Golf in British Columbia Island and Wine Golftour
A fantastic 15-day package, with the focus on golf and nature.
From lovely ocean views, high Coastal Mountains and warm valleys. And you'll
enjoy the local cuisine and wines. It is all waiting for you.
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Day 1 - Arrival Vancouver After arriving on Vancouver
International Airport it is a short walk to the hotel for the first night, the
Fairmont Airport Hotel. After checking in you can pick up your rental car at the
Hertz desk. Accomodation: Fairmont Vancouver Airport oder
Fairmont Downtown Hotel Vancouver
Day 2 - Victoria Ferry from Tsawassen to Swarz Bay
on Vancouver Island. Enjoy the magnificent scenery during this 90 minute sailing
trip. A 30 minute drive brings you to the capital of BC, Victoria. Also
called the city of sea and gardens, has a mild climate, which makes it possible
to play year-round golf. The Inner harbor of Victoria is a meeting place for
musicians, artists and entrepreneurs of all kinds. There is never a dull moment
and it is a pleasure to sit down and have a look at the ships and floating
planes and watch performers on the street. Accomodation: Inn
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Day 3:Victoria – Golf at Westin Bear Mountain Golf
Resort This morning you will drive to the Westin Bear Mountain Golf
Resort. This par 72-18 holes championship golf course offers the grandeur of
different views and the layout is a challenge by itself. After the game it is
time to explore Victoria. Enjoy the relaxed lifestyle, nice coffee places and
visit some very interesting sites. Accomodation: Inn at
Laurelpoint
Day 4: Victoria - Olympic View Golfplatz A 20
minute drive west is the Olympic View Golf Course with a magnificent view on the
Olympic Mountains on the other side of Puget Sound in Washington State, named by
sea captain John Maeres in 1788. This is a beautiful and challenging course. Do
not get distracted by the sound of the two waterfalls located at the Golf
course. You will have a good chance you will pair up with a couple of deer and
if you hit the ball too high a Bald Eagle might swing by to drop it in the
hole. After the game you might want to visit the picturesque little town of
Sooke. Accomodation: Inn at Laurelpoint
Day 5 - Whistler After a lovely breakfast it is time to
hit the road. Driving North to Nanaimo from where the ferry to Horseshoe Bay
(Vancouver) leaves. On the way to Nanaimo you will pass a number of interesting
places to visit. Check the tips in the package. From Horseshoe Bay you will
drive North on the 'Sea to Sky Highway' to Whistler, the host of the 2010 Winter
Olympics. This highway is a spectacular drive is following the scenic shoreline
of Howe Sound. After about 90 minutes you will arrive in the resort Whistler, an
active and outdoors oriented mountain village. Accomodation: Alpin
Chalet Inn
Day 6 - Whistler - Golf at Nicklaus North Explore all
Whistler has to offer and play Nicklaus North Golf Course, just minutes from
cobblestone walkways and street side cafes of the resort. This par 71, 18-hole
course winds along a gentle valley floor offering a spectacular setting.
Nicklaus North stands out as one of the great courses in North America. It's no
wonder this is only one of a few rare golf courses in the world bearing Jack
Nicklaus' name. Golf Digest has rated Whistler as one of the "Top 20 Greatest
Golf Destinations in the World". After this exiting game you might want to relax
in one of the spas or have a massage in the privacy of your own
room. Accomodation: Alpin Chalet Inn |
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Day 7 - Salmon Arm A beautiful drive from the Coastal
Mountains of Whistler to Salmon Arm in the North of the Okanagan Valley. During
this drive you will be amazed by the change of scenery. From the snow covered
mountains via the surprising 'Duffy Lake Road' towards the little town of
Lillooet, dating back to the Cariboo Gold Rush in the mid 1850's. This is where
the North Thompson River and the Fraser River meet. Past Marble Canyon
Provincial Park you drive through Kamloops, the biggest city of the Thompson
Okanagan, where every year the famous cattle drive is held. In Salmon Arm we
have chosen for a two-day stay in a very charming Inn at the Salmon Arm Golf
Course. Accomodation: The Inn at the Ninth Hole
Golf Digest ranks the Salmon Arm Golf Course in
the top 10 courses of BC. Go with the flow. The course skirts the base of Mount
Ida, an extinct volcano, which creates a gorgeous setting as fairways and greens
follow the natural contours and character of the surrounding terrain. The
result: a visually stunning set of links cunningly interspersed with bunkers and
waterholes, sculpted amidst towering fir and pine. Why not visit an authentic
