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$content = "<p>Imagine swooping over Victoria in a helicopter, gliding through the Rockies on a famous train, whooshing down the mountainside on skis, bobbing on a pristine lake in a houseboat and-or stepping up to the tasting bar for Okanagan sips.</p>
<p>All these experiences -- and more -- are part of the prize packages being raffled off in the BC Hospitality Foundation's 7th annual Spirit of Hospitality Lottery.</p>
<p>The 2025 edition of the lottery launched this week with three early-bird trips and five grand prizes up for grabs.</p>
<p><img alt="<who>Photo credits: BC Hospitality Association</who>A two-day journey on the Rocky Mountaineer train from Vancouver to Calgary is one of the grand prizes." class="img-responsive" src="/files/files/images/Rocky%20Mountaineer.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" /></p>
<p>The lottery hopes to raise at least $65,000 to help hospitality and tourism workers who are facing financial crisis due to health problems.</p>
<p>All the prizes are Canadian -- not just to highlight this country's majesty -- but to support Canuck tourism businesses at a time when we're not travelling to the US because of the trade war and bilateral friction.</p>
<p>Single lottery tickets are $5 or 3 for $10, 7 for $20 or 20 for $50 at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://trellis.org/spiritofhospitalitylottery-2025?utm_campaign%3D000-bchf&source=gmail&ust=1758146164649000&usg=AOvVaw1rmLjnM4Mzk_eJ7Jv3BEA5" href="https://trellis.org/spiritofhospitalitylottery-2025?utm_campaign=000-bchf" target="_blank">https://trellis.org/<wbr />spiritofhospitalitylottery-<wbr />2025?utm_campaign=000-bchf</a></p>
<p><img alt="</who>A scenic helicopter ride over the city is part of the Victoria in Style grand prize package." class="img-responsive" src="/files/files/images/Helijet.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" /></p>
<p>Early-bird prize draws are on Sept. 29, Oct. 6 and Oct. 14.</p>
<p>Final draws for the five grand prizes is Oct. 31.</p>
<p>“Every ticket sold allows us to provide immediate and confidential support to workers and families so they can focus on recovery,” said Alana Dickson, executive director of The BC Hospitality Foundation.<br />
“Entering our 20th year, the ongoing demand for support underscores just how vital this work remains for our community.”</p>
<p><strong>Early-bird prizes</strong></p>
<p> - Coastal Dining Journey: A five-course seafood experience for four at Bow & Stern in Burnaby</p>
<p> - Lake Country Vineyard and Resort Escape: A one-night stay at Penticton Lakeside Resort plus a visit to Ex Nihilo Vineyards</p>
<p> - AnnaLena Tasting Menu: An eight-course culinary adventure for two at AnnaLena in Vancouver</p>
<p><img alt="</who> A Quebec City escape with two nights at the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac is also one of the grand prizes." class="img-responsive" src="/files/files/images/Chateau%20Frontenac.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" /></p>
<p><strong>Grand prizes</strong></p>
<p> - Rocky Mountaineer Rail Tour: A two-day journey from Vancouver to Calgary with SilverLeaf service, gourmet dining, hotel stay in Calgary, and $500 travel cash (valued at over $6,500)</p>
<p> - Big White Ski Vacation: Five nights in a two-bedroom condominium with lift passes, ski rentals, tubing, and transfers (valued at over $4,500)</p>
<p><img alt="</who>A five-night Big White Resort ski vacation is also one of the grand prizes." class="img-responsive" src="/files/files/images/Big%20White(8).jpg" style="margin: 5px;" /></p>
<p> - Sicamous Houseboat Getaway: Three nights on a Mirage 65 houseboat on Shuswap Lake (valued at over $5,500)</p>
<p> - Victoria in Style: Penthouse and ocean view suite stays, Helijet flights, and Butchart Gardens admission (valued at over $4,000)</p>
<p> - Quebéc City Escape: Two nights in a Fairmont Gold city-view room with travel voucher (valued at over $3,000)</p>
<p> - Plus additional prize packages from Tofino, Vancouver Island, Whistler, Revelstoke, and Vancouver.</p>
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