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Cover: Big White Ski Resort.CONTENTSFeatures9DepartmentsA WINTER DISCOVERY:418 CARIBOO STRONGUNESCO Global Geopark11 SNOW YOUR OWN WAY!622 ON TAP!It’s snow time in BCFind your new beer style in theWest Kootenays15 SOAKING IN THE SENSESWhistler’s Scandinave SpaGroup Publisher Penny Sakamoto, psakamoto@blackpress.ca - 250.480.3204Managing Editor Susan Lundy, lundys@shaw.caCreative Director Lily Chan Graphic Design Janice Marshall, Michelle GjerdeUP FRONTPresident’s Message2017 wildfires exhibit6MEET A PCA EMPLOYEEAROUND BCNews from Pacific CoastalAirlinesAdvertising Patty Doering, pdoering@vicnews.com - 250.480.3244 Ruby Della Siega, ruby@mondaymag.com - 250.480.3222 Natasha Griffiths, natasha.griffiths@northislandgazette.com - 250.902.8040 Mario Gedicke, mario.gedicke@blackpress.ca - 250.891.5627 Vicki Clark, vicki.clark@blackpress.ca - 250.588.2424Published by Black Press www.blackpress.ca 818 Broughton Street , Victoria, BC V8W 1E4SOAR magazine is published six times per year and is distributed on all Pacific Coastal Airlines flights. The points of view or opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisheror Pacific Coastal Airlines. The contents of SOAR magazine are protected by copyright, including the designed advertising. Reproduction is prohibited without written consent of the publisher.Black Press Media Brand Assets GuideINTERNAL DOCUMENTVersion 1.0 - May 2018Your LakesideResort in the City!Model A Inn in Cranbrook, is situated on the Stripand convenient to Tamarack Centre andCranbrook Golf and Country Club.Private balcony overlooking Long Lake Free continental breakfast Senior Rates Pet friendlyCRANBROOK, B.C.Spacious rooms & suites1908 1908CranbrookStreetNorth,Cranbrook StreetN (Hwy3/95)1.800.565.1144 4700 N. Island Hwy (19A)250.758.1144 Nanaimo B.C. V9T ber/January 2020/21 WWW.INNONLONGLAKE.COM3 pacificcoastal.com
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEADAPTING TO COVID-19 ANDTHE NEW WORLD OF TRAVELAs many of you are aware, COVID-19 has had a massive impacton the travel industry and, inparticular, the aviation sector. InMarch, we made the decision to implement a temporary suspension of PacificCoastal network operations. Followinggovernment and healthcare official’sguidance, on June 1, we reinitiated ourscheduled service with many enhancedsafety practices to ensure the health andwell-being of our customers, employeesand the communities that we serve.There is no historical precedence ordata to forecast the pace at which thedemand for air travel will return. As abusiness, we can only move forward aswe adapt to the new world of travel. Wewill continue to monitor the demandthroughout our network and publishschedule changes on our website inadvance to provide customers with a reliable schedule to book with confidenceand make travel plans accordingly.Since we returned our scheduledservice, we have introduced additionalsafety measures, including a mandatorymask policy, enhanced aircraft sanitation practices, physical distancing andhand-sanitizer stations at airport facilities,reduced contact between customers andstaff, and a health check questionnaire atcheck-in. We have currently suspendedthe offering of our in-flight magazineto reduce unnecessary contact. Movingforward, you can expect to receive SOARmagazine as a digital publication thatcan be viewed on our website or yourpersonal mobile device.I want to thank all of our customers, partners and employees for yourcontinued understanding, patience andsupport. We all have a role to play inensuring safe and responsible travel inBritish Columbia.Stay safe, stay healthy and thank youfor choosing to fly with us.Quentin SmithDecember/January 2020/21 4 pacificcoastal.com
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MEET APACIFIC COASTALEMPLOYEEAROUND BCPCA annouces newseat-selection optionPhoto courtesy Apex Adventure PlexRICHMOND:ARLENE BALITOSFlight Attendant / Calgary, ABTime with Pacific Coastal: 2 yearsJob description: My primary role is toguide and assist for safety and comfortto passengers, while providing the bestcustomer service. I monitor, manage andsecure the cabin and handle emergencysituations as they arise.Where were you born and where didyou grow up?I was born and raised in Manila, Philippines.What path did you take to get thisjob?Initially, I graduated with a nursingdegree. During a short break after graduation, my friend invited me to apply toa local airline. It wasn’t my first choice,but everything fell into place as if it wasmeant to be. And the rest is history. After20 years in this industry, it is true thattime flies when you’re flying.What do you like best about this job?My name plate has “I care” printed on it.I am grateful to have the chance to connect with people from all walks of life —from elderly passengers, mothers withbabies and small children. It gives mesuch joy to be able to touch someone’sday by giving them the best possibleexperience in flights.Pacific Coastal Airlines has introduced new seat-selection optionsfor scheduled flights within the PCAnetwork, effective November 30.