Manning Park Resort Lodge
Manning Park Resort
Manning Park, British Columbia - Kevin and Donna Demers are excited to announce their company, Sunshine Valley RV Resorts & Cabins Inc., have purchased the assets of Gibson Pass Resort Inc., the former operator of Manning Park Resort situated in EC Manning Provincial Park. The purchase includes the Park Use Permit for the Resort and ski operations, as well as the remainder of the Park Facility Operator (PFO) Manning / Similkameen campground bundle contract. The resorts and facility will operate as Manning Park Resort.
Manning Park Resort, which has been operating for the past three years in receivership, is located 210km east of Vancouver in one of BC's premier Provincial Parks. It is truly a 4 season destination and resort with its winter Alpine and Nordic ski areas and its summer hiking, biking and campgrounds. With a variety of accommodation and related amenities it has been a favourite for individuals and groups.
"We are confident and committed to rebuilding the customer service that compliments and respects the values of BC Parks" says Kevin Demers."Our management team is looking forward to bringing the resort back to a higher standard of service and facilities that have fostered wonderful memories for generations."
Leading the team will be General Manager, Mike Barker, who has a 28 year history of being involved with Manning Park and the Resort.
Kevin Demers and his family have over 35 years experience developing and operating 7 RV Resorts:. in BC, (includes Bridal Falls Camperland and Sunshine Valley RV Resorts& Cabins) Alberta and Washington State operating under the banner of Holiday Trails Resorts as well as owning and operating Bridal Falls Water Park
The court appointed sale was approved today with a possession date of April 25, 2013 and Kevin Demers anticipates reopening the resort in the near future.
As a major employer in the area actively pursuing additional staff , resumes can be sent to mike@htr.ca