Golf Vancouver Island - Golf Vacations 2021

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TIP OF THE GOLF TRAIL

➍➌ ➋ ➊ Victoria VICTORIA AND THE SOUTH ISLAND

LANGFORD HIGHLIGHTS

Go for a hike in Goldstream Provincial Park: Within Goldstream Park, an extensive trail network includes everything from easy walks along the river bank to more challenging hikes that can take several hours to complete. While you’re there, you’ll want to visit Little Niagara Falls. At 47.5 metres high, it’s Famous for cherry blossoms in the early spring, the South Island’s almost as tall as its famous mild climate means any season is perfect for a golf trip. namesake. The park’s busiest season is between October history. Langford, one of the fastest growing and December, when thousands of salmon cities in Canada, features an array of shops, can be seen swimming upstream to spawn. galleries, and restaurants in its cycle-friendly Enjoy the Sunny Season at Langford downtown, as well as three lakes, a provincial Lake: In the summertime especially, park, and spectacular views of the Strait of beautiful Langford Lake bustles with people Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountains enjoying swimming, boating, fishing, paddle The South Island has long been known boarding, and kayaking. You can also grab a for exceptional dining choices. Some of coffee and join a friend for a walk along the the country’s best chefs live here, where Ed Nixon Boardwalk, which runs along the they select from a dizzying abundance of edge of the lake. ingredients from the land and sea to create what can only be considered culinary art. And the best match for local cuisine are wines made from Island grapes and ciders made from apples grown in Island orchards. Shopping has also gone local with many independent boutiques and galleries featuring the unique creations of Island designers and artists alongside international names you would expect to find only in big cities. The spas have also given the world’s finest esthetic products and spa services a distinctive Island twist with salt scrubs and seaweed wraps. The scenery? It’s breathtaking, with lush green forests and jagged, rocky shorelines. The air has a wonderfully salty freshness and the sun sparkles off ocean waves. As for the golf, you’re going to love it.

Dine Around Langford: Langford is quickly becoming an emerging culinary hotspot. With award-winning eateries and local favourites to choose from, there is always something new to experience.

platform and travel through remote areas and wildlife habitat. Take in the sunrise on Mt Finlayson: If you can make it out of bed early enough to get to the Mount Finlayson summit for sunrise, you will not be disappointed. After a steep, vigorous, one-hour hike, take in unobstructed views of much of Greater Victoria, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the Olympic Mountain range and Mount Baker. Take a stroll downtown through Goldstream Village: Walking through Downtown Langford is an experience in itself, with lofty palm trees and seasonal foliage lining the streets as you make your way towards the Goldstream Fountain. In the spring, blossoming cherry trees take over and downtown becomes an Instagramworthy hotspot. While you’re here, explore some of the small local businesses and unique eateries with niche cuisines. Travel here on foot, or by bike, transit, or car. If you choose to drive, parking is always free and plentiful. Go for a ride at the Jordie Lunn Bike Park: The City of Langford is excited to announce that the Jordie Lunn Bike Park’s grand opening is taking place in Spring 2021. The bike park features a variety of trails, a pump track, skills area, and other amenities to suit everyone of all ages and biking abilities. Langford has an intricate network of biking and cycling trails throughout the city for you to explore.

Check out Langford’s suspension bridge: About three kilometres along the Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail, part of the Great Trail, you’ll find Langford’s very own suspension bridge. As you make your way there, enjoy a unique wilderness experience for more details, visit as you pass the Waugh www.langford.ca Creek Falls viewing

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