In The News
Discover what the rest of the world is saying about Bellstar Hotels & Resorts.
In recent years Bellstar’s collection of resorts throughout British Columbia and Alberta, have gained an exciting amount of coverage in the media. From mainstream newspapers, to specialty magazines, to online coverage, we encourage you to explore the articles below to see what stories are being told.
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Recreational Real Estate will come back strong Kelowna Daily Courier, October 14, 2009 Steve MacNaull |
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Bellstar bucks the trend Canadian Lodging News, April 2009 |
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Delivering Exceptional Resort Experiences Perspective Magazine, January 2009 Susan Boyce |
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Star Performer Hotelier Magazine, July/August 2008 Vawn Himmelsbach |
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Speaking of Canadian Resorts Speaking of IMPACT, Summer 2008 Raimey Gallant |
Okanagan
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Biggest destination resorts in BC Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Business in Vancouver, February 2010 |
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Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Spirit Ridge Resort Natural Home Magazine - Natural Home Living Blog, August 12, 2009 Robyn Griggs Lawrence |
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Five cool things to do in Osoyoos Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Surrey Now Newspaper, August 4, 2009 Tom Zillich |
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Yogic Weekend – Yoga + wine in Canada’s only desert Spirit Ridge Resort Just for Canadian Doctors – life + leisure, July/August 2009 Dr. Lili Nasseri |
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Osoyoos, Canada's lone desert Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Toronto Star, June 24, 2009 Paul French |
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We would rather be dining at Passatempo Passatempo & Spirit Ridge WaveJourney.com, May 2009 Viv Chapleo & Jill Hoelting |
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Osoyoos four-star opens second phase Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Globe & Mail, May, 2009 Thomasina Gordon |
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Osoyoos - Canada's Warmest Welcome Spirit Ridge & NK'MIP Resort YLW Connection (Kelowna Airport Magazine), Spring 2009 |
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On the Road to Spring Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Vancouver Sun, April 6, 2009 Paul & Lorie Bennett |
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Canada Calling Spirit Ridge & NK'MIP Resort Selector Magazine (Australia), Winter 2009 Winsor Dobbin |
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Crisis of confidence hits recreation unit sales Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Business Edge News Magazine (BC Edition), February 2009 Laura Severs |
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Wine and Whimsy Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Northwest Travel, Sept/Oct, 2008 Sharon McDonnell |
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Great Estates of the Okanagan Spirit Ridge & Passatempo Yaletown Magazine, October, 2008 Cassandra Anderton |
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Okanagan Cheers its Wine Industry Spirit Ridge, Passatempo & NK'MIP Resort National Post, May 10, 2008 Fred Lee |
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Pet-friendly Osoyoos rates two paws up Spirit Ridge & Osoyoos Okanagan Life, May 2008 Shelly Wood |
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Okanagan Wine Festival in Osoyoos Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Suite101.com, May 28, 2008 Lori Henry |
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Osoyoos Hotel Health & Wellness Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Suite101.com, May 19. 2008 Lori Henry |
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Barrels of fun Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa NK'MIP Resort Vancouver Courier, May 7, 2008 Michael Schratter |
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Doing more good than harm to the planet NK'MIP Resort Calgary Herald, April 19, 2008 Yvonne Jeffery |
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Into the wilds of Osoyoos desert Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Kamloops This Week, April 4, 2008 Lauren Kramer |
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Western Canada's wine country Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa NK'MIP Resort Vendor Magazine, Spring 2008 Peter Mitham |
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Bellstar seeks new site in Oliver Oliver Wine Village Western Hotelier, March-April 2008 |
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B.C.'s delectable desert Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Vancouver 24 Hours, March 25, 2008 Lauren Kramer |
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On the road to spring Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Vancouver Sun, March 1, 2008 Paul & Lori Bennett |
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Mon tipi au Canada Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa NK'MIP Resort L'actualite, November, 2007 Marie-Claude Fillion |
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Supreme wines: Canada's Okanagan Valley Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa NK'MIP Resort Aishti Magazine, October/November, 2007 Kirsten Vance |
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The Strand Lakeside Resort The Strand Lakeside Resort Award Magazine, October, 2007 WriteSteven Threndyle |
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Vineyard living hits high note with oenophiles Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Oliver Wine Village Calgary Herald - Special Publication, October 2007 Susan Beaubien |
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That's the Spirit Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Oliver Wine Village Calgary Herald, October 13, 2007 Kathy McCormick |
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Village project honours grapes Oliver Wine Village Calgary Herald,October 13, 2007 Marty Hope |
