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ADVERTISING
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WITH US

Baillie Grohman Estate Winery

Visitor Guide
AdvertisING

 

Be part of the spotlight! After another sold-out edition of the 2025–2026 Explore Creston Valley Visitor’s Guide, the Creston Valley Tourism Society (CVTS) is excited to open ad bookings for the 2026–2027 edition.

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This vibrant, 52+ page guide is the go-to resource for visitors across the Creston Valley, the Kootenays, Alberta, and beyond. Your ad will appear alongside inspiring stories, detailed maps, insider tips, and stunning photography — showcasing the very best of our hidden gem.

 

Due to overwhelming demand, we completely sold out of all ad spaces before the booking deadline for the last edition! So we strongly encourage you to book your spot early to avoid disappointment! Review the info below to find out how.

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FEATURES

  • Professional photography, engaging design, and curated travel content

  • Highlights of top things to see & do, eat, shop, and experience

  • Annual festivals & events, plus insider local favourites

  • Food & Farm Directory with a seasonal harvest chart

  • Area and town maps: parks, facilities, hiking trails, and more

  • Complete accommodations & restaurant directories

  • Trip-planning essentials: highway routes, border crossings, ferry info

DISTRIBUTION DETAILS

We’re building on strong momentum from last issue:

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  • Boost Print run to 21,000–24,000 copies

  • Year-round distribution to 150+ businesses from Yahk to the Kootenay Lake East Shore

  • Racking on the Kootenay Lake Ferry and at the Kootenay Rockies International Airport (Cranbrook)

  • Placement at 100+ locations along Hwy 3 (Cranbrook to Lethbridge) with ABC Brochures

  • Shipping to 40+ Visitor Centres across BC, Alberta, and Idaho.

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AD RATES & SIZES
AD RATES

Magazine Size: 6” x 10.75”

1/4 Page  @ $390.00 plus tax

1/2 Page @ $660.00 plus tax

Full Page @ $1,220.00 plus tax

Inside Covers @ $1,380.00 plus tax

Back Cover @  $1,650.00 plus tax

Full Page Ad​ - 6" x 10.75"

1/2 Page Ad​ - 5.25” x 4.8125”

1/4 Page Ad​ - 5.25” x 2.25”

AD OPTIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Option 1
You Supply Your Ad

  • Submit high-resolution (300 dpi) PDF, TIFF, or JPEG (Word docs not accepted)

  • Ensure correct sizing and resolution (full-page ads require .125” bleed)

  • We double check ad specs; if no issues ad is finalized for print.

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Options 2
We Design Your Ad Free

  • Provide your logo (EPS, PDF, or SVG)

  • Share your business info (location, hours, contact, services, etc.)

  • Include a short tagline or call to action

  • Submit high-resolution photos (optional)

  • Receive a proof with one round of free revisions before being finalized for print.

HOW TO BOOK YOUR AD

 

So you have decided on an ad size and how you want to design it and now want to book your ad? Read below on how to complete that:

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  1. Click the button below and fill out the booking form before February 1st. 

  2. We’ll contact you for design files or ad details by February 7th

  3. Pay by cheque or e-transfer before the deadline of March 7th

  4. Approve your ad proof before the guide goes to print between March 15-21st

  5. Enjoy seeing your ad in the guides when they arrive and are distributed in April!​

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AD BOOKING DEADLINE & DATES

 

Last year, ad space sold out before the booking deadline — so don’t wait to secure your spot! Review the info below to find out how.

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  • Ad Booking Deadline: February 1, 2026

  • Final Ad Submission: February 7, 2026

  • Payment Deadline: March 1, 2026

  • Printing: March 15–21, 2026

  • Distribution: April 2026 – March 2027

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** 5% a month late fee will be charged to invoices not paid by payment deadline. GST will apply to above pricing.

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QUESTIONS? CONTACT US!

 

If you have any other questions or need any further assistance with booking an ad, please contact:

 

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