The Fungi Festivals Grand Tour

September 19 - September 26, 2010

The Fungi Festivals Grand Mushroom Tour will be a will be an exciting week of touring to several different locations to hunt, identify and pick Wild Mushrooms. These locations will be rich in beauty and also in mushrooms. This trip will include a two day stop at KOA Campground in Revelstoke BC, a three day stop at Nakusp Hot Springs in Nakusp BC and a three day stop at Sicamous KOA or Paradise Motel in Sicamous BC. Bring your own RV, Tent or stay in one of the cabins at the at the campgrounds. Every day we will provide an interpreter to help you identify, hunt and collect Wild Mushrooms. We will also serve you a meal that is Wild Mushroom related.

Cost : $300 per person.  Includes interpreter, wild mushroom meals, free lectures, slide shows, and campfires at night.
Your camping fees and cabin rentals will be in addition to the above fee.
Call ahead to reserve.
All bookings are by reservation only
250-836-2220
To Register Click Here

Our Itinerary is as follows:

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Sunday September 19 – Tuesday September 26, 2010

Sunday: The group will meet in Revelstoke at the KOA. During sunday evening there will be a presentation and slide show at KOA.

Monday & Tuesday:

Tours: Day-long treasure hunting workshop in local woodland settings.  Learn about whatever mushrooms are popping up out there - The Good, the Bad and the Yuckky. Gain confidence in knowing edible wild mushrooms with a knowledgeable guide. European and Asian and regional visitors alike, will be impressed with the variety and abundance of mushrooms found in our forests. Bring mushrooms growing in your yard or along the road to be identified. Delicious edibles are everywhere!

Entertainment: In the evening there will be a potluck dinner, featuring, you guessed it wild mushrooms. Also to follow in the evening is a slide show, presented by one of our very knowledgeable host, the slide show will be on wild mushroom of the area.

KOA Campground
	Just 5 km East of Revelstoke on the TC Highway. Campground includes: Tent lots, Cabins and Teepees. Also Chalets with bathroom and kitchen. Contact Info: Phone: (250) 837-2085 Email:  revkoa@yahoo.com Website:  www.revelstokekoa.com

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Wednesday September 22 – Thursday September 23, 2010

Headquarters:   Cabin #1, Cedar Chalets, Nakusp

Wednesday: Travel from KOA Revelstoke to Nakusp Hot Springs. Approx travel time is 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours. Will stop along the way to hunt for wild mushrooms. Evening entertainment will include a potluck dinner, please bring your local wine and cheese to compliment the mushrooms. Slide show to follow.

Thursday: Guided Mushroom Tours will commence at 10 am. Potluck dinner and a slide show presentation to follow. There are two tour options:

Natural Hot Springs Tour - All natural, including you! Collect wild mushrooms to and from an all natural hot spring. Relax and enjoy nature at the springs. Lunch included. Note that you must be able to travel steep hills.

Local Mushroom Tour - Hunt and collect wild mushrooms. Lunch at The Mushroom Addition Restaurant (to be confirmed) specializing in mushroom cuisine. This option is for those not as physically fit.

Nakusp Hot Springs
	Relax, Refresh, Return. "The Hidden Gem of the Kootenays" Unwind in a shaded campsite, near the Kuskanax Creek, just a short walk from the Nakusp Hot Springs.  Contact Info: Telephone:  (250) 265-4528 Website:  www.nakusphotsprings.com

Nakusp Hot Springs Cedar Chalets
	Modern "A" frames next to the spectacular Nakusp Hot Springs.  Situated at the end of a scenic 11 km drive up a mountain pass from Nakusp. Contact Info: Telephone:  (250) 265-4505 Website:  www.nakusphotspringschalets.com

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Friday September 24, 2010

Friday: Travel from Nakusp BC to Sicamous BC. Approx travel time is 2 hour and 45 minutes to 3 hours. Stopping along the way to hunt for wild mushrooms. Evening campfire.

Sicamous KOA
	A quiet wilderness setting just off Trans-Canada Highway 1, minutes from the deep blue waters and beaches of Shuswap and Mara lakes.  RV and tent sites, one and two-room Kamping Kabins, a pool and nature walks. Contact Info: Information:  (250) 836-2507 Reservations:  (800) 562-0797 Email:  sicamouskoa@shaw.ca Website:  www.koa.com/where/bc/52109

Paradise Motel
	Your “home away from home”! Comfortable, clean rooms and a fabulous outdoor pool. Downtown location is walking distance to shopping, restaurants, the public beach and boat launch. Contact Info: Telephone:  (250) 836-2525 Website:  www.paradisemotel.ca

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Additional Information

Day Trippers: Anyone can join this five day tour in progress either by joining for one day at that day’s designation or for the rest of the trip. Day Tour $60/person(lunch included)
For reservations call 250-836-2220

Friday September 24 to Sunday September 26, 2010 there is the Fungi Festival in Sicamous BC. For more information regarding the weekend festival please click here.