HO, HO, HO! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
I’m so excited to celebrate the season with the return of my annual social media Christmas giveaways!
Since 2017, I’ve been running December giveaways for new and old followers and visitors of this blog. It’s been a way to thank YOU for following me throughout the year, and also a way to highlight some amazing businesses! They’ve been 24 whopping days of giveaways in the past, but for 2019 I’ve scaled back to 12 Days just because Mike and I are in Mexico and have a few other Alberta travel winter adventures planned this December, I didn’t want to go nuts trying to coordinate 24 giveaways in between all of that too, lol!
Plus, this year’s 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways are primarily travel-themed!! Which, as a topic I’ve been focusing on much more over the last couple years, and a topic I know readers love, I’m thrilled about!
From December 10-21, 2019, I’ll be announcing a new Christmas giveaway on my blog and social media accounts. Each day I’ll feature a new prize presented by an awesome Alberta business!
Lindork’s 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways!
Check this blog post and my social media daily from Dec. 10-21, 2019 to see that day’s giveaway, and to enter for a chance to win!
How to enter will be the same for all giveaways (except for the final day, which I’ll explain on Dec. 21!)
GIVEAWAY ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS
- On Twitter:
- Follow me @lindork and the Twitter account of the business featured that day
- Retweet my giveaway tweet
- On Instagram:
- Follow me @lindork and the Instagram account of the business featured that day
- Tag a friend in the comments of my giveaway post to spread the word!
- On Facebook:
- Like my Lindork – Linda Hoang Page and the Facebook Page of the business featured that day
- Tag a friend in the comments of my giveaway post to spread the word!
- On this Blog:
- Leave a blog comment telling me which giveaway prize you’d like to win!
You can enter to win the giveaways across all four platforms (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and my blog), but there will only be one winner selected daily, out of all entries received across the platforms. You can (and are encouraged) to enter each day’s giveaway across all platforms to increase your chances of winning!
Note: When tagging friends in comments, each additional comment counts as an entry.
You also don’t necessarily need to live locally to win, however many of the prizes must be used within Alberta, so it makes a lot of sense if you’re nearby!
Keep scrolling for giveaway details!
And thank you so much to each of the businesses I’ve partnered with to put on these giveaways!
I can’t wait to tell you more about them, why they’re awesome, and give you a chance to experience their products and services too. And I can’t wait to thank YOU for following along with my travel, food and life adventures, by giving you a chance to win some awesome stuff! this holiday season! I hope you enjoy #AVeryLindorkChristmas (working title lol).
LINDORK’S 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAYS (2019)
DAY 12 (December 21, 2019)
Day 12 (December 21, 2019): A 124 Street Prize Package: $100 gift card to Bodega Restaurant (Spanish Tapas) and $20 gift card to Chocorrant Patisserie + Cafe—plus 10% off at King Noodle House Pho Hoang for everyone who enters this giveaway!
Details: For the twelfth and final day of A Very Lindork Christmas, I’m excited to highlight a few of my favourite Edmonton restaurants!
UPDATE: Congratulations to Rachel from my email newsletter subscribers, who wins Day 12’s giveaway!
For the final day of A Very Lindork Christmas—Lindork’s 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways, I’m giving away a $100 gift card to Bodega, a $20 gift card to Chocorrant Patisserie & Cafe, plus 10% off at King Noodle House Pho Hoang!
Bodega, which has locations downtown, on 124 Street, Highlands and St. Albert, is one of my favourite places to eat in the Edmonton area! Bodega serves up amazing Spanish tapas!
Chocorrant, one of my favourite cafes in Edmonton, and also along 124 Street (truly—a great culinary street!) has some of the tastiest (and prettiest) pastries and croissants in the city!
King Noodle House is home to Edmonton’s best Vietnamese noodle soup—pho. (I say this completely biased as its my parent’s restaurant, but I’ve also been told this by many separate, unbiased third parties).
For Day 12 of my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways,
SIGN UP TO MY EMAIL NEWSLETTER
I’ll randomly select a winner for the Bodega + Chocorrant gift card out of all email subscribers.
PLUS!!! Everyone who signs up to the newsletter will also be sent a 10% off coupon for my parent’s Vietnamese restaurant King Noodle House Pho Hoang!
Note: the 10% off code will be sent to all of my email subscribers in January 2020, for use between February to June 30, 2020.
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DAY 11 (December 20, 2019)
Day 11 (December 20, 2019): A Canmore/Banff getaway to Coast Canmore Hotel!
Details: For the eleventh day of A Very Lindork Christmas, I’m excited to highlight the Coast Canmore Hotel!
UPDATE: Congratulations to Lauren from Facebook, who wins Day 11’s giveaway!
The Coast Canmore Hotel is a lovely, recently renovated property in the beautiful town of Canmore near Banff, Alberta. I had the absolute pleasure of staying at the Coast Canmore Hotel during some mountain adventures in the fall (read my Canmore adventure blog post including reasons to stay at the Coast Canmore Hotel!) The Coast Canmore Hotel has an amazing restaurant (Table Food + Drink) and they are literally steps away from all the Rocky Mountain activities you could want—a great base camp for your adventures!
This prize includes a one-night stay at the Coast Canmore Hotel + breakfast + welcome charcuterie platter for 2 people. You’re welcome to add additional nights/meals to your experience over and above the prize.
The Coast Canmore Hotel also currently has some nice winter promotions going on, if you don’t win but still want to book, you can save up to 45% off by staying longer days with their Winter Nights & Snow Days promo (also includes 25% off food), or get a $25 gas card, 10% off food and a room upgrade with their Winter Wonderland package!
View the Coast Canmore Hotel’s current winter/holiday promotions and deals!
For Day 11 of my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways, enter to win a one-night stay to the Coast Canmore Hotel + breakfast + welcome charcuterie platter for 2 people!
