The Mount Washington Marmot News Magazine
NEWS, ACCOMMODATIONS AND REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES ON MOUNT WASHINGTON
Summer / Fall 2008
Culinary Tourism gains popularity with travelers
Where traditional tourism offers three-dimensional viewscapes or perhaps adventure experiences, culinary tourism , relatively new to North America, assaults all the senses. There is a growing…
News In Brief: Encompassing people, places and happenings at Mount Washington.
A former Mount Washington ski instructor has turned to saving lives as a profession. Danielle Robertson, 30, became a paramedic three years ago. After cutting her professional teeth, so to…
Mount Washington's Renovation Revolution
Mount Washington Alpine Resort’s Alpine Lodge is undergoing some changes that patrons will be able to see both inside and out. “We’re renovating to accommodate wedding and…
Bruce Turner In Profile...
Bruce Turner slowly approaches Mount Washington Alpine Resort, the yellow Bobcat he’s driving chugging slowly but steadily through the parking lot. He climbs out, his long hair tucked into a…
Summer 2008 Preview with a tasty addition to summer events.
Summer at Mount Washington Alpine Resort is all about savouring the moment for 2008. The tour of gastronomy begins July 1 with the annual Save-On-Foods Family Picnic, celebrating Canada Day. The…
Mount Washington's Mountain Bike Explosion
If there’s one activity that describes Mount Washington Alpine Resort in the summer, it’s mountain biking. The sport has exploded during the Vancouver Island resort’s summer…
Winter 2008 In Review
The 2007-08 winter season was a great success at Mount Washington Alpine Resort. And night skiing was a definite hit. “We had a good, solid winter,” Resort Marketing Director Karen…
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Tourism Mount Washington working to expand mid-week visitors.
Tourism Mount Washington has its first season under its belt, and it’s been a positive experience, Manager Sarah Nicholson said. “We’ve only been operational for four months…
Taking Inventory of Comox Valley Culinary Tourism
Beaufort Winery, which opened north of Courtenay at the end of May, is the epitome of culinary tourism. And it’s just one stop on a gastronomic adventure in the Comox Valley. The views of…
A Ranger's Retreat in Paradise
For more than 20 years, an unassuming building nestled in the trees beyond the outer reaches of Paradise Meadows has been a welcome refuge for Rangers performing backcountry patrols or hikers…
The Robertson/Reitsma Team In Profile
When you say “food” at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, the first thought that might come to mind is “Robb Robertson”. He’s the Catering and Entertainment…
2008 Mount Washington Summer Events
June 20 • Mile High Chairlift Rides Begin The summer season begins today at Mount Washington. Summer Scenic Chairlift Ride operations continue to September 21. June 30 • Mountain…
"Reintroduced" Marmots help save the wild Vancouver Island Marmots
High in the sub-alpine bowls of Strathcona Park, reside some of Canada’s most precious inhabitants, a small group of incredibly rare Vancouver Island marmots. How they got there is a story…
Olympic Spirit Committee in Action
Mount Washington Alpine Resort continues to be on the Olympic radar for teams needing a place to practice for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games. And they can thank the Comox Valley Spirit of B.C.…
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Major Grant Announced for Vancouver Island Mountain Sport Society
The Vancouver Island Mountain Sport Society has received a grant from the North Island Economic Trust that will allow them to move forward with their Mountain Sports Centre. “The North…
VIMSS continues to help our future Olympians
The Vancouver Island Mountain Sports Society works to put Vancouver Island athletes on the podium in both winter and summer alpine events. While there are programs that help athletes when they…
Increased Media Attention Stymies Sasquatch Sightings
There were several sightings of the hirsute creature during the Kokanee Snowboarding Festival at Mount Washington Alpine Resort last winter, including one brazen encounter near the front entrance,…
Flying here continues to get easier, according to 1 million passengers.
Getting to the Comox Valley by air is becoming even easier. A new airline offering floatplane service from downtown Comox to downtown Vancouver saw its inaugural flight touch down in Comox…
Beaufort Heights Phase 1 Sold Out
Last summer, work crews moved around tonnes of rock along Nordic Road to clear and service Beaufort Heights, a project by Victoria developer Chris Le Fevre. This summer, people driving along…
