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If you are looking to play golf in an area where the air
is clean, the fairways are lush, the people are friendly
and the scenery is out of this world, then look no further
than Vancouver Island.
From the English colonial atmosphere of Royal Victoria
Golf Club in the South to the awesome natural splendour
of Storey Creek Golf Club in the North, no other area
in Canada brings you such a variety of superb golf, and
warm West-Coast hospitality.
Where else can you go whale watching in the morning, golf
a four-star resort in the afternoon and dine on fresh
Pacific Salmon at night? Only Vancouver Island can give
you this kind of a vacation. Festooned with over 50 courses,
each with its own unique style, Vancouver Island is the
golfing destination you have been looking for!
South Island
Cordova
Bay Golf Course - in February
Photo courtesy BC Golf Safaris |
Stretching
from the capital city of Victoria to the hub city of Nanaimo,
Southern Vancouver Island has a phenomenal array of golf
courses, scenery and activities. You and your friends
can spoil yourselves with fantastic golf in the mornings
and numerous after-golf activities in the afternoons.
Non-golfers can find plenty to see and do, while you indulge
yourself on the South Island's fabulous courses. Stay
in one town or move around - southern Vancouver Island
has so much to offer both the casual golfer and the die-hard
addict.
In
Victoria, if you can resist the lure of world class fishing,
whale watching, botanical gardens, endless shopping and
great museums, there is an unrivalled collection of superb
and affordable courses you absolutely must play - each
with its own claim to fame. Victoria has courses that
have been voted amongst the top fifty courses in all of
Canada, courses that have hosted Canadian PGA events and
courses that are steeped in the English colonial tradition
that so pervades this area of the west coast. From courses
that take you through forest groves to courses that take
you along the very edge of the Pacific Ocean, Victoria
has it all. No matter what kind of round you are looking
for, Victoria has your game.
Just 60 km North of Victoria lies the historic Cowichan
Valley. Famous for its native carvings and fantastic fishing,
this community also boasts an array of fantastic golf
courses. Cowichan Golf and Country Club, the valley's
oldest course, has been attracting golfers for over half
a century. Its variety of tight, tree-lined fairways,
wide-open landing areas and occasionally dramatic elevation
changes is typical of the kind of golf you can find in
the valley. With six courses within twenty minutes of
the main town, the Cowichan Valley is a hidden golfing
heaven. It is no great surprise that LPGA star Dawn Coe-Jones
learned her craft in this neck of the woods.
As you head North to Nanaimo you can visit the Forest
Museum and step back in time as you ride a steam locomotive
to a logging museum. Also not to be missed are the dozens
of building murals in Chemainus that have turned the village
into an outdoor museum and one of Vancouver Island's favourite
destinations.
A leisurely 50 minutes up the highway will bring you to
the port-city of Nanaimo and another group of great courses.
With great views of Georgia Strait and the Gulf Islands,
Nanaimo Golf Club is the stop of choice for many travellers.
Its long narrow fairways and well-defended greens provide
a great game for golfers of all levels. Not to be outdone,
though, are the many other courses and attractions in
the area. One could easily spend a few days in Nanaimo
and leave still wanting more.
No matter where you go on Southern Vancouver Island there
are great courses and attraction for all interests. Golfers
and non-golfers alike will find what they are looking
for in this beautiful and historic corner of Canada. This
year, come and discover all that Southern Vancouver Island
has to offer!
North Island
North of Nanaimo, the true rural beauty of Vancouver Island
begins to unfold before you. The forests become thicker,
the mountains become higher and wildlife is abundant.
One thing that doesn't change, though, is the superb golf.
If you are travelling between Nanaimo and Campbell River,
there are enough attractions and courses to keep you smiling
for days.
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this eagle on your scorecard too! |
Nestled
in the small community of Nanoose is the golfing resort
of Fairwinds. This target-style course winds around Canada
Geese wetlands and lush evergreen forests. The golf is
challenging, but with the fantastic setting, so is concentrating
on your game. Spotting the occasional deer, river otter
and bald eagle will more than test your ability to stay
focused on your score.
Further North, near the seaside town of Parksville, five
more courses await to test your mettle and delight your
senses. Leading this pack of links is the Morningstar
Golf Club. Home to the Canadian Tour's qualifying school
for six years, Morningstar is a hidden gem that local
golfers are beginning to have to share with others who
have played it and have been silly enough to tell their
friends about it.
Another forty-five minutes up the Island Highway take
you to the Comox Valley and the charming town of Courtenay.
Renowned for its friendly people and outdoor recreation,
the region is home to what GolfDigest magazine has called
"the best public course on Vancouver Island": Crown Isle.
From its 35,000 square foot clubhouse and port & cigar
room to its manicured greens and pristine fairways, Crown
Isle is a first class golfing destination that simply
cannot be missed.
A final leisurely fifty-minute drive North takes you to
the resort town of Campbell River. Famous for its world-class
salmon fishing, where forty-pound salmon are as plentiful
as the seaside accommodations, this town can also boast
one of the best courses you could ever want to play. Storey
Creek, with its forest setting, winding fairways, superb
conditions and welcoming charm is what all courses should
aspire to be. The tree-lined fairways often make you feel
like you and your friends are the only ones on the course;
but you would be wrong. The ever-present deer and the
bald eagles overhead will keep reminding you that you
are in good company on this must-play course.
No matter where you go on Northern Vancouver Island there
are great courses and activities for all interests. Friendly
people, beautiful scenery and great destinations will
give golfers and non-golfers alike all that they are looking
for. This year come and discover all that Northern Vancouver
Island has to offer!
Golf on
Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and the Sunshine Coast
Golf in
British Columbia
Golf Vacations on Vancouver Island
Golf
Vacations in British Columbia
We
proudly offer golf packages in various regions of the
province, to get you out onto the golf course - the
right golf course - with someone who knows the course
and the area, and someone who can maximize your enjoyment
and use of your time while in British Columbia. If fresh
or saltwater sportfishing is your passion, we also have
combined golf and fishing packages offered in Victoria. |
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