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Arbutus Ridge Golf & Country Club
Arbutus Ridge Golf & Country Club, known locally as 'The Ridge', is the perfect introduction to golf on Vancouver Island. Experience an unforgettable golf adventure in this rustic country setting, with stunning views of the tranquil Satellite Channel and Mt. Baker's mighty snow-capped peak. The sublime challenge of this 6,400-yard championship course, punctuated by the 17th hole with its island green, never fails to evoke the imagination of true golf aficionados.
Olympic View Golf Club
Imagine a journey to golf's very essence - witness the serenity of a magnificent natural setting, as you prepare to enjoy one of the most highly acclaimed golf experiences in Canada. Tucked away in a pastoral valley, award-winning Olympic View Golf Course defies golfers to keep their eye on the ball with breathtaking views of the Olympic Mountains, a dozen picturesque lakes and two magnificent waterfalls. With its inspired design and meticulous conditioning, the championship Olympic View Golf Course ranks among the top 35 in Canada.
Claim To Fame: Olympic View is the only Golf Club on Vancouver Island to be visited by Tiger Woods.
Other Victoria Golf Courses
Gorge Vale
- Semi-private course
- Tel: (250) 383-6451
- Located at 629 Craigflower Road
Royal Colwood
- Semi-private course
- Tel: (250) 478-8331
- Located at 629 Goldstream Avenue
Uplands
- Semi-private course
- Tel: (250) 592-7313
- Located at 3300 Cadboro Bay Road
Victoria
- Private course
- Tel: (250) 598-4321
- Located at 1110 Beach Drive
Please Note:
- All rates are based on 18 holes unless noted otherwise.
- Shuttle service is available during the summer season.
- Empress Taxi Service is available.
- Private clubs do award reciprocal membership privileges.
- Victoria golf packages are available with The Fairmont Empress and Cordova Bay Golf Course & Olympic View (transportation is included)
Kayaking
Discover the beauty of Canada's West Coast from a sea kayak. Explore intricate shorelines of Victoria, BC while gliding past sandy beaches in your own kayak. Join a sea-kayaking course that ranges from a three-hour evening clinic to full-weekend adventures.
Indulge yourself in the joys of sea kayaking on a guided tour. Scheduled tours are available from June to September; however, clinics and group tour bookings are available year-round.
Tennis
Courts are within a short walking distance from the hotel at Beacon Hill Park and are on a first come, first serve basis.
Squash and Racquetball
Courts are located at the YM/YWCA, a five minute walk from the hotel.
Hiking
Explore nature on the West Coast of Canada. Half and full day guided hikes are available in the most spectacular natural settings on Southern Vancouver Island. These high-quality interpretive nature hikes will heighten your environmental awareness and nature appreciation.
The Victoria area offers beautiful rugged, coastal hikes or mountainous, panoramic climbs. There is hiking for every level - from novice to seasoned experts.
Cycling
The Fairmont Empress now offers bike rentals available from the Concierge Desk from Coastal Watersports.
Rate:
$8.00/hour or 5-hour rate of $30.00
(Note: After the 5-hour rate an hourly rate of $6.00 will be charged for each additional hour of use).
Mountain Biking
Peddle your way through the city of Victoria. The seaside vistas and rolling hills make biking a favorite activity in the area. The Galloping Goose Trail, an old railway track, provides automobile-free cycling as it takes you through beautiful Victoria.
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