“It has been a long-time goal to introduce seat selection at Pacific CoastalAirlines,” said Johnathan Richardson,Pacific Coastal’s vice president of commercial services. “We believe that customers will value the option to choosetheir preferred seat on our aircraft.”The seat-selection option will beavailable for customers during the online booking process. Customers mayalso select a seat after their reservationhas been made by going online or bycontacting the airline’s Call Centre.Seat selection will be complimentary to customers travelling on EncoreFares and QuikPass Encore. Customers travelling on all other fares willhave the option to select their seatin advance for 5 per passenger, perflight. Seat selection is available for allcustomers choosing available seatswithin 24 hours of departure duringonline check-in or check-in at one of anairport counters.Pacific Coastal Airlines has alsoadopted additional safety measuresto ensure the health and wellbeingof staff and customers. The measuresinclude enhanced aircraft sanitationpractices, physical distancing at airportfacilities, reduced contact points andthe requirement for all customers totravel with a face mask and answerhealth-check questions before boarding. Learn more about the additionalsafety measures online.Coldsnap 2021is happening!PRINCE GEORGE:The board and staff of PrinceGeorge Folkfest Society have announced that, after months of careDecember/January 2020/21 6ful deliberation, consultation andconsideration of provincial healthorders (PHOs), they plan to present anexciting, safe and comfortable 2021edition of the famed Coldsnap livemusic festival!The Prince George winter musicfestival will happen between January 29 and February 6. The lineup ofexceptional Northern BC and visitingperformers, as well as the venues, willbe announced soon.The plan is to present live music infront of a small-but-live audience—ifpermitted by PHOs—at the usualreasonable ticket price. The societyplans to present live music showsthroughout the festival week, withtwo performers per evening show fora maximum of 90 minutes with nointermission.Also on tap is “Coldsnap for Kids”with a live audience (if possible)! Afully developed safety plan is in place,following current PHOs, and formulated with safety consultants from theentertainment world. To maximizethe number of people that can enjoythe music, all the shows will be livestreamed on various online platformsat no charge, courtesy of the society’sfunders and sponsors!.“We will also present our famousdaytime outreach series during theweek, although right now we plan todo most or all of these online with nolive audience,” say festival organizers.“The safety of our audience, artists,volunteers and staff is paramount, soplease know that we need to stay flexible in our presentation and plans. Butwe are very excited and grateful to beplanning for Coldsnap 2021 with allthe support we have received fromour funders, sponsors, members andvolunteers.Watch the festival website, coldsnapfestival.com, for details on theartist lineup, schedule, venues, safetyprotocols and when and how to buytickets. pacificcoastal.com
GRIZZLY BEARS:TEACHERS OF THE LANDA new art exhibit explores the lessons of the GrizzlyFor Indigenous peoples in NorthAmerica, the grizzly is a teacher.Knowledge of it strengthens ourrelationship with the land, guidesstewardship and offers insights into humanity. By observing a society so outwardlydifferent from our own, through reverenceand kinship, we grow closer to finding ourplace within the whole.Grizzly Bears: Teachers of the Landis a brand new exhibit at the Bateman Gallery in downtown Victoria, onLekwungen Territory, produced by theBateman Foundation and the GrizzlyBear Foundation. It features work frommore than 20 artists, and includespaintings, photography and sculpturesthat capture this majestic creaturefrom a range of perspectives, alongside an immersive storytelling space,and a family activity area with drawingmaterials.As a keystone species, saving thegrizzly and conserving its habitat notonly creates sustainable natural landscapes, but helps to enrich our ownlives as co-inhabitants of our sharedlands.Nicholas Scapillati, executive director of the Grizzly Bear Foundation,said: “The Grizzly Bear Foundation isproud to partner with the BatemanFoundation on this one-of-a-kindexhibition celebrating an icon of theNorth American wilderness: the grizzlybear. This culturally and ecologicallyimportant species captures our heartsand imaginations. Through art, grizzlies inspire a sense of wonder andstrengthen our connection to the wild.Thank you to all the talented painters,sculptors, carvers, photographers andartists who have come together tocelebrate the grizzly bear, and RobertDecember/January 2020/21 7 pacificcoastal.comBateman’s 90th birthday!”Many of the artists featured in theexhibit have original paintings, printsand art cards available in the BatemanGallery Shop, which also stocks GrizzlyBear Foundation merchandise. All salessupport the artists, grizzly bear conservation efforts, and the philanthropicwork of the Bateman Foundation.Grizzly Bears: Teachers of the Landwill be at the Bateman Gallery untilJanuary 23, running alongside a newpermanent exhibit, The World of RobertBateman, which celebrates the careerof the iconic Canadian artist. The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 4 pm, with physical distancingprotocols in place. A late night opening takes place on the third Thursdayof the month from 4:30 to 7 pm.Admission is by donation.
