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Looking for a good round of gold?Choose Victoria; the city has been selected by Cond Nast Traveler Magazine as the #2 Top City in the Americas by its readers. Another reason is the Arbutus Ridge Golf Club, voted the 2006 Best Destination Golf Course in British Columbia by Golf Nerve Magazine readers. Voted the Best Destination Golf Course in British Columbia by Golf Nerve Magazine readers in 2006, the course features three of the most demanding finishing holes on Vancouver Island. Arbutus Ridge is set amidst the seaside community of Cobble Hill, which features some of Vancouver Islands finest wineries. Opening its gates in the summer of 2003, Bear Mountain Resort was immediately rated the number 1 new course in Western Canada. Just a couple years later it was rated the top golf course in the country. The course opened in the summer of 2003 and was immediately rated the number 1 new course in Western Canada and a couple years later, the top 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. You might also want to consider the Highland Pacific Golf and the Olympic View Golf Club which plays host the award winning GBC Golf Academy. Its large natural grass driving areas, realistic target greens, and short-game practice areas are great for helping you elevate your game.
Waterfront Vistas and Victoria Hotels
The city of Victoria offers a plethora of experiences. One of the best ways to experience is the city is spending time at Inner Harbour or staying in one of the many waterfront Victoria hotels. Wake up to beautiful harbor views or check out the Victoria Harbour Ferries and their fleet of mini ferries that travel around the Inner Harbour. Hop aboard for short trips to popular destinations or float the day away hopping on and off at different stops, youll find yourself enveloped by clean ocean breeze and the spectacular ocean views. Highly recommended destinations are Spinnakers Gastro-Brewpub, Reeson Landing, Lojo District, Rice Mill Landing, Victorias Historic Chinatown, Point Ellice House, Glo-Europub, Dockside Green, Fol Epi Bakery, Caffe Fantastico, Fishermans Wharf, and Aura Inn at Laurel Points award winning restaurant and lounge. Take these harbor hops on your next romantic getaway or take the family with you. Great discounts on many of the best harbor restaurants, pubs, spas and other attractions are available with these harbor trips.
Scenic Victoria and Victoria Hotels
Western Canada's oldest city, Victoria was founded in 1843 as a Hudson Bay Company trading post, named in honor of Queen Victoria. Its moderate climate and scenic setting has earn it the moniker Garden State, and its British heritage is proudly showcased in the elegant homes, neighborhoods, and architecture as seen in the famous Empress Hotel and the Parliament Buildings. Look for Victoria hotels that place you near these architectural gems or stay in the Empress Hotel to experience one of the world's truly grand hotels. The hotel has undergone a $45 million restoration, allowing you to enjoy 4 diamond hotel service amidst the grandeur and elegance of a bygone era. Other scenic attractions that you should include in your itinerary are Beacon Hill Park, a beloved expanse of green with its formal rose gardens, a band shell for outdoor summer concerts, and a petting zoo; Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada covering 55 acres of breathtaking floral showcases. The spectacular City Hall is another must-see, designed in 1875 in distinct "Second Empire" design.
Victoria Hotels and British Columbia Attractions
Your next adventure should be in scenic British Columbia. With more than 1,100 different wildlife species and some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world, British Columbia offers plenty of wildlife viewing opportunities. British Columbia boasts of some of the most unforgettable scenery, with majestic mountains soaring up to 9,843ft, 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. Enjoy the abundant wildlife to the fullest with bird watching tours or a whale watching tour, if the season is right. Bald eagles may be soaring above so keep an eye out for these magnificent creatures, also keep your eyes and ears peeled for mountain goats, moose, and caribou.
