Girlfriends Getaway Weekend Activities

Friday Night Throwback: Celebrate the Icons of the Decades!

Take a look inside your closet and discover your inner icon! Whether you want to embody the timeless elegance of Audrey Hepburn, the fierce style of the Spice Girls, the glamour of the Kardashians, or the grace of Princess Diana, this is your night to shine. From music legends to fashion mavens, royal figures to cultural trendsetters, the sky’s the limit! Get creative and celebrate the icons who have inspired you through the decades.

6pm – 9:30pm | Dinner

9pm – 11pm | Live Entertainment

11pm – 1am | DJ Party

Opening night roaming dinner buffet & party throughout Waterhouse Rooms 4-5, Eclipse and Compass. Live music, after party and dance fun in Legacy Hall.

Included in your package

Immersive Photo Experience

Friday & Saturday Night

Experience our Instagram photo paradise with decades backdrops, photo props, selfie mirror and even a 360 photo booth for your very own celebrity red carpet moment.

Included in your package

Girlfriends Marketplace

3pm – 9pm | Friday

9am – 5pm | Saturday

Shop ’til you drop! Experience the new GGW Marketplace in Peninsula Ballroom, now with over 30 vendors! See some annual favourites, as well as new and trendy booths.

Silent Auction

3pm – 9pm | Friday

9am – 12pm | Saturday

Browse and bid on amazing prizes from marketplace vendors and local suppliers as we raise money for a local charity.

Latin Dance Zumba

8:30am – 9:15am

Latin Cardio blends Latin rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a one-of a-kind fitness program. The routines feature interval training where fast and slow rhythms and training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Fun and fitness combined in one class. Dress is cool, casual and comfortable – wear running shoes. Leave your inhibitions behind, come ready to move and have FUN.

Colour Analysis Workshop

9:00am-9:45am

Join our Colour Analysis Workshop to learn how to complement your natural colouring hosted by w10 inc. In this workshop, we will explore the techniques of Season colour Analysis. Lucky participants selected from the crowd will have the opportunity to discover the perfect clothing, accessories, hair colours, and makeup hues that best suit them!

Be sure to check out their booth in the marketplace after the demo!

Zig Zag Axe Throwing

9 am – 10 am | 10:30am – 11:30am | 12pm – 1pm | 1:30pm – 2:20pm | 3pm – 4pm | 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Come Axe Throwing at Zig Zag! Axe Throwing is done under the guidance of our certified axe master. The fee to participate is $19.50 (plus tax) and you’ll join up to 14 others for one hour of sheer fun and entertainment. We go rain or shine, so dress for the weather! Footwear is important! No high heels, sandals or open toed shoes please. Must be over 16+ to participate.

Pilates with Olympian Dara Howell

9:30am – 10:15am | 11:30am – 12:15pm

A winning combination of local small town roots and boundless energy, Dara is approachable and authentic with a proven track record. She embodies a ‘work hard /play hard’ mentality while championing others to maximize their personal potential. Her growth mindset and persistence continue to remain a source of inspiration for Canadians who seek to live their authentic life through health + wellness.

Please bring your own mat.

Culinary Cooking Demo

10am – 10:30 am | 11:00am – 11:30am

Join us in a delightful cooking experience that is too sweet to miss! Our talented chef will guide you through the step-by-step process of creating mouthwatering S’mores Pancakes with Homemade Marshmallows. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your breakfast game and impress your friends and family with your new culinary skills!

What Your Pelvic Floor Is Telling You @BoxWellness

10am – 10:45am | 12:00pm – 12:45pm | 2:30pm – 3:15 pm

Are you curious about your pelvic floor? Do you experience leaks, pelvic pain, pressure, or constipation? Did you find that things changed “down there” when you were pregnant, postpartum, or going through menopause? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this workshop is for you! Aliya Dhalla, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist + Educator will be giving you a crash course on your pelvic floor. You’ll leave this session with a better understanding of your body and tips to improve your pelvic health right away.
Open to women of all ages + life stages.

Yoga with Lorraine

10:30am – 11:15am

Let’s slow things down a little. Stretch and strengthen your body gradually with emphasis on building awareness of the breath and the body. Practice movements at a slower pace with extra attention to alignment and detail. This class is appropriate for all levels looking for a soothing, relaxing, and restorative experience. Wear breathable, long and form – fitting tops paired with comfortable pants.

Please being your own mat.

Cannabis 101

11:30 am – 12:00 pm | 1pm – 1:30pm | 2:30 – 3:00pm

Kasa Kana was created by a family whose passions are cannabis and people. They are developing an elevated cannabis experience and learning to improve the industry by working closely with top licensed producers from across the country. Through hand selection and with eyes on the newest growers and strains, they provide their communities a safe and welcoming experience. During this Cannabis Education session, learn the difference between THC & CBD, the do’s and don’ts with Cannabis as well as a Edible and Beverage sampling (un-infused).

Sip & Cheers

1 pm – 5 pm

Grab your girlfriends and head over to the tasting room where you’ll have the chance to try 4 free samples. Access card is included in your swag bag given at registration. Get ready for an absolutely incredible time at Sip & Cheers! Choose from a selection of fantastic beverages.

Included in your package

Line Dancing with Judy Smith

1:30pm – 2:15pm | 2:45pm – 3:30pm

Let Judy cure your achy-breaky heart in this fun-packed session of Line Dancing. Dress is cool, casual and creative. Ladies…get ready to Swayze your way through a weave, ramble and mambo simply divine dance class! Judy Smith is a veteran Line Dance Instructor, certified POUND instructor, certified Old Adult Specialist and certified Spin Instructor

Light Up the Night: Let’s Glow, Girls!

Saddle up and get ready to shine at our glow-in-the-dark theme night! Think country chic meets a neon dance party. Light it up with glow sticks, neon cowboy hats, and more fun than ever before. It’s all about embracing your inner cowgirl while glowing like the brightest star. Shine bright and dance the night away in style!

9pm | High Valley Concert

After an amazing day with your girlfriends what better way to continue the non-stop fun than with a concert, theme night and after party! High Valley will bring their fun loving country-rock hits in Legacy Hall, you bring your dance moves.

Included in your package

Weekend Dining

From roaming buffet stations to full breakfast and restaurant a la carte service in between, we’ve got you covered. With four dining outlets and a stellar culinary team you can look forward to tons of tasty dishes all weekend long.

Reservations are strongly recommended for Saturday dinner at Eclipse restaurant. No reservations are needed for Friday dinner, which features themed roaming stations of hors d’oeuvres, appetizers, and desserts, or for the Saturday breakfast buffet — both are included in your package. Saturday lunch and dinner at Compass restaurant are also walk-in only.