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Looking for a reason to head out to Victoria for a great round of golf?Start with this; the city has been selected by Cond Nast Traveler Magazine readers as the #2 Top City in the Americas. Another reason is the Arbutus Ridge Golf Club, voted the 2006 Best Destination Golf Course in British Columbia by Golf Nerve Magazine readers. Set amidst the seaside community of Cobble Hill and some of Vancouver Islands finest wineries, Arbutus Ridge is also a mere 10 minutes from the cultural city of Duncan. Nestled amidst the seaside community of Cobble Hill, Arbutus Ridge puts you right on the home of some of Vancouver Islands finest wineries. The course is also a mere 10 minutes from the cultural city of Duncan. You might also want to try Bear Mountain Resort Mountain Course, a Jack and Steve Nicklaus co-designed golf course. Opened in the summer of 2003, the course was then immediately rated the number 1 new course in Western Canada and just two years later, the foremost golf course in all of Canada. The sister course, Bear Mountain Valley Course, is equally impressive while featuring unique amenities such as the world-renowned Sant Spa, great dining options, the state-of-the-art Mountainside Athletic Club, and a Nicklaus Golf Academy. Other golf courses you should consider are the Highland Pacific Golf and the Olympic View Golf Club. Its large natural grass driving areas, realistic target greens, and short-game practice areas are great for helping you hone your skills.
Luxurious Victoria Hotels
Victoria, British Columbia has an excellent range of top-rated hotels for that luxurious vacation youve always wanted. Top-rated Victoria hotels include grand, historic structures as well as modern properties that are at the forefront of architecture and interior design. Recognized as Victorias Art Hotel and nestled in the heart of Old Town, Swans Suite Hotel is one of the many examples of Victoria luxury. The hotel has an intimate, quiet charm, with just 29 suites overlooking the Inner Harbour. The Swans also features a famous brewpub that serves award winning beers, a bistro with nightly live music, and one of British Columbias finest collections of original local & aboriginal art. Another luxurious option is Abigails Hotel, located just three blocks from downtown Victoria's main attractions, Inner Harbour, parks and museums. A stay in this hotel features a three course gourmet breakfast that will be personally presented by the Executive Chef, and evening hors d'oeuvres. You should also consider these other hotels: Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa (Victoria's only five star oceanfront resort), Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel & Marina, and the Vancouver Island Prancing Horse Retreat Bed & Breakfast.
Outdoor Adventures with Victoria Hotels
Youve got a host of outdoor adventures waiting for you in the city of Victoria. The citys temperate climate makes adventures on land and at sea possible all throughout the year. You can choose to go whale watching or maybe try crescent moon kayaking; you can also go diving, hiking, and biking all over the region. The best way to set up your outdoor adventures is to check with Victoria hotels for their local adventure tour partners, they can give you the best advice on how to organize your itinerary. Some of the best places to go to for a great adventure are Saanich Commonwealth Place and Beacon Hill Park one of downtown Victoria's most charming attractions. Beacon Hill has 200 acres of beautifully landscaped and manicured grounds with bridges, lakes and ponds, as well as alpine and rock gardens that are also home to several species of wildlife. Keep an eye out for Bald Eagles nesting in the trees. You should also include the Pacific Undersea Gardens in your itinerary. Make time for the Live Dive Show in the Undersea Theatre. On display in the Pacific Undersea Gardens are over 5,000 animals of different species of the Pacific Northwest in its many aquariums.
Victoria Hotels and British Columbia Attractions
British Columbia is an excellent option for your next adventure. Featuring over than 1,100 different wildlife species and some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world, British Columbia presents plenty of opportunities to watch wildlife and take in the spectacular surroundings. Scenic British Columbia boasts of majestic mountains soaring up to 9,843 feet, ancient old-growth forests, caves, hoodoos (ancient, stone-like pillars), and wide stretches of sandy beaches. Look for good Victoria hotels to serve as a base for all your adventures, from hiking through alpine meadows, exploring Canada's highest waterfalls, to wading in natural hot springs. Youre also sure to catch a bit of wildlife rushing by this wonderful scenery, so make time for bird watching; or if the season is right, hop aboard a whale watching tour. There are bald eagles soaring about so keep an eye out for these beautiful birds, youre also sure to spot mountain goats, moose, and caribou.
