WESTBANK, BRITISH COLUMBIA, September 12, 2006 – Leasa Kennedy has joined the Cove Lakeside Resort as theDirector of Sales and Marketing for the new 150-room luxury resort. A long time resident of the Okanagan, Kennedy moved to the Cove Lakeside Resort from Manteo Resort Waterfront Hotel & Villas in Kelowna where she was the Director of Sales for the past six years. Kennedy’s past experience also includes the Grand Okanagan Resort where she held the position of Sales Manager for an additional five years prior to moving to the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown where she was part of the pre-opening sales team.

“Leasa has a wealth of knowledge and experience in selling and marketing this destination,” says Susan Kellly, General Manager of The Cove Lakeside Resort. “Her enthusiasm for the Okanagan is unmatched and we are very pleased and fortunate that she has joined our team.”

The full-service luxury Cove Lakeside Resort is tucked on the shores of the spectacular Okanagan Lake. Features such as gourmet kitchens, most with stainless steel appliances, soaking tubs, Great Room with Entertainment Centre including a 42″ plasma television and DVD player, fireplace, and floor to ceiling windows opening on to breathtaking views of Okanagan Lake, will complement the hotel’s 1500 square feet of meeting space.

“The Cove Lakeside Resort will be an outstanding property that will certainly add to the Okanagan region,” says Kennedy. “I look forward to working with both the team at The Cove and its partners in looking for opportunities to drive the success of hotel and the destination as we move into the future.”

Located only minutes from West Kelowna and a short drive to the city of Kelowna, The Cove Lakeside Resort is situated close to many of the area’s host of activities including award-winning wineries, championship golf courses, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding and in the winter, skiing.

Located only minutes from West Kelowna and a short drive to the city of Kelowna, The Cove Lakeside Resort is situated close to many of the area’s host of activities including award-winning wineries, championship golf courses, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding and in the winter, skiing.

For more information or to make reservations, call The Cove Lakeside Resort reservations at 1-877-762-COVE (2683) or visit www.covelakeside.com.

KELOWNA/WESTBANK, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Having just opened its doors in August 2006, The Cove Lakeside Resort is the Okanagan’s newest and most exciting resort hotel. Set on the shores of Okanagan Lake near Kelowna, British Columbia, the luxury resort offers an unparalleled guest experience in Canada’s “Napa North.”
Each of the 150 one, two and three-bedroom suites at The Cove Lakeside Resort have been carefully thought out to capture the spirit of casual living and entertaining. Gourmet kitchens complete with wine fridge, soaking tubs, Great Room with Entertainment Centre including a 42″ plasma television and DVD player, fireplace and floor to ceiling windows opening on to breathtaking views of Okanagan Lake, promises an unforgettable experience for even the most discerning of travellers.

To complete the experience, the resort will be introducing Bonfire. Set to open this summer, the restaurant will include an outdoor terrace and a menu that celebrates the local Okanagan producers and wineries. For guests looking to relax, rejuvenate and unwind, The Spa at the Cove opening offers a variety of treatments for individuals and couples to revitalize and restore the body, mind and soul. A Bikram’s Yoga Studio offers regular classes for guests and visitors.

Ideal for meetings, weddings or group gatherings, The Cove Lakeside Resort offers approximately 1500 square feet of meeting space as well as a Wedding Garden outdoor gazebo to take advantage of the local scenery.

Located only minutes from West Kelowna and a short drive to the city of Kelowna, The Cove Lakeside Resort is situated close to many of the area’s host of activities including award-winning wineries, championship golf courses, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding and in the winter, skiing.
For more information or to make reservations, call The Cove Lakeside Resort reservations at 1-877-762-COVE (2683) or visit www.covelakeside.com.

KELOWNA/WESTBANK, BRITISH COLUMBIA, June 14, 2007 – The Cove Lakeside Resort has turned up the heat just in time for summer with the opening of the new Bonfire Restaurant & Bar. Inspired by the flavours of the Southwest and Mexico blended with the best of West Coast ingredients, Bonfire’s creative menu, intense flavours, and spectacular waterfront location is an exciting addition to the Okanagan Valley.
Complementing the casual yet upscale dining room, Executive Chef Edan Fay heads up the team of chefs at Bonfire where a wood stone oven is the main feature of the open-style kitchen. A long time resident of the Okanagan, Chef Fay’s passion for regional food and blending of flavours is clearly displayed in the menu with sun-inspired specialties such as Santa Fe Baked Baby Back Ribs based with a Peanut, Chipotle Chili and Dark Chocolate Mole and Cataplana Baked Salmon Steak.

