If you would like to donate to the Toast to the Coast Silent Auction & Raffle, please contact Allyson Pele. All proceeds from donated items go to support the Vancouver Aquarium’s conservation and research programs and initiatives.
Phone: 604.659.3579
Email: special.events@vanaqua.org
Touch Down
Donated by BC Lions
Two tickets to the Touchdown End Zone and an autographed football. You can choose between the October 19 game vs. Edmonton at 7 p.m. or the November 3 game vs. Saskatchewan at 7 p.m.
All Glammed Up
Donated by Beautymark
Glam up for a night out on the town. This package includes a shampoo, blow-dry, makeup application, eyebrow shaping, St. Tropez spray tan and a gift basket.
Cactus Club Café
Donated by Cactus Club Café
Six guests are invited to sample some of Chef Rob Feenie's latest Cactus Club creations. Over the course of the evening you will taste many of the signature food and beverage items from their globally-inspired menu.
Coffee Lovers Dream
Donated by Caffe Artigiano
Enjoy a private coffee cupping session for six guests, plus a gift basket including one tall stainless steel French press, an assortment of three single serving coffees, a gift set of two cups, saucers and one pound of private reserve coffee.
Mason Raymond
Donated by Canucks Sports & Entertainment
A signed Vancouver Canucks jersey by left winger Mason Raymond.
Knowing Hands + Lunch
Donated by the Fish House in Stanley Park and Knowing Hands
Indulge in a one hour Myofascial Release Massage Therapy session and lunch with a $50 gift certificate for the Fish House in Stanley Park.
Learn a Little, Live a Little
Donated by Teresa Cooper, WSET Advanced
Take pleasure in this introduction to wine tasting class for you and five guests in your own home. Wine included.
True VIP
Donated by the Donnelly Group
Roll like a True VIP with table service for you and five friends at Bar None or Republic. Package includes cover charge.
Dyson hot + cool
Donated by Dyson Canada Inc.
The fastest whole room heating in winter and smooth cool air in the summer. AM04 Dyson Hot™ fan heater.
Fork and Grape
Donated by Fork and Grape Hosting Services
A hosted wine event for up to 30 guests. Includes three wines, three cheeses, tasting notes, education and etiquette.
Get Your Face On!
Donated by Get Your Face On Make-up Design & Styling and Niche Wine Company
A makeover session for you and three friends. Whether you’re heading out for a night on the town or just staying in, this is a chance to get your make-up professionally done in the comfort of your own home. Includes a bottle of Rose wine from Niche Wine Company.
A Taste of Grouse
Donated by Grouse Mountain Resorts Ltd.
The Observatory Fine Dining Restaurant tasting menu for four. Admission to the mountain included.
Zipline at Grouse
Donated by Grouse Mountain Resorts Ltd.
Mountain Zipline Tour for four. Admission to the mountain included.
Capture a Moment
Donated by Jamie Lauren Photography
A maternity, newborn or family photography session (for up to five family members). Includes one disc of 25 images retouched to perfection.
Boudoir Photography
Donated by Jennifer Williams Photography & Kelly Trerise Makeup Artist
"The Luxury" package includes a one hour shoot with full direction and coaching for a variety of poses, hair and makeup and up to five outfit changes.
Sparkle Alert!
Donated by Jeweliette Jewellery
A bracelet of three strands of Swarovski Crystal with matching teardrop earrings and a gift certificate to the new Jeweliette Jewellery location on Hornby.
Executive Fitness
Donated by Kalev Fitness Solution Inc.
Executive gym membership for one month. Includes gym access, personal training sessions and unlimited small group training.
Yogis Pack Heat
Donated by Lululemon Athletica and West Coast Hot Yoga
Get started with a Lululemon starter kit which includes a bag, water bottle, headband, yoga DVD, mat and 10 days of unlimited hot yoga!
The Art of Espresso
Donated by Nespresso Boutique Vancouver
Indulge your coffee cravings with this Lattissima machine in silver. This capsule based espresso machine allows you to create café quality espressos, cappuccinos and lattés in the comfort of your own home.
Rockababy Sleep Club
Donated by Rockababy
Is baby keeping you up all night? Rockababy will give you and three friends a 30 minute informational talk on healthy sleep habits for baby with 30 minutes of questions, all in the comfort of your own home.
Explore the Galaxy
Donated by Rogers Communications
Explore the social media world with the Samsung Galaxy S3, 16GB phone.
Sleep and Eat at Tinhorn
Donated by Tinhorn Creek Vineyard
Relax with a two nights stay at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Guest House and a gift certificate to Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek.
Vancouver Aquarium Events for a Year
Donated by Vancouver Aquarium
Two event tickets to each of the Aquarium's coveted events for the next year! Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown, November 21, 2012; Night at the Aquarium 2013; and Toast to the Coast 2013.
