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April 20, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Victoria, BC, April 20, 2011 – Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa is extending this year’s nationwide celebration of our planet by partnering with local businesses and organizations for its Earth Expo & Farmer’s Market on Saturday April 30, 2011.

The event is designed to be fun and educational (and tasty!) for kids and adults alike, offering a glimpse into some of the creative ways Victoria is initiating eco-friendly practices.

EARTH EXPO & FARMERS’ MARKET: 1PM to 4PM

  • Farmers’ Market courtesy of Ambrosio Produce Wholesale
  • Recycle Drive courtesy of ReFuse
  • Kids’ Crafts
  • Urban Fusion
  • Abby Sprouts
  • Cold Comforts Ice Cream
  • AquaTerre Spa
  • Hemp & Company
  • The Land Conservancy
  • Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition
  • The Metal Mermaid
  • The Good Planet Company
  • KP Athletic Wear
  • Bite Size Company
  • LEED ® tours

Parkside is a multiple award-winning sustainable resort leading Canada in innovative green resort hotel development and design, built to LEED® Platinum Certification Standards, the highest rating. Parkside was awarded a 5 Green Key rating with the Green Key Global Eco-Rating Program, a rating system designed to recognize the commitment of hotels, motels and resorts to improving environmental performance. Parkside offers an exceptional guest experience and flexible second home ownership in the heart of downtown Victoria, BC, Canada. The resort consists of 126 fully furnished designer suites in two independent seven- and eight-storey towers joined by a three-storey glass garden atrium.

For more information contact:

Neil Judson, Communications Specialist

Aviawest Resort Group, 250.361.1999 (ext. 8159) neil.judson@aviawest.com