subject: What To Do Underwater Wonders Winter Attractions Honeymoon Suites Snowboarding Fun Beautiful Vistas [print this page] Golf Getaways and Victoria Hotels Golf Getaways and Victoria Hotels
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. The Arbutus Ridge Golf Club is another reason for picking Victoria as your next golf destination. 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. 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. 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. Its sister course is Bear Mountain Valley, an equally impressive course which features a host of unique amenities. 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.
Gardens, Parks and Nearby Victoria Hotels
Recognized as the Garden City, Victorias beautiful gardens are borne of the fact that it the city has the mildest climate in Canada and basks in the most annual sunshine in British Columbia. Your garden adventures should start with the Abkhazi Garden. Created by Prince and Princess Nicholas Abkhazi in the middle of the last century, this one-acre property is also lovingly called "the garden that love built" and features quiet woodland, rocky slopes, spectacular scenery, and a restaurant serving lunch and afternoon tea alongside a charming gift shop. Beacon Hill Park showcases alpine gardens, wildflower meadows, rose gardens, lakes, Mayor's Grove of Trees, and native Garry Oak forest. Make time for Government House grounds and take in the sights of its 8. 9 hectares of rare Garry Oak ecosystem and 5. 7 hectares of formal gardens. Hatley Park is another excellent destination; a glorious 1908 Edwardian estate that features a sprawling Scottish inspired castle, a series of beautiful formal gardens, lush old growth forests and ocean vistas. Dont miss out on world-renowned Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada featuring 55 acres of superb gardens.
Victoria Hotels for Weddings
Victoria being the "Garden City" is fast becoming one of the worlds top wedding destinations. With the mildest climate in Canada, the most annual sunshine in British Columbia, and flowers all year round, its no surprise really. Have a horse drawn carriage whisk you away or get married in a castle, whatever you choose Victorias romance and splendor are the perfect backdrop for your special day. For the beach wedding of your dreams, Victorias coastal communities of Sidney to the north-east, Oak Bay to the east, and Sooke to the north-west all give you stretches of ocean vistas and tranquil beaches. The Butchart Gardens is the perfect setting for a garden wedding. Victoria is also home to the renowned Butchart Gardens, so if you fancy getting married amidst some of the most beautiful gardens in the world, this is your place. You can also have your wedding in beautifully restored mansions such as the Amethyst Inn Victoria B&B, Grouse Nest Resort, Sooke Harbour House, Swans Suite Hotel, Abigail's Hotel, Brentwood Bay Lodge and Spa and Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites. Here are some hotels that you should look into: Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, Four Points by Sheraton Victoria Gateway, Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites, and The Fairmont Empress.
Relaxing Victoria Hotels
Walking is the best way to explore the city of Victoria, and with its abundance of beautiful gardens, museums, parks, landmarks, restaurants, and shops youll find yourself rightly exhausted after a days expedition. It pays to stay in Victoria hotels that feature relaxing vistas and rejuvenating surrounds, such as the Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa. The Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa offers just that, with luxuriously appointed rooms, spectacular views, top-class fitness facilities, European-inspired spa, and splendid restaurants that are sure to restore your energies. The Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa is another option; it offers the flexibility and service of a luxury hotel while providing the feeling of security and comfort that comes with owning your own home. You should also consider the Sidney Waterfront Inn & Spa, Aerie Resort, and Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour, which offers spectacular views of the Olympic Mountain range, Legislative buildings, and the ocean. If youre looking for an off-the-beaten-path spa experience, try the Merridale Spas Antioxidant Hut at the front of the orchard.