Approximate Prize Value: $250
Website:
Enter to win the Canmore getaway prize package:
- Enter on my Facebook Page (Lindork – Linda Hoang)
- Enter on my Twitter (@lindork)
- Enter on my Instagram (@lindork)
- Enter on my blog
(Leave a comment on this post telling me why you’d like to win this particular prize! Please specify which prize you are commenting for.)
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Thank you to the Coast Canmore Hotel for donating this wonderful prize for A Very Lindork Christmas!
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DAY 10 (December 19, 2019)
Day 10 (December 19, 2019): A Legislature Lights Segway Tour for 2 with River Valley Adventure + Dinner to Rostizado!
Details: For the tenth day of A Very Lindork Christmas, I’m excited to highlight River Valley Adventure Co. and Rostizado!
UPDATE: Congratulations to Alana from Facebook, who wins Day 10’s giveaway!
River Valley Adventure Co. is one of the best ways to experience Edmonton’s river valley! They are our city’s segway experts (or segsperts if you will!) and lead wildly popular segway yours all over the river valley, in addition to doing bike and other river valley adventure rentals. One of their newest adventures is a Legislature Lights Segway Tour experience, which Mike and I tried last year and loved!
Rostizado by Tres Carnales is one of my favourite restaurants in Edmonton. Their meat platters are the very best to share with a group of friends. Their churros are unbelievable. Their roasted cauliflower is incredibly addictive. I always have such a great experience at Rostizado!
This prize is for a Legislature Lights Segway Tour with River Valley Adventure Co. + dinner for 2 ($100 gift card) to Rostizado by Tres Carnales!
For Day 10 of my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways, enter to win a Legislature Lights Segway Tour for 2 with River Valley Adventure Co. + Dinner for 2 at Rostizado!
Approximate Prize Value: $270
(Segway Tour – $170 + Rostizado – $100 gift card)
Websites:
Enter to win the segway + dinner prize package:
- Enter on my Facebook Page (Lindork – Linda Hoang)
- Enter on my Twitter (@lindork)
- Enter on my Instagram (@lindork)
- Enter on my blog
(Leave a comment on this post telling me why you’d like to win this particular prize! Please specify which prize you are commenting for.)
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Thank you to River Valley Adventure Co. + Rostizado for donating this wonderful prize for A Very Lindork Christmas!
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DAY 9 (December 18, 2019)
Day 9 (December 18, 2019): A getaway to Fernie, B.C. to stay at Canada’s first Tiny Home Hotel (Snow Valley Lodging) + Fondue Dinner for 2 at The Loaf Restaurant.
Details: For the ninth day of A Very Lindork Christmas, I’m excited to highlight Snow Valley Lodging and The Loaf Restaurant in Fernie, B.C.!
UPDATE: Congratulations to Tennyson from Instagram, who wins Day 9’s giveaway!
When visiting Fernie, British Columbia (3 hours from Calgary, 6 hours from Edmonton), there’s no shortage of activities to awaken your inner adventurer! After shredding the day at the Fernie Alpine resort or exploring the local trails on fat bikes, relax and unwind in Canada’s first tiny home hotel at Snow Valley Lodging!
The Tiny Homes offer a cozy and unique lodging experience like none other! With a full kitchen and bathroom to give you every comfort of home, Snow Valley Lodging wants everyone to experience tiny living with big adventures!
In between your Fernie adventures, dine at one of Fernie’s best restaurants—The Loaf! The Loaf is a firm favourite in Fernie’s downtown, drawing on Italian influences with their stone-baked pizza and freshly made pasta. They’re a restaurant with an intimate feeling, a popular place to meet with friends, drink good wine and eat delicious food. Along with an extensive brunch menu that will fuel you for a day of outdoor activities, they have recently started fondue evenings as a fantastic après ski treat. Their fondue includes a four-course menu and it pairs delightfully with their unique cocktails.
This prize is a two-night stay at a Snow Valley Lodging Tiny Home + Fondue Dinner for 2 at The Loaf! You’re welcome to add additional days/meals to your experience if you want to, over and above the prize.
For Day 9 of my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways, enter to win a two-night stay at Canada’s first Tiny Home Hotel—Snow Valley Lodging + Fondue Dinner for 2 at The Loaf in Fernie, B.C.
Approximate Prize Value: $475
Websites:
Enter to win the Fernie, B.C. prize package:
- Enter on my Facebook Page (Lindork – Linda Hoang)
- Enter on my Twitter (@lindork)
- Enter on my Instagram (@lindork)
- Enter on my blog
(Leave a comment on this post telling me why you’d like to win this particular prize! Please specify which prize you are commenting for.)
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Thank you to Snow Valley Lodging + The Loaf for donating this wonderful prize for A Very Lindork Christmas!
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DAY 8 (December 17, 2019)
Day 8 (December 17, 2019): A downtown Calgary getaway with Residence Inn by Marriott Calgary Downtown / Beltline District.
Details: For the eighth day of A Very Lindork Christmas, I’m excited to highlight the Residence Inn by Marriott Calgary Downtown / Beltline District.
UPDATE: Congratulations to Lesya from Facebook, who wins Day 8’s giveaway!
The Residence Inn by Marriott Calgary Downtown / Beltline District is wonderfully located in one of my favourite cities in Canada. Built on the site of the historic Alberta Boot Company, this new hotel pays homage to its cowboy roots, creating a vibrant atmosphere in the Beltline District. As the largest Residence Inn hotel in the world, the Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown Calgary / Beltline District invites you to thrive at its property. Bonus: it’s pet-friendly!
This prize includes a one-night stay + hot buffet breakfast for 2 people at the Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown Calgary / Beltline. You’re welcome to add additional nights to your stay on top of what’s included in the prize.
Be sure to indulge in Calgary’s many delicious restaurants while there! See some of my past Calgary food blogs.
For Day 8 of my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways, enter to win a one-night stay + hot buffet breakfast for two people to the Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown Calgary / Beltline District.
