Event:Castaway Wanderers Online Auction Fundraiser
Location:Online
Start:Friday Apr 29, 2022
6:00 AM PDT
6:00 AM PDT
End:Friday May 6, 2022
9:00 PM PDT
9:00 PM PDT
Cost:Free!
Contact:Erin Vipond
Welcome to the Castaway Wanderers Rugby Football Club online auction! We're glad you could join us. We have 50 amazing items available from our wonderful donors, so be sure to scroll from top to bottom to see all of the available items.
Bid from anywhere! Be sure to read the details on each item with regard to mailing, shipping and pick up.
The CW program today involves over 400 players, starting at five years of age and up through to 50+ years of age. Funds raised through this event go directly to supporting all levels of the CW rugby community – Minis, Juniors & Seniors.
Pride of our program has CW looking towards the future, building on our history, continuing to improve and maintain our status as one of the top rugby clubs in British Columbia and Canada. To us it is about more than just eighty minutes on the pitch. The CW Rugby program accentuates the whole rugby experience. We are a club with a foundation based on respect and honour for the game of rugby and the manner in which the game is played. We are committed to the healthy development of all our players and the people who contribute their time freely because of their love of the game and for our Club.
Thank you to all our donors and participants!
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Fun with Family or Friends
Gifts for Mom or You!
Health & Wellness
Local Activities
Rugby Apparel & Gear
Treasures For Your Home
Wine, Dine & Delightful Treats
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A Special Landmark for Past, Present & Future Memories
24” x 18” Acrylic on canvas *Can be shipped at winning bidder's cost. Valued at $525 Donated By Paul Shepherd
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$525 |
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Amazing Art Work
Dimensions: 8 1/4" high x 5 3/4" wide x 0.5" thick. Local artist, Wayne Vipond. *Can be shipped at winning bidder's cost. Valued at $300 Donated By Wayne Vipond - Our VP's Dad :)
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$300 |
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'Tox Clox' - Amazing Abstract Art
'Tox Clox' Vol.8 2/3 14" x 14" Framed Spray Paint & MDF w/clock mechanism (silent) *Will be shipped at no cost to the winning bidder. Valued at $300 Donated By Jake Johnston - @jaketiktokjohnston This item can be mailed. |
$300 |
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CW Youth Rugby Jersey
- Size: Youth Large - Brand: Lionheart - gently used, in excellent condition *Can be shipped at winning bidder's cost. Valued at $30 Donated By Emily Cotey - CW U16 Player
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$30 |
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CW Logo Rugby Ball - Size 3
- Size 3 - Recommended for Mini player up to age 10 - Brand new *Can be shipped at winning bidder's cost. Valued at $38 Donated By CWRFC - The Best Rugby Club EVER!
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$38 |
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CW Logo Rugby Ball - Size 4
- Size 4 - Recommended for Mini/Junior player 10-14 years of age - Brand new *Can be shipped at winning bidder's cost. Valued at $38 Donated By CWRFC - The Best Rugby Club EVER!
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$38 |
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England Youth Rugby Jersey
- Size: Youth Large (11-12 yrs; 146-152cm) - official licensed product - gently used, in excellent condition *Can be shipped at winning bidder's cost. Valued at $30 Donated By Emily Cotey - CW U16 Player
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$30 |
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Dapper Casual - CW Polo Apparel - Men's SMALL
*Can be shipped at winning bidder's cost. Valued at $30 Donated By CWRFC - The Best Rugby Club EVER!
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$30 |
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A Treasured CW Vintage Tie
*Can be shipped at winning bidder's cost. Valued at $25 Donated By CWRFC - The Best Rugby Club EVER!
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$25 |
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Dapper Casual - CW Polo Apparel, Men's LARGE
*Can be shipped at winning bidder's cost. Valued at $30 Donated By CWRFC - The Best Rugby Club EVER!
