Beyond Whistler Escape
Prize Information
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime helicopter adventure for four with Beyond Whistler’s Ice Cave Experience. On this five-hour guided tour, you will travel by helicopter to the Pemberton Icefield, touch down on ancient glaciers, and journey to remote places where few have ever set foot. Guides will take you deep into natural ice caves, where glowing blue landscapes create an experience unlike anything you’ve ever seen before.
After a day of adventure, unwind with an elevated après experience overlooking the Coast Mountains, complete with charcuterie and champagne. Designed for travellers of all ages, prepare to experience the wild beauty of British Columbia with Beyond Whistler.
$100 per ticket | Only 250 will be sold
Value: $15,000 (approximate)
This package is generously sponsored by Beyond Whistler, Labatt, and Lorette Brasserie.
Beyond Whistler Escape Package includes:
- Beyond Whistler private helicopter experience for 4
- Accommodation at Fairmont Chateau Whistler
- Round of golf for 4 at Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Course
- Dinner for 4 at Lorette Brasserie
The Details:
- 4 – 5 hour private experience from pickup to return
- Roundtrip luxury ground transfer
- Over 30 minutes of scenic helicopter flightseeing across the Coast Range and the expansive Pemberton Ice Cap
- Guided ice cave interpretation and exploration with a certified mountain guide
- Artisan charcuterie lunch
- Champagne and premium non-alcoholic beverages
- All required ice cave adventure gear (helmets, crampons, headlamps)
- Guided glacier Snow Buggy transfer between caves (subject to weather and snow conditions)
- Fairmont Chateau Whistler accommodation includes 2 nights with double occupancy
Tickets will be sold until Monday, June 15 2026 5PM PT (unless sold out prior). Draw will be held on Monday, June 15 2026 at 7PM PT. You do not need to be participating in the Nicola Wealth Invitational to be eligible to win.
Your support helps our Arts Umbrella community grow and to continue delivering on its mission, providing not just an arts education, but space for all young people to grow as world-conscious human beings. As a non-profit, we commit to reaching communities where experiences of marginalization create an increased need for accessible arts education.
2026 Committee
Co-Chairs: Cameron Conn and Johanie Marcoux
Committee: Dylan Browning, Martine Cunliffe, Elizabeth Dylke, James Grass, Paul Kressock, Maninder Malli, Neil Murray, Todd Pollock, Warren Schindler, Carmen So, Graeme Shanna, Susie Stewart, Lance Williams
Prize Draw Terms and Conditions
1) The winner must answer a skill-based question before being given the prize.
2) The winner must be over the age of 19.
3) The winner cannot be living in the province of Quebec.
4) Entries can be submitted by mail to Arts Umbrella (to be received before June 12 at 1400 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3S1).
5) Draw will take place at Point Grey Golf & Country Club on Monday, June 15 2026 at 7PM PT.