Christian Brand from Vancouver is the first winner of the 2025 Proudly Canadian Contest hosted by Black Press Media and West Coast Traveller. He won the early bird prize, a package valued at $1,500 from the BC Lions. The prize includes two season tickets for the remainder of the 2025 season, two BC Lions jerseys, and a $100 food and beverage voucher to enjoy during the games. This prize is just the start, as six more packages remain to be won, inviting Canadians to “Celebrate Canada, Celebrate You.”
The contest runs until December 14, offering a variety of exciting prizes that highlight the beauty and adventure found across Canada. One major prize is a Yukon getaway valued at $5,300. This includes three nights at Inn on the Lake, return flights for two via Air North, meals, and activities such as snowmobiling, ice fishing, snowshoeing, and fat biking. The package also covers winter clothing rental, shuttle service, and a city tour of Whitehorse.
Nature lovers can enter to win a Northern Vancouver Island adventure worth $1,452. This includes a grizzly bear tour for two and a one-night stay at Telegraph Cove Resort, located in one of British Columbia’s most scenic coastal villages.
A coastal experience in Victoria is also available with a prize valued at $2,264. It features a two-night stay at the Magnolia Hotel & Spa downtown, a $200 dining credit at the Courtney Room, and a whale watching tour for four. Winners can enjoy the stunning Salish Sea and the charm of Victoria’s city center.
Wine enthusiasts have the chance to win a two-night stay in Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country, valued at $2,000. The prize includes accommodation at Spirit Ridge Resort with daily breakfast, along with exclusive wine tastings and tours at several wineries such as CheckMate Artisanal Winery and River Stone Estate Winery. A private tasting with the winemaker at Castoro de Oro Estate Winery is also part of the package, plus a 15 percent discount on wine purchases.
A West Coast getaway to Campbell River offers a $2,815 prize package that includes a two-night stay at Naturally Pacific Resort, a $150 dining credit, a mineral pool experience at Immersion Spa & Wellness, a two-hour bay rental for two, spring bear watching, and a four-hour Zodiac whale watching tour for four guests.
For those seeking relaxation, there is a self-care getaway valued at $1,950 from Prestige Hotels & Resorts. It includes three nights for two at either Prestige Vernon Lodge or Prestige Vernon Hotel, $500 in premium skincare products from Canadian brand Lontreau, and a $250 gas voucher.
To enter the Proudly Canadian Contest, visit westcoasttraveller.com/contests or the contest page on your local Black Press community news site. The contest runs until December 14, 2025, giving everyone a chance to win these unique Canadian experiences.
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