Day 1: Sunday, 22 June 08
After arriving in Vancouver make your way to the tour hotel. This evening join the rest of the tour party for a ‘Welcome to Canada’ dinner at the hotel. Accommodation: Rosedale on Robson Hotel – 3 nights (inc full breakfasts).
Day 2: Monday, 23 June 08
Today we have a very interesting day planned for you.To compensate for some jet lag, we will allow for a late breakfast before we board our coach to explore all the tourist highlights of Vancouver and surrounds. We will pause for a light lunch along the way, before returning to our hotel, in time to freshen up for evening dining.We will provide dining suggestions.
Day 3: Tuesday, 24 June 08
Westwood Plateau is already rated in Canada’s top 10 public courses. Boasting many awards for the course and service, the 5th hole has the distinguished honour of being rated in Canada’s top 18 holes. GPS carts will make the experience even more enjoyable. www.westwoodplateaugolf.bc.ca
Day 4: Wednesday, 25 June 08
This morning take the 90 min. ferry trip to Vancouver Island, past ancient lighthouses and hundreds of islands, some inhabited, some containing large farmhouses and ranches. This afternoon is free to