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Bring on the Snow with Bellstar

CALGARY, ALBERTA: (tktk) With the promise of snow soon gathering on the peaks of western Canada’s acclaimed mountain resorts, the winter season is nearly upon us and the buzz of excitement is growing among avid skiers and snowboarders. In anticipation of the forthcoming ski season, which promises to be as exhilarating as last year’s with its record ‘La Nina’ snowfall, Bellstar Hotels & Resorts launches its Stay™ | Preferred deal for those looking to take full advantage of the seasons promised peak conditions.

From chic mountain resorts to superb homes-away-from-home, Bellstar’s acclaimed collection of mountain resort properties offer a vast array of accommodation options to suit every taste and budget. Stay for less with Bellstar’s Stay™ | Preferred deal, where guests can receive discounts of up to 40%, if accommodation is booked before October 30, 2011. Bellstar’s all-suite mountain resorts are available starting from only $99 per night, for bookings of six nights or more between October 1st and May 31st. And with Bellstar’s flexible booking options, guests can split stays into multiples of two nights at the Bellstar resort of their choice.

Hit the slopes for the best champagne powder in Canada at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (Palliser Lodge, Glacier Mountaineer Lodge & The Aspens) or explore the terrains of the Rocky Mountain’s Ski Big Three while admiring breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains (Blackstone Mountain Lodge, Solara Resort & Spa, Lodges at Canmore, Canmore Crossing and Fire Mountain Lodge). As a more leisurely option, the South Okanagan’s Mount Baldy Ski Area, close to Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa offers an authentic and tranquil winter experience with excellent snowshoeing terrain in the heart of BC’s wine region. Each all-suite resort offers guests stylish and well-appointed rooms with fully equipped kitchens and comfortable lounge areas complete with roaring fireplaces.

New for the 2011-2012 season: Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has made improvements to mountain accessibility, including a new learning area for first timers and new groomed runs on the Feuz alpine bowl, perfect for intermediate skiers. Along with the exhilarating ‘Super Bowl’, which opened last year, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is fast becoming the ultimate destination mountain resort. Getting to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is made simple this year with the introduction of transfers from Calgary International Airport (YYC) by Canada’s premier travel company, Brewster Travel Canada. Ski Big Three – Sunshine Village, Lake Louise Ski Area and Mt Norquay continues to lure winter sports enthusiasts from around the globe with its immense area of terrain (almost 8,000 acres) accessible via one convenient tri-area lift ticket.

Take advantage of this limited time offer and book before October 30, 2011 for these fantastic rates. Book online now at www.bellstar.ca/special-offers and use the Special Code BELPREF.

Watch the snow build on resort webcams – Ski Big Three and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.

About Bellstar Resorts & Hotels

Bellstar manages and develops destination resorts and boutique hotels in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains and in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort near Golden, B.C. The boutique hospitality brand combines award-winning service, employment standards and marketing excellence to deliver exceptional resort experiences for guests and owners alike. For more information on Bellstar visit www.bellstar.ca.

Media Contact:

Marisa Marsden Hawksworth Communications T: 604 609 6678 /