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$30 |
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Caroline Crossley's Rugby Canada 7s Jersey
Caroline was a member of Canada's National Senior Women's 7s program since Grade 10, and the youngest capped 7s player at 17 when she represented Canada at the Dubai 7s in 2015. She went on to play for Canada 7s throughout her late teens and early 20s. She participated in the HSBC Sevens Series, and played for Canada at the 2019 Pan-Am Games, and Youth and Senior Commonwealth Games. Caroline had the honour of scoring the first try by a woman in the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia. Caroline was a CW Mini player and in the first group of youth girls that started the CW female program, which now boasts over 120 female players from Minis through to Seniors. *Can be shipped at the winning bidder's cost. Valued at $200 Donated By David Crossley and Caroline Crossley
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$200 |
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Lochie Kratz's Rugby Canada 7s Jersey
Lochie's jersey has made its way around the 7s world! He worn this jersey when he scored his famous "Superman Try" at the 7s in Singapore - check it out: https://twitter.com/WorldRugby7s/status/1512753731397472258. Lochie is a proud CW Mini through to Youth player, playing 15s for UVic and professionally in Major League Rugby (MLR). *Can be shipped at winning bidder's cost. *Brent Johnston will contact the winning bidder. Valued at $200 Donated By Lochie Kratz - Rugby Canada, 7s Senior Men, Centre
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$200 |
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Robbie Povey's Rugby Canada 15s Jersey
This jersey of Robbie's has seen international travel to Chile! Robbie played two seasons with our CW Premier Men's team as fly half. He is an English-born Canadian rugby union player who plays as a fly half for the Houston Sabercats in Major League Rugby (MLR). He also plays for the Prairie Wolf Pack in the Canadian Rugby Championship and Canada. Fun fact: Robbie attended Rugby School in Rugby, Warwickshire, England! *Can be shipped at winning bidder's cost. Valued at $200 Donated By Robbie Povey - Rugby Canada, 15s Senior Men, Fly Half
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$200 |
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Luke McCloskey's Rugby Canada 7s Jersey
In 2020, Canada's Senior Men's 7s Team put on a performance of a lifetime at BC Place during the HSBC Vancouver 7s when they came in 3rd place in that tourney! Luke represented Canada on the National Rugby 7s team for over 5 years. He also played for the UVic Vikes and CW! *Can be shipped at winning bidder's cost. Valued at $200 Donated By Luke McCloskey & Ian Farish
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$200 |
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Melrose Rugby Jersey
- shipping included Melrose Rugby, Scotland - The Home of Rugby 7s No official documents exist to confirm why, how and when it was decided that the abbreviated game of rugby was to be first played at the Greenyards, Melrose in April 1883. However, there is no disputing that the suggestion came from Ned Haig, an apprentice with local butcher David Sanderson (who was also a member of the winning team at the inaugural tournament). His vision has created one of the most athletic, exciting and demanding of team sports. *Brent Johnston will contact the winning bidder. Valued at $125 Donated By Graeme Dodds - Melrose Rugby This item can be mailed. |
$125 |
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Canterbury Raze Scrum Cap
- Size: Large - like brand new, only worn once Doug’s son, Ethan, enjoyed playing in CW’s Youth program for several years. *Can be shipped at winning bidder's cost. Valued at $40 Donated By Doug Agar
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$40 |
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Cozy CW Apparel
*Can be shipped at winning bidder's cost. Valued at $60 Donated By CWRFC - The Best Rugby Club EVER!
