Auction Catalogue

Rocky Mountaineer Rocks 

Donated by Rocky Mountaineer Vacations 

Bring a friend and explore the Canadian Rockies on a two-day adventure between Vancouver and Banff/Calgary (Kicking Horse Route); between Vancouver and Jasper (Yellowhead Route); or between Whistler and Jasper (Fraser Discovery Route). This all-inclusive trip allows you to enjoy comfortable, spacious, fully reclining seats with colourful commentary and personalized service. Breakfast and lunch are prepared by Gold Leaf Chefs and are served in the elegant dining room on board the train, in addition to complimentary snacks and alcoholic beverages. Overnight accommodation and dinner are provided at the end of day one in either Kamloops or Quesnel (depending on your route choice).

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Santa's Elf Package

Donated by Roger's Santa Claus Parade 

On the weekend of Dec. 5th as part of the Santa's Elf Package, two very special children will have the opportunity to stay overnight at a Downtown Vancouver hotel with their parents and enjoy a hearty "Elf" breakfast in the morning. Then they will dress in specially created "Elf" costumes so that they are prepared to ride in Santa’s sleigh in the parade. The Santa's Elf Package is perfect for children (aged 6 to 12 years). If you know of children who love Santa this is the package for you!

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“Oceana”

Donated by Sol Maya & Gwen Poole 

This large hand blown glass bowl is from Sol Maya’s Sunrays collection. The subtle flecks of aventurine gold and the green web like pattern over the lapis blue, brings to mind the magical beauty of a kelp bed on a sunny Pacific coast day. This unique bowl can sit flat on a table top or can be easily hung on a wall using Sol’s simple hanging system (The Solart System). It will be a conversation piece no matter where it is displayed and will bring light and energy to its surroundings.

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Picnic with the Stellers

Donated by Cannery Seafood Restaurant, the Vancouver Aquarium and Don Garnett 

Host an unforgettable trip for you and seven guests. The journey begins aboard a sixty-two foot yacht with a tour of Vancouver’s Inner Harbour. A staff member from the Vancouver Aquarium is on board to provide you with fascinating information on our local aquatic environments and marine mammals. Next, you will pick up your custom-made picnic baskets from the Cannery Restaurant Pier and continue on to Reed Point Marina in Port Moody, where you will have the rare opportunity to see and interact with Steller sea lions up close. These special creatures are part of a UBC and Vancouver Aquarium Research Project studying their decline in the wild. Children must be aged 12 and up. Not available July and August, unless by special arrangement.

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Okanagan Valley Wine Tour
Donated by Mission Hill Family Estate Winery

Your experience begins with a two night stay in our private guest house. Included in your room will be a welcome gift basket. The following day you will be escorted on an exclusive trip down to our Southern Okanagan Vineyards where you will enjoy a tour, private picnic lunch, and some of our award winning wines. On your second day, we invited you to sit and relax on our “Top 5 Winery Restaurant in the World” Terrace Restaurant while enjoying a 3 course lunch paired with our Legacy Series wines followed by a bottle of our award winning 2006 Reserve Riesling Icewine. Your experience then culminates by a private Legacy Tasting Experience with our Sommelier. To remember your stay, you will leave with a signed Legacy Series 3 wine bottle box.

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Go Canucks Go!

Donated by Molson Canada 

The perfect gift for the Canuck fan in your house. Enjoy a pre-game dinner for four at the Brewhouse Grill then take in all the action at a 2009/2010 Canucks home game from the private Molson suite at GM Place.

And there’s more! Your group will be led on a “Back of the House” tour and each guest will go home with a Canucks team jersey.

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Villa Delia – A Taste of Tuscany

Donated by Villa Delia Hotel and Cooking School and the Vancouver Aquarium

Nestled in serene Tuscan countryside, only forty-five minutes from Florence, Villa Delia Hotel and Cooking School welcomes two of you to a fabulous five-night cooking school holiday. Your mornings will be spent learning how to create delicious dishes. After lunch, you will be free to explore the extraordinary countryside, visit surrounding towns or enjoy the hotel’s swimming pool, tennis court and fifty-four acres of rolling hills. All meals, accommodations and instruction are included. 

Available July to November 2009, April to June 2010. Chef Umberto may not be on location at the time of your visit. This package does not include airfare, alcohol, phone calls, internet service, laundry, transfers to and from the airport, or gratuities.