Approximate Prize Value: $250
Website:
Enter to win a Calgary prize package:
- Enter on my Facebook Page (Lindork – Linda Hoang)
- Enter on my Twitter (@lindork)
- Enter on my Instagram (@lindork)
- Enter on my blog
(Leave a comment on this post telling me why you’d like to win this particular prize! Please specify which prize you are commenting for.)
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Thank you to Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown Calgary / Beltline District for donating this wonderful prize for A Very Lindork Christmas!
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DAY 7 (December 16, 2019)
Day 7 (December 16, 2019): A Lifestyle Photo Session (couples, family, engagement, maternity, etc.) courtesy of Catherine J Maier Photography + Brunch at Toast Culture for 2 People!
Details: For the seventh day of A Very Lindork Christmas, I’m excited to highlight Catherine J Maier Photography + Toast Culture Food & Drink.
UPDATE: Congratulations to Liz from Twitter, who wins Day 7’s giveaway!
Catherine J Maier Photography is a lifestyle and portrait photographer based in Edmonton, Alberta who I’ve known for years and years (we went to high school together!) She’s lovely and kind, and a pawrent to two rescue dogs. One of her favourite things to do is to step in to take a group photo of strangers she might run into so that everyone can be in the photo! Her photography business is recent (as of late 2019) and I’m thrilled to highlight her work in my giveaways this year.
The photography portion of this prize includes a 45-minute to 1 hour Lifestyle Session (couples, family, engagement, maternity, pets, etc.) with at least 35 fully edited images.
In addition to this giveaway, if you want to book Catherine and mention A Very Lindork Christmas, you can get a Mini Photo Session (20-30 minute session, typically $250) for just $175 if booked and shot by the end of March.
Toast Culture Food & Drink has quickly become one of my favourite spots for damn good toast (seriously, the ahi tuna toast will change your life) AND artisan pizza.
Alberta born, West Coast inspired, Toast Culture is a local café/restaurant offering casual dine-in or to-go options with a focus on artisanal toast, speciality coffee, pizza, and craft beer. Proudly serving the #yegcommunity, Toast Culture sources locally when and where we can! They are honoured to partner with Bon Ton Bakery for their delicious bread, Meuwly’s for their meats, The Colombian Coffee Shop and Roastery for their coffee, and Yelo’d Ice Cream + Bake Shoppe for their cold treats. Toast Culture’s goal is to provide simple, fresh, and cozy eats that showcase the local food and drink scene.
And I think they do this fabulously!!
The Brunch portion of this prize is for two people up to $60 including drinks. Choose from their daytime menu featuring Toast Bar items or More Than Toast eats.
For Day 7 of my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways, enter to win a Lifestyle Session (couples, family, engagement, maternity, pets, etc.) with Catherine J Maier Photography + Brunch to Toast Culture for Two People.
Approximate Prize Value: $410
($350 – Lifestyle Photo Session. $60 – Brunch)
Websites:
Enter to win a photo session + brunch prize package:
- Enter on my Facebook Page (Lindork – Linda Hoang)
- Enter on my Twitter (@lindork)
- Enter on my Instagram (@lindork)
- Enter on my blog
(Leave a comment on this post telling me why you’d like to win this particular prize! Please specify which prize you are commenting for.)
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Thank you to Catherine J Maier Photography & Toast Culture Food & Drink for donating this wonderful prize for A Very Lindork Christmas!
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DAY 6 (December 15, 2019)
Day 6 (December 15, 2019): A Lake Louise Mountain Getaway courtesy of Baker Creek Mountain Resort.
Details: For the sixth day of A Very Lindork Christmas, I’m excited to highlight the lovely Baker Creek Mountain Resort near Lake Louise, Alberta!
UPDATE: Congratulations to Elise from Instagram, who wins Day 6’s giveaway!
Nestled between Banff and Lake Louise, along the scenic Bow Valley Parkway, is the Baker Creek Mountain Resort. Cozy is certainly the word to best describe the ambience at Baker Creek’s grounds, including cabins and its bistro. This resort has been offering Albertans an escape from their busy day-to-day for over 30 years.
I had the pleasure of staying here last year when I was writing a feature about its delicious Baker Creek Bistro and it was one of the most relaxing nights I’ve had. Ever since, I’ve been itching to get back to enjoy this getaway with Mike.
Baker Creek has recently launched a new Lights Out Package that I think anyone, but particularly the smartphone obsessed (like myself) could benefit from:
Step back in time to a long forgotten era and enjoy a romantic evening huddled around a wood-burning fireplace in one of our Heritage Trappers Cabins. This is a one of a kind experience, no cell service, no Wi-Fi and best of all, no electricity! Our team will prepare your log cabin especially for you with only storm lanterns and candles to illuminate your stay. A lock box for any devices ensures all you have to do is enjoy a peaceful evening in a space that existed long before smartphones.
This prize includes the Light’s Out Package but also a delicious, three-course meal for two people at the Baker Creek Bistro!
For Day 6 of my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways, enter to win a one-night “Lights Out” package + Three-Course Meal for 2 to Baker Creek Mountain Resort (Lake Louise, Alberta)
Approximate Prize Value: $600
Note: you’re welcome to add additional days or experiences onto your stay but this prize is specifically for a one-night stay with three-course meal for 2 people.
Website:
Enter to win a Baker Creek Mountain Resort prize package:
- Enter on my Facebook Page (Lindork – Linda Hoang)
- Enter on my Twitter (@lindork)
- Enter on my Instagram (@lindork)
- Enter on my blog
(Leave a comment on this post telling me why you’d like to win this particular prize! Please specify which prize you are commenting for.)
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Thank you to Baker Creek Mountain Resort for donating this wonderful prize for A Very Lindork Christmas!
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DAY 5 (December 14, 2019)
Day 5 (December 14, 2019): A Backcountry Adventure Including Horseback Riding courtesy of Sunset Guiding (near Sundre, Alberta)
Details: For the fifth day of A Very Lindork Christmas, I’m excited to highlight the lovely Sunset Guiding & Backcountry Retreat!
