We Go Beyond at BIG WHITE SKI RESORT CORPORATE GROUPS & MEETINGS

we go beyond AT BIG WHITE SKI RESORT CORPORATE GROUPS & MEETINGS

BIG WHITE.COM CORPORATECORPORATE retreatretreat packagespackages

From our challenging terrain to our warm hospitality and world-class restaurants, Big White is a destination of quality and enjoyment for all guests. Big White features a resort area of 7,355 acres, 118 designated trails and 15 lifts. With so much to experience we are fortunate to be located only 60km from Kelowna International Airport, making it fast and convenient to get to Big White Ski Resort.

Our Corporate Retreat Packages have been designed to enable executives to incorporate both entertainment and business. We have created a unique opportunity for you to develop strong business relationships by providing the facilities for business meetings along with all the fun of a Ski Resort.

Whether your company is looking for the perfect place to bring clients for a day of business or a beautiful location to provide the backdrop for team building, Big White is the ideal spot to escape with your colleagues. Remove your team from the confines of an office or boardroom and let them be inspired by the beauty of Big White.

At Big White Ski Resort we are proud of our family atmosphere, fantastic snow conditions and terrain. We have received multiple awards re ecting this, including: • “Best Family Resort”, Best Grooming” and “Best Snow”, Ski Canada’s ‘Best in Skiing in Canada’ Awards • “Best Opportunity For Pint-Sized Pile Ups” award with the new high-capacity Magic Carpet Tube Lift, Ski Canada • #2 Best Terrain Park in North America, USA TODAY 10Best Awards • Top 10 Best Resorts for People Who Don’t Ski, MSN Travel • #1 Ski Resort in Canada for Best Powder, Ski Canada Magazine • Named #2 “Awesome Deep Powder Runs in Canada”, Ski.Canada.Travel • Trip Advisor 2015 Certificate of Excellence Award • The Cli ranked #98, Top 100 Ski Runs in the World • Family Ski Resort of the Year 2014, Snow Action Magazine Australia • Best place to learn to Ski Worldwide 2014, Skiresort.info • Best Ski-in, Ski-out Resort in Canada & North America 2014, The London Telegraph • Out & About with Kids 2014 Best of Family Travel Awards • #3 “Things to do in the Okanagan Valley”, Trip Advisor • Sun Rype Bowl has been named #2 of “Awesome Deep Powder Runs in Canada, Ski Canada Magazine

BIG WHITE.COM WHY BIG WHITE? We are confident that Big White can offer you one of the best group experiences in the business.

getting to big white We can organize domestic and international flights for your team. Along with private transportation from Kelowna Airport, Downtown Kelowna, Lower Mainland British Columbia and Washington State.

dining at big white No corporate trip would be complete without a great culinary experience. Big White is fortunate to have many fantastic restaurants, whether you are looking for intimate fine dinning or a social networking function we can organize it all. conference & Meeting spaces Our conference & meeting spaces provide a great area for strategic planning sessions or working meals. All spaces offer the equipment required for a meeting, and can be set up to suit your needs. accommodation Offering a wide range of ski-in/ski-out accommodation to suit all tastes including: Full Service Hotels All hotels have conference rooms making it very convenient for morning meetings. Condos, Townhomes, Vacation Homes & Cabins A great way to keep the team together while still ensuring comfort. Executive Condominiums Pure luxury with large entertaining areas and private hot tubs.

BIG WHITE.COM team building social + activities

play outside Our 118 runs are only the beginning of the activities available. With so much to experience at Big White your team won’t be short of things to do, both on and off the slopes! ice skating Take a spin on your ice skates at Big White’s Olympic sized outdoor rink. Take a leisurely skate or plan a hockey game, this world class rink is for you. horse drawn sleigh rides Activities day spa Take a step back in time with a ride on an old Take a break from the slopes and rejuvenate in one of our on mountain fashioned horse drawn sleigh in the winter day spas. wonderland of Big White. dining tours snowmobile tours For a culinary experience unlike any other come aboard an old fashioned Snowmobiling is an exhilarating way to enjoy horse drawn sleighout to our cozy cabin in the woods. Big White’s stunning BC backcountry. dog sled tours Dog sledding tours are a great way to get the team out on an exciting snowshoe tours adventure while enjoying the breathtaking scenery Big White has to offer. Go exploring Big White’s snowshoe trails in the secluded wilderness, encountering nature’s ice climbing tower splendor and wildlife. Ice climbing is an exhilarating winter sport filled with the challenge of climbing to the top. tubing Feel the wind in your face as you zoom down our thrilling tube park, a great way to simply have fun with your team. wine tasting The Okanagan is famous for its amazing wineries, treat your team to an evening of wine education and appreciation.

BIG WHITE.COM sample itinerary OUR Groups Department will customize your Corporate Retreat to ensure the trip is a great success. These Sample Itineraries CAN provide you with an idea of how we incorporate entertainment and business.

