. Kelly said visitation this winter was about 10 per cent lower than where SPR would have liked to be, but added it was much better than SPR saw the past two years during the pandemic. He added season pass numbers were especially strong. “It was primarily rubber tire traffic — not a ton of people flying in,” Kelly said. “But many of those folks were first-time visitors, so I think that bodes well for the future. The story of Sun Peaks, the brand that we hang our hat on and the word of mouth continues to grow.” Arlene Schieven, CEO of Tourism Sun Peaks (TSP), had similar comments on how accommodations filled up over the winter. TSP had a lot of cancellations in the early season, but Schieven said the number of March bookings were close to pre-pandemic times.

“That was definitely a positive note and a sign of things to come,” Schieven said. “If we don't have any natural disasters or unexpected events happen, then certainly the demand is there.” Looking forward to summer, Schieven said it’s still early to tell how busy Sun Peaks will be. So far bookings are much higher than last year, but still lower than pre-pandemic. Schieven said she thinks once summer gets closer and TSP pushes more marketing, bookings will pick up. “We've got a lot of things coming up on the event side, and hopefully that will help,” Schieven said. “A lot of it is focused around music, but we'll have some of the other events that we've had in the past returning.” Kelly also said he hopes momentum from the end of winter season will carry through to summer, especially with the announcement of the bike park expansion and new trails. He said there seems to be excitement for the bike park opening earlier than usual this year, which is a good sign. In addition, Kelly said SPR has already been receiving a number of tee time bookings and inquiries about golfing this summer. “When you combine the good news stories of mountain biking and golf here at the resort with the return of events and gatherings, which we're hopeful rolls through this summer, then I think we should see a good season overall.” Kelly said they are being “cautiously optimistic,” adding it’s nice to have some positivity for the season ahead. “It's been a bit of a roller coaster ride for the last few years, but we feel we're on a bit of an upward trend now,” he said. “We'll see how it all comes together.” 5

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READER SURVEY SHOWS SPLIT IN APPOINTED COUNCILLOR DEBATE SPMRM council passes motion to request the province reappoint the councillor for one more term By Kayla Empey

Community members are divided on whether an appointed councillor representing Sun Peaks Resort LLP (SPR) should remain on municipal council, according to a survey conducted by SPIN. With Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipal (SPMRM) elections coming up in October 2022, SPIN asked readers if they think the provincially-appointed position should continue. Fifty-two per cent of respondents voted in favour of reappointment, with 41 per cent against and seven per cent unsure. While demographic information was not collected, when the survey was initially posted on social media, where a large portion of SPIN’s engagement is made up of readers aged 25 to 55, most respondents were against reappointment. Once the survey was sent out in SPIN’s weekly newsletter, which has a larger 55+ audience, the results shifted in favour of the councillor, suggesting a potential demographic split in opinion. The position has been in place since the municipality’s inception in 2010, intended to provide transitional support. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs recently told SPIN they will consider various options before deciding whether the role will remain for the next election period. During a council meeting on May 3, SPMRM council passed a motion to request the province reappoint the councillor for one more term. To shed light on the many pros and cons of having the councillor remain, SPIN’s survey allowed readers to expand upon their opinion. Darcy Alexander, general manager and vice president of SPR, currently holds the appointed position. Several readers said it’s a conflict of interest, claiming Alexander votes in ways that directly benefit the resort. “The election should be open and free for anyone to run,” a reader wrote. “Appointing any individual who has a clear bias toward the interests of the resort as opposed to the municipality is a fatal mistake.” 6

Legally, Alexander is allowed to argue for the interests of the resort. However, proappointment survey respondents pointed out that he cannot pass measures without the votes of two other council members, who are elected by the community. Therefore the councillor doesn’t have excessive control, they said. Those in favour of appointment also argued this position is important because Sun Peaks is dependent on SPR. “If the resort was not here, SPMRM would be a shadow of its current form,” one respondent wrote. “SPMRM [and SPR] are inextricably linked and interdependent upon each other. They need each other's voices, ears, cooperation and accountability.” The resort has a significant hand in how the community grows due to a Master Development Agreement between SPR and the province, governing the resort’s developments on Crown land. Some readers pointed out the municipality has benefited from a close relationship with SPR, which provides land at a reduced cost. They said SPMRM needs to stay on the same page as the resort so the community can flourish. However, a few respondents argued there are other ways SPR and SPMRM could work together to give the resort input without having a voting role in the municipal decisions. Some suggestions included allowing an appointed member to sit on a committee or have an advisory seat on council.

