Featuring an endless array of must-see attractions and activities, Langford and Victoria golf vacations are packed with action and adventure. The Vancouver Island Golf Trail boasts the best public golf courses in Victoria, complemented perfectly by dozens of restaurants in Victoria, historic brewpubs, live music and an active nightlife scene. Once you’ve finished golf for the day, here are some top tips to maximize your golf trip to play Golf Courses in Victoria BC:
Mount Tolmie, Victoria, BC | Destination BC, Reuben Krabbe
Hike the Trails
Hiking is a popular activity around Victoria, and you can be on the trails within a few minutes from almost anywhere. Thetis Lake Regional Park offers a 5km loop around two lakes with ample shade for hot summer days, while the Niagara Fall Trail in Goldstream Provincial Park features a 47.5-metre tall waterfall and 1.3km trail. If you’re looking for a bit more of a challenge, Mount Finlayson features a 4km loop in lush forest canopy with beautiful views at the top – and is located right near a golf course in Victoria BC – Bear Mountain Resort. Another local favourite is the Historic Kinsol Trestle in the Cowichan Valley, one of eight trestles along the route and one of the tallest free-standing timber rail trestles in the world. If you’d prefer to stay closer to downtown, find the best views of the city from Mount Tolmie.
Malahat SkyWalk, Malahat
See the Sights
Just north of Victoria, the Malahat SkyWalk is one of the newest visitor attractions on Vancouver Island. Malahat SkyWalk offers the ultimate Island experience where explorers of all ages can enjoy breathtaking Vancouver Island views, and adventure high among the trees. The views alone make it one of the best things to do in Victoria, and certainly a must-visit for your Langford and Victoria golf trip.
Victoria, BC | Destination BC, Reuben Krabbe
Mountain Biking Magic
Add some adrenaline to your Langford and Victoria golf package! Stow your clubs and hit the trails that connect immediately beside the hotel when you stay at Bear Mountain Resort. Chosen by Cycling Canada as the High-Performance Training Centre for the National Mountain Bike Team, explore a network of intermediate to advanced west coast single track, sweeping flow lines, and scenic climbs appropriate for all skill levels. Book your stay at the Fairways Hotel on the Mountain at Bear Mountain for quick and easy access to the trails, as well as 36-holes at one of the best golf resorts in Canada.
Inside Tip: If flat and scenic is more your riding style, book a stay at the Royal Scot, where you’ll have quick and easy access to the Scenic Waterfront and City Loop along Victoria’s waterfront.
Spinnakers Brewpub, Victoria, BC | BC Ale Trail
Explore the BC Ale Trail
After a good hike or bike, nothing is more refreshing than a frosty beer. Luckily, you are perfectly poised to embark on a trail of a different sort – the BC Ale Trail. Here in the cradle of the craft beer revolution, you’ll find some of British Columbia’s most popular breweries, and you can take your time exploring the “Beer Mile,” featuring four brewpubs and four breweries all within Victoria’s Inner Harbour for an afternoon of craft discovery. There’s a long standing history of craft breweries in Victoria, and each brew is poured with pride!
Prince of Whales Whale and Marine Wildlife Adventures, Victoria, BC
Whale Watching Tour
Whale watching in Victoria can’t be beat – it’s one of BC’s top whale watching and wildlife viewing locations. Transient Orcas and Humpback whales make their way up the coastline between feeding and breeding grounds, while resident Orca pods, seals and seabirds are on display year-round. Prince of Whales Whale & Marine Wildlife Adventures offers a range of tours leaving right from Victoria’s inner harbour that include a whale sighting guarantee – if you don’t happen to spot a whale (95% of their tours do), you can join them on another whale watching tour. This guarantee is valid for a lifetime! Victoria whale watching is a must-add to your Victoria golf packages, it’s an intimate and iconic Vancouver Island experience that you’ll talk about for years to come.
Insider Tip: A stay at accommodations in Victoria’s Inner Harbour, such as the Hotel Grand Pacific or the Inn at Laurel Point, will have you within walking distance of your tour, and you can watch the comings and goings from your hotel room!
House of Boateng Café, Langford, BC
Delve into Local Flavours
You’re never short for options with cafés and restaurants in Victoria, there’s more restaurants per capita here than any other city in Canada! Located conveniently en-route to the golf courses, Rhino Coffee House is one of the best places to visit in Langford. They have an extensive coffee and light foods menu for your way to the course, as well as cocktails and craft beers after your round!
You would be remiss if you didn’t brunch at House of Boateng while on your Victoria golf trip. A seamless combination of flavours from West Africa, the Caribbean and Pacific Northwest, this beautiful little café in the heart of Langford is one of the best places to eat in Victoria and Langford.
Insider tip: Just down the street from House of Boateng, the restaurant, is House of Boateng Fine Foods where you can pick up their signature sauces, book a private event, take a cooking class, and often meet Castro Boateng in the open-concept kitchen.
Church and State Wines, Brentwood Bay, BC
Winery Tours
Nearby Saanich and Cowichan are quickly gaining recognition as the “Napa of the North” and are perfectly poised to pair with a Victoria golf trip. LA Limousines is the local’s pick to offer a unique wine tour experience with their luxury vehicles and knowledgeable, professional drivers. Take a tour in either of these terrific wine sub-regions or combine it with a whale-watching tour for the ultimate Vancouver Island vacation!
Insider Tip: Stay at the Arbutus Inn for quick access to the Saanich Peninsula, if you’d like to rent a car and explore at your leisure.
Olympic View Golf Club, Victoria, BC
The Best Public Golf Courses in Victoria BC Await!
Langford and Victoria BC golf courses have a lot to offer and each course provides a distinct experience. At Bear Mountain Resort you’ll find a world-class golf resort and spa as well as two of the best golf courses in Canada with their Mountain and Valley golf courses – both Nicklaus Design courses. Nearby Highland Pacific Golf Course is carved into the majestic landscape with panoramic city, mountain, and water views. Finally, Olympic View Golf Course offers a relaxing and refreshing 18 holes of golf in a nature-reserve like atmosphere with a dozen lakes and two featured waterfalls. Whether you play a few or them all, this collection of golf courses in Victoria and Langford set the stage for an incredible Vancouver Island golf vacation.
Golf Vancouver Island partners with a number of hotels in Victoria and the surrounding regions. Discover a golf package to pair with your preferred après-golf activity and start planning a Victoria golf getaway today! Even better, pair your visit to Victoria with a road trip to explore the rest of the Vancouver Island Golf Trail!
April 16, 2024, by: Golf Vancouver Island