CURRENT Events

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manning park 2009/2010

Early-bird RV Seasons Passes will be available starting Sept 28th, 2009 for $300.00 until Oct 30th. Afterwards, the cost will be $400.00

Lift Operations, Alpine Shop and Daylodge: Scheduled to open December 12, 2009

Questions regarding alpine operations? email peter.kalina@manningpark.com

or call 250 840 8822 ext 1306

Outdoor Ice Rink and Nordic Center scheduled to open December 12, 2009!

Outdoor skating rink operations are subject to weather conditions

Questions regarding Nordic Operations? e-mail nordic@manningpark.com

Last day of operation for winter activities is April 5, 2010

Please note that during mid-week operations (Monday to Friday) only the Orange Chair and the Handle-tow will be operating. Occasional T-Bar operation may occur to accommodate pre-booked groups. Everything is running on weekends.

The Alpine Area will be closed on the folowing dates in 2010:
January 4, 5, 6, 12, 13
March 1, 2, 3, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31

The Nordic Center is open daily from December 12 , 2009 to April 5, 2010 www.manningpark.com

yearly events

Pumpkin drop

pumpkin drop No doubt the craziest and quite possibly the most fun event of the year! Hells Gate Airtram presents the second annual pumpkin drop on October 4th 2009, Visitors will get the opportunity to throw a pumpkin from screaming howling height on North Americas steepest fully suspended tramway. Prizes for who can hit the target from 500ft are on the line! Each person who brings a carved pumpkin rides the tram for free all day! 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This is Hells Gate's final operational day of the 2009 season, take advantage of there clearance sales in the retail outlets. Call Brian McKinney for more information 1(604)867-9277 Don't forget Hells Gate Airtram is pet friendly! So you can bring for four legged friends too!

Hope International Chainsaw Carving Competition -Various Locations In Hope British Columbia Thu September 03, 2009 - Sun September 06, 2009 Hope- the "Chainsaw Carving Capital", hosts carvers from near & far as they compete to create the best their art form can achieve.

Ashcroft & District Fall Fair Ashcroft Arena, Ashcroft, British Columbia Everyone loves a fair. Sample a variety of food on the grounds, catch some of the live entertainment, visit with the animals on display or take a stroll through the various exhibits & entries. There is something for everyone.

Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival

Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival (604)769-9576 www.kilby.ca

Harrison World championships in sand sculpture

Spread Across the sandy beaches of Harrison Hot Springs is the Annual Harrison Sand Sculpture Championship, a spectacular display of hundreds of beautifully crafted sand sculptures, ranging from your classical sand castles all they way to abstract. The Harrison sand sculpture event attractions thousands of visitors yearly who come from all over the world to both compete and come to see the amazing display.

HOPE BRIGADE DAYS 2009

Hope Brigade Days Hope 6th Ave Hope, British Columbia Fri September 10th, 2009 Hope's largest annual event kicks off with the International Wood Carving Competition. Brigade Days features family funtime events including fireworks, a parade, demolition derby, pancake breakfast, bingo, street dance, Briggie Ball, pet show, Survivor competition & more

Come Celebrate

Brigade Days is truly an "end of summer" party that you can't miss.

Lytton RIVER FESTIVAL

Lytton River Festival Sept 4 to 6, 2009

The Lytton River Festival is a celebration of two great rivers-the Thompson and Fraser-and their historic and present role in the small community of Lytton. The Interior Salish First Nations people have lived along these magnificent rivers for over 10,000 years and are an integral part of the River Festival. Their rivers are integrated into their culture. The Village of Lytton, Siska Indian Band, Nicomen Indian Band, Lytton First Nations, Lytton & District Chamber of Commerce, Royal Canadian Legion, and Kumsheen Rafting Resort are active partners in this river-oriented, fun-filled three-day river celebration. New in 2008! BC Downriver Championships Two championship kayak races take place on Sunday. Before lunch, some of BC's best paddlers will compete in the BC Downriver Championships Classic Race, Frog Rapid to Lytton. After lunch the BC Downriver Championships Sprint Race, another skill and endurance challenge, takes place between the Frog Rapid and Witches Cauldron. The awards ceremony will take place in the evening. Click on the Detailed Event Schedule for more information. Pow-Wow An all-day Pow-Wow that celebrates our two great rivers and their importance to the First Nations People at Lytton for over 10,000 years takes place on Sunday. Dances celebrate the salmon, the great waters, and the spirit of these two enormous rivers: the Thompson azure and sparkling, and the Fraser brown and silty. Chicken Poop Bingo This is mostly a Lytton invention. It's a hilarious bingo game involving you, a twoonie, a chicken, a few chicken droppings, a bingo board (large one), and anticipation and tension. You'll love it. Gold Panning Gold was first discovered by our local Nicomen First Nations people on the Thompson River, just north of Lytton in the 1850's. This discovery led to the Cariboo Gold Rush in 1858. Today you can still pan for gold along the rivers, but you only get rich if you know how to do it and have the right location. Try your hand at Gold Panning at the River Festival - gold is guaranteed. Join us on Labour Day This is your invitation to become part of an event that celebrates the important role that these two great rivers have played in Lytton's history and culture. Come for a day or stay for three; you'll be glad you did.

http://www.riverfestival.ca/

Pumpkin drop

No doubt the craziest and quite possibly the most fun event of the year! Hells Gate Airtram presents the first annual pumpkin drop on October 19th 2008, Visitors will get the opportunity to throw a pumpkin from screaming howling height on North Americas steepest fully suspended tramway. Prizes for who can hit the target from 500ft are on the line! Each person who brings a carved pumpkin rides the tram for free all day! 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This is Hells Gate's final operational day of the 2008 season, take advantage of there clearance sales in the retail outlets. Call Brian McKinney for more information 1(604)867-9277 Don't forget Hells Gate Airtram is pet friendly! So you can bring for four legged friends too!

boston bar may days

May Day Celebration

Begins Saturday, May 23rd 2009 with the parade at 10 am and the grounds open right after. This event has been continuous for over 80 years! There is always a great tribute artists concert on Saturday Night and this year we are thrilled to have tribute artists for Bon Jovi, Tina Turner and Kenny Rogers. Something for everyone. Traveling through Boston Bar during May 23rd - 24th 2009 be sure to take part in the Boston Bar May Days celebration which happens to be BC's second longest running May Day celebration. Events: May Days Youth Dance , May Queen Ceremony ,Concerts May Poll Dance, Parade Awards Community Spirit and senior citizen of the year award.