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$60 |
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All Inclusive Trip for 2 - Langara Fishing Lodge
• 4-day or 5-day trip to Langara Fishing Lodge for 2 people in the 2023 season • Return air travel from Vancouver to Haida Gwaii, British Columbia • Scenic helicopter flight to Langara Fishing Lodge • Accommodations and all meals, including alcohol with meals • Private guided 20’ boat for every day of your trip • All necessary fishing equipment and marine clothing • Care of your catch Other Details: • Redeemable for trips in May, June or September of 2023 • Trip dates subject to availability at the time of booking • Larger boat options are available for additional cost • Winner can purchase up to 2 additional trips at a discount of $300 off Langara’s seasonal rates For over 35 years, Langara Fishing Adventures has built its reputation on providing the greatest fishing and wildlife adventures in the world. Join us at Langara Fishing Lodge, where you will enjoy first-class service, gourmet dining and comfortable accommodations in British Columbia’s Haida Gwaii archipelago -- a spectacular destination that belongs on the bucket list of every angler and world traveler. Your all-inclusive adventure begins in Vancouver, with a charter plane and helicopter transporting you swiftly to the lodge, located just south of Alaska. At Langara Island, you can enjoy the thrill of reeling in mighty Pacific salmon and halibut, witness dramatic wildlife in an untouched environment, and explore the natural beauty and native history of Haida Gwaii. These waters play host to the greatest abundance of migratory salmon on the West Coast of North America, as well as large populations of Humpback and Killer whales, and a countless variety of fish, birds and marine mammals. Langara’s sheltered waters, close proximity to the fishing grounds, and fishing with our expert guides, make this a terrific experience for both serious and novice anglers. High standards of service, spectacular natural surroundings, and the greatest ocean salmon fishing in the world make Langara Fishing Lodge the trip of a lifetime! Valued at $14,000 Donated By Rick Bourne - Langara Fishing Lodge
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$14,000 |
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A Whale of a Time with the Prince of Whales!
The winning bidder of this package will select a prize from these 3 amazing options: - 1 x 3-hour exclusive, private whale watching tour for 12 people onboard a Prince of Whales Zodiac, skippered by CW’s own mate, Rush Dalziel; OR - 1 x 3-hour family & friends’ whale watching tour for 12 people onboard the Salish Sea Eclipse; OR - 6 x 2 passes for a 3-hour tour onboard either a Zodiac or the Salish Sea Eclipse (can be used all at once or in smaller groups over time). Valued at $2,100 Donated By Alan McGillivary - Prince of Whales
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$2,100 |
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‘The Tofino Brick House’ - A Fabulous Up-Island Getaway!
The Tofino Brick House is a distinctly unique three-bedroom, two-bathroom brick-clad home located across the road from spectacular Chesterman Beach. Two levels of living space offer open floor-plan enjoyment. Exposed salvaged timber beams throughout offer a “Tofino Tudor Revival” kind of feel, with large picture windows bringing the outside in. A gorgeous kitchen awaits the cook-enthusiast or hired chef. A large bedroom with double French doors graces the lower level, along with a three-piece bathroom and laundry room. The second level features two bedrooms, a full bathroom (with the original magenta-coloured soaker tub and salvaged stain-glass windows), and a beautiful reading lounge overlooking the lower level. A private hot tub and outdoor shower cater to the surf enthusiast. Valid Dates: From October 1, 2022 through March 15, 2023, *subject to availability*, and *excludes all Canadian statutory long-weekends and the week of Dec 23-Jan 2, 2023*. For Booking: Contact Tofino Beach Collective to view availability and book your reservation (www.tofinobeachcollective.com). *This donated auction item is non-transferrable.* Valued at $1,700 Donated By Leah McDiarmid - Tofino Beach Collective
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$1,700 |
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Vancouver - Deluxe Hockey Delights!
- 2 x Tickets to a 2022/2023 Regular Season Canucks Hockey Game; value $500 - 2 x Helijet Tickets - Victoria to Vancouver Return Flight; value $560 - 1 x Family Style Dinner for Two at La Quercia Restaurant (drinks not included, reservation recommended); value $170 This package may be taken as a bundle to attend the hockey game or used individually. Valued at $1,230 Donated By
Donald Carson - Carson Automotive Group
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$1,230 |
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Win A Delightful Day on the Water… on a Speedboat!
