Finest at Sea Seafood Feast for 12 People in Your Own Home!

Donated by: Finest at Sea Ocean Products

Bob Fraumeni and the Finest at Sea team not only donated all the seafood for this evening’s menu, they are also offering a West Coast seafood feast for 12 in your home! Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by Finest at Sea’s culinary experts, featuring crab, mussels, clams, spot prawns, and local, sustainably-sourced trimmings. Complimentary wine and beer included. Date to be mutually arranged with the Finest at Sea team.

Salmon Hatchery Egg-take for 12 People

Donated by: Cheakamus Centre

Immerse your corporate group or family in a unique experience at the Cheakamus Centre teaching hatchery in Brackendale, B.C. Your group of 12 will capture, collect, and fertilize salmon eggs after catching brood stock in a specially designed fish-trap. Cheakamus Centre staff will lead a hands-on egg-take session, followed by a locally-sourced lunch after your morning immersed in nature. Date to be mutually arranged before May 2026 with consideration for river levels and brood stock availability in November or December. Alternatively, your group may experience a hatchery tour and fly release if a date is set outside of the winter spawning period.

Carved First Nations “Eagle and salmon” Bracelet

Donated by: Gord Mills

Haida artist James Sawyer crafted this bracelet featuring an eagle and salmon, two powerful symbols in Northwest Coast art. The eagle represents power, knowledge, prestige, friendship, and peace, while the salmon symbolizes a life source and provider for all creatures. James Sawyer works with bentwood boxes, drums, paddles, prints, jewellery, and more. Influenced by Doug Wilson, Ike Hans, and Reg Davidson, he began carving in 1996. His innovative pieces often blend Haida traditions with popular culture.

Guided Squamish River Fly Fishing Trip for Two People

Donated by: Chromer Sport Fishing

Explore the untamed beauty of the Squamish River with Yos Gladstone and his pro guides at Chromer Sport Fishing on a two-day fly fishing adventure. Choose between Spring steelhead or Fall salmon trips. This is wild country, and you may see mountain goats on the high cliffs, elk in the valley and even grizzly bears roaming the back channels. Overnight accommodation, all fishing equipment, wading gear, and lunches are included. Dates to be mutually arranged in the 2025 season. Fishing licenses and transportation from Squamish not included.

Great Bear Rainforest Grizzly Bear Adventure for Two People

Donated by: Knight Inlet Lodge

Knight Inlet Lodge is Canada’s premier Indigenous-owned, eco-adventure and wildlife viewing destination located in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest. Knight Inlet is home to a dense population of grizzlies and is the best place on earth to experience the magic of grizzly bears in the wild. This three-night all-inclusive trip for two people includes one night of accommodation in Campbell River and two nights at the lodge. Your package also includes round-trip float plane flights from Campbell River to the lodge, meals, and all lodge activities, tours and excursions. Reservations are required and are based upon availability between May 21 and July 15 of 2025 or 2026.

Canadian Rocky Mountain Getaway for Two People

Donated by: Rocky Mountaineer

Welcome aboard! Embark on a stunning two-day GoldLeaf Service rail journey through Western Canada for two people. Choose between the First Passage to the West (Vancouver–Banff) or Journey Through the Clouds (Vancouver–Jasper), travelling eastbound or westbound. You will enjoy panoramic views from a bi-level GoldLeaf coach with domed windows, interactive tours, and all-inclusive gourmet meals. Savour hot breakfasts and lunches in the elegant dining room, with complimentary beverages, including alcoholic options. Your journey includes an overnight hotel stay and transfers in Kamloops. Valid from April 14 to October 12, 2025.

Carved Gold Grizzly Pendant by Kelly Robinson

Donated by: John Hodgins

This 14 karat gold pendant necklace by Kelly Robinson, a Nuxalk/Nuu-chah-nulth artist, depicts a Grizzly. In Nuxalk culture, the grizzly represents an ancestral link, wisdom, resilience, and the potential for a strong and positive future. The bear is seen as a guide and protector, emphasizing the importance of community and working together to overcome challenges. Kelly Robinson is formally educated, and his work is held in collections around the globe. Kelly apprenticed under Alvin Mack to learn traditional Nuxalk design, and has been mentored by Haida artist Jim McGuire, Nuu-chah-nulth artist Gordon Dick, and many other notable carvers.

Over the Top Wineries at 500 mph for Four People

Donated by: Helijet

You and three friends will be jetted to the interior of B.C. to experience an all-day tour of our Okanagan wineries. Fly from Helijet’s private southside YVR lounge on our Learjet 31 to Kelowna Airport at 500 mph. Upon your arrival, your group will be met by a knowledgeable, professional tour guide to begin your West Kelowna Wine Tour, including stops at five wineries featuring approximately up to 25 tastings. As you explore the Westside Wine Trail, you’ll also enjoy a gourmet lunch stop before returning to your awaiting private flight back to Vancouver. Date to be mutually arranged during 2025.

