The Rocky Mountaineer passing through Porteau Cove
Dangerously narrow and winding? The real reason BC’s Sea To Sky Highway is so treacherous (despite its Olympic reconstruction) is its breathtaking view, just a quick, risky peek away. A scenic train trip on the award-winning Rocky Mountaineer® is much safer and allows you to stare (in awe) for as long as you like.
If the view’s your focus, you should avoid BC’s most luxurious train’s dining menu, which will certainly distract. Created by four renowned chefs (boasting Michelin star experience), the gourmet cuisine rivals the stunning vista. Ahem, see below:
Pappardelle Pasta with Lamb Sausage
Slow Roasted Alberta Bison
Dessert Platter complete with mini chocolate Rocky Mountaineer
As a thank you to my readers for all the support, I’m giving away the following trip, also brought to you by Rocky Mountaineer®:
The Prize
Enter to win a round-trip rail journey on the historic route from Vancouver to 2010′s Olympic mountain in Whistler Classic Service for two from Rocky Mountaineer® and Itstodie4.com. The vacation includes round-trip travel on-board the Rocky Mountaineer train, breakfast, a light (yet delicious) meal, non-alcoholic beverages, and rail station transfers in Vancouver and Whistler. Prize retails at approximately $438.
How To Enter – It’s Very Easy
Complete the following three steps:
1. Which former NHL all-star recently opened a restaurant in Gastown? Find the answer on this site and make a comment (anything goes!) on that post.
2. At which hotel would you win a FREE one-night stay thanks to Rocky Mountaineer’s amazing offer (valid until September 27, 2010)? Click here for details on the exclusive deal and to find the answer (any of the hotels listed work!). You must comment on this post with the hotel name. *Note: I’ll be keeping your responses private to prevent from copying!
3. Either follow me & RT details of this contest on Twitter or join my Facebook page here.
UPDATE
Contest closes at 12:00am, September 15th.
I will film the draw (paper bag style) that same afternoon, and then call the lucky person to inform them of their win. You better be ready for a phone interview! Check this site tomorrow to see if your hopes of winning are over (or to relive the special moment and listen to your shrieks of delight) by watching the video.
THE WINNER IS ANNOUNCED LIVE ON THE AIR…WE WOKE HER UP WITH THE GOOD NEWS!!!
You should follow Rocky Mountaineer on Twitter here.
Good luck to all!
Ciao for now
*Prize is not transferable and is not redeemable for cash. Your round-trip tickets are valid during Rocky Mountaineer’s 2011 summer season (May to September).
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The Fairmont Chateau Whistler!
Great job on the blog! Excellent contest idea
Answer to Q2: The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa, Nita Lake Lodge or the Delta Whistler Village Suites.
Cheers,
SK
Kirk McLean, I like to remember him for his charity work at Canuck Place Children’s Hospice.
Chateau Fairmont Whistler
One day I hope to read your blog name and not have to convince my brain to reread it not as It Stodie 4. If a Stodie was a mythical figure what would it be?
I’m retweeting now.
Kirk Mclean- The Fairmont Chateau Whistler or Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa, and I always follow you on facebook and your blog.
Great job on the blog! Excellent contest idea
Answer to Q2: The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa, Nita Lake Lodge or the Delta Whistler Village Suites.
Cheers,
SK
Ok, got the comment on Mr._____’s post. As for the Hotel, well let’s go with the Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa. I already follow you on Twitter & Facebook so I guess I’ll retweet a few more times….
And of course I would take you with my as my guest. I bet you could talk the Hilton into getting us some complimentary facials!
McLean’s looks like a great restaurant…that and a moonlit drive up to the Fairmont chateau whistler *wink.
1) Kirk McLean of McLeans gastown!
2) The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa, Nita Lake Lodge or the Delta Whistler Village Suites!
will RT asap.
cheers!
Astra (@CarcharadonToro)
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler – Yay! Send me on the train, I’ve always wanted to go on the Rocky Mountaineer!
