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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
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Professional photography, engaging design, and curated travel content
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Highlights of top things to see & do, eat, shop, and experience
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Calendar of annual community events and festivals
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Food & farm directory with a seasonal harvest chart
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Area and town maps: parks, facilities, hiking trails, and more
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Complete accommodations & restaurant directories
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Trip-planning essentials: highway routes, border crossings, ferry info
DISTRIBUTION DETAILS
We’re building on strong momentum from last issue:
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Boosting print run to 21,000–22,000 copies
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Year-round distribution to 150+ businesses from Yahk to the Kootenay Lake East Shore
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Racking on the Kootenay Lake Ferry and at the Rockies International Airport (Cranbrook)
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Placement at 100+ locations along Hwy 3 (Cranbrook to Lethbridge) with ABC Brochures
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Shipping to 50+ 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
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Submit high-resolution (300 dpi) PDF, TIFF, or JPEG (Word docs not accepted)
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Ensure correct sizing and resolution (full-page ads require .125” bleed)
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We double check ad specs; if no issues ad is finalized for print.
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Options 2
We Design Your Ad Free
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Provide your logo (EPS, PDF, or SVG)
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Share your business info (location, hours, contact, services, etc.)
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Include a short tagline or call to action
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Submit high-resolution photos (optional)
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Receive a proof with one round of free revisions before being finalized for print.
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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** 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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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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Click the button below and fill out the booking form by February 1st.
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Submit your ad or ad details for us to design it by February 7th
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Pay by cheque or e-transfer by March 1st
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Approve your ad proof by March 15th
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Enjoy seeing your ad in the guides when they arrive and are distributed in April!​
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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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Ad Sales & Booking – Jesse Willicome, jesse@explorecrestonvalley.com​
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Ad Submission or Design – Vanessa Croome, vanessa@clarismedia.com
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