Rescue Tour
Donated by Vancouver Aquarium
Tour the Vancouver Aquarium’s Marine Mammal Rescue Centre.
Invigorate and Unwind
Donated by Nita Lake Lodge and Scandinave Spa
Cozy up with a one night stay in a studio suite at Nita Lake Lodge and take a dip for two in the Scandinave Spa with Scandinavian baths access.
Lillooet and the Loden
Donated by Fort Berens Estate Winery, the Loden Hotel and Tableau Bar Bistro
Begin your evening with a bottle of red from Lillooet’s Fort Berens Estate Winery before sharing an intimate dinner for two at Tableau Bar Bistro. Top off the evening by spending the night in a signature king guestroom at the Loden.
Sea to Sky
Donated by West Coast Sight Seeing
You and a guest will journey from Vancouver to Whistler on this 10-hour bus tour. Stops include Britannia Beach, Shannon Falls, Brandywine Falls (seasonal) & Whistler Village.
Lunch in South Okanagan
Donated by Sonora Room Restaurant at Burrowing Owl Estate Winery
Three course lunch for two at The Sonora Room Restaurant at Burrowing Owl Estate Winery.
Style Savvy
Donated by Laura Mercier (Holt Renfrew), Niche Wine Company and Vancouver Fashion Week
Start your day with a makeover for three with Jasmine at the Laura Mercier counter at Holt Renfrew (includes $200 of product!). Next, the three of you will enjoy a spring show at Vancouver Fashion Week with a bottle of Rose wine.
Story Telling Series
Blasted Church Vineyards
Be inspired by four bottles of wine: 2009 Blasted Church Merlot, 2011 Blasted Church 'Hatfield's Fuse', 2011 Blasted Church 'Big Bang Theory', 2011 Blasted Church Pinot Gris.
Get Fit with ACE
Donated by ACE Health and Training
Get fit with three personal training sessions with a certified kinesiologist and exercise physiologist.
Dine and Marvel
Donated by C Restaurant and Shen Yun Show Vancouver Organizing Committee
Marvel at a colourful and exhilarating performance of classical Chinese dance and music with two tickets to Shen Yun. Begin your evening with dinner at C Restaurant with a $100 gift certificate.
Naturally Inspired Luxury
Donated by Fairmont Pacific Rim and Fort Berens Estate Winery
Relax with a one night's stay for two in a deluxe room, elegantly appointed with a modern contemporary décor. While there take pleasure in a bottle of white from Fort Berens Estate Winery.
Make a Day of it
Donated by Vancouver Fashion Week and Village Wines Dunbar
You and a guest will take in the shows of spring at Vancouver Fashion Week with two day passes. Afterwards chat about the latest trends while choosing a bottle of wine with your gift certificate from Village Wines Dunbar.
Main Fashion
Donated by East of Main Café Inc. and Vancouver Fashion Week
You and a guest will take in the shows of spring at Vancouver Fashion Week with two day passes. Afterwards chat about the latest trends while enjoying dinner for two at East of Main Café.
Uncorked
Donated by Uncorked Okanagan Wine Tours
Uncorked wine tour for two - a fully guided wine tour visiting up to five wineries. Includes pick up and drop off at any Kelowna or West Kelowna hotel.
Five Days of Fashion
Donated by Vancouver Fashion Week and Village Wines Kitsilano
You and a guest will take in the shows of spring at Vancouver Fashion Week with two, five day passes. Afterwards chat about the latest trends while choosing a bottle of wine with your gift certificate from Village Wines Kitsilano.
Cozy up to the Bachelor
Donated by Altamont Productions and Tiffany Assman
Sip Envolve Wine created and signed by Ben Flanjic, A.K.A. the Bachelor Season 16. Indulge in a layered ombre cake, vanilla, filling of your choice, whipped butter cream frosting and made with love!
Beer and Pizza
Donated by Granville Island Brewery and Rocky Mountain Flatbread
A Granville Island Brewery gift basket and seasonal pizza from Rocky Mountain Flatbread. A perfect combination!
Put Your Bag in the Car
Donated by Modo. The Car Co-op and Rampion Enterprises
Pack your new Radica luggage bag and hit the road with your $50 carsharing credit from Modo.
Goal!
Donated by Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Suite for 10 at the last regular season Whitecaps game on Sunday, October 21 vs. Portland at 4 p.m. Includes two VIP parking passes.
Saxx for a Week
Donated by Saxx Underwear
Seven pairs of men's underwear, the life changing underwear for men.
Hillside
Donated by Hillside Winery
Coffee Collection
Donated by Le Creuset
Le Creuset Coffee Collection in Marseille blue. Includes a French press, cream and sugar set and two mugs.
Mobile Organic Tan
Donated by Organic Tan Vancouver
Organic Tan will come to your home, set up and mix a custom colour blend for you and each of your four friends.
Champagne Powder
Donated by Bellstar Hotels & Resorts Ltd.
