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Congratulations to the following businesses

Panorama Mountain Resort has been awarded North American Resort of the Year in the 2016 World Snow Awards presented by The Telegraph Ski and Snowboard.

wsa-2016Established five years ago, the World Snow Awards honours the very best in the world of skiing and snowboarding, recognizing the most outstanding brands, retailers, resorts, operators, venues and personalities in the industry, as well as highlighting the top performers from the past 12 months. Panorama was selected over three other finalists – including Whistler Blackcomb, Mont Tremblant Ski Resort and Breckenridge Ski Resort – for the award that recognizes continued improvement in service to the public.

Marke Dickson (left) and Steve Paccagnan (right) of Panorama Mountain Resort accepting the award for North American Resort of the Year at a reception in London UK as part of The Telegraph Ski and Snowboard Show. 

Story source:  PanoramaResort.com


True Key Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce that their flagship property, Bighorn Meadows Resort, was honoured with the 2016 Tourism & Hospitality Award at the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards on October 20th.true-key-award

In addition, Michael Anderson, President & CEO of True Key Hotels & Resorts won Business Leader of the Year Award. Michael has grown True Key Hotels & Resorts from a small company that managed two resorts and employed 65 people in 2010 into a continually growing company currently managing seven resorts and employing over 200 people during peak season. His reputation for honesty and integrity is evidenced through the tenure and career paths of his team members. Through the development of his business interests around the province, Michael has remained engaged and committed to supporting the Columbia Valley.


getoutthereFernie was recently voted as the 2016 Great Canadian Outdoor Town, by Get Out There Magazine. For the past four months, the publication was putting the top towns for outdoor sports and adventure to the test, and soliciting the opinions of their readers in an attempt to find the ideal location in Canada for those looking to live the dream. Thousands of readers cast their votes and Fernie, BC was voted the Great Canadian Outdoor Town in the west.  Congratulations Fernie!