The appointment of a SPMRM councillor was initially meant to last a short period of time and provide transitional support for the municipality operating in a town with a large corporation. Some readers said this position has been beneficial, but it’s time to move on. Currently, Sun Peaks is the only municipal council in B.C. not entirely run by elected officials. The Resort Municipality of Whistler also had an appointed councillor as a transitional measure during their early incorporation, and has now had a fully elected council for many years. Some readers said this isn’t the best year to remove Alexander from his position because there will be other big changes to SPMRM council in 2022. Mayor Al Raine and two other longstanding council members, Mario Pozza and Ines Popig, are not planning to seek reelection. As a result, some argue reappointing a councillor could provide continuity. Respondents said since Alexander has also been on council since its inception, he has experience and knowledge that new councillors might not have. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs said a final decision will be communicated to council well in advance of the election. Thank you to all the readers who provided their thoughts and comments on our survey.

Current councillors Mario Pozza (left), Ines Popig, Mayor Al Raine, Rob O’Toole and appointed member Darcy Alexander. Photo SPIN.

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James Griffiths (left) and Campbell Bryk. Photo SPIN.

FIRE RESCUE WELCOMES NEW CAPTAINS Meet new officers Campbell Bryk and James Griffiths By Kayla Empey

Two Sun Peaks Fire Rescue (SPFR) volunteers were recently hired for full-time positions on the team. Campbell Bryk has taken on the role of training officer, while James Griffiths has been hired as the fire prevention officer. SPIN spoke with Bryk and Griffiths to hear more about their involvement in the community and what led them to these positions.

Campbell Bryk Originally from downtown Toronto, Bryk has lived in Sun Peaks for almost eight years. Although he has worked several different jobs in the community, Bryk said he knew becoming a full-time officer with SPFR was the next step for him after four years of volunteering. “This was the job that I was waiting for,” Bryk said. “The more community involvement I got and the more firefighting experience I got, the more I wanted this to be my job.” As training officer, Bryk’s main responsibilities are organizing training and scheduling exterior, interior and EMR courses for those trying to become full service firefighters. Bryk is also involved in the community in many other ways. For the past six winters, he has worked full-time running his ice fishing business, Elevated Fishing Adventures. Although now committed to SPFR, Bryk still 8

intends to run ice fishing next winter on his days off. Throughout the years Bryk has also worked in dogsledding, canoe tours, segway tours, landscaping and on the resort slopes crew. He is currently the director of trail building for Sun Peaks Recreational Trail Association (SPRTA) to help facilitate trail building sessions. “I always say that I do the things that I really love to do,” Bryk said. “I’m a long-haired ice fishing guide in a ski resort. That's a real job. And now I get to be a training officer at a fire department in the community that I want to be in.” Although this is his first office job, Bryk said he’s excited for the mix of tasks he’ll be pursuing in the role.

James Griffiths Griffiths first moved to Sun Peaks from the U.K. with his family almost four years ago. He said they found Sun Peaks on a map and it worked well for the outdoor lifestyle they wanted, so it’s where they ended up. Griffiths began volunteering with SPFR three years ago to get more involved in the community and meet new people. Having worked as a technician for 18 years, he didn’t expect firefighting to eventually become a fulltime position.

“It was just one of those things that evolved,” Griffiths said. “This opportunity came up and it was a good time for me to make a change in my career, so I went for it.” As fire prevention officer, his main responsibilities include fire inspections and investigations. Griffiths said his previous experience as a technician is beneficial for this role because he’s familiar with inspections and working with building codes. Griffiths will also play a big part in rolling out the FireSmart program this spring. “Getting [FireSmart] more into the community after the Embleton fire last year is going to be a pretty big thing for us. And working with the community for other events as well,” he said. “We just want to get the community more involved with the fire hall and what we do.” In his free time, Griffiths enjoys the outdoors through snowboarding and splitboarding in the winter, as well as hiking and paddling on the lakes in the summer. “The outdoors — that's why we came to Canada,” Griffiths said. “We spent every holiday going into the mountains, so we decided to move to them.” To keep up with the latest updates from SPFR, follow them on Facebook or visit their website at sunpeaksfirerescue.com.

In the photo, left to right: Councillor Mario Pozza, Robbin Shamenski, James Alix, Lois Anne Costello, Fire Chief Dean Schiavon and Kathy Hodges. Missing from the photo is volunteer Suzanne Duchesne.

