The 13th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival isn’t just about watching films / hanging out with your besties /making new friends / finding inspiration …. It’s so much more!
We’ve put together an awesome live Silent Auction. And, because it’s our annual fundraiser, we know you’ll bid hard.
Bidding goes from 5:00 to 8:15 pm on November 14 at the Columbia Valley Centre.
Here’s a sneak peek at the items up for grabs.
⭐️ Featured items ⭐️
For adventures 🥾
- 1-week stay at Sooke Harbour Marina Resort, year-round getaway on Vancouver Island’s rugged west coast – $3,300
- Child’s merino wool (100% organic), Zipper jacket, size 5-6 years + Toque; made in Germany; based in Invermere from Wildkind- Merino for Kids – $144
- 2 nights at Shadow Lake Lodge, Alpine Club of Canada, Value – $1,000
- 2 nights at the Jumbo Hut, from the Columbia Valley Hut Society – $345
- 2 nights at Pinnacle Mountain Cabin for up to 10 people on September 19-20, 2027 – $1400
- 2 night stay in a Bedroom Suite at Copper Point Resort – $285
- Ultralight hiking poles from Durston Gear (based in Golden!) – $256
- Silva adjustable carbon running poles from Crazy Soles – $200
- The Purcells: The Scrambler’s and Climber’s Guide by David P. Jones – $60
- Rockies South: The Climbers Guide to the Rocky Mountains (2020) by David Jones – $50
- Golf + hot springs day pass for 2 at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort – $150
- 18 holes golf for 2 people with cart at the Ridge Course from Copper Point Golf – $200
- Front Range Backpack with artwork by Pat Bavin from Talus Lodge – $140
- gift card from Valhalla Pure $60
- 2 tickets to an evening presentation at the Wings Over the Rockies Nature Festival 2027 – $50
For Getting Around on Water, Air or Land 🛶 🕊️🚴
- 2-day rental of Spark EV – Wildsight Invermere’s carshare – $150
- Tandem flight on skis from Panorama with Flying Max Value – $200
- 2 hour Wetlands paddle (self-guided) from Columbia River Paddle – $150
- Kootenay River full day trip for 2 adults – with Kootenay River Runners – $375
For your home 🏡
- Fleece throw blanket with forest-themed art print. Custom printed in Kaslo, BC from New Denver artist Petra Hekkenberg (find out more about Petra in this wildsight news item) – $165
- Loons including a rare leucistic loon that frequents the Columbia Valley– photographs x 3 (dry mounted, framed ) by John Niddrie Photography – various $$
- $75 gift card from Pottery Playground + 2 pottery mugs from Heather Miller – $155
- Honey and candles from Rocky Mountain Honey Farm – $14
- Gift box: Rocky Mtn Rum, sweet orange bitters, 2 small tumblers, from Taynton Bay Distillery – $75
- Teapot with 2 mugs, infuser, dishcloth, 2 50g Round Tins of herbal and black tea from Tea, Etc.$107
- Gift basket from the Trading Post $40
- Jayden Daniels Wild Imagery gift certificate $200
- Winderberry & edible acres farm + cafe + catering – $100 gift cards x 2
For your body, mind and spirit ❤️
- 2 Table Seats at the Sold-out Barra McNeils Show at the CV Centre on November 20th – $160
- Salt Cave experience, infrared sauna, cold plunge and red light therapy: 3 hour session for 2 -4 people at Elements of Healing in Fairmount – $250
- Healthy Living Package: Vitamin D, Vitamin B Complex, Collagen, Cod Liver Oil Caps, Greens, Vitamin Complex from Veritas Integrative Health – $265
- Begginnings (best brekkie in town!) – gift card – $50
- Birds Eye Boutique – 2 gift cards @ $50
- One-hour massage, from Copper City Physio. – $120
- Eminence Organic Skin Care gift bag from Fusion – Your Mountain Getaway – $75
- Tibetan Wowza Sauce from GeeWowZa, Handmade in Nelson, BC – 3 jars @ $20
- Apfel Strudel gift card + 2 for 1 gift certificate from Helna’s Stube – $40
- 2 for 1 entree gift certificate, Helna’s Stube – value TBD
- gift card from Movement Company $75
- Mushroom Will’s 2 jars of pickled oyster mushrooms $40
- Body care: $50 gift card, Vanilla Moon Scented Roll On, Radiant Body Scrub from Om $111
- SC2 Fitness Centre 1 mo. gym access – $69
- Initial visit gift certificate from Silver Fern Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic – $135 x 2
- Station Pub, $50 gift certificate x 2
- Stolen Church 5lb bag of expresso coffee beans $85
- Gift certificate Ullr Bar – $50
- 3-month membership at the Valley Fitness Centre – $267
- 2 VIP tickets to Michael Jackson- The King of Pop – at the CV Centre, December 14 – $160
Thanks to everyone who donated an item!
All proceeds from the auction and the festival go to Wildsight Invermere’s work in the Columbia Valley protecting what we love – wild places, wildlife, ecosystems, and vibrant, sustainable communities.