wine house after the game. The Okanagan Valley is the place to check out the
beautiful local wineries and enjoy fantastic outdoor dinners. Accomodation:
The Inn at the Ninth Hole
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Day 9 - Vernon Vernon is a 75 minute drive from
here and is beautifully nestled in between Okanagan Lake, Swan Lake and
Kalamalka Lake. It is the hart of the sunny Okanagan valley. Here your stay is
at the peaceful grounds of Predator Ridge Golf Resort from where you have great
views over the valley Accomodation: Predator Ridge Golf
Resort, Studio
Day 10 - Vernon - Golf at Predator Ridge After breakfast
you will play Predator Ridge. A great championship course that is ranked as one
of the most attractive courses of Canada. A course not easy to forget. The
local wineries organize daily wine tastings and a drive up to the cozy Silver
Star Mountain Resort brings you into the cooler sub-alpine meadows. In summer
the meadows are all covered with wildflowers. This part of the Okanagan Valley
offers a very special micro-climate; from desert-like valley bottoms to
sub-alpine climate at higher elevations Accomodation: Predator Ridge
Golf Resort, Studio |
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Day 11 - Kelowna Via a 90 minute scenic drive along the
shores of Okanagan Lake you will enter the city of Kelowna. Kelowna, originally
called Skela'un-na (Grizzly Bear) is called the City of Summer. It is a bright
and modern town situated on the eastern shores of the 128 kilometer long
Okanagan Lake. Downtown has a waterfront with lakefront parks and sandy beaches.
Besides Golf, Kelowna is best known for its award winning
wineries. Accomodation: The Grand Okanagan
Day 12 - Kelowna - Golf at Gallagher's Canyon
Gallagher's Canyon Golf Course is a par 72 18-hole Championship
Golf course and takes you along the edge of the canyon with views like no other.
Impressed by the diversity of the course and without doubt you will be talking
about this one for a long time. If you like the spa experience, this is the time
as we have selected a number of first class spas for in and around
Kelowna. Accomodation: The Grand Okanagan
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Day 13 - Vancouver Going south on Highway 97 you will
turn west on Highway 3A towards Keremeos. This is a jump back in time. The
village, with wood-fronted buildings dating from the early 1900's, emits a
feeling of the Old West. The village, originated as an ancient native village
site, started out as a trading post for the Hudson Bay Company in 1860. Going
further west to Vancouver, the drive continues through farm country, on mountain
roads and farm country again. In Vancouver we have chosen another unique
accommodation, located in the downtown area. Accomodation: Granville
Island Hotel
Day 14 - Vancouver Today is the day to become one with
Vancouver. Stroll downtown, take in the atmosphere that makes Vancouver such a
pleasant city. We have selected some special spots and neat places that are more
than worth visiting. A part of the travel package advises about actual theatre
performances, art shows and other special events. Accomodation:
Granville Island Hotel
Day 15 - Departure Vancouver Today, a short 40-minute
drive takes you back to Vancouver International Airport where you return your
rental car and say goodbye.
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Package includes:
- 14 nights accommodation in high quality B&B's and authentic resorts
- 4 x Full breakfasts (Inn at The Ninth Hole & Alpin Chalet)
- 15 days Hertz full size car rental, inclusive of
GST/PST, LDW, PVRT/TFFC/CFC, CFR, VLF, unlimited kms,
additional driver,
- 6 green fees, practice balls and shared power cart
- All local taxes (Hotel Tax and Goods & Services Tax)
- toll-free local contact number
- Full Travel Package*
*Full Travel Package, contains: a tour map of
the area area background information, focusing on the package
interest general description of the tour 'secret tips' to connect your
clients with day-to-day description (driving time, directions, best points
of interest to visit, date specific tips, such as festivals, interpretive
hikes and concerts, lunch/dinner tips and Visitor Info addresses)
- Ticket HOP on Bus in Vancouver
- 3 Logoballs
not included: Tips gasoline Entrance Fee Parking
fee Tiretax Car ca. $1,50 per day
We have excellent longstanding relationships with all our partner
hotels worldwide which means we can offer you unbeatable daily rates-just
contact us for a quote.
* In Salmon Arms you can decide wich course you want
play: Hyde or Salmon Arms Golf * In Kelowna you can
decide wich course you want play: The Harvest, Gallagher`s Canyon , The
Okanagan Golf- The Bear or The Quail * In Whistler you can
decide wich course you want play: Nicklaus North, Big Sky, Chateau Whistler
or Whistler Golf |