A two night stay in a one bedroom suite at Glacier Mountaineer Lodge at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort near Golden, BC.
Quatrain
Donated by Mission Hill Family Estate
Savour a magnum of Mission Hill Family Estate Quatrain, 2008. A wine pleading to be consumed early, but with the destiny and power to be enjoyed for the next six years.
Yaletown Getaway
Donated by Niche Wine Company, Opus Hotel Vancouver and Provence Mediterranean Grill
Spend the night in Yaletown. You and a guest will dine at Provence Marinaside, spend the evening in a deluxe king room at the Opus Hotel and sip a bottle of Rose wine from Niche Wine Company.
Indulge a Little
Donated by Kaen Nail Salon and Malene Grotrian Design
Bring together your friends for an evening of fashion, fun at a Style Soiree at Malene Grotrian Design, including a $300 gift certificate. Includes a $50 towards custom nail art from Kaen Nail Salon.
Tour d’Brew
Donated by Molson Coors Canada
Tour of Molson’s Kitsilano Brewery and hosting in John Molson Academy for 20 people.
Single Vineyard Wines
Donated by Sandhill
Indulge in a gift box containing four bottles from Sandhill’s Small Lots program. Includes Sangiovese, Viognier, Syrah and Two, a red blend.
SAYL Chair
Donated by Herman Miller Canada Inc.
Sit in a SAYL Office Chair, designed by Yves Behar and inspired by the Golden Gate Bridge. This ergonomic chair will be the envy of your office!
Radiance and Luminosity
Donated by Stamford Spa & Salon
Feel revitalized with a Luzern Cosmeceutical Organic Facial, achieve perfect brows with a seven step procedure and receive a cut and blow dry with Gary White.
Escape to the Sun
Donated by SunScape Tanning Studios
One sunless tanning session, three UV tanning sessions and three beauty angel skin rejuvenation sessions at any metro Vancouver location.
Whistler Adventure
Donated by Ziptrek Ecotours Inc.
A Ziptrek Bear Tour for four. Five incredible ziplines joined by a network of suspension bridges, boardwalks and trails.
Yoga with Marine Life
Donated by Tedi Martin Yoga and the Vancouver Aquarium
A one hour Vinyasa yoga class for 15 including room rental at the Vancouver Aquarium. All levels welcome.
Araxi and Westin Whistler
Donated by Top Table Restaurant & Bar and Westin Whistler
Indulge in a chef’s tasting menu for two at Araxi before you retire for your one night stay in a Junior Suite at the Westin Whistler.
Un-Wined in Victoria
Donated by Magnolia Hotel & Spa and Transcontinental Media
Visit Victoria and enjoy a one night stay for two in a Diamond Room (includes continental breakfast) at the Magnolia Hotel with award winning wines from Vancouver Magazine’s International Wine Competition and a one year subscription to Vancouver Magazine.
Transform with Trevor Linden
Donated by Club 16 Trevor Linden Fitness/She's FIT!
The New Year is coming! Start your year off right with a 12 month Elite Membership and t-shirt.
Brunch for Two
Donated by Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver and Niche Wine Company
Start you morning off right with brunch for two at YEW Restaurant + Bar and a bottle of 2011 Rose.
Play Private
Donated by Vancouver Golf Club
You’re invited to play a round of golf for two at the exclusive Vancouver Golf Club in Coquitlam. Includes cart rental.
Wild in New West
Donated by Wild Rice Restaurant
Experience a cooking demonstration for two. Includes hands on food demonstration and four course meal with executive chef Todd Bright.
Roam Almost Free
Donated by Roam Mobility
Avoid roaming in the United States with the Breeze phone. An unlocked dual SIM phone with a Roam SIM card that offers plans from $3 a day for unlimited talk and text.
A Whole New Golf Experience
Donated by Tsawwassen Springs
Hit the links in Tsawwassen with a round of golf for four.
Luxurious Sleep
Donated by Niche Wine Company and Rosewood Hotel Georgia
Spend a night in the city’s most historic retreat. Enjoy a deluxe king room with room service breakfast for two guests and a bottle of Rose wine from Niche Wine Company.
Double Magnum
Donated by Jackson Triggs Okanagan Estate
A 3L double magnum of Jackson Triggs Gran Reserve Shiraz.
Make a Night of it
Donated by Executive Hotel Le Soleil, Niche Wine Company and Soirette Macarons & Tea
Treat yourself and a guest to a bottle of Rose wine and a one night stay in a deluxe one bedroom suite with breakfast in Copper Chimney Restaurant. In the afternoon saunter over for high tea at Soirette.
Quails’ Gate
Donated by Quails' Gate Winery and Wineries Refined
Seek sunshine with a Quails' Gate Family Winery Tour for four guests. Leave with two bottles of wine and a $100 gift certificate for Kelowna's trendy Cabana Grille.