There’s never been a better time to enjoy staying close to home.
The Support PG initiative has launched new staycation packages to encourage local and regional travel and drive traffic to local businesses as the COVID-19 pandemic has altered summer plans.
A release says the packages were created in collaboration with local businesses, accommodations, tour operators and attractions.
Residents will be encouraged to explore their own backyard and experience Prince George through a visitor’s eyes, all while staying close to home.
More packages are expected to launch in the coming weeks, but the staycation initiative is kicking off with the following four options:
The Mid-Week Camping Pack for $125
Enjoy a fabulous two-night mid-week family staycation at Salmon Valley Campground. Upon your arrival, you will receive a Birch and Boar Camping pack and dessert from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.
Love is in the Air for $200
Enjoy a Wine Flight at the Northern Lights Estate Winery and a $50 NLEW Bistro Gift Certificate. After your romantic tasting at the winery enjoy a night away with your sweetheart at the Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Prince George and experience luxurious comfort in their newly renovated premiere king rooms.
Girls’ Night Out for $120 (That’s per person based on four people)
This one of kind experience offers a private table-side wine tasting hosted by a Northern Lights Estate Winery Guide. The tasting comes with a private table, a 20-minute wine tasting which includes four one-ounce wine samples and one six-ounce glass of wine to enjoy with an individually plated Ploughman Platter for each guest. After finishing your wine tasting wind down your evening with an overnight stay for four at the Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Prince George.
Romantic Weekend Getaway for $250 based on double occupancy
Enjoy a one night stay in a deluxe two queen guestroom and take in all the amenities the Prestige Treasure Cove Resort has to offer. Your stay includes a bottle of red or white wine, two individual boxes of chocolates, a dozen roses, and a complimentary 1 p.m. late check-out. To make the evening even more memorable, add two hours of luxurious limousine service
The Prince George Chamber of Commerce launched the Support PG campaign back in March with the aim to give businesses access to all COVID-19 support resources in one centralized location and provide links to business events, health and wellness information.
“What’s important to remember is every dollar that is spent here at a local business is kept here locally, whether that’s through the employment, through the purchasing of goods, the sponsoring of our kids’ sports teams and activities,” said Prince George Chamber of Commerce CEO Todd Corrigall, shortly after the #SupportPG campaign first launched.
The Support PG initiative now includes 11 community organizations who share the supports, networks and connections of each partner organization to help businesses find the resources they need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The campaign is also looking for more local businesses that would like to be involved in developing a staycation package.
You can find out more information through the Support PG website.
- with files from Kyle Balzer, PrinceGeorgeMatters