Fairmont Chateau
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Kirk McLean is the former NHL player. Fairmont is a name of one of the hotels! Kirk’s restaurant looks amazing I will definitely check it out! Erin keep up the great work I love your page:)
The Rocky Mountaineer and the Fairmont Chateau Whistler is like having your cake and eating it too!! Wow!! Until you’ve seen an old movie called “Dreamscape” with Kate Capshaw (Steven Spielberg’s wife) and Dennis Quaid, you can’t imagine how incredible a train ride can be….. and then a hotel to follow?? What a sexy offer!!
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Hi Erin!
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is the hotel! Pick me!!!! Then I can take my new Spanish hubby on a beautiful scenic trip to Whistler and show him why we need to move to Vancouver!!!
xoxo
Brianne
Hotel choice: The Fairmont Chateau Whistler!
Alex, what is The Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Who was our legendary NHL Kirl McLean ,who now owns the original So.cial Restaurant in Gastown,checking into the Fairmont Chateau Whistler??
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler.
Hola Erin!
The Fairmont!!!
Kirk McLean was probably inspired to open a restaurant after seeing your mouth watering photos aboard the Rocky Mountaineer!
Hello My Dahlink, Just a quick note to let you know that Carol’s Costume Corner is now Boo La La Costumes. We are opening up a Retail Pop-up store in Sinclair Centre for the month of October. So exciting. Check out the new site it is HOT!!
http://www.boolalacostumes.com
Our Closet door is always open for ya! Some cheeky looks in for Halloween that would be fantastic for you. ~ Cheers~ Chris Bolton, Manager
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler would be a great place to catch some sleep before heading back on the Dream Come True Rocky Mountaineer!
The NHL player is Kirk McLean and his restaurant is called McLean’s.
The one night free stay is at either Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa, Nita Lake Lodge or the Delta Whistler Village Suites.
Honey I am a follower of yours already! Keep up the good work!
I could use the time away…I hope I win!!!!
Delta Whistler Village Suites!
So excited Kirk selected Gastown for his new restaurant – nice to have another great restaurant in the ‘hood.
My other answer is the Fairmont baby! My fav. Hope you get lots of entries – cool idea. Drinks soon – L
Contest step one: If you win you could enjoy a one night stay at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler!
What an amazing contest!!!
Here are my steps completed to be entered
1) Kirk McLean is the new Gastown restaurant owner
2) Nita Lake Lodge is one of the places to stay in Whistler
3) I am following you on Twitter now
Thanks!
Kirk McLean has opened McLean’s in Gastown!
Fairmont Chateau is where I will be staying once you award me my Rocky Mountaineer prize
Have RT contest details to all of those other procrastinators on Twitter.
THANKS!!
The Rocky Mountaineer looks niiiice.
Kirk McLean has a Gastown restaurant with a very imaginative name: McLean’s
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is one of the hotels available to stay in at Whistler.
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler…YAY!
I love the blog, the pics are great and the information is timely. Thanks for developing a Foodie, Fashion, Fun, Travel spot. Try Kirk McLeans new restaurant on Water Street in Gas Town. I would love to stay at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler and rub elbows with the Rich and Famous.
Restaurant – Kirk MacLean
Hotel – Fairmont Chateau Whistler
one of the hotels is The Fairmont Chateau Whistler
(i am commenting on the restaurant post and retweeting and facebooking right now!)
oops, got so excited about the contest I misspelled my email address and website!
the Delta in whistler village!
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Good ol’ Kirk McLean
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Hi! Wow, it must have been a long day because it took me ages to figure out how to enter
(I didn’t see any answers in the comments, then I saw that you were hiding them!)
1. Kirk McLean (definitely a great place to take a bf for a game!)
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2. The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa, Nita Lake Lodge or the Delta Whistler Village Suites (I looked at booking these hotels when I was there this July but it was too much of a splurge for me
Will be RT’ing as well. Cheers!
Kar Wing
Kirk McLean
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Hey Erin, thanks so much for posting this, I got a kick out of having my name mentioned. You are such a sweetheart. I was transported by your good wishes, so I got some bragging rights today too! – Gary
gonna send this to my mom
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