UPDATE: Congratulations to Brian from Facebook, who wins Day 5’s giveaway!
Sunset Guiding & Backcountry Retreat is an authentic western experience in the spectacular Canadian Rockies. Since 2004, Sunset Guiding has provided families with genuine outdoor encounters from horseback riding to stargazing. Nestled along the Panther River, Sunset Guiding is located near the town of Sundre, Alberta (between Calgary and Edmonton) and offers all sorts of backcountry experiences including horseback riding, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, wild horse photography and more. Rushing waters, high mountain meadows and exquisite panoramas are the perfect setting for this cozy backcountry retreat.
Read my blog about a Weekend in West Country – Horseback Riding & White Water Rafting
For Day 5 of my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways, enter to win a One-Night Cabin Stay with Horseback Riding for 2 plus supper and breakfast at Sunset Guiding near Sundre, Alberta.
Approximate Prize Value: $195
Note: you’re welcome to add additional days or experiences onto your stay but this prize is specifically for a one-night cabin stay with horseback riding, supper and breakfast for 2 people.
Website:
Enter to win the backcountry + horseback riding prize package:
- Enter on my Facebook Page (Lindork – Linda Hoang)
- Enter on my Twitter (@lindork)
- Enter on my Instagram (@lindork)
- Enter on my blog
(Leave a comment on this post telling me why you’d like to win this particular prize! Please specify which prize you are commenting for.)
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Thank you to Sunset Guiding for donating this wonderful prize for A Very Lindork Christmas!
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DAY 4 (December 13, 2019)
Day 4 (December 13, 2019): Breakfast or Lunch Each Month for a Year courtesy of Brown Butter Cafe!
Details: For the fourth day of A Very Lindork Christmas, I’m excited to highlight the amazing Brown Butter Cafe!!
UPDATE: Congratulations to Megan from Instagram, who wins Day 4’s giveaway!
The Brown Butter Cafe is one of my favourite cafes in Edmonton, run by a husband and wife team who met in NAIT’s Culinary Arts program and eventually decided to open a cafe! They love making food, but also love building community through their cafe.
The cafe serves some seriously delicious and affordable, Asian-inspired eats (see my previous blog post raving about it!) From their breakfast bunwiches to their delicious rice bowls and amazing drinks, when Brown Butter Cafe first started, they were not open weekends (wanted to ensure the parents/owners could spend time with their newborn baby!)
Now you can visit Brown Butter Cafe Monday through Saturday!! Yay!!
This holiday season, they are taking a part in Monogram (their coffee roaster)’s Giveback Charity Collaboration with Ellen Doty, where a portion of a retail coffee bean bag sold, goes to The Mustard Seed of Calgary and Edmonton. They will have these bags at the Cafe until the end of the year, and hope that anyone looking for a good coffee for home, a gift for a coffee-lover in their lives or anyone who just wants to support the cause will come out and grab a bag from them!
For Day 4 of my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways, enter to win a Breakfast or Lunch Each Month for a Year courtesy of Brown Butter Cafe! You essentially get one breakfast or lunch on us once per month for 12 months.
Approximate Prize Value: $120 ($10 per month)
Website:
Enter to win the Brown Butter Cafe prize package:
- Enter on my Facebook Page (Lindork – Linda Hoang)
- Enter on my Twitter (@lindork)
- Enter on my Instagram (@lindork)
- Enter on my blog
(Leave a comment on this post telling me why you’d like to win this particular prize! Please specify which prize you are commenting for.)
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Thank you to Brown Butter Cafe for donating this wonderful prize for A Very Lindork Christmas!
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DAY 3 (December 12, 2019)
Day 3 (December 12, 2019): A stay + shop + breakfast package to Calgary courtesy of the Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire and The CORE Shopping Centre!
Details: For the third day of A Very Lindork Christmas, I’m excited to highlight Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire and The CORE Shopping Centre.
UPDATE: Congratulations to Jodie from Facebook, who wins Day 3’s giveaway!
The Sheraton Suites Eau Claire is located in downtown Calgary with direct access to the beautiful Bow River! . This upscale hotel is a short walk from urban centres and landmarks or nature nestled right into the city! Retreat to their all-suite accommodations, where floor-to-ceiling windows provide excellent views of Bow River and Prince’s Island Park. Their restaurant Flower & Wolf newly opened last year, featuring familiar food favourites with international twists, a great cocktail and spirits selection, and live music Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays On weekends, brunch is served right up until 5 p.m.!
The CORE Shopping Centre features over 140 shops and services, located in the heart of downtown Calgary. This season there are daily holiday performances over lunch in front of their 45 ft. Christmas tree and you can get gift wrapping by donation to Making Changes Association.
Note: This package must be redeemed prior to April 30, 2020. You’re welcome to add additional days, meals, and shopping to your getaway however this prize package is specifically for one-night stay, one breakfast for two and a $150 gift card for shopping!
For Day 3 of my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways, enter to win a one-night stay at Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire Downtown + $150 gift card to The CORE Shopping Centre + Breakfast for 2
Approximate Prize Value: $500
Websites:
Enter to win the Calgary getaway prize package:
- Enter on my Facebook Page (Lindork – Linda Hoang)
- Enter on my Twitter (@lindork)
- Enter on my Instagram (@lindork)
- Enter on my blog
(Leave a comment on this post telling me why you’d like to win this particular prize! Please specify which prize you are commenting for.)
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Thank you to Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire and The CORE Shopping Centre for donating this wonderful prize for A Very Lindork Christmas!
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DAY 2 (December 11, 2019)
Day 2 (December 11, 2019): A romantic Jasper, Alberta getaway courtesy of Pursuit, Pyramid Lake Resort and Maligne Canyon Wilderness Kitchen
Details: For the second day of A Very Lindork Christmas, I’m excited to highlight Banff Jasper Collection by Pursuit, Pyramid Lake Resort & Maligne Canyon Wilderness Kitchen!