The boat is equipped with all the required navigation and safety equipment and includes seating and lifejackets for all guests. Onboard you will find a cooler full of refreshments and snacks, an onboard marine head (toilet), and rain/shade coverage. This boat has the speed and range to reach multiple destinations in the Southern Gulf Islands, Saanich Peninsula, Patricia Bay, Cowichan Bay, Maple Bay, Genoa Bay, Mill Bay, and others. Visit a marine park, marine pub, view local wildlife and more. Jon will be in touch with the winning bidder. Date is flexible and subject to mutual agreement and weather conditions. Valued at $1,000 Donated By Jon Donald - CW's Secretary |
$1,000 |
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Angling for a Fishing & Crabbing Adventure?
Package to be Used: Prior to 15 June or after 15 September Package Expires: Dec 2022 Valued at $850 Donated By Steven Yakimovich - Ocean Rambler Fishing Adventures
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$850 |
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A Boater’s Delight…Fishing or Crabbing/Cruising
- for 2-4 people - a half-day of fishing or crabbing/cruising in local waters - onboard a Lifetimer 2700 boat (insured) - with Licensed Skipper (and CW Senior Men's player) Nick Schubert Expiry Date: December 31, 2023 Valued at $600 Donated By Nick Schubert
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$600 |
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Game Day Perks
- 1 x $50 Gift Card for Windsor Café (located beside Windsor Park at 2540 Windsor Road) - 2 x Entry Passes to a CW Rugby Game at Windsor Park - 1 x CW Toque (one size fits all) Valued at $67 Item pickup location: Victoria. |
$67 |
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Easy Rider - You’re Good to Go!
- 1 x Bontrager Solstice MIPS Bike Helmet, Size: M/L (55-61cm), Colour: Waterloo Blue (value $95) - 1 x $100 Gift Card for a Bike Tune-Up Trek Bicycle Store Victoria has two locations to serve you: 338 Catherine Street and 3-398 Harbour Road. The Fry Family have been longtime participants and supporters of the CW Rugby community. Valued at $195 Donated By Bill Fry - Trek Bicycle Store Victoria, Owner
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$195 |
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What a Treat for the Body!
SOMA Active Health is located in the heart of Fernwood at 1358 Gladstone Ave. Nicole Campbell is an owner of SOMA Active Health AND one our awesome Mini parents, who has spent a ton of time volunteering with our Mini program! Valued at $116 Donated By Nicola Campbell - SOMA Active Health Item pickup location: Victoria. |
$116 |
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Healthy & Feeling Fabulous! (Package #1)
- 1 hour Biomechanical Assessment by a Chiropractor - 2 sessions with a Kinesiologist (in consultation with the Chiropractor who did the biomechanical assessment) - 1 hour Massage Therapy Session with Attila Apt, RMT Chiropractors: Dr. Nicholas Yap, Dr. Jordyn Newman, Dr. Jaritt Ptolemy, Dr. Michael Maxwell Kinesiologist: Drake Wilson Valued at $438 Donated By Total Body Health Item pickup location: Victoria. |
$438 |
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Healthy & Feeling Fabulous! (Package #2)
- 1 hour Biomechanical Assessment by a Chiropractor - 2 sessions with a Kinesiologist (in consultation with the Chiropractor who did the biomechanical assessment) - 1 hour Massage Therapy Session with Veronika Hadisandjoja Chiropractors: Dr. Nicholas Yap, Dr. Jordyn Newman, Dr. Jaritt Ptolemy, Dr. Michael Maxwell Kinesiologist: Drake Wilson Valued at $438 Donated By Total Body Health Item pickup location: Victoria. |
$438 |
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Fun & Fitness
Valued at $197 Donated By Ray Herman – Oak Bay Parks, Recreation & Culture Director
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$197 |
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A Commitment to Fitness – Personal Training
- 1 x Consultation - 4 x Training Sessions Expiry date: December, 2022 Valued at $520 Donated By Liam Chisholm - Innovative Fitness Victoria
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$520 |
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Wonderful Workouts!
