Olympic View Golf Club, located just a short 20 minute drive from Victoria, is a Bill Robinson designed, 6,534 yard par 72 course which opened in 1990. In fact, Olympic View was the first golf course in British Columbia that Tiger Woods played as an amateur in 1994. Situated amongst a pristine Vancouver Island forest, [...]
Beacon Hill Park is one of Victoria’s best parks. The park is over 200 acres in size and was officially became a park over 100 years ago in 1882. While you may not think twice about the name, it actually came from a pair of masts strategically placed on a hill to act as both [...]
If you have ever driven along Beach Drive in Victoria, you have more than likely driven past and noticed the Victoria Golf Club. Located on prime waterfront property, the Victoria Golf Club, at over 100 years old, is the oldest golf course in Canada. Not only is this course the oldest in Canada, it is [...]
Victoria has a number of public and municipal run golf courses, like Cedar Hill Golf Course. Some are in good condition, others not so much. If you had to pick one that stood above the rest, many people would pick Cordova Bay Golf Course. This public golf course is always in pristine shape. As you [...]
One of the most popular public courses in Victoria is the Cedar Hill Golf Course. Centrally located in Saanich, this public course offers affordable rates compared to most courses in Victoria, with green fees actually decreasing in 2011! You can now golf in the middle of summer for as little as $20 for 9 holes [...]
Located in Campbell River, 3.5 hours north of Victoria, is Storey Creek Golf Course. I had heard many people talk about this Les Furber designed course, and it is also internationally renowned for its breathtaking views and challenging layout. During a recent trip to Campbell River, I knew I had to try out this course. [...]
The Coast Discovery Inn & Marina in Campbell River (approximately 3.5 hours north of Victoria) is one of only three Coast Hotels located on the island, with the other two in Nanaimo and Victoria. All of the Coast Hotels offer special package deals, and one of the deals offered by the Coast Hotel in Campbell [...]
Victoria is a beautiful place to play golf in, and one of the few places in Canada where one can play year round. One of the best ways to keep your game sharp is to visit the driving range. Blenkinsop Valley Golf Centre offers a two level driving range, a pro shop, a snack shop, [...]
Win 2 tickets to Sting: Back to Bass (May 31, 2013)
In just a few weeks, Sting will be visiting Victoria’s Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre with his Back to Bass Tour, and one lucky reader of Victoria Explorer can win a pair of tickets to his upcoming show on May 31st! Here’s how to enter the contest: 1. Like us on Facebook and leave a comment on [...]
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