UPDATE: Congratulations to Katie from Instagram, who wins Day 2’s giveaway!
Banff Jasper Collection by Pursuit brings the Canadian Rockies to life! This awesome tourism and hospitality group has gathered a collection of adventure travel experiences, thoughtfully united by their unique power to inspire and invigorate. Pursuit stands for amazing places, journeying further, collecting memories, life-long learning, honouring place, a natural connection, and local experts. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Pursuit Banff Jasper Collection to highlight their amazing mountain properties before and now I’m thrilled to give you a chance to experience a romantic mountain getaway too!
This prize is a one-night stay at Pyramid Lake Resort and meal for two at Maligne Canyon Wilderness Kitchen (presented by Pursuit).
Pyramid Lake Resort is a lovely, chalet-style alpine resort featuring 62 guest rooms—all with a fireplace and views of both Pyramid Lake and the Canadian Rockies. It’s one of the very best spots to explore Jasper!
Maligne Canyon Wilderness Kitchen is a restaurant Inspired by an iconic natural landmark that’s rich in history! The Maligne Canyon Wilderness Kitchen serves up a smokehouse-flavoured menu seasoned with exploration and adventure—because every adventure deserves a feast.
Note: you’re welcome to add additional days or meals to your getaway however this prize package is specifically for one-night stay and one meal for two!
For Day 2 of my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways, enter to win a one-night stay at Pyramid Lake Resort and meal for two at Maligne Canyon Wilderness Kitchen (presented by Pursuit).
Approximate Prize Value: $300
Websites:
Enter to win the Jasper getaway prize package:
- Enter on my Facebook Page (Lindork – Linda Hoang)
- Enter on my Twitter (@lindork)
- Enter on my Instagram (@lindork)
- Enter on my blog
(Leave a comment on this post telling me why you’d like to win this particular prize! Please specify which prize you are commenting for.)
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Thank you to Pursuit, Pyramid Lake and Maligne Canyon Wilderness Kitchen for donating this wonderful prize for A Very Lindork Christmas!
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DAY 1 (December 10, 2019)
Day 1 Giveaway: Holiday Take & Bake Dinner for 6 courtesy of A Cappella Catering
Details: For the first day of A Very Lindork Christmas, I’m excited to highlight A Cappella Catering and its amazing Take & Bake Dinner!
UPDATE: Congratulations to Rosalinda V. from Facebook, who wins Day 1’s giveaway!
A Cappella Catering has been Edmonton’s premier event caterer for nearly 30 years. Locally owned and operated, partners Todd Rutter, Kim Mahoney and Mich de Laive continue to grow and evolve the business that currently staffs almost 100 people! Just over two years ago – they took to the streets and launched CURBSIDE Food Truck (it’s REALLY good if you haven’t tried it yet!!) and this year, the A Cappella brand underwent a big makeover!
This holiday season – A Cappella is giving Edmontonians the gift of time and offering a HOLIDAY TAKE & BAKE PACKAGE – where for as little as $23.95 per guest, you get a full turkey dinner with salad, sides, desert and all the fixins is just a click or phone call away.
I tried this Take & Bake package for Thanksgiving and my family and I were blown away by the quality and portion sizes! You could even just order turkey and some sides if you didn’t want a full meal, just to ease some of the holiday cooking stress, and you can also order it to get the main dinner dishes taken care of, but still add your own favourite sides. It’s a serious time saver, and so affordable!
The Holiday Take & Bake includes:
- Assorted Breads Crusty & Whole Wheat Buns
- Mixed Green Salad (Artisan Greens / Kale / Cabbage / Tomatoes / Carrot / Radish Served with Berry Vinaigrette Dressing OR Parmesan House Dressing)
- Roasted Vegetables (Tomato / Bell Peppers / Zucchini / Mushroom / Eggplant / Onion / Garlic / Fresh Herbs)
- Scalloped Potatoes (Garlic / White Wine Cream Sauce / Onion / Russet Potato / Parmesan Cheese)
- A Cappella Signature Stuffing Assorted Bread / Cranberry / Apple / Onion / Celery / Sage) Roast
- Turkey (White & Dark Meat) served with Cranberry Sauce & Turkey Gravy
- Holiday Sweets (Tis’ the season for sweets. An assortment from their seasonal menu, including: Peanut Butter Fudge / Linzer Cookies / Gingerbread Brownies w/ Eggnog Frosting / Nanaimo Mint Bars / Ferrero Rocher / Eggnog Cheesecake / Red Velvet Thumbprint / Twix Bars / Bailey Mousse Tarts / Peppermint Cheesecake / Christmas Chocolate Cake / Turtle Clusters)
You can also add/upgrade the following options:
- Roast Beef served with Gravy & Horseradish
- Roast Ham with Maple Glaze
- Pasta (Spinach Cannelloni Beef or Vegetarian Lasagna) Potatoes (Twice-baked Potatoes or Dauphinoise Gratin Potatoes)
- Vegetables (Baked Tomatoes, Cabbage Rolls, Ratatouille or Cauliflower au Gratin)
- Desserts (Apple Cranberry Crisp, Cheesecake or Yule Log (Buche de Noel))
NOTE: If you don’t win this giveaway and still want to order a Take & Bake, use my code LINDORK19 to get a complimentary dessert upgrade to the Apple Cranberry Crisp, Cheesecake, or Yule Log!
For Day 1 of my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways, enter to win a Holiday Take & Bake Dinner for 6 courtesy of A Cappella Catering!
Approximate Prize Value: $150
Website: A Cappella Catering
Enter to win the Holiday Take & Bake Dinner:
- Enter on my Facebook Page (Lindork – Linda Hoang)
- Enter on my Twitter (@lindork)
- Enter on my Instagram (@lindork)
- Enter on my blog
(Leave a comment on this post telling me why you’d like to win this particular prize!)
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Thank you to A Cappella Catering for donating this wonderful prize for A Very Lindork Christmas!