- 1 x 10 Saanich Recreation Passes, valid at all 4 Saanich Rec Centres - Gordon Head, Cedar Hill, G.R. Pearkes, and Saanich Commonwealth Place - 2 small towels - 2 ice/heat packs Expiry date: March 31, 2023 Passes can be used for: - Drop In Weight Room - Drop In Fitness and Basic Yoga Classes - Drop In Swimming, Hot Tub, Sauna and Steam Room - Drop In Water Fitness Classes - Drop In Skating - Drop In Adult Sports - Drop In Open Gym Times Valued at $75 Donated By Saanich Parks & Recreation Department
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$75 |
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For Your Eyes Only
Eyewear Products include contact lenses, sunglasses, frames and lenses. Mayfair Optometric Clinic is a locally run business located at 3196 Douglas Street across from the Mayfair Mall. Valued at $150 Donated By Mary Lou Newbold - Mayfair Optometric Clinic
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$150 |
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Joy Gift Set
*Can be shipped at winning bidder's cost. Valued at $75 Donated By Karen Short - Felicity Design & Decor
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$75 |
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Cook Like A Chef
Product Details: 2¼-qt. (2.1-L) capacity. It's as easy to clean as nonstick cookware. Dishwasher-safe. Use your favourite utensils—even metal! Heat-safe to 450°F. Tempered-glass lid with stainless-steel rim is heat-safe to 400°F (200°C). Designed without rivets, so there’s no food buildup or rusting. Tri-ply clad—a heat-conducting aluminum core between an 18/10 stainless steel satin interior layer and a polished stainless 18/0 exterior layer for durability and faster, more even heating. Flared rims make pouring easy and keep stovetops and counters free of drips. *Can be shipped at winning bidder's cost. Valued at $180 Donated By Erin Vipond & Emily Cotey - Pampered Chef Consultants
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$180 |
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Deliciously Priceless!
- 1 dozen Chocolate Chip Cookies - 1 dozen Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins - 1 Apple Pie *Delivered to the successful local Victoria area bidder! 😊 Emily will contact the winning bidder. Priceless! Donated By Emily Cotey - CW U16 Player |
Priceless! |
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What Tasty Grapes!
*Delivered to the successful bidder! 😊 **Delivery area includes and is limited to Vancouver, Vancouver Island and Okanagan Valley. Valued at $400 Donated By Steve Thomson - CW Supporter & Former Player 'The Ox' |
$400 |
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A Dynamic Duo - Wine & Cheese
- 1 Bottle of Chateau Montelena 2019 Chardonnay - $100 Gift Certificate for Charelli’s Cheese Shop & Delicatessen Chateau Montelena, located in the Napa Valley, is the vineyard whose 1973 Chardonnay surprised the world of wine by winning the renowned “Judgement of Paris”, as featured in the movie “Bottle Shock”. The Chateau Montelena 2019 Chardonnay – unavailable at BC Liquor Stores - is not what most people think of as a “California Chardonnay”, but rather a top-quality Chablis. This bottle was recently purchased from the Chateaux. It is an excellent representation of the quality and style upon which Chateau Montelena winery's reputation is maintained. Charelli’s Cheese Shop & Delicatessen, located on Foul Bay Road, can provide the perfect food choices to accompany your wine. Valued at $175 Donated By Jon Donald - CW's Secretary Item pickup location: Victoria. |
$175 |
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‘Say it with a Card’…while enjoying a cuppa
- 2 x Packages of fun and witty, locally designed, assorted Greeting Cards from Boo To You - 1 x $20 Gift Card for Starbucks Boo To You cards are created with more wit than wisdom; sometimes brash but always crafted with class. There’s something there for everyone. *Can be shipped at winning bidder's cost. Valued at $92 Donated By
Sarah Rouget - Boo To You
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$92 |
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Butchart Gardens VIP Extravaganza
- 4 x Summer Fireworks Admission tickets* - Gourmet picnic dinner for 4 people - Reserved seating for the fireworks *Summer Fireworks at The Butchart Gardens occur on Saturdays in July and August. This package is valid for Summer 2023. Valued at $500 Donated By Barnabas Clarke - The Butchart Gardens
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$500 |