Guests looking to enjoy the fresh air will appreciate Bonfire’s grand patio. The only waterfront restaurant in West Kelowna, Bonfire’s outdoor patio is the perfect place to enjoy a meal or sample the bar’s drink menu featuring a variety of tequila martinis, cocktails, and local Okanagan wines.

“We are very excited about the opening of Bonfire,” says operating partner Dave Keeler, formerly of Hy’s Steakhouse in Whistler. “The concept of the restaurant is distinctly unique to the area and we look forward to sharing it with everyone.”

The Cove Lakeside Resort is the Okanagan’s newest and most exciting resort hotel. Set on the shores of Okanagan Lake near Kelowna, British Columbia, the 150-room all-suite luxury resort offers an unparalleled guest experience in Canada’s “Napa North.” Carefully thought out to capture the spirit of casual living and entertaining, each of the hotel’s suites feature gourmet kitchens complete with wine fridge, soaking tubs, fireplace and floor to ceiling windows opening on to breathtaking views of Okanagan Lake.

The Cove Lakeside Resort Bonfire Restaurant & Bar is open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. For more information or to make reservations, call The Cove Lakeside Resort at 1-877-762-COVE (2683) or visit www.covelakeside.com. Bonfire Restaurant & Bar can be reached directly at (250) 707-1810 or at www.bonfirerestaurant.ca.

Located only minutes from West Kelowna and a short drive to the city of Kelowna, The Cove Lakeside Resort is situated close to many of the area’s host of activities including award-winning wineries, championship golf courses, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding and in the winter, skiing.
For more information or to make reservations, call The Cove Lakeside Resort reservations at 1-877-762-COVE (2683) or visit www.covelakeside.com.

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Offering parents a break thanks to an impressive 50% savings all season long

KELOWNA/WESTBANK, BRITISH COLUMBIA, December 14, 2007 – Winter is here and to celebrate, the Cove Lakeside Resort is offering families the perfect excuse to take a break with the entire family for a winter getaway. The “Let is Snow” ski package for a family of four includes two nights of accommodation in a luxurious two-bedroom suite and lift tickets for the nearby, family-friendly, Crystal Mountain Resort. Available from the mountain’s opening day on December 14, through April 30, 2008, “Let it Snow” is priced at $399.00 inclusive of taxes, putting smiles on mommy and daddy’s faces thanks to an impressive 50% savings.

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Crystal Mountain Resort, a 15-minute drive from the Cove, boasts impeccably groomed and maintained slopes offering breathtaking views of the Betsie Valley and beyond. An ideal beginner and family destination with an excellent kids learn-to-ski program, Crystal Mountain is by far the best mountain to teach children how to ski or snowboard. Skiers and boarders can pick their challenge from one of Crystal Mountain’s 45 runs ranging from gentle, winding slopes to heart-stopping mogul runs.

Carefully thought out to capture the spirit of casual living, each of the Cove’s 150 suites come complete with gourmet kitchens and Great Room with a fully equipped Entertainment Centre. To complement the breathtaking views of Okanagan Lake, the Cove offers the full-service Spa at the Cove, Bikram’s Yoga Studio and mouth-watering Bonfire Restaurant & Bar, serving up flavours of the sun and Okanagan desert blended with the best of West Coast ingredients.

Located in West Kelowna, a 15-minute short drive to the city of Kelowna, wine-loving parents can take a break from the kids with a visit to one of the neighbouring wineries including Mission Hill, Quails Gate, Mt. Boucherie and Little Straw; all within a ten-minute drive.

For more information about the “Let it Snow” package or to make reservations, call The Cove Lakeside Resort reservations at 1-877-762-COVE (2683) or visit www.covelakeside.com.

Located only minutes from West Kelowna and a short drive to the city of Kelowna, The Cove Lakeside Resort is situated close to many of the area’s host of activities including award-winning wineries, championship golf courses, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding and in the winter, skiing.

For more information or to make reservations, call The Cove Lakeside Resort reservations at 1-877-762-COVE (2683) or visit www.covelakeside.com.