And thank you so much to all the businesses who have donated prizes to help spread the spirit of the season for my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways! As they get announced, please visit their websites and social media for more information and consider supporting their business, even if you don’t win the giveaway!
Linda
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Note: this blog and my giveaways are not a paid partnership! Businesses donated these prizes for free and I’m sharing these giveaways as a thank you to my followers/readers!
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I am going to order this! Unless of course I win this turkey dinner! Then I’ll have it twice!!
I would love to treat my family to a holiday dinner! I love A Cappella Catering and I know my family will too!
I’d love to win this awesome prize for my bestie in Edmonton whom I will not be spending Christmas with, unfortunately. She has recently lost both parents so I know that Christmas is a tough time for her, but it would be amazing to gift her with this most wonderful dinner that she can share with her local pals!
Oh my goodness.. that catering prize of food would be awesome to win.!!!
I would love to win any of the giveaways as all would be appreciated so much during this wonderful but stressful time of year thank you for this amazing opportunity and your generosity and kindness
I’d love to win this because I LOVE FOOD!!!!!
Because I host and cook dinner for 25 at Christmas and thanksgiving so a delicious catered meal that I could enjoy (and not have to do all the work ????) would be just great haha!
This would be an amazing gift for my family. How very kind and generous of A Cappella to do this.
This is incredible. I saw your blog post about heat and go before. I almost forgot how easy my holidays will be. Thanks
I would love to win this scrumptious catered me from A Cappella Catering for my family. Thanks
I would like to win A Cappella Catering so I can spend more time with the family!
This would be awesome, you give the best food recommendations Linda!
Would love to try A Cappella Catering this Christmas, then I could relax and enjoy the festivities instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
To help out my MIL!
Would love to win this dinner and take away the stress of holiday cooking!!
Truthfully want to win to make myself feel better because I scraped my car badly yesterday (thankfully not against another car but a stationary object ????????♀️) and I now feel like an idiot. Lol
I would love to win this! This looks so delicious! It would be so nice not to have to cook during the holidays!
Skip the cooking AND still have a delicious meal? I’m in!
Love love this blog! Your posts on Sundre are excellent.
Thank you for the tips!!
I would absolutely be so thankful to win this beautiful and generous prize! My boys are coming home for Christmas and what an amazing treat it would be.
Such great advertising!! I bet my family would love this!
Always hope to win
I would love to win the Jasper Getaway!! Being in the mountains is the best!
Oh, Linda….I *need* that Jasper getaway badly. Breathing fresh air and leaving my stresses for a couple days would do woundrous things for my well being. Plus, I’ve been thinking about buying snowshoes. This is the perfect reason to pull the trigger!
Merry Christmas!
My husband, Johnny, has been away for 3 months opening a new business in B.C. A good thing! He’s been working very hard and I’m very proud of him.
He is only home for Christmas and Boxing Day and is flying in. Meanwhile, I have had no vehicle, making it very hard to get groceries etc. I will have my hubby, 2 grown children and their spouses here for Christmas dinner.
This package would make life so much easier! Now that it’s cold, lugging a turkey dinner home from the store is brutal.
Thank you for the opportunity!
Amazing and wonderful idea. I love the holiday season
Jasper is such a great getaway. It’s close enough but far from the busy life
I’d love to win the Take & Bake to host some holiday cheer!
I’d love to win a stay at Pyramid Lake Resort and meal for two at Maligne Canyon Wilderness Kitchen for a great winter vacation.
Would be awesome for a mother/daughter getaway! Thanks for the chance! Love Jasper!
I would love to win giveaway prize for day 2: the jasper getaway!
I would love to win the Jasper getaway (day 2) because it looks and sounds wonderful and it would be a nice change of scenery coming from Manitoba….
Jasper getaway
The Jasper getaway has peaked my interest! We have been meaning to take our kids to experience the magic of Pyramid Lake but haven’t had the chance yet. Thank you for this opportunity.
I’d love to win the Jasper getaway prize because I’ve never been to Jasper!
I would love the getaway to Jasper. Hubby and I have not been on a trip since before our son was born and could use a little getaway!
I would love to win a stay in Jasper. Been a while since I have been there, and could use the beautiful scenery!
Would love a trip to Jasper! A nice getaway would be good for my mental health in the dreary winter.
I’d love to win a night in Jasper! My boyfriend and I passed through this past summer but couldn’t afford to stay the night in town.
The getaway to jasper cause I need a break!!
I would love to win the one night stay in Jasper & a meal for two! Winter is the perfect time to go & enjoy the mountains.
I love traveling! Winning any getaway would be awesome!!
I would love to win the jasper trip. My fiance’ and I have been together for 20 years. We used to go to Pyramid lake Resort for our anniversary every year and tour Maligne canyon. We haven’t been able to swing it the last couple years and sure miss the routine!. Who knows there could still be a proposal!❤????
Omg day 2 giveaway is perfect. This year has been hard on me and ever since my accident 3 months ago we haven’t traveled anywhere. We haven’t been able to travel back to our home country this December too which is kinda sad so I think this retreat will be an amazing oppurtunity for me and SO to get out of the house and treat ourself with some fun!
I have never been to Jasper in winter as well and it’ll be nice to see how Jasper is in winter.
So many friends and family in Calgary. This would give us an opportunity to get them all to meet in this amazing room with snacks and beverages! Would love that!!
I’d love to enter for the staycation at Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire and The CORE Shopping Centre because it’s been YEARS since I’ve been to Calgary.
I would love to win day three because I’ve heard a lot of good things about Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire Downtown but I’ve never had the chance to stay there yet! ;)
I would love to win the third day of a Very Lindork Christmas, the stay in Calgary. It would be an incredible weekend of fun, food and shopping. I would love to spend some time at Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire and The CORE Shopping Centre.
We are planning to go to Calgary over the break and this would be awesome to complete it!