Artown way!inspired by the natural world.Background image by Robert BatemanThe Gallery of Nature Gift Shopcarries Robert Bateman prints andhandmade items by BC artists.BATEMANFOUNDATION.ORG 250.940.3630470 Belleville Street, Victoria, B.CLocated on Victoria’s downtown waterfront on thetraditional lands of the Songhees & Esquimalt First Nations.December/January 2020/21 8 pacificcoastal.com
PRINCE GEORGE!Discover BC’s UNESCOGlobal Geopark this winter!ABy Carleen Nugents sunshine fades and the last ofthe leaves fall, it can mean justone thing—winter is here. And,when cold weather calls, Canadians will be the first to answer!This year as winter beckons, grabyour gear and make your way to Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark, locatedabout 4.5 hours from Pacific CoastalAir’s Prince George destination.Here are the reasons that it is THEplace to be this winter!What is a UNESCO GlobalGeopark?To earn the title of a UNESCOGlobal Geopark, an area must haveinternational geological significance.Rare to come by, with only five in all ofCanada, Tumbler Ridge is a one-of-a-kind spot—rich with heritage, captivating landscapes and remarkablebiodiversity.With more than 50 geosites tovisit year-round, there are numerousopportunities to connect to the earthand explore, and activities that reachfar beyond hiking and exploring. Withdropping temperatures, here are afew favourite winter festivities to takeadvantage of this season.Cross-Country Skiing:With many Nordic trails to choosefrom for traditional and skate skiing,Tumbler Ridge has something for allskill levels. Whether you’re in the moodfor rugged ski mountaineering or if acruising trip is more your cup of cocoa,nearby hills, valleys and flatlands offersomething for everyone. The WolverDecember/January 2020/21 9 pacificcoastal.comine Trail system is a popular choicefor many, with the 10-kilometre routeshowcasing stunning forest views, andmany interlocking loops letting youturn back whenever you want to.Snowmobiling:Ready to rev up the adrenalinethis winter season? Exploring TumblerRidge trails on a snowmobile is a surefire way to get your heart pounding!Snaking through the foothills of theRockies, speeding up hills and racingback down, find thick layers of whiteglistening powder greeting your questfor adventure.Snowshoeing:Once the cold weather hits, whatwas once a summer trail transformsinto a snowshoer’s paradise, meaning
there’s a good selection of trails foreveryone. If you wait a little longerto strap on your snowshoes, thepatience will be well worth it—riversbecome frozen highways windingto the base of thundering waterfallsthat you can’t reach come summer.Ice Climbing:As the Waterfall Capital of theNorth, Tumbler Ridge offers dozens of seeps and falls for climbersto conquer. With so many of thesenatural wonders throughout the area,you might be the first to stumbleacross one—leading your own kindof discovery.Whether you’re on the hunt fora short, easy climb or a challengingtechnical ascent, you’ll be sure tofind something in your skill range. Apopular choice for many in winter isBabcock Falls.Toboganning:There’s nothing quite like sleddingdown a snowy hill and feeling therush of this wild winter pass time. Getclose and cosy and load up the familytogether to go soaring down or flysolo and send snow spraying!Before you go:Before you head to Tumbler Ridgethis winter, make sure to check localinformation about conditions, including snow and avalanche reports. Youcan find this information on TumblerRidge’s website, or you can visit theirFacebook and Twitter pages for activity reports.Also check in advance for COVID-19 safety and protocols. Dresswarmly, plan ahead, and get ready fora wild winter season! Visit tumblerridgegeopark.ca to learn more andplan your visit.This story first appeared on westcoasttraveller.com. Plan your traveladventures here and on Facebook andInstagram @thewestcoasttraveller.Ice climbing at TumblerRidge.December/January 2020/21 10 pacificcoastal.com
Snowwith the flow!ABy Susan Quinnlpine resorts across BritishColumbia have re-tooled winteroperations in the wake of thenovel coronavirus pandemicthat hit last year in the prime of the 2019-20season.This year, many resorts were poisedto open on a solid snow season inearly and mid-November when BC’smedical health officer temporarily putthe brakes on non-essential travel, including travel for recreation. Operatorsare holding out hope that the travelrestrictions will be lifted as the province “flattens the curve” on COVID-19.“The adrenaline of opening day is afavourite part of the year for many ofus, and admittedly, this year is especially significant,” wrote ChristopherNicolson in a November 2020 CanadaWest Ski Area Association newsletter.The CWSAA is considered the voice ofthe ski industry in western Canada.“The ski season is no longer aconcept or distant abstract viewedthrough a pandemic haze it is hereand we are in it.”Nicolson said the industry “canBig White Ski Resort.legitimately feel confident” about theseason ahead because of the collaboration of resorts to include COVID-19protocols in their operations, minimizing risk to guests and staff alike.Resorts have posted their protocols onthe
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