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Local artists and art enthusiasts gather to set goals for non-profit By Kayla Empey

ARTZONE DREAMS UP FUTURE PLANS really not any money available for running a building or helping us out in that regard.” Raine also expressed that he doesn’t think there is a lot of available space for ArtZone. Knive said he suggested there might be conference space available with the expansion of the health centre, but not much in terms of ArtZone having its own building. The other guest speakers included Nancy Greene-Raine from the Sun Peaks Historical Society, who discussed cultural work and funding. Local artist Zuzy Rocka also attended, and spoke about the role ArtZone has played in helping her emerge as an artist in the community. After the guest speakers, ArtZone held an envisioning session to plan for the next few years. “When you're dreaming pie in the sky, and what you could do if funds and buildings were no problem, we came up with all sorts of wonderful ideas that we could do someday down the road,” Knive said. “But we also came up with some things that are absolutely doable now, and I think it will be quite exciting.” Moving forward, ArtZone hopes to broaden into areas of music, film and writing. Knive said one of the specific ideas that came from the session is expanding locals night at the film festival to encourage young community members to submit videos of them doing snow sports or biking. She added they also came up with many other fun ideas they aren’t ready to share with the public yet. To help get the ideas into motion, ArtZone has created a committee to begin planning. “We just are going to continue on doing what we're doing, but broadening the spectrum as much as we can,” Knive said. “So stay tuned.” For more information about ArtZone or to see upcoming events, visit artzonesunpeaks.com.

ArtZone's Activity Table in summer 2021. Photo from ArtZone Sun Peaks on Facebook.

ArtZone Sun Peaks recently held a workshop to plan how to expand programs and make art even more prominent in the community. On April 19, local artists and art lovers gathered to review how successful the non-profit has been over the past few years and set goals for the future. Marj Knive, president of ArtZone, said the day consisted of four guest speakers and an envisioning session. “We were pretty proud of what we've done in the last three years,” she said. “So we didn't change a lot about our mission or our vision for the organization, but came up with some ideas that we can do to expand our offerings.” The first guest speaker was Arlene Schieven, CEO of Tourism Sun Peaks (TSP). ArtZone and TSP often work together to host events, such as the art tents at the summer market. Knive said Schieven provided great suggestions on ways they could continue to collaborate more frequently. “We're keen to continue on with our relationship that we've started and work together to really try to bring more tourists into the area and promote some events that maybe have bigger crowds,” Knive said. “Certainly, that would benefit both tourism and the businesses.” Mayor Al Raine also spoke at the event. Knive said one of the biggest challenges for ArtZone is the lack of a physical space to gather in, and that the conversation with Raine helped set realistic expectations. Raine spoke about the results of a survey the municipality conducted in 2020, which put arts and culture at 63 per cent of importance to the community. “Of course, they've got a lot of things that were in the 80 and 90 percentiles. That makes them determine their priorities,” Knive said. “From the municipality's point of view, there's

WHITECROFT RESIDENT WRITES CHILDREN’S BOOK A local community member will soon be a published author after writing a children’s book inspired by experiences with his dogs. Whitecroft resident and Sun Peaks Rotary Club member Alex Morrissey has worked with Okanagan Publishing House over the last year to print his first-ever book. “The book is called Garbage Guts Gets Adopted,” Morrissey said. “It's about a dog with an unusual diet that comes back to bite him, so to speak.” Morrissey said the idea to write a children’s book came by accident, inspired by his own dog’s behaviour. During a virtual meeting last year, Morrissey was showing off his new pups to his work team when one of them started throwing up. After the dog was sick several more times, Morrissey realized he had thrown up two socks and a dish sponge. “He puked three or four times in the course of one afternoon, and there were all these odd items in there,” Morrissey said. “I had no idea how they got into his digestive system. It’s just a silly, goofy thing that happened, and I wrote it.”

Morrissey said the name for the book also came from personal experience. The author grew up in Australia with a chihuahua his dad nicknamed ‘Garbage Guts’ because he would chomp down any food put in front of him. “When this event [with my current dog] happened 15 or 20 years later, it just reminded me of my dogs back home,” he said. “I was like, ‘Garbage Guts sounds like a great name for a kids book character. What could possibly go wrong?’” Morrissey said once the book was finished, Okanagan Publishing House picked it up quickly. The book is illustrated by Chilliwack, B.C. resident Marcela Gonzalez. Although the illustrations tell a great story, Morrissey said he’d love to take the visual aspect a step further. “Immediately after I finished the book, I started getting this notion that this would make a great animation. So I ended up writing a screenplay too,” Morrissey said. “Hopefully someone picks it up and can take it to the races.” Garbage Guts Gets Adopted is now available on Amazon or through Okanagan Publishing House.