8:00AM DAY Depart Kelowna on a private coach for Big White Ski Resort. VISIT 9:15AM Arrive at Big White and be greeted by a Groups Department Representative who will assist you with everything you need to make the day a success. 9:30AM - 12:30PM Strategic meeting at Kettle Valley Steak House. 12:30PM Enjoy our delicious Harvest table meal at Kettle Valley Steak House, prepared especially for your team by our talented chefs. 2:00PM Explore Big White’s Nordic trails in the secluded wilderness, encountering nature’s splendor and wildlife. 4:30PM Warm up with a delicious Hot Chocolate by the Bonfire, you might even want to add some Baileys. 5:00PM Experience our 5 lane tube park and have some fun with your colleagues. 6:00PM Finish the day with some Après & Drinks at the Moose Lounge. 7:30PM Depart Big White on a private coach for Kelowna.

BIG WHITE.COM sample itinerary

3:00PM THREE Depart Kelowna on a private coach for Big White Ski Resort. NIGHT 4:15PM STAY Arrive at Big White and check into your executive condominium. Our Bellman will assist you with your luggage. 5:30PM Start your Big White experience with a Wine Tasting at Happy Valley. 6:30PM Enjoy an intimate communal dining experience at Kettle Valley Steak DAY 1 House, around a reclaimed wood long table featuring a menu of local Farm to Table specialties. 8:30PM Continue the evening with some drinks at the Moose Lounge. 9:00AM THREE Choose from a wide selection of delicious breakfast options at Blarney NIGHT Stone. STAY 10:00AM Corporate workshop at the Inn at Big White conference room conveniently located next to the Blarney Stone. 1:00PM Have a quick lunch and get ready to hit the slopes and experience our Okanagan champagne powder or rejuvenate with an afternoon of deluxe DAY 2 spa treatments at one of our two Elevation Spa locations. 4:30PM Reenergize with some snacks from one of our many village restaurants. 5:30PM Make your way to Happy Valley and get ready for some team fun at the Tube Park & Staking Rink. 7:30PM Take the Gondola to the Village for Dinner at The Woods.

BIG WHITE.COM sample itinerary

8:00aM THREE Team catch up over breakfast. NIGHT 9:00aM STAY Corporate workshop at the Chateau Big White conference room. 1:00PM Challenge your colleagues to race to the top of the Ice Climbing Tower, take a Snowshoe tour to encounter nature’s splendor, mush the team on a Dogsled tour or enjoy Big White Ski Resort at your own leisure. 4:30PM DAY 3 Take a Horse drawn sleigh ride and explore the enchanted forest trail. 6:30PM Awards and recognition function hosted at The Globe Café & Tapas bar. Upon completion of the formalities experience some delicious Tapas and wine and enjoy your final night at Big White. 9:00PM Finish your evening with our World Famous Gunbarrel Coffee at the Gunbarrel Grill located above Snowshoe Sam’s.

10:00AM THREE Check out of your executive condominium, the Bellman will assist you NIGHT with storing your luggage until departure. STAY 10:30AM Goal setting meeting at the White Crystal Inn conference room. 1:00PM Enjoy the mountain at your own leisure. 4:30PM DAY 4 Depart Big White on a private coach for Kelowna.

BIG WHITE.COM group testimonials

“I have been on many trips to many different mountain resorts and this was one of the best I have ever experienced. The resort at Big White is world class and the staff and customer service is second to none. Our accommodations were amazing and having a central location on the hill it made it very convenient for us to get around and enjoy all Big White had to offer.

This is my first experience at a Club 63 event and I am extremely happy with everything. If this is an event you will be putting on again I will be the first in line to sign up.”

Thank you, Steven king

group Anne Haley-Callaghan - Chair-Canadian Ski Patrol Board Carly Goodson, TELUS Recruitment of Directors “Thank you so much for all of your assistance in testimonials I wanted to take a moment to thank you and your staff for putting on such preparing for the TELUS trip to Big White. a great event for us. The board agrees that we had a very well organized The team had an amazing time up there and said event and a lot of the credit goes to the staff at your fabulous resort. everything was great! We look forward to working Although I didn’t ski myself all reports from patrollers who did, were with you again in the future.” so complimentary.... the words .....”champagne powder” ....didn’t need an explanation. I also wanted to mention how helpful the staff was: all brittany kalesnikoff, telus questions, requests etc. were received graciously and with a smile. “Everything was amazing as always at Big White! Again our thanks for your support throughout the planning phase of this Great place to host a conference. ” event. It was the first on snow leadership conference that the Canadian Ski Patrol has had and we have all left with good memories. corin von schleinitz, bba, Ledcor “I just wanted to thank you and your team for all their hard work during our stay. Everyone was wowed by everything that was done for us and how prepared everything was.

We really appreciate everything you all have done to make our conference a success and hopefully will be back again! “

BIG WHITE.COM CONTACT Groups Department at Big White Ski Resort Ltd. Phone: 250.491.6174 Toll Free: 1.800.663.2772 Website: www.bigwhite.com Email: [email protected]

BIG WHITE.COM