A popular Prince George seasonal event has been officially cancelled.
Northern Lights Estate Winery’s ‘Light Up the Orchard’ does not meet the requirements under B.C.’s COVID-19 public health orders, which were extended yesterday (Dec. 7) through until Jan. 8, 2021.
The walking-tour event was put on hold on Nov. 25 when orders took effect that permitted in-person events regardless of size.
The local company decided to wait and see if any orders would be lifted in time for residents to enjoy the holiday light displays as they stroll through the orchards.
In a post on social media today (Dec. 8), Northern Lights says anyone who purchased tickets will receive a refund ‘with the exception of platform and transaction fees that are collected by the processor online.’
“Please note it may take 7-10 days to receive refunds,” the winery states.
“Please consider using those funds to support local charities or local businesses as they have all been hit incredibly hard this year. We would like to thank all of our supporters for your words of encouragement and in particular to our staff who have put in thousands of hours planning and building these features.”
The lights, however, will remain on display and Northern Lights explains they can be seen from the front of its facility and along River Road.
Anyone that has questions or needs more information is asked to send an email to the winery.
Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry extended public health orders until the new year, which includes no holiday gatherings with those outside your immediate household or public gatherings of any size.
Masks remain mandatory in all B.C. indoor public and retail spaces.
Henry, however, is allowing drive-thru and drive-in related events for the holiday season as it permits residents to stay inside their vehicles.
As of this publication, there have been 1,084 confirmed COVID-19 cases found in Northern Health’s region, which included eight deaths, 356 active cases and 13 people in critical care among 42 total hospitalizations.