Discover Klahoose experience for two people

Donated by: Klahoose Wilderness Resort

You and a guest will immerse yourselves in a three-night experience at Klahoose Wilderness Resort, Canada’s award-winning Indigenous destination resort, situated on the lands of the toq qaymɩxʷ (Klahoose) Peoples in Desolation Sound. All meals, Indigenous-led whale, waterfall, and wildlife tours, as well as traditional cultural activities are offered. Relax with amenities like a woodfire sauna, kayaks, paddleboards, and nature trails. Marine transfers between Lund Harbour and the resort, or a complimentary shuttle from Powell River Airport are included. Reservations are required and are based upon availability during the 2025 or 2026 seasons. Gratuities and conservation fees are not included.

“vanishing” Wood Art Sculpture

Donated by: Fine Wood Art By David Maki

This piece, entitled “Vanishing”, was handcrafted from salvaged yellow cedar and resin, and it is a life-size representation of a Steelhead or Steelhead Trout. Steelhead are in decline, and the condition of many stocks is listed as poor, meaning they are in a state of serious conservation concern. They are, in fact, vanishing. Created by artist and woodworker, David Maki, “Vanishing” was created to bring the dangerous decline of Steelhead to the attention of as many people as possible.

Bella Coola Explorer Adventure for Two People

Donated by: Tweedsmuir Park Lodge

Enjoy a four-night stay for two people at the beautiful Tweedsmuir Park Lodge in the Great Bear Rainforest. You’ll enjoy a private, timber-framed chalet with mountain views, all meals, and transport during your “Explorer” adventure. You will experience guided activities including drifting the scenic Atnarko River, tracking grizzly bears, learning about the region’s First Nations’ cultures, and hiking and exploring local waterfalls. Or you may choose to check out the lodge’s e-bikes, take in an interpretive nature walk, or try a Via Ferrata Adventure assisted climbing adventure. Valid during the 2025 season based upon availability. Flights to Bella Coola are not included.

“Namyut” Carved Cedar Panel

Donated by: William Henderson Jr.

Namyut – Family within our communities is very important, with so much revolving around family and togetherness. Namyut is reflected in this panel with two salmon in a circle shape, symbolizing the strength and resilience that families carry. Nestled in between the salmon are eggs to represent how the pair protect future generations so that offspring can thrive and carry on the life cycle. For the Kwakwaka’wakw people, salmon hold deep cultural significance as Provider and symbolize fertility and good health. Salmon is a source of life and is known for dependability and renewal as a food source in the past, present and hopefully the future. Will Henderson, born in 1979, belongs to the Wei Wai Kum First Nation and descends from the Nak’wax’dakw Nation. He shares his powerful expression of family, tradition, and responsibility through his work.

Clayoquot Sound luxury getaway for two people

Donated by: Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge

Vancouver Island’s celebrated luxury outpost, Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, skirts the banks of its namesake ocean inlet, Clayoquot Sound, and offers an escape to the still, tranquil beauty of Canada’s remote wilderness. Set among magnificent conifer forests, the lodge offers guests an unforgettable experience of the landscape and its wildlife. Adventure-filled days are bolstered by local sustainable dining, fine wines and the chance to unwind in generously appointed campaign-style guest tents.

You and a guest will enjoy a three-night stay in a luxurious Waterfront Ensuite tent. This all-inclusive experience includes gourmet dining and snacks; a selection of premium wines, beers and spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages; and signature guided experiences including canyoning, hiking, and marine adventures; and use of lodge facilities including sauna and hot tubs. You can even horseback, rock-climb, or learn archery ride if you wish! Reservations are required and are based upon availability from May 22 to June 18 and September 1 to 21, 2025 or between May 21 to June 17, 2026. Gratuities and transfers to the lodge are not included.

World Class Haida Gwaii Angling for Two People

Donated by: Langara Fishing Adventures

Langara Fishing Adventures has built its reputation on providing the greatest fishing and wildlife adventures in the world. At Langara Fishing Lodge, you and a guest will enjoy first-class service, gourmet dining with beer or wine, and comfortable accommodations in one of North America’s most remote and scenic destinations. Your Langara adventure is an all-inclusive four or five-day trip, including air travel from Vancouver to Haida Gwaii and a scenic helicopter flight to the lodge.

You will fish from a private, unguided 19’ boat with all the necessary fishing equipment, wet-weather gear, and care of your catch provided. Langara Island’s sheltered waters make this a terrific experience for both serious and novice anglers, and guided fishing is available as an option. Reservations are required and are based upon availability during May, June, or September of 2025 or 2026. Fishing licenses and gratuities are not included.