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Wine capital adding wine village Oliver Wine Village Penticton Herald, October 3, 2007 Scott Trudeau |
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Radar Travel - South Okanagan Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Western Living, October, 2007 Jennifer Cockrall-King |
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Wine Country Weekend Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Northshore News Special Publication - LOOK, Fall, 2007 Deana Lancaster |
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The Evolution of Okanagan Architecture Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Okanagan Home, Fall, 2007 Dona Sturmanis |
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In the Spirit Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Vitamin V Online Magazine, September 13, 2007 Sarah Bancroft |
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Take a sip. Take a dip. Take a trip. Extended online version available here Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa NK'MIP Resort Spokesman Review's "Awayfinder", Fall 2007 Judy Fulkerson |
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Fall Golf in the Central & South Okanagan Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Bellasera Tuscan Villas & Piazza NK'MIP Resort Inside Golf Magazine, September 2007 (Vol. 14, #4) Lisa "Longball" Vlooswyk |
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The Okanagan Uncorked Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa NK'MIP Resort Westworld Alberta, September, 2007 Kerry Banks |
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Vine and Dine Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Food Service & Hospitality, September 2007 Margaret Swaine |
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Teen puts on brave face for spa treatment Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Calgary Herald/Saskatoon Star Phoenix, September 8, 2007 Joanne Elves |
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Explore the Heritage of the Okanagan People Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa NK'MIP Resort Burnaby Newsleader, September 8, 2007 |
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The aboriginal 'glasnost Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa NK'MIP Resort Macleans, September 3, 2007 Nancy MacDonald |
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On the edge of a dream Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Vancouver Province, August 12, 2007 Ashley Ford |
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Osoyoos Band opens Spirit Ridge Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Canadian Tourism Commission Media Centre, 2007 Michelle Glave |
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The hills are alive with rattlers Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa The Georgia Straight, Aug 9-16, 2007 Jack Christie |
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Canada gets its first desert-inspired spa Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Travel to Wellness.com, August 8, 2007 Anne Dimon |
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Weekend Extra: Aboriginal Tourism Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Vancouver Sun, August 4, 2007 Paul & Lorie Bennett |
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Dropping In Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Oliver Wine Village Tidings Magazine, July/August 2007 Tim Pawsey |
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Where to Stay - Okanagan Wine Country Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Northwest Palate, July/August 2007 Darlene West |
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Spirit of Enterprise Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Osoyoos Indian Band National Post - Financial Post, July 7, 2007 Karen Mazerkuwich |
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Opulence NK'MIP photo shoot Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Opulence Magazine, July 2007 Crystal Carson, Creative Director |
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Canada's only desert is becoming a hot tourist destination Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa The Montrealer, July 2007 Dona Carter |
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The Tippling Point Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa En Route, July 2007 Chris Johns |
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Chief Destinations Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Osoyoos Indian Band Westworld BC, Summer 2007 Kerry Banks |
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2007 Recreational Property Guide Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Oliver Wine Village Blackstone Mountain Lodge Bighorn Mountain Lodge Western Living, June/July 2007 Bruce Wier |
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Not your grandaddy's Osoyoos anymore Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Vancouver Sun, June 15, 2007 Bruce Constantineau |
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Growing tourism opportunities inspire developments... Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Business in Vancouver, June 12-18, 2007 Glen Korstrom |
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Okanagan more than just a wine route Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Vancouver Sun, June 12, 2007 Joseph Blake |
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What's new in the Okanagan this summer? Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Calgary Herald, June 9, 2007 Theresa Storm |
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Palm Springs North Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Westworld Alberta, June 2007 John Masters and AMA Travel |
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Curing the Holiday Headache - Water, water everywhere Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Avenue Magazine, June 2007 Jennifer Gray |
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The South Okanagan NK'MIP Resort Okanagan Life - Annual Relocation Guide, 2007/2008 Laurie Carter |
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The Wines of British Columbia (2 articles) Food and Wine - a great partnership by Judy Schultz Build them and they will come by Nick Lees Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Special to Edmonton Journal, Spring 2007 |
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En Fuego - Resort market still red hot in sunny Okanagan Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Strand Lakeside Resort Western Canadian Resorts, May/June 2007 Joyce Wegner |
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Four-star resorts shine in the Okanagan Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Indulge Magazine, May/June 2007 John Masters |
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Okanagan Oases Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Bellasera Tuscan Villas & Piazza Calgary Herald, May 23, 2007 Lisa Vlooswyk |
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Dining Out in the Okanagan Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Passatempo Restaurant Calgary Herald, May 20, 2007 John Gilchrist |
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BC excursions range from deluxe to rustic Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Calgary Herald, May 12, 2007 Ann Campbell |
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BC Getaways: Canada's only desert is in Osoyoos Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Vancouver Sun, May 8, 2007 Ann Campbell |
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A Whole New Canada: Sunset & Vine Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Conde Nast Traveler, May 2007 |
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High and Dry Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Osoyoos Indian Band WestJet's Up!, May 2007 Andrey Findlay |
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NK'MIP: go for the culture, stay for the wine Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa NK'MIP Resort Edmonton Senior, May 2007 Malcolm McColl |
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What's not to like about Osoyoos? Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Edmonton Journal, November 4, 2007 Kathy McCormick and Marty Hope |
Rocky Mountains
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On the go - on a budget Together Family, Summer 2009 Camilla Cornell |
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Can-Canmore Blackstone Mountain Lodge & Verde Spa Vitamin Daily - Calgary, June 4, 2009 Malwina Gudowska |
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Canadian Rockies: Where the trickster and buffalo roam the road less traveled Blackstone Mountain Lodge American Fitness Magazine, March-April, 2009 Pamela Irving |
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Holiday Ideas 2008 Mystic Springs Chalets & Hot Pools Travel Alberta Online, April 2008 Mike Fisher |
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Girlfriends Rock! Where to max out on fun Canmore Lodges DreamScapes, October, 2007 Michele Peterson |
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Canmore Properties - Bellstar Resort Owners Profiled Mystic Springs, Fire Mountain Blackstone Mountain Lodge Calgary Herald - Special Section, August 23, 2007 Maureen McEwan |
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Canmore's top resort owner building two new properties Bellstar Hotels & Resorts Calgary Herald, August 23, 2007 David Parker |
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Soul Food Mystic Springs Chalets & Hot Pools Western Living, April 2007 Amy Rosen |
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Revamping the bathroom Blackstone Mountain Lodge Bighorn Mountain Lodge Western Hotelier, March/April 2007 Brenda Fehr |
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Mavericks first resort Canmore Crossing The Lodges at Canmore Mystic Springs Chalets & Hot Pools Fire Mountain Lodge Calgary Herald, February 4, 2007 Paul Jackson |
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Breaking Away Mystic Springs, Fire Mountain Lodge Canmore Crossing, Lodges at Canmore Avenue Magazine, January/February 2007 Cinda Chavich |
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Rocky Mountain High Fire Mountain Lodge En Route, January 2007 |
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Get off the beaten track in Canmore The Lodges at Canmore Calgary Herald, December 16, 2007 Joanne Elves |
Coast & Mountains, BC
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Vancouver: Bienvenue aux J.O D'Hiver Adara Hotel Gala Magazine, France, February 2010 Catherine Levesque |
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Olympic Legacy Adara Hotel Canadian Family, Winter 2010 Tim Johnson |
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The Spontaneous Ski Weekend in Whistler, British Columbia Adara Hotel GQ, January 2010 David Sax |
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Arrivals Adara Hotel Nylon Magazine, January 2010 Luke Crissel |
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The Modern Dog’s Guide to Vancouver Adara Hotel Modern Dog, Winter 2009 Karin Sinkevicius |
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Getaway: 48 Hours in Whistler Adara Hotel Fashion Magazine, December 2009 Rebecca Tay |
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Inför-Vinter-OS: Whistler Blackcomb Adara Hotel Escape 360, Sweden, December 2009 |
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Whistler: Adara Hotel (4 Star Hotel) Adara Hotel LonelyPlanet.com, December 2009 John Lee |
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Real Estate Round-Up Adara Hotel Business in Vancouver, Nov. 24, 2009 Peter Mitham |
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Miraloma on the Cove offers elegant seclusion Miraloma on the Cove Vancouver Courier, May 30, 2008 Shawn Conner |
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Shake off the ghost Miraloma on the Cove Click by Lavalife, April 28, 2008 Shawn Conner |
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Luxury Accommodation in Sidney, BC Miraloma on the Cove Suite101.com, Apirl 7, 2008 Lori Henry |
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Things to Do, Places to Go and Things to Learn on Vancouver Island Miraloma on the Cove Suite101.com, Apirl 5, 2008 Lori Henry |
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Sidney's Miraloma Resort under new management Miraloma on the Cove Business Examiner - Movers & Shakers, Sept. 17-Oct. 1, 2007 |
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Miraloma on the Cove & Sidney Miraloma on the Cove Vancouver Sun and Vancouver Province (2 articles), April 26, 2006 Cheryl Mackinnon |
Kootenays
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Excerpt from David Parker's Column Kokanee Springs Golf Resort Calgary Herald, May 16, 2008 David Parker |