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‘Family Day’ at Beacon Hill Park & Beacon Drive In
- Wild Bird Seed to feed the ducks ($9.00) - $20.00 Donation to visit the Beacon Hill Children's Farm (Petting Zoo) - $100 Gift Certificate for Beacon Drive In - Playground, Water Park Jet Area (free!) Beacon Hill Park: https://www.tourismvictoria.com/see-do/activities-attractions/garden-parks/beacon-hill-park Beacon Hill Children's Farm: https://beaconhillchildrensfarm.ca Beacon Drive In: https://www.beacondrivein.ca Valued at $129 Donated By Lindy Van Alstine - CW Supporter & Auction Organizer Item pickup location: Victoria. |
$129 |
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Get in the Swing…or Play a Favourite Sport
Host a team or networking event, get together for a great bachelor/bachelorette party, bring in a group for a birthday or for any other reason you can think of to have a good time with the amazing people around you. The best part is that your entertainment is built-in! Enjoy industry best golf simulators and a multi-sport experience that includes fun competitions in hockey, soccer and even zombie dodgeball. Valued at $45 Donated By Derek Orr - Iron & Wood
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$45 |
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Perfect for Families, Guests & Victorians of Any Age
Miniature World is "The Greatest Little Show On Earth!™" Over 85 great little attractions that include the World's Smallest Operational Sawmill, and one of the longest model railways. See Circus World, Space 2201, Frontier Land, Fantasy Land, King Arthur's Camelot, Circus World, The Fields of Glory, The World of Dollhouses, plus much more! Located in The Fairmont Empress Hotel at 649 Humboldt St. Valued at $185 Donated By Alan McGillivary - Minature World
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$185 |
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The Chateau Overnight & Breaky (Benny) Delights!
Expiry Date: May 31, 2023 Websites: www.chateauvictoria.com www.vista18.com Valued at $450 Donated By Amanda & Avalon Crawford
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$450 |
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Victoria’s Legendary Landmarks
- 1 x $35 for The Dutch Bakery - 1 x $50 for Murchie's Fine Tea & Coffee Valued at $85
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$85 |
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A Double Delight - Dinner Out with an Overnight
- 1 x $100 Gift Card for the Cactus Club Cafe in Victoria - 1 x One Night Accommodation at the Strathcona Hotel (room type of your choice); value $200 Valued at $300 Donated By Anonymous Donor - Cactus Club Gift Card
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$300 |
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For Those Special Occasions & Get-Togethers…Stress Free!
Perfect for: Appy Platters, Birthday Cakes, etc. Valued at $200 Donated By Thrifty Foods - James Bay
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$200 |
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Enjoy Bevies & Bites After a Downtown Shop or Stroll
Modern Pacific North West Cuisine Gather at the bar for fresh-shucked oysters and craft cocktails. Unwind with friends over sharing plates in their lower brasserie. Savour a special dinner and elevated experience in the fine dining room. All of their menus feature local seafood, house dry-aged steak and local produce. Old world meets new at The Courtney Room. As an extension of The Magnolia Hotel & Spa, The Courtney Room is an elegant dining space providing genuine hospitality. They have been recognized by enRoute Magazine as #10 Best New Restaurant in Canada in 2018 and one of the Top 100 Restaurants in Canada in 2019! www.thecourtneyroom.com Valued at $100 Donated By Julian Peters – The Magnolia Hotel & Spa
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$100 |
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Fernwood’s Fabulous Sips & Nibbles
- 1 x $20 Gift Card for the local Fernwood café - Koffi - www.koffihouse.ca - 1 x $40 Gift Card for the local Fernwood pub - The Fernwood Inn - www.fernwoodinn.com Valued at $60 Donated By Anonymous Donor - Koffi Gift Card
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$60 |
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Take the Edge Off Your Grocery Bill
Valued at $200 Donated By Thrifty Foods - James Bay
Item pickup location: Victoria.
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$200 |
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