Alex Morrissey’s ‘Garbage Guts Gets Adopted’ picked up by regional publisher By Kayla Empey

Alex Morrissey reading his new book to his dog. Photo provided.

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The Szantho family, owners of Cleavage Axe Co. Photo provided.

AXE-THROWING COMING TO VILLAGE Cleavage Axe Co. bringing exciting new sport this June By Kayla Empey

Cleavage Axe Co.'s mascot, Lumber Jane. Photo provided.

An axe-cellent new business is opening in Sun Peaks this summer, bringing a fun and unique activity to the community. Cleavage Axe Co., owned by Courtney and James Szantho, is an axe-throwing venue set to open in June. Courtney said the couple wanted to bring a fun, ‘Canadian’ activity to community members and visitors alike. “I used to be a tour guide and I used to do a lot of touristy things,” Courtney said. “So when we moved up here in June, I thought, ‘there’s really nothing to do past four o'clock in the winter other than the pub or a restaurant.’” Having visited an axe-throwing venue in Whistler, Courtney thought it would be a fun experience to have in Sun Peaks as well. Cleavage Axe Co. will welcome experienced axe throwers, as well as those who have never tried it. “An axe coach will walk them through how to throw an axe safely, and all of the rules and games,” Courtney said. “Typically, it’s a really good hour-long experience.” Courtney added the venue will also host a league night for locals as part of the International Axe Throwing Federation.

The Szanthos plan to have a bar inside, carrying ciders and beers from local breweries. There will be a two drink limit for safety. “The space is going to be set up so it's really comfortable,” Courtney said. “We want to be hosting things like buck parties, hens parties, corporate functions, team building exercises, all of that.” The age limit to throw real axes is 10 and above, but Courtney said the couple may also stock small wooden fake axes for younger kids who want to participate. There will be other games to play in the space as well. Courtney explained the name Cleavage Axe Co. is a pun that

refers to cleaving wood. They also have a female lumberjack as a mascot, who they call “Lumber Jane.” “We've got Lumber Jane because I want it known that it's not just males that can come in here and throw an axe,” Courtney said. “This is a space you can come and bring a group of people, and you can just have a really fun night.” Cleavage Axe Co. will be located at 1240 Alpine Road, between Ohana and the Magic Cattle Guard. The Szanthos are aiming to open at around the same time as the Sun Peaks Resort LLP bike park in June 2022. For more information or to book, visit their website at cleavageaxeco.com.

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TEMPORARY SKATEPARK OPENING THIS SUMMER

A rendering of what the future permanent skatepark could look like. File photo.

Small skatepark features to be located in Sun Peaks Centre rink By Kayla Empey

A temporary skatepark will be available to use this summer, giving community members and visitors a fun option while fundraising for a permanent skatepark. Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality (SPMRM) approved the concept of a portable skatepark during a council meeting on May 3, after Tourism Sun Peaks (TSP) offered to contribute $25,000 for equipment.

The park will be municipally-run and located within the Sun Peaks Centre rink. TSP’s contribution will purchase aluminium features such as quarter pipes, grind rails, launch ramps and fun boxes. Shane Bourke, SPMRM’s chief administrative officer, told council the equipment is easy to move in the event of a larger booking at the rink throughout the summer. “As an interim solution until we look at helping support a permanent skatepark, this could provide an additional feature for both visitors and residents”, Bourke said in the meeting. The municipality recently allocated land east of parking lot five for a permanent skatepark. This means the Sun Peaks Skate Park Foundation can move ahead with design and engineering to be eligible for grants to help cover the high costs of future construction.

Meanwhile, Bourke said the temporary skatepark will run as a supervised activity and be funded by small fees to cover operating costs. The municipality is still determining pricing, but they will include single, multi-use and season passes. Similar to SPMRM’s approach to public ice skating, the skatepark will operate in time blocks. Bourke said since this will not be a primary village amenity, there will be limited operating hours unless a larger demand is established. The initial plan is for the skatepark to be open for four hours on the weekends throughout June and September, and open every day for four hours in July and August. SPMRM also agreed to have further discussions with TSP about other summer activities in the community, such as minigolf and basketball.

