Local bed-and-breakfast earns ‘green’ gold-level certification
West Kelowna’s A View to Remember Bed and Breakfast has received gold level certi cation from Green Tourism, the world’s largest and most credible sustainable tourism certi cation program.
A View to Remember was the first bed and breakfast to be Green Tourism certi ed. Their initial rating was silver, giving them the opportunity to establish a blueprint of what could be done to improve their commitment to providing the best value and the best stay, while striving to maintain the best environmental practices.
Beginning in the United Kingdom in 1997 as one of the rst sustainable tourism certi cation programs in the world, Green Tourism has remained one of the most sought-after ecolabels and certi cation programs in the world
“We are thrilled to receive gold level certi cation,” said owners Sue and Dann Willis. “This process acknowledges our business ethic of the past 16 years but also provides us with the tools to improve our best green business practises.”
A View to Remember Bed and Breakfast is located in the heart of Okanagan Wine Country serving guests from around the world since 1982.
******** Experience the Power of an Unstoppable Woman on Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Holiday Inn West Kelowna at 2569 Dobbin Rd.
The event offers speakers including a medical doctor, chiropractor, health guru and a natural health practitioner speaking on money, weight, relationship and health concerns that hold women back. There will also be a shopping gallery.
Tickets cost $49 each and include a buffet style luncheon catered by the Gate Keeper restaurant. For tickets or more information go to drrosebackman. com/calendar or call 250-860-9592.
******** The Terrace Restaurant at Mission Hill Family Estate Winery opened at the beginning of May and is accepting reservations for the season. The outdoor restaurant overlooks rows of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay set against the Okanagan Lake.
The restaurant grows much of its own produce in the estate garden and works with local farmers to provide local, sustainable and seasonally sourced cuisine.
Diners can enjoy Mission Hill wines while feasting on the bounty provided by the land and sea of British Columbia.
Reserve online at missionhillwinery. Com.
******** Tim Horton’s Camp Day is May 31. On Camp Day, all proceeds from coffee sales will go to help send kids from low income families to a Tim Horton’s Camp.
As well, Tim Horton’s will be selling four different colours of camp bracelets with the money raised from the sale going to send kids to camp.
******** Indigenous World Winery is celebrating its rst anniversary on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.
Drop by and enjoy Tee Pee wine tasting of the winery’s new releases including Rose, Viognier, Muscat and Ehrenfelser.
There will be bannock and indigenous food stations from the Red Fox Club; dance and drum performances by the Valley Spirit Dancers and an art exhibit by Anne Gidluck.
Bring the family, as there will be a bouncy castle, entertainment and crafts for the kids.
Indigenous World Winery is located at 2218 Horizon Dr. E.
******** The Greater Westside Board of Trade’s June Business After Hours on June 8 at the Westbank Lions Community Hall will include a Tourism Expo.
The City of West Kelowna will host the event which will give people the opportunity to meet local tourism and hospitality businesses at a mini trade show. Enjoy appetizers, drinks and prizes while networking. The event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. and is free for board of trade members and $10 for non-members.
There have been a few changes to the Greater Westside Board of Trade’s luncheon schedule. The luncheon at the Cove Resort with Mayor Doug Findlater speaking on the state of West Kelowna has been moved to June 22. The luncheon with Ragwa Gopal of Accelerate Okanagan scheduled for June 21 has been postponed until the fall.
Barb Aguiar is a Westside Weekly business reporter. Her column appears every two weeks. Call 250-768-0129 or email her at: westsidebusiness@telus.net.