Manning Park Resort officially unveils new banquet and meeting ‘Alpine
On Monday, Aug. 28, Manning Park Resort officially opened the new 3,500 sq. ft. banquet and meeting Alpine Room.
After the ceremonial ribbon cutting, guests were invited to view the dramatic high ceiling room and sit down to a lunch buffet.
Kevin and Donna Demers purchased the Resort in 2013, saving the company from being permanently closed and having the assets dismantled.
The Alpine Room Grand Opening highlighted the significant upgrades and investment being poured into the property since its purchase.
With the new function room, five new cabins and a major paving project completed just this year, many accolades were handed out from Mayor Wilfried Vicktor of Hope.
He acknowledged the role that Manning Park Resort plays to support tourism in the community, as well as being a major employer and economic player.
Mayor Frank Armitage of Princeton treated the attendees to a short history lesson on opening dates of EC Manning Provincial Park as well as the opening of the Hope-Princeton Highway.
BC Parks representative, John Trewhitt acknowledged the unique relationship between the past operators of the Resort area and appreciated the good relationship with the Kevin Demers’ team.
MLA of the Fraser-Nicola riding, Jackie Tegart, sent her regards saying, “For decades, Manning Park Resort has hosted visitors from around the globe and has been an important part in sharing British Columbia’s legacy of love for the great outdoors. I am so pleased to see that you are continuing to grow and build upon that legacy.”
MLA Tegart adds “Not only are you adding a beautiful new addition to the Resort, but you are creating space for families and friends to form memories that will last a lifetime.”
Emcee Mike Barker, General Manager, introduced and appreciated the many volunteers and organizations that support the Park and the Resort including the Friends of Manning Park, Backcountry Horsemen of BC as well as retired BC Park Manager Tommy Moore who still clears trails at age 86.
A display of history of Manning Park was showcased to underline the legacy and importance of the park, and the promising future of the resort business.
Manning Park Resort is 45 minutes east of Hope on Highway 3 that has full resort amenities including accommodation, restaurant, pub, function rooms, and outstanding recreational activities.