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Golfing All of Nanaimo’s golf courses are open to the public. Off the Tee Nanaimo is a golfer’s dream come true. The game goes year-round here, thanks to our mild Pacific climate – one of the most temperate in Canada. We’re the envy of golfers around the country who reluctantly pack away their clubs each winter. In 2004 the International Association of Golf Tour Operators selected British Columbia as the top undiscovered golf destination in the world. Every year courses in and around Nanaimo rank among the best in B.C. and gain international recognition. Ultimate golf vacation Can’t get enough golf? Try a Vancouver Island golf vacation package. Golfers can choose from three distinct regions on the island or the internationally renowned Vancouver Island Golf Trail, whose courses have attracted the likes of Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. Packages include airfare, ferry reservations, tee times, accommodations and après golf activities. Fun for non-golfers For those less serious about the game, there’s miniature golf and pitch ‘n putt. Both are family favourites in Nanaimo. At the wide-open, par-three pitch ‘n putt course in Beban Park you need only a putter, an iron and a good sense of humour. Lay of the land Nanaimo’s courses have been carved into some of the area’s most spectacular settings. One is perched on a ridge above an ocean bay. One is nestled beside a quiet river another lies in a valley with majestic mountain views at every turn. No matter where you play, you’ll find beautiful, rugged terrain paired with meticulously groomed fairways and greens. Abundant wildlife Don’t be surprised if your foursome gets held up by a family of deer crossing the fairway. Many area courses were built specifically with wildlife in mind. Bald eagles nest in towering evergreens. Songbirds flutter about old oak and maple trees. And bunnies scamper below weeping willows. Listen closely and you may even hear a sea lion barking in the distance. Pick up a copy of the free Vancouver Island Golf Vacations Guide at the Visitor Centre, or call (250) 754-3500 or e-mail golf@islands.bc.ca. Go to page 54 or www.tourismnanaimo.com for course listings and more info. Fast Facts • • Nineteen lush courses are within an hour drive of Nanaimo. During winter months (generally Oct./Nov. through Feb.) greens fees are discounted 25-40%. 20 www.tourismnanaimo.com

Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008

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