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The location of this extraordinary, custom designed home captures the essence of mountain living that allows the focus to be on the surroundings offering the best ski-in, ski-out location in the resort with ski runs coming directly into your back yard. The first level is the home’s main living area flooded with natural light passing through massive windows that bring the great outdoors inside. Features a guest bedroom, bright kitchen with maple cabinetry and center island with granite counters, and stainlesssteel appliances.

This well laid out 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo with private garage is a mountain retreat that’s as elegant as it is warm and inviting. The covered entry strikes a welcoming note and the home’s interior is bright and functional with south facing sundeck. All on one level, the area includes a dining space that is open to the kitchen and eating bar with cozy lounge and fireplace for ease of entertaining. A charming mountain haven that is fully equipped and decorated alpine chic.

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#1317A THE RESIDENCES

This is a fabulous updated ground floor studio apartment with full kitchen and views of Mt. Morrisey, Tod Mountain and the Sun Peaks Village. Great slopeside location with ski-in, ski-out access, offered fully furnished with brand new murphy bed which is set up as the perfect couples retreat. Located on the end of the complex, the extra windowing on the south wall offers a bright, warm and inviting space. Location! Location! This property has unlimited owner use and a professional in-house management team in place.

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#453 CAHILTY HOTEL & SUITES

$107,000

#207 KOOKABURRA LODGE

$295,000

Experience a luxurious getaway in this modern one bedroom condo located in 'The Residences at Sun Peaks Grand' which is Sun Peaks' only quarter ownership offering. Relax after a fun filled day on the slopes in the spacious living room around the fireplace or on the outdoor deck overlooking the village. This fully furnished condo offers true ski-in, ski-out convenience in the heart of the village with amenities such as a outdoor pool, hot tubs, gym, sauna, restaurants, bike & ski valet, room service, heated underground parking and more!

Situated in the very heart of Sun Peaks Resort, this cozy top floor deluxe studio loft has it all! Featuring large windows to take in the sunny East facing view, plus a full kitchen, which accommodates nicely for extended stays and unlimited owner use. This slopeside retreat has been completely renovated with new countertops, sinks and faucets in kitchen & bathroom, new appliances, mattresses, furnishings, beautiful flooring, paint, lighting, artwork, décor items and curtains. Truly an attractive family get-away and great lifestyle investment!

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#422 CAHILTY HOTEL & SUITES

$455,000

The Kookaburra Lodge offers upscale accommodation at award-winning fourseason Sun Peaks Resort! With state-of-the-art concrete construction, hard wearing yet luxurious finishes and a designated parking space in the high clearance underground parking, this intimate and fully furnished 1 bedroom condo with bright open design is well appointed with a cozy fireplace, in suite laundry, relaxing steam shower, granite countertops, solid fir cabinetry, doors and trim, and private ski and snowboard storage. Relax and take in the mountain views with family & friends after a day on the slopes or the golf course.

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#417 HEARTHSTONE LODGE

$280,000

#35 TIMBERLINE VILLAGE

$200,000

Experience slopeside convenience and mountain views with all the comforts of home in this top floor two level condo with unlimited owner use, and the benefits of a fully managed four season lodge. Relax in the open living room with airy vaulted ceiling with King size bed in the extended loft plus a pull out sofa in the living room, full updated kitchen and owner's lockup closet. With an excellent ski-in, ski-out location in the heart of Sun Peaks, Cahilty Hotel and Suites features indoor and outdoor hot tubs, exercise room, ski storage, heated underground parking, full service restaurant and professional management.

The Hearthstone Lodge is located in the heart of the Village with ski-in/ ski-out access right to the ski room door. This unique studio plus den comes fully furnished and boasts a large living area, ample kitchen, dining area, and cozy fireplace. The property allows up to 180 days of owners use, while in house management allows for care free rental and reporting. Hotel amenities include a welcoming lobby, two outdoor hot tubs, exercise room, ski storage room, conference centre, underground parking, restaurants and retail shopping.

$629,000

Start making your dreams a reality and love where you live, with an abundance of year round trails for skiing, biking and hiking, plus an 18 hole golf course literally at your doorstep! This Timberline Village 2 bed / 1 bath condo offers an eat-in kitchen, separate dining room for gathering, spacious living area with cozy fireplace and 1 designated parking stall. Convenient ski-in, ski-out access, just a quick stroll to Village shopping and restaurants.

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