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Package Fine Print
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Luxurious 7-Day Cruise for Two
on Holland America Line
Experience Includes:
Welcome to Holland America Line, the cruise line dedicated to explorers, foodies and music lovers. On board our perfectly sized ships, enjoy unrivaled dining influenced by our Culinary Council® of seven world-renowned chefs, live music for every taste and gracious service from our friendly crew. Ashore, visit our award-winning private island, Half Moon Cay, in the Caribbean or explore the lively seaside destinations of the Mexican Riviera.
Estimated Value: $1,700
Fine Print:
Luxurious 7-Day Cruise for Two on Holland America Line
Fine Print:
Holland America Line:
- Valid for a Caribbean or Mexican Riviera cruise for two (2) guests in the same stateroom, up to seven (7) days.
- Based on a minimum unobstructed ocean-view stateroom.
- Certificate does not expire and may be applied to other cabin categories or itineraries at additional cost.
- Guests must contact World Cruise Reservations to secure mutually agreeable travel dates.
- Airfare is not included (available for purchase separately).
- Taxes, onboard charges, shore excursions, and hotel service charges are not included.
- Donated by Holland America Line.
Package #1
Cowichan Valley
Winery Tour
Experience Includes:
Wine tasting experience for four at Unsworth Vineyards
$160 gift card to Cherry Point Estate Wines
Luxury round-trip transportation provided by LA Limousines
Estimated Value: $1,840
Fine Print:
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Cherry Point gift card expires October 1, 2026.
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LA Limousine service is subject to availability. Booking required.
Package #2
Vancouver Hockey
Weekend
Experience Includes:
Two tickets to see the Vancouver Canucks vs. St. Louis Blues (March 21 & 22, 2026)
Two-night stay in a downtown Vancouver two-bedroom, two-bath condo (24th floor)
Round-trip travel via Helijet
Two bottles of wine from Ed Garic’s private cellar
Fine Print:
- Hockey game dates are March 21st and 22nd.
- Accommodation to be organized through the donor, Ed Geric.
Package #3
Langford Firefighter’s
Dinner
Experience Includes:
A private home-cooked dinner for six guests prepared by members of the Langford Fire Rescue
$500 gift card to Country Grocer
3–4 bottles of wine from Ed Garic’s cellar
Fine Print:
- Dinner date to be coordinated with the donor and based on mutual availability.
- Guest count limited to six individuals.
- Location and menu to be confirmed at time of booking.
- Gift card has no cash value.
Package #4
Kelowna Getaway
Experience Includes:
Round-trip travel via Pacific Coastal Airlines
Two-night stay at The Cove Lakeside Resort
Wine tour and tasting with Grizzli Winery
Estimated Value: $3,625
Fine Print:
Pacific Coastal Airlines:
- This voucher must be booked and travel completed by March 31, 2028.
- All Community Support Program (CSP) vouchers are issued as return travel for two (2) passengers.
- Seats are subject to promotional space availability (not all flights have promotional space).
- Round-trip travel only. A round-trip may not be split into two one-way flights and cannot be used twice for the same person.
- Changes and cancellations permitted with no charge, provided they are made at least two (2) hours prior to departure.
- Failure to check in or modify/cancel the reservation at least two hours prior to departure will result in forfeiture of the segment.
- Travellers are responsible for applicable Airport Improvement Fees and Security Charges.
- Blackout dates apply, including peak holiday travel periods.
The Cove Lakeside Resort:
- Certificate valid from March 8, 2026 to March 7, 2027, subject to availability and blackout dates.
- Gift certificate number must be quoted when making the reservation.
- Certificate must be presented at check-in with a valid credit card and government-issued identification.
- A credit card pre-authorization of $500 will be held upon arrival as a damage deposit.
- Certificate has no cash value and cannot be exchanged or extended.
- Multiple-night stays cannot be split into separate reservations and package components must be used in full during the stay.
- Gift vouchers cannot be replaced if lost or stolen.
- Blackout dates: June 12 to September 8, 2026, as well as holidays and long weekends.
Package #5
Tuscan Dream
A romantic escape
to Italy
Experience Includes:
7-day “Tuscan Dream” experience for 2 courtesy of Charity Booster
Two tickets to anywhere WestJet flies
Fine Print:
WestJet:
- Voucher valid for one (1) roundtrip flight for two (2) guests to any regularly scheduled and marketed WestJet destination.
- Not valid for redemption on WestJet Vacations or Sunwing Vacations packages, flights operated by Sunwing Airlines, charter flights, codeshare, or interline flights.
- Voucher is limited and subject to promotional seat availability. Not all flights will have promotional space.
- Flights must be booked as a roundtrip from city A to city B and return from city B to city A. All guests must travel together on the same itinerary, dates, and flights.
- All bookings and travel must be completed by Sunday, March 7, 2027.
- Blackout dates may apply, including statutory holidays and peak travel periods.
- Guests are responsible for all taxes, fees, and surcharges at the time of booking. Optional charges such as checked baggage or cabin upgrades are not included.
- Bookings cannot be changed once confirmed. Travel dates and guest names cannot be modified.
- Voucher becomes void if travel is cancelled after booking confirmation.
- Voucher has no cash value and cannot be exchanged for cash.
- Winner is responsible for taxes, fees, and applicable surcharges unless otherwise stated.
Charity Booster Travel Package:
- Package must be booked within twelve (12) months of the event date, with travel completed within twenty-four (24) months.
- Booking requests should be made at least sixty (60) days in advance. Additional advance notice is recommended for peak travel periods.
- A valid passport is required for international travel.
- Ground transportation is not included unless otherwise stated.
- Local, destination, resort, and transfer fees are not included and are the responsibility of the purchaser.
- All packages purchased at a fundraising event are non-refundable.
- In rare circumstances beyond control (including force majeure, property damage, or change of ownership), if the advertised property becomes unavailable, Charity Booster will provide a stay and experience of equal value and quality.