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Canada Day, the Sun Peaks way
Sun Peaks, BC Canada's second-largest ski resort isn't just an epic winter destination; this Canada Day it's going to rock your toque off in one of the most Canadian ways possible.
Say hello to the band Toque, whose M.O. is to teleport you back in time, channeling all your vintage Canadian rock favorites into their performance at Sun Peaks' Canada Day Long Weekend Celebration on July 1.
"Someone said, "why not Toque?" Mostly so we could hear Americans mispronounce it,” says Toque’s lead singer and guitarist Todd Kerns, explaining how the band got their ultra-Canadian name.
The band, Toque, channel vintage Canadian rock.
Despite touring worldwide alongside Slash of Guns 'n' Roses fame, this will be Kern's first time playing Sun Peaks.
As part of the Sun Peaks Summer Festival Series, featured this last month on FestivalSeekers, the destination 45 min outside of Kamloops includes the Canada Day Long Weekend Celebration.
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Here is a taste of what you are in store for with Toque on stage outdoors at Sun Peaks, July 1.
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And hold onto your hat! Canada Day the Sun Peaks' way will blow your Toque away. Have a listen:
The long weekend celebration running June 27 through July 1 includes a whole slew of FREE events, including this Toque show and a band we know and love around here, Fernie's own Shred Kelly.
As if it couldn't get more maple-flavoured, the addition of Shred Kelly makes two of Canada's most Canadian bands to power you through Canada Day long weekend at Sun Peaks. Shred Kelly's "Sing to the Night" music video has been called the country's most Canadian Music video by none other than the CBC's Grant Lawrence.
"Most Canadian Music Video" ever?
Watch and decide for yourself:
And to top it off, watch for a Royal Canadian Airforce flyover for 1:30pm on July 1 as well.
Royal Canadian Airforce fly over is just one of the many events planned for Sun Peaks Canada Day Long Weekend Celebration, June 27- July 1.
"Just playing up there is so cool for us," explains Kelly's lead singer and frontwoman, Sage McBride.
"Sun Peaks is its own self-contained town, and comes with a special feel. Everyone is there to be outdoors and to spend time with their friends and with the music.
It's a place where you disconnect from the rest of the world and are just there for the reason of loving life."
Concerts in the Sun Peaks village have an extra special vibe.
This will be Shred Kelly's fourth time playing the Peaks. It's a place where the band, and anyone who joins them, gets to enjoy the recreation factor.
"It's always a good time dancing, under the sun, and the vibe up at the Peaks is the perfect place to be. The concerts themselves you can pair with a hike or a bike as it's a full mountain of options," suggests McBride.
Be sure to take the time off the road to spend an extra day or two over the Canada Day long weekend exploring Sun Peaks 20+ kms of dedicated hiking trails and 80+ kms of mountain biking trails.
Shred Kelly plays the Sun Peaks stage June 30 and Toque hits July 1, both outdoor shows that are open to any festival seeker, their friends and/or family.
"What a better way to celebrate Canada Day in the great outdoors," invites Kerns. "If you love Canadian rock, and you wanna be in a stellar location ... I assure you; you are going to have a good time, Toque's playlist is all your favorite Canadian songs."
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Head to Sun Peaks' website for the full list of events and concerts Canada Day long weekend.
Sun Peaks makes its home in BC's Thompson region, just north of the Okanagan. It's a mountain destination that is easy to access out of Vancouver via the Coquihalla Highway (about a five-hour drive), or from Edmonton via the Yellowhead (just over eight-hour drive).
There is no shortage of places to stay, and you can book one of Sun Peaks festival weekend packages to make your stay an easy one.