The Good News(letter) | Remarkable Stories
Through all the changes and uncertainty, we have been continuously inspired by the resiliency and innovative spirit of the people behind the headlines, numbers, and figures. The Good News(letter) features a remarkable story from our region, plus a snapshot of regional and global good news. Brought to you twice a month.
This Good News segment is brought to you from Giant's Head Mountain by Ellen Walker-Matthews, TOTA Vice President:
Feature Story:
"The Match Has Been Lit, the Fire's Back at Chute Lake Lodge."
Over the past few years, a lot of hard work and dedication has gone into bringing Chute Lake Lodge, located just above the Naramata Bench between Kelowna and Penticton, back to life. With a history dating back about a century, the lodge has seen many hardships over the years and almost fell of the map.
2020 has come with a new set of challenges, but through all the changes, new guidelines, and regulations - the team at Chute Lake Lodge has created a well-rounded, four-season destination and experience for every sense of adventure. If you haven't visited in a while, you'll notice a lot has changed this year, including "glamping" tents, beautiful cabins, a sauna, and rentals for any outdoor activity you can think of.
The brand and experience the team at Chute Lake Lodge has created is all about cultivating connection - with nature, those closest to you, and with oneself. Following a mid-autumn hike through the changing trees, snowshoe excursion, or quiet paddle on the lake, guests can warm up at the restaurant serving handcrafted cocktails and Canadian lodge food. Wide-open spaces offer an added sense of safety and ability for locals to get away, disconnect, and (re-)discover the magic of what's been close to home all along.
Despite some major curveballs, it's been a surprisingly good year for many wineries on Naramata Bench - some of the COVID-19 related changes have had a positive effect!
The South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce is preparing to launch their Shop the South Shuswap Campaign - encouraging residents to shop local and support small businesses.
Igloos in the Okanagan! Junction 3 Coffee House in Osoyoos has added cozy igloos so guests can enjoy their patio through the colder months!
Global CO2 emissions show biggest ever drop for a half-year period (8.8%) in the first six months of 2020!
Singapore Airline's pop-up restaurant inside one of their grounded A380 double-decker superjumbo jets - serving menus according to cabin class - sold out within 30 minutes!