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Cooking with Clark                                                                       

Donated by C restaurant       

Learn from the best! Robert Clark, Executive Chef at C restaurant offers you and your guests (max. 10 people) this rare opportunity to spend an afternoon being Ocean Wise. Meet Rob at the Fisherman’s Wharf early in the afternoon for a lesson on how to pick out high quality, sustainable seafood fresh from the boats, then head to C restaurant with your fresh catch where you'll learn to cook like a chef. Wrap up your day with a delicious meal at the restaurant, savouring local ingredients and fresh seafood.

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A Mercedes-Benz for all Seasons                               

Donated by Mercedes-Benz, Delta Ocean Point Resort & Spa, The Listel Hotel & Walnut Beach Resort

Revel in the best in driving excitement behind the wheel of a Mercedes-Benz with this amazing car and get-away package. Receive the exclusive use of four different Mercedes-Benz models, each for a one-week period over the next twelve months. Combine that with your choice of amazing weekend destinations and you won’t be looking back. Whether you choose a convertible for a summer trip to Vancouver Island, or four-wheel drive for skiing in Whistler, you will be riding in style wherever you go.

Accommodations include two nights in a deluxe guest room at the Delta Victoria Ocean Point Resort & Spa in Victoria; two nights’ accommodation at the Listel Hotel, with dinner; and one night in a lakeview suite at the Walnut Beach Resort in Osoyoos.

Hotels subject to availability and blackout periods.

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Sharp AQUOS 42" LCD HDTV and Sony BRAVIA Home Theatre System. This Sharp HDTV delivers crisp, stunning detail in every fast-moving scene and beautifully rich colours for an unsurpassed visual experience. Inside its ultra-slim 4" profile, it houses 1080p resolution, a 10,000:1 contrast ratio and more. Equipped with 5 HDMI inputs to connect with the latest HD devices, it delivers up to 1080p high definition, giving your movies, sports and games astounding realism. Requires HDTV Source. Sony’s Home Theatre System is equipped with five speakers and a subwoofer, with support for the latest HD audio formats. You’ll be immersed in the ultimate surround sound.

Sony Portable DVD Player plus Nike Vapor Adjustable Sport Headphones. A 6-hour battery life, 8-inch high-resolution swivel screen facilitates viewing from any angle, two headphone jacks ideal for sharing, and a car adapter.

Sony Blu-Ray disc player. Take your movie experience to a whole new level with Blu-Ray technology, designed specifically for high definition entertainment.

Nintendo DS Lite. A high-powered handheld video game system with a folding design. The combination of the two screens is even capable of producing 3D views of your favourite DS games. With Wi-Fi capabilities and a battery life extending to 19 hours, this system is sure to keep you entertained for hours.

Make a change where it counts the most, in the hearts and minds of children. You can sponsor the amazing BCTC AquaVan to spend a day at an inner-city school in Metro Vancouver, giving 100 disadvantaged students the experience of a lifetime. Dynamic BCTC AquaVan educators deliver award-winning aquatic programs, featuring live animals, props and special activities. Children have the opportunity to touch small marine animals, understand how a barnacle feeds, observe a hermit crab up close and discover the connections among animals, environments and ourselves. For children from the inner city, who don’t have the same opportunities as others to experience the wonders of marine life or the simple excitement of touching a sea star, this is the day that changes the way they understand our world. Each day costs $1000 for 100 students and is 100% tax deductable.

As a guest of the historic Good Hope Cannery you will experience the best of BC at Rivers Inlet’s most luxurious lodge. Access the protected waters of the inlet, or the open ocean for fishing, wildlife viewing and sightseeing. Many recreational options available for non-anglers! This 5 day, 4 night stay for two people includes floatplane travel via Vancouver’s South Terminal, exquisite meals, non-alcoholic beverages, and all equipment. Enjoy 1 day of fully-guided fishing in the company of local expert guide Ted Walkus, and artist, Roy Henry Vickers. Remaining self-guided fishing or sightseeing based on use of 20ft watercraft. Upgrades available. A signed copy of Vicker’s limited edition print “Good Hope” will be your souvenir of a remarkable stay.

Restrictions: Package does not include gratuities, retail items or incidental expenses. Package is not transferable to any other date.

Please note that this amazing package is available for August 15th to 19th in 2009 ONLY.

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