Summer is just around the corner, and it’s about time to upgrade the ol’ BBQ with this deluxe Broil King Sovereign 90. This cooking machine is solidly built and features a full rotisserie system, side burner and total cooking area of over 725 square inches. The stainless steel components and control panel are both durable and stylish. It really doesn’t get any better than this. But wait, there’s more – thanks to The Perfect Steak Company, you will be starting off the BBQ season with a $120 gift certificate for quality meats. And you will impress your guests with a set of four stainless steel steak knives, a bottle of the perfect steak marinade, the Gathering Around the Grill cookbook and a BBQ cover. Now you’re really cooking! Let the summertime fun begin!

Natural gas version is available.

Generously donated by:
Onward Manufacturing Company and The Perfect Steak Company

Whether it’s poking around artisan shops or savoring the regions’ world-class wineries, this is a getaway you cannot afford to miss! Enjoy two nights’ accommodation, including a scrumptious breakfast, at both The White House Bed & Breakfast and the Beazley House. You will feel the difference between stylish contemporary and historical class. Floral bouquets compliments of Beau Fleurs will greet you in both suites upon arrival. Indulge in a private tour and tasting at two of Napa’s distinct wineries: Tin Barn Vineyards and Cliff Lede Vineyards. Tin Barn offers a wide variety of award-winning wines from the Sonoma and Napa regions, while at Cliff Lede, they will tantalize your senses with small bite pairings and wine made in state-of-the-art facilities. A magnum of Cliff Lede’s flagship Poetry Cabernet Sauvignon is included for you to toast as the successful bidder on this amazing package.

Advanced bookings required for all accommodation and wine tours. Offer valid from Sunday through Thursday and excludes weekends and holidays. Expires May 2011.

Generously donated by:
The White House, The Beazley House, Beau Fleurs, Tin Barn Vineyards and Cliff Lede Vineyards

An exquisite wine pairing dinner for eight in your own home. You and your guests will start off with a beautiful selection of hors d’oeuvres, followed by five delectable courses, each paired with matching wines. The sommelier will be on hand to introduce each course, including wine pairing notes. Meet with the chef to choose your preferred theme menu. Choose from traditional French cuisine, West Coast, Spanish, Moroccan and more! While you sit back, relax and enjoy a magnificent evening with your guests, the chef, sommelier and server will take care of all the details and leave your kitchen spotless!

Valid May 9, 2010 to May 1, 2011.
Excluding December 2010.

Generously donated by:
Chef Gilbert Boucaud and Heather Challmie

The value of not having to cook?
Priceless!

Divide up your five night Balinese adventure among two of the most beautiful resorts in the world. Hugging the shores of the sparkling Indian Ocean, Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay puts you front row for some of the most spectacular sunsets in the world. With everything at your finger tips in your private villa, you will never have to stray too far away. Move up country atop the Ayung river valley to Four Seasons Sayan. Suspended among the treetops of the luscious jungle, you will enhance your senses with rich natural ingredients at Sayan’s earthy spa. Experience Bali and all its majesty and beauty with this rare one-of-a-kind vacation. Your fantasy starts with round-trip Air Canada airfare for two from Vancouver to Hong Kong courtesy of Air Canada Kids’ Horizons and a $500 airfare voucher will be provided to help complete the journey from Hong Kong to Bali. Enjoy five nights of accommodations combined between Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay and Sayan, including breakfast for two and one spa treatment per couple/per resort.

Blackout dates:
Jun. 12, 2010 – Aug. 31, 2010 and Dec. 15, 2010 – Jan. 10, 2011. & April 20 - 25, 2011. Offer expires May. 31, 2011.

Generously donated by:
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Air Canada Kids’ Horizons

Split your two-week Greek adventure between two of the greatest islands. First stop is Santorini. Enjoy a week at the Boathouse Hotel, with breakfast and service by the pool and strolls to the beach. Explore some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world and then head to the island’s capital, Fira, to experience its one-of-a-kind nightlife. Then move to the quaint charm and the history of Paros Island for seven nights. LA Selini will make you breathe in the Greek experience, with exceptional service and sunny rooms. Take a dip in the blue Aegean Sea, relax on the sandy beach or explore the beautiful islands; your options are endless. After watching the sunset, get ready to dine or dance under the Grecian moon. This is truly a holiday beyond comparison.

Blackout dates:
July 10 – Aug. 26, 2010. Oct. 31, 2010 – April 23, 2011. Advanced booking required. Offer valid until June 1, 2011.

There’s really no better way to get into the holiday spirit than singing Christmas carols aboard a Vancouver trolley with 33 of your closest friends. Did we mention that you also get to visit two of Vancouver’s most spectacular light displays? Festively decorated trolleys equipped with karaoke machines for your seasonal singing enjoyment will take you through the city lights of downtown before arriving at Bright Nights at Stanley Park. After taking in Stanley Park’s holiday magic, the tour will continue through local light displays on the way to the second stop of the evening, Capilano Suspension Bridge. Here, you and your guests will disembark once again to enjoy the breathtaking Canyon Lights. Enjoy hot chocolate and festive treats while carolers dressed in historical winter costumes stroll through the park singing your favourite traditional Christmas carols.

Restrictions:
Tours begin on Dec. 11, 2010, and operates daily until Christmas Eve. Reservations are required.
Pickup and drop-off are from the downtown area.