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Swimming pool at Sparkling Hill Resort

Sparkling Hill Resort VERNON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA A site of unparalleled natural beauty and award-winning architectural magnificence, Sparkling Hill Resort is a one-of-a- kind, $122-million masterpiece – the only resort in the world to incorporate Swarovski crystal elements into every aspect of its design, amounting to more than 3.5 million crystals worth over $10million. Sparkling Hill is named for the dramatic light reflections from Lake Okanagan that inspired the resort’s hallmark “crystal architecture” design. As much a destination as the spellbinding location it inhabits, Sparkling Hill Resort is the only public place outside of the Swarovski crystal showroom in Wattens, Austria, where all of the design, technology and ingenuity of Swarovski can be viewed and experienced together. Situated between Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies, this spectacular hideaway is carved into a granite rock face high on a ridge. The resort’s elegant, European-inspired design juxtaposes a decidedly urban vibe with the raw, honest beauty of the landscape.

MEET Hans-Peter Mayr, General Manager, CEO Phone: +1 250 275 1556 Email: hans-peter.mayr@sparklinghill.com

STAY Edelweiss Penthouse, Enzian Penthouse, Arnika Penthouse Square footage: 1,200 Nightly rate: from $1,000 Each of the resort’s three sumptuous corner penthouses features a bedroom with gas fireplace and separate living and dining room. Nature saturates the space, thanks to floor-to-ceiling glass walls, while a sliding window wall transforms your room into an outdoor patio. The views are mesmerizing, and you’ll witness amazing sunsets night after night. The Enzian Penthouse also offers guests an outdoor patio perfectly positioned to catch the sun by day and host enchanting romantic dinners by night.

RELAX KurSpa

Sparkling Hill’s crowning jewel is the 40,000 sq ft KurSpa, Canada’s largest spa oasis. A vast array of pampering treatments, acres of gorgeous private walking trails and seasonal cuisine cater to guests’ health and wellness goals.

Sparkling Hill Resort 88 Sparkling Place Vernon, British Columbia Canada sparklinghill.com

Contact: Dean Tarasewich, Spa Manager Email: kurspamanager@sparklinghill.com

Signature treatment: The Cryotherapy Cold Sauna – North America’s first – is a frigid but very invigorating –166°F.

DINE PeakFine

Sparkling Hill’s signature dining room offers stunning sunset views over Lake Okanagan, with private sections for a more intimate dining experience. Sample a delicious blend of European culinary practices and West Coast gastronomy, with a focus on local and seasonal fare sourced from the heart of the Okanagan Valley and the shores of British Columbia.

Contact: Joel Chester, Restaurant Manager Email: restaurantmanager@sparklinghill.com

Predator Ridge View at Sparkling Hill Resort