There’s nothing quite like watching snowflakes falling on cedars. Heck, there’s a best-selling book and blockbuster movie about just such a thing. And Castlegar boasts plenty of cedar, pine, spruce and other evergreen trees where the world-famous Kootenay champagne powder collects. We’re starting to see some of that happen now and that means it’s time to get excited for the onset of the snowy season. There’s so much to do in Castlegar during the winter months (check out our story about the top 5 things to do in the city in the winter) and now we’ve decided to celebrate the onset of the season with the Snowplace Like Home Festival.
Lasting from December 1st to the 15th, the Snowplace Like Home Festival in Castlegar features indoor and outdoor events every day and night to help you get fit and exited for the winter season; relax and eat well; as well as prepare for days of gift giving.
Here’s an itinerary of everything that’s happening during Castlegar’s Snowplace Like Home Festival:
DECEMBER 1
• Morning/Daytime: Breakfast with Santa at the Community Complex and a free Community Skate at the Pioneer Arena
• Nightlife: Insidious Horror Movie at the Castle Theatre and the WBBL show at the Woods Nightclub
DECEMBER 2
• Morning: Christmas Craft Fair at the Community Complex
• Afternoon: Deep Release Workshop at Oranj
DECEMBER 3
• Daytime: Burger & Beer at Cartwright’s
• Evening/Night: Karma Meditation Class at Viva Siempre
DECEMBER 4
• Daytime: KDCS “Work that Fits” Workshop begins. Prawn, Garlic Toast and House Wine at Black Rooster
• Nightlife: True Grit classic movie at the Castle Theatre
DECEMBER 5
• Daytime: “Work that Fits” Workshop at KDCS
• Evening: Wing Night at the Woods Nightclub
DECEMBER 6
• Daytime: Casino Restaurant’s 2 beef-stuffed Yorkies for $9.95
• Nighttime: Two burgers for $14 at the Woods Nightclub
DECEMBER 7
• Daytime: Robson Hall Christmas Craft Fair
• Nightlife: Twin Rivers Choir at the Castle Theatre; Castlegar Rebels at the Community Complex; Social Fridays December Edition at the Woods Nightclub (free cover if you sign up on the guest list)
DECEMBER 8
• Morning/Daytime: The Goat’s Annual Miracle Marathon and Robson Hall Christmas Craft Fair
• Nighttime: Twin Rivers Christmas Choir and the Boogie T show at The Woods Nightclub
DECEMBER 9
• Daytime: Robson Sunday Market plus Yoga and Writing at Viva Siempre
• Evening/Night: Fried Chicken Dinner at Chances Casino and free entry to see Christmas Vacation at the Castle Theatre
DECEMBER 10
• Daytime: 55+ Recreational Hockey from 9:45am to 11:00am at the Castlegar Complex
• Nighttime: Karma Meditation Class at Viva Hot Yoga
DECEMBER 11
• Daytime: Taster Tuesday at Lion’s Head Smoke Brew & Pub, Free lunch at the Cadet Hall
• Nightlife: Empty Canvas Kootenay’s at Chances Casino & The Bookshop at the Castle Theatre
DECEMBER 12
• Daytime: Public Skate from 8:30am to 9:30am at the Castlegar Complex
• Night/Evening: Wing Night at The Woods
DECEMBER 13
• Daytime: Adult Recreational Hockey 1pm to 2pm at the Castlegar Complex
• Nighttime: Colette movie at The Castle Theatre
DECEMBER 14
• Afternoon: Public Skate from 4pm to 6:15pm at the Castlegar Community Complex
• Nighttime: Natural Beauty Workshop at The Complex at 6pm; Justin Martin’s “Set It Off” Tour at The Woods Nightclub; and Simple Favor at The Castle Theatre
DECEMBER 15
• Daytime: Public Skate at the Castlegar Complex 2pm to 4pm
• Nighttime: Rebels Home Game vs. Grand Forks at the Complex and Whipped Cream at The Woods Nightclub