Testimonials
"Leaving as small a lodging footprint and knowing that even my apple cores will be composted at The Granaries makes me feel better about travel I have to do for work"
J. Enns Communications,
Kelowna, BC
"What a great surprise to find a B&B of this calibre in Dawson Creek. Wouldn't change a thing"
Jeanette, Vancouver, BC
"Bird and breakfast " - At this northern BC getaway, nature is the star attraction....Read more.
Dawson Creek, Mile Zero, where the buffalo roam. Sept 2005. Read article.
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Making a Difference
The Granaries on Bear Mountain and Inn at the Granaries are proud to be associated with the City of Dawson Creek, recently recognized as one of BC's most innovative green cities for demonstrating leadership and action in a range of environmental sustainability initiatives. We also hope to lead by example by gently encouraging guests to appreciate our eco-friendly practices and adopt sustainable goals in their own homes and communities.
Retrofitting old wooden granaries for a unique take on the luxury B&B was a recycling project on a grand scale. Other extremely livable design features include passive solar at The Inn at the Granaries. Lots of natural light as well as more efficient cooling and heating help us to live lightly on our little patch of earth. As well, we're a certified Backyard Habitat by the Canadian Wildlife Federation and due to be profiled in the July/August 2008 issue of their magazine.
Our Goals:
To minimize our environmental footprint by: reducing waste, conserving water and electricity, protecting wildlife and their habitat and educating by example. This will ensure our guests enjoy the natural setting and excellent service we provide in an Earth friendly manner .
Our Practices :
 WASTE REDUCTION
-- RECYCLE all paper, cardboard, plastics, bottles, cans, glass, aluminium
-- COMPOST food and plant materials diverting organic material from the landfill
-- REDUCE packaging waste by buying in bulk vs. single serving packets
-- Use REFILLable containers for guest amenities
-- REDUCE food waste by adjusting portion size to appetite
-- Use REUSABLE cutlery, dishware and linen
-- REDUCE paper waste by using electronic documentation
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY & CONSERVATION
-- TURN OFF heat and lights when not needed; encourage guests to do same
-- Hang linens outside whenever possible for drying & natural bleaching;
minimizing use of clothes dryer and chemical whiteners
-- Use ENERGY STAR light bulbs & appliances
-- Choose locally produced and organic foodstuffs when possible
-- Support of local alternative energy production
WATER CONSERVATION
-- Capture rain water in barrels & pond to water the garden
-- Collect household waste water for indoor & outdoor plants
-- Hand water to minimize wastage
-- Mulch lawn clippings to conserve moisture
-- Practice water-wise gardening methods
-- Accept natural grass browning
-- Use low flow toilets & shower heads
-- Offer towel & linen re-use program during guest's stay
PROTECT WILDLIFE and their HABITAT
-- Maintain FRESHWATER POND used by birds, frogs and other wildlife
-- NO chemical fertilizers or pesticides in the gardens
-- Maintain areas of NATURAL FOREST which provide food, shelter & biodiversity
-- PLANT TREES throughout the property annually, helping to convert the CO2 in our atmosphere to O2
-- Use mostly natural cleaning products to protect environment
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Protect healthy balance in natural sewage lagoon
EDUCATE BY EXAMPLE
-- Host GREEN EVENTS to reduce the waste generated by large gatherings
-- Incorporate a social conscience into event planning by giving back to the community.
-- Display books and literature on a wide range of environmental topics
-- Demonstrate best practices for sustainability in the hospitality sector
-- Shake the Tree- INSPIRE everyone involved to THINK GREEN !
The Granaries on Bear Mountain
Inn at the Granaries
Hosts:Heather & Bob Newman
tel/fax: (250) 782-6304
Toll Free: 1-888-782-6304
e-mail: info@thegranaries.com
web-site:www.thegranaries.com
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