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Pemberton Winterfest 2010
The Spirit of BC - Pemberton committee has put together a variety of events for Pemberton's annual Winterfest activities.
It's Our Day - Pemberton
The first schedule event is It's Our Day, Saturday February 6. As the sun rises over the Chamber of Commerce Visitors Centre's Inukshuk, our community will observe the start of the first torchbearer as they begin their relay through our town, 8 a.m. precisely. The torch will link us with communities from all over the globe.
Wear Your Red Mittens
Community members are encouraged to wear their red-mittens and line the streets by 7.45 a.m. Free hot chocolate will be available by DiCarlo's restaurant beginning at 7:30 a.m. There will be three different stations along the torch route, be sure to bring your own hot chocolate mug!
Torch Route
Starting at the Visitor Info Centre, along Portage Road, past the Health Care Centre, through the round-a-bout, right at Frontier St, looping up Prospect St. past the Museum, past Home Hardware, left at the Arts Council building, down Frontier St (in front of train station), back along Portage Rd. (to the Information Centre).
Post Relay Celebrations
Immediately after the torch departs to Mt. Currie, the post relay celebrations begin with Olympian, Hugh Fisher as the Master of Ceremonies at the Pemberton Community Centre. Beginning with a First Nations Blessing followed by our National Anthem, Oh Canada. Speeches, entertainment, a celebration for all. Canadian Team Member for Skelton, Michelle Bartleman will be celebrating with us too.
It's Our Day then proceeds with the following activities:
- Photo opportunities with the VANOC mascots and a chance to hold and get a photo with the Torch. (bring your own camera)
- Pancake Breakfast, by donation, with the Pemberton Rotary Club
- Street Hockey Tournament, sponsored by the North Shore Credit Union and Home Hardware
- Children's Story Time with the Pemberton Public Library
- Nordic Sports Fun hosted by the Spud Valley Nordic Club
- Polar Bear Swim at One Mile Lake with the Pemberton Fire Department
- Seniors Wii Challenge
- Kids crafts
- BBQ lunch with the Pemberton Lions Club
Grand Finale Fireworks
Join us for the Grand Finale, Fireworks Display, 8 p.m. at Signal Hill Elementary.
Activities take place inside and outside of the Pemberton Community Centre. Events are either FREE or are charged a nominal fee.
Winterfest Activities Continue
The Pemberton Community Centre will host the following Winterfest activities:
- February 12, 4 to 7 p.m., Artisan Show, Pemberton Community Centre. FREE
- February 12, 7 to 11 p.m., Opening Celebration, Pemberton Community Centre. FREE
- February 15, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., Youth Video Dance, Pemberton Community Centre, $5 per ticket
- February 16, 7 to 10:30 p.m., Pemberton House Dinner Theatre, tickets $25. The history of Pemberton told via narration, comedy and song in the style of 'The Old Music Hall'
- February 19, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., Pemberton House Poker Tournament, $50 per person. Cash prizes.
- February 20, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., Pemberton House Dance. Live musc featuring Appaloosa celebrating our 'Unique Mountain Culture', Tickets $10
- February 23, 7 to 10:30 p.m., Pemberton House Dinner Theatre, tickets $25. The history of Pemberton told via narration, comedy and song in the style of 'The Old Music Hall'
- February 25, Women's Gold Medal Hockey Game. FREE
- February 27, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., Pemberton House Dance. Live musc featuring Appaloosa celebrating our 'Unique Mountain Culture', Tickets $10
- February 28, Men's Gold Medal Hockey Game & Closing Ceremony Celebration. Beer Garden. Admission is FREE.
Get More Info / Get Connected
For further information on all events, please visit: Tourism Pemberton's Events Calendar, the Pemberton Winterfest website, join our Pemberton Torch Relay facebook page and follow us on Twitter.
See you in Pemberton!
