THIRD TIME'S A CHARM

February 27, 2006

Vancouver's Opus Hotel and Tofino's Wickaninnish Inn join to create the "Urban Chic meets Coastal Retreat" package for Presenters of the 2006 Academy Awards¨

(VANCOUVER, Canada) - For the third consecutive year, Opus Hotel will be giving the Presenters of the Academy Awards¨ Ceremony a Canadian travel package they will never forget. Opus Hotel's package is equal parts urban chic and wilderness retreat, including luxury accommodation at Opus Hotel, Vancouver and Tofino's Wickaninnish Inn, world-class dining, unique spa experiences, guided eco-tours, golf and more.

"To be selected in the prestigious 2006 Academy Awards presenters' gift basket for a third consecutive year is an incredible honour," says Daniel Craig, General Manager of Opus Hotel. "The exposure to Hollywood's elite allows us to continue building on our reputation as the hotel of choice for the entertainment industry in Vancouver. This year we are delighted to be partnering with the world renowned Wickaninnish Inn, allowing us to deliver the most luxurious and memorable experience yet."

While Opus Hotel delivers an unparalleled boutique hotel experience in the heart of Vancouver's hip Yaletown district, the Wickaninnish Inn offers panoramic views of the open Pacific, nearby islands and the natural sweep of spectacular Chesterman Beach. The package includes:

Urban Chic meets Coastal Retreat

Urban Chic at Opus Hotel:

• 3 nights accommodation in an Executive Suite
• Welcome signature Opus 97 martinis en-suite
• Daily Yaletown breakfast, en-suite
• Opus Honey Bath Experience, chilled champagne served bath-side
• Dinner for two at Opus Hotel's award-winning Elixir Restaurant
• Dinner for two at the celebrated West Restaurant
• Dinner for two at the acclaimed Coast Restaurant
• Spa treatments for two at Skoah, Yaletown's most contemporary spa
• Spa treatments for two at Oasis, a European spa experience
• Two Oxia Oxygen Personal Canisters
• Shopping at internationally renowned Holt Renfrew
• Airport limo transfers and BMW car service downtown

Coastal Retreat at Tofino's Wickaninnish Inn:

• Round trip air transfers between Vancouver and Tofino
• 3 nights accommodations in a Luxury Suite at the renowned Wickaninnish Inn
• Dinner for 2 on two nights at the award-winning Pointe Restaurant
• Dinner for 2 at the superb Shelter Restaurant in Tofino
• Breakfast for 2 each day
• Daily private yoga session with in house yoga master
• Double Hot Stone Massage treatment at the Ancient Cedars Spa private cabin
• AVEDA products at Ancient Cedar Spa
• Two hour nature hike with Long Beach Nature Tours
• Round of golf at Long Beach Golf Course
• Kayaking in magical Clayoquot Sound
• Scenic flight to a remote lake and a trip to remote Hot Springs Cove

Opened in September 2002 and selected for the 2004, 2005 and now, 2006 Academy Awards¨ presenter gift baskets, Opus is Vancouver's most stylish and contemporary boutique hotel. Set in fashionable Yaletown, Opus is steps from the inner harbour, entertainment, shopping, spas and some of the city's best restaurants. The hotel's 96 stunning guestrooms & suites feature vibrant colours, oversized windows and five unique dŽcor schemes. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Opus is home to popular French brasserie Elixir and the eclectic Opus Bar. For reservations call 1-866-642-6787 or visit www.opushotel.com.

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