The third day of giveaways would be awesome to take a trip to Calgary for an overnight stay. Could celebrate my birthday and enjoy some shopping with my daughter Ruby Anne.
I would love to win the day 3 prize to surprise my husband with a trip to Calgary to see the Panda’s and Penguins at the zoo.
I would like to win day 2 because there is nothing more relaxing than fresh mountain air. I love our mountains but get to visit rarely.
I’d love to win a getaway to Calgary to escape
I’d gift the Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire and The CORE Shopping Centre prize to my parents next time they visit me so they can get some R&R
I’d love to win the getaway to Calgary. I really, really, really want to visit the new library :)
Would love to win day two’s prize at Pyramid Lake Resort, I drove through the Rocky Mountains this past summer but never got a chance to explore!
third day of A Very Lindork Christmas – I love getaways to Calgary. Roadtrips are my jam & I love to check out the gluten free eats while I’m there.
I love the food giveaways – any chance to eat local is great!
I would love to win the breakfast or lunch at Brown Butter Cafe!!
I would love to win the Calgary Sheraton and Shopping spree prize, it’d be a perfect overnight stay for a trip to the mountains, trying new food and buying something special!!
I’d love to support local and win the brown butter cafe prize. My family would love it!
I love the crispy chicken at Brown Butter cafe! So I’d love to get a little of that & a nice latte.
I’d love to with teh Brown Butter cafe prize to try their menu and take friends out for lunch!
I would love to win the day 5 prize. I have always wanted to go horse back riding with my husband.
Hi, I’d love to win the back country horseback trip!
I would loooooove to win the Sunset Guiding backcountry cabin retreat!!!
A little cabin getaway is just what the doctor ordered! Sounds like the perfect Daddy/ daughter roadtrip weekend.
I’d love to win the backcountry adventure as I love the outdoors!
The Sunset Guiding & Backcountry Retreat would be a great way enjoy the outdoors.
LINDA! Your giveaways are amazing! I’d love to do the Backcountry Adventure, thanks for all your great info and sharing your own adventures! ????
I would love to win the Sheraton staycation as I have heard amazing things about Flower and Wolfe!
Banff lake Louise, Baker Creek mountain Resort sounds more than awesome! My fiance J. Baker would love this treat after a tough year getting laid off after 29years. It could be a magical getaway! All your promos are amazing!
The Baker Creek Mountain Resort sounds splendid
Special little getaway is all can think about lately…this would make an outstanding roadtrip!
Baker Creek Mountain Resort (The Lights Out Package) sounds wonderful!
I’d love to win the package at Baker Creek Mountain Resort. I’ve always wanted to stay there.
I would love to win the day 6 prize as we could use a night with no tech to unwind and relax.
WOW! I’ll be so delighted & extremely grateful if my husband & I win the Baker Creek resort holiday! This is definitely our style! A cozy, romantic getaway! It’s our 18th year wedding anniversary and it was just a very challenging year for our family! And this will be fantastic!
Good luck to all of us!
Cheers
Ting Elger
I want to win day 6 for me and my wife and a nice night away :)
Wow! Baker’s Creek resort sounds like an incredible place. I’d love to be able to have a quiet meal with my husband to wind down from a long year.
I’d love to win day 6 which is the Baker Creek Mountain Resort because I would love to treat my mom to a one night stay there!
This is such a fun idea and contest–
Winning any of these prizes would make my Christmas.
I’d love to win a stay at the Baker Creek Mountain Resort to reconnect with the great outdoors!
I’d love to win a stay at the Baker Creek Mountain Resort. There is nothing better than a mountain getaway!
I’d like to win the Lake Louise mountain getaway!! I really want to go skiing in the mountains this winter
Baker Creek Mountain Resort – I’d love to go and have a real getaway to explore Lake Louise
I’d love to win the Baker Creek Mountain Resort prize. I’m on parental leave and wont be able to afford something this nice for a long time. It would be so wonderful to spend time there with my three dudes.
Would love to win the Baker Creek Mountain Resort getaway – my friend used to work there for many years and I’ve heard amazing things!
I’d love to win the Catherine J Maier Photography session as we haven’t had professional family photos taken in a while & I’d love to try Toast Culture!
Day 7 giveaway would be awesome! My grand puppy needs her portrait done and this would be perfect. Who doesn’t love toast we all love toast would be great to try have never been!
Baker’s Creek resort sounds amazing! I would love to spoil my husband with a little gateway!
I’d love to win the photography session and brunch, it’s so rare for my family to get nice photos together! And I love me an innovative toast…
Now commenting to win the Baker Creek Mountain Resort prize package! I’d love to win this one because it’s been forever since I’ve had a little holiday in the Banff area (which I love) and this break sounds absolutely perfect.
I would love the A Lifestyle Photo Session because I have never had professional photos taken to and would love to!
I’d love to win the stay at The Residence Inn in Calgary to visit family!
HI Linda–I do happen to love the Marriott and often stay there–it has been a long time since i have been to Calgary-what a great little Christmas gift this would be–I know just who i would take. Thanks for doing this contest–great fun!
Would love to win A Very Lindork Christmas Day 8! Would be an awesome way to spend my birthday!
I would like to win the day 8 prize because I have not had the chance to explore Calgary enough!
I’d love to win day eight which is the Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown Calgary / Beltline District prize because it would be an awesome way to start off 2020 with a one night stay there! ;)
I would like to have a professional photos taken of my daughter and I. It would be a great memory, experience and keepsake for life.
Day 7 prize:)
I’d love to win the Residence Inn Calgary getaway, I can spend some time with family in Calgary and buffets are always the best :)
I would love a weekend away with my hubby. It would give us some time away from it all and just be….
I’m entering for the Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown Calgary! Happy Holidays! ????
I’d like to win a one-night stay + hot buffet breakfast for two people to the Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown Calgary / Beltline District – Day 8 – because I’d like to visit my friend in Calgary.
I would love the Marriott Calgary Downtown / Beltline District stay because it would be nice to get out of town for a bit!!!
