Alpine Resort Ski/Snowboard Passes
Get yours now, these will sell out fast! British Columbia is home to a number of world-renowned winter sport resorts, and CBA members throughout the province get incredible deals at some of the best. Whether you spend your winters at scenic Sun Peaks, breathtaking Silver Star, unforgettable Big White, thrilling Mount Washington, or home of the 2010 Winter Olympics Whistler/Blackcomb, there is a resort near you where your CBA membership gives you more than you expected for less than you bargained for! Check the “Member Savings” section of the CBABC website for details on how to order.

Big White / Silver Star Alpine Resorts
When it comes to snow, it’s tough to beat Big White & Silver Star. With Big White’s world famous “Snow Ghosts,” Silver Star’s Victorian-inspired accommodations, and both of their breathtaking scenery, it is no wonder that people come from around the world to visit these two world renowned Ski Resorts. Both mountains are conveniently ski-in / ski-out, so the fun never has to stop! The two mountains have been under the same ownership for five years, meaning you get to experience the best of both, and as a CBABC member, you’ll get it for 10 per cent less! Visit the CBABC Member Savings page for details on how to plan your trip today.

Mount Washington Alpine Resort
The “Mountain on the Island” has seen incredible growth in its 27 year history, and shows no signs of slowing down! Mount Washington Alpine Resort, located right near the popular Comox Valley, is a fully serviced Alpine Resort located on Vancouver Island with over 1,200 acres of terrain to tackle, and CBABC members can now save 10 per cent on every Single-Day Lift Ticket! Visit the CBABC Member Savings page online to get yours!

Sun Peaks Resort
By far the “sunniest” Alpine Resort in British Columbia, with over 2000 hours of sunshine each year, Sun Peaks Resort boasts more than just great mountain weather! With 121 trails to choose from, there is something for everyone here, and it’s only getting better! The resort is in the middle of huge expansions that will ultimately encompass five mountains, two villages, and one unforgettable experience. CBABC members get even more out of this already incredible resort by getting a full day of skiing or snowboarding for the Half-Day ticket price! Visit the CBABC Member Savings page online to get yours!

Whistler Blackcomb
What can you say about the home of the 2010 Winter Olympics that hasn’t already been said? As one of the world’s top Alpine Resorts, Whistler Blackcomb has a reputation for exceeding expectations, and now CBABC members can be blown away for even less! Members save up to 25 per cent off of the ticket window price on lift tickets, EDGE cards, and equipment rentals! Visit the CBABC Member Savings page online to get yours!

Vancouver East Cultural Centre
CBABC Member Services is excited to announce a brand new program; it is starting with the Vancouver East Cultural Centre! We will be able to offer discounted tickets to CBABC members for selected shows at the VECC throughout the season. This is a very exciting new program, as well as a very exciting time for the historic Cultural Centre as well, which is in the midst of some incredible renovations. Check the CBABC Member Savings page online for updates on performances.

Vancouver Opera
CBABC members save up to 35 per cent on performances at the Vancouver Opera! Here’s what’s coming up in January and February of 2007: The Vancouver Opera is proud and excited to present their new production of Mozart’s fascinating opera, “The Magic Flute” at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. The performance is the product of a team of talented theatre designers and First Nations artists, bringing a fresh and unique vision to Mozart’s timeless masterpiece. It is a performance of color and energy, not to be missed.

This article was published in the December 2006 issue of BarTalk. © 2006 The Canadian Bar Association. All rights reserved.