Nov 23 2018

Sun Peaks, BC (November 23, 2018): The Tourism Industry Association of Canada will recognize Nancy Greene Raine as the newest inductee of the Canadian Tourism Hall of Fame at the 2018 Tourism Congress in Gatineau, Quebec, November 27-28, 2018. Since its inception in 2006, the Canadian Tourism Hall of Fame has recognized inductees for their impact in shaping Canada’s tourism sector.

Now Director of Skiing at Sun Peaks Resort, Greene Raine’s achievements, including Olympic Champion at the 1968 Grenoble Winter Games, Canada’s female athlete of the 20th century, member of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, and her Canadian record of 13 World Cup victories, drove her status as a Canadian sporting icon.

Greene Raine remained an active promoter of winter sport following her retirement from ski racing, but lesser known is her involvement in the tourism industry. For Greene Raine, it was important to highlight skiing and snow sports to bolster Canadian winter tourism, and promote Canada as one of the world’s top winter and ski destinations.

Prior to moving to Sun Peaks, Greene Raine and her husband, Sun Peaks’ Mayor Al Raine, resided in Whistler. From 1975 to 1994, they were fundamental in putting Whistler on the map as an international ski destination with involvement in destination promotion, expansion of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, and building Whistler’s first hotel, Nancy Greene’s Olympic Lodge, now known as Crystal Lodge.

In 1994, the couple left Whistler for Sun Peaks, where development of a new ski resort at the former Tod Mountain ski area, was underway. Over the past two decades, they have been an integral part of Sun Peaks’ growth, starting with construction of the first condominium hotel in Sun Peaks, Nancy Greene’s Cahilty Lodge.

“Nancy’s enthusiasm for winter sports is infectious for all those around her,” commented Darcy Alexander, Vice President and General Manager at Sun Peaks Resort. “We are fortunate to have Nancy share her passion with our winter guests through her complimentary ‘Ski with Nancy’ program. Whether you are a lifelong skier or a beginner, time on the slopes with Nancy makes your skiing experience even better, whether she’s sharing ski tips or simply, her love of the mountains.”

Greene Raine’s active involvement in the promotion of winter sport and Canada as a tourism destination continues. Prior to her induction to the Canadian Tourism Hall of Fame, she was named a Tourism Ambassador for British Columbia and served as the Chairman of the Tourism Taskforce for the Asia Pacific Initiative.

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About Sun Peaks

Sun Peaks is a resort community in the heart of British Columbia and a welcoming destination for guests in search of a stress-free mountain experience. In winter, it boasts the second-largest ski area in Canada and is consistently recognized as one of the top ski resorts in North America. The European-style ski-in/ski-out,  pedestrian village features locally-owned and operated shops, restaurants and lodging. In summer, Sun Peaks offers a wide range of activities including an 18-hole, par 72 Graham Cooke-designed golf course, lift-access downhill and cross-country mountain biking, hiking trails and a year-round line up of events. Sun Peaks is recognized for its environmental policies and practices, and was the first resort in North America and the only resort in Canada to earn the ISO 14001 designation for environmental management.

For further information please contact:

Rachel Roberts
Media Relations Specialist
Tourism Sun Peaks
Phone: 250-578-5387
Email: media@sunpeakstourism.com

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