Would love to win the Day 8 Residence Inn prize also! I have trips to Calgary for medical appointments so it would be great to stay overnight and relax a bit instead of rushing it as usual.
I would like to enter Day 7 of A Lindork Christmas! i would love the family photo shoot and brunch!
I would really love to win the two-night stay at Canada’s first Tiny Home Hotel—Snow Valley Lodging + Fondue Dinner for 2 at The Loaf in Fernie, B.C. because it would be so therapeutic to get out of town to beautiful Fernie! A mini holiday!
The Day 9 Fernie prize is perfect for me and my sister. Fernie is half-way between our homes, so this would be an awesome meet-up for us! Thanks for the chance.
Day 9 of A Very Lindork Christmas! A two night stay in Fernie, B.C. would make for a wonderful gift for my wife’s birthday in January.
All your Christmas Giveaways are fantastic but would love to win the Tiny Homes Snow Valley Lodge-! :) I love the idea of staying in a contained lodging with a little kitchen just to make my early morning coffee & warm up food without having to go out! Although you also provided a fondue gift card! WOW! Here’s wishing the best to YOU & your husband and to all of us- Good Luck! Cheers & Merry Christmas!
I love the outdoors and would love to win the prize to the Snow Valley lodging in Fernie and fondue!
Would love to win day 9’s trip to Fernie! I’ve never been, but it looks so picturesque :)
Oh my I would so live to experience the tiny house hotel in Fernie. It would be the most awesome staycation and my after Christmas “big birthday” getaway. My birthday often gets forgotten.❤????
I’d love to win the Fernie experience! Would be a great getaway for me and my husband – would love to cozy up and explore Fernie!
I would LOVE the fernie giveaway! Need a vacation after this stressful semester!
The Residence Inn Marriot giveaway in Calgary is calling my name! We’re going down for a wedding in February and the Residence Inn in the belt line would be the perfect location to stay!!
The tiny home hotel looks so cool!!! I’d love to stay there and eat fondue :)
I would love to win the Calgary getaway!
I would love to win the photo session!
I would love to win the Fernie getaway. We stayed at the Tiny Homes last summer and absolutely loved it and can’t wait to go back and also try out The Loaf.
I would love to win the day 9 prize! A 2 night stay at Canada’s first tiny home hotel + fondue dinner for 2 sounds like a fun getaway! I’ve only seen tiny homes on HGTV, staying in one would be so much fun!
I so wanna win the trip to Fernie to stay in the tiny home! How sweet and cozy and fun!
The mountains are my happy place so a Fernie getaway would be amazing!
I’ve always wanted to stay in a tiny house, the Fernie SNow valley lodging prize would be a dream come true!
Fernie, B.C. A tiny house omg this is unreal. Thinking this will happen either way. Such a cool idea for a getaway.
I love getting away to Fernie, so that would definitely be a great prize!
I’d love to win a meal to Rostizado and the River Valley Adventure Co. to explore and eat with friends and family!
Day 10 of A Very Lindork Christmas would be and awesome gift to win! Have never had a chance to experience a Segway Tour so would be a perfect time with all the beautiful Christmas lights on display. Rostizado one of my favorites and would definitely enjoy a evening out with my friend!
The segway in the river valley would be awesome!
I would like to win the day 10 prize because it sounds like the perfect date night!
I would love the Legislature Lights Segway Tour for 2 with River Valley Adventure Co. + Dinner for 2 at Rostizado prize!! I have always wanted to try a segway, it looks like so much fun! And Rostizado looks amazing!
I am entering as I’d love to win the tenth day of A Very Lindork Christmas, I’m excited to highlight River Valley Adventure Co. and Rostizado! It sounds almost magical!
I’d love to win the 10th day, I want to try Segway-ing and the roasted cauliflower at Rostizado!!
I’d love to win the prize to Coast Canmore Hotel! I’d use it to relax after going skiing with the family.
Would love the Canmore Coast hotel giveaway! Canmore getaway with breakfast and charcuterie – YES please!
A stay at The Canmore Coast Hotel would be a wonderful gift! Thanks for the chance!
I would love to win day 11 which is the Coast Canmore Hotel stay because I would love to treat my best friend to a stay there!
Would love a day or 2 in Canmore. #Day11
I would love a stay at the Coast Canmore hotel! It’s only an hour drive from us and I really love the mountain biking at the CNC. We really enjoy taking our kids to enjoy the mountains as well so this would be a perfect stop enroute to Banff. Thanks for the chance to win!
I’d love to visit Canmore with the Coast Canmore hotel!
I would love to win the Coast Canmore Hotel + breakfast + welcome charcuterie platter for 2 people prize because it would be such a nice treat!!
Would love to win Day 11 for a weekend in Canmore; we love spending time in the mountains, and it’ll be nice to spend the night and relax and wake up being surrounded by mountains!
I would love to win Day 11 (December 20, 2019): A Canmore/Banff getaway to Coast Canmore Hotel! It would be a wonderful getaway for hubby and I. We love Canmore and would love to stay at the Coast Canmore Hotel.
Entering to win Day 11 — Coast Canmore Hotel. Would love to win this prize because Canmore is such an amazing place for a getaway and I have a few people I would love to meet up with who would also appreciate a short break from their day-to-day.
The Banff/Canmore getaway is my jam! Fingers crossed.
I’m entering for Day 9: A getaway to Fernie, B.C. to stay at Canada’s first Tiny Home Hotel (Snow Valley Lodging) + Fondue Dinner for 2 at The Loaf Restaurant. I’ve never been to Fernie & never stayed in a tiny house before. This sounds fun!
I’m entering for Day 11 (December 20, 2019): A Canmore/Banff getaway to Coast Canmore Hotel because I LOVE BANFF! I’d love to visit Banff again!
Staying in Canmore would be awesome after a day of snowshoeing!
All of the prizes are so amazing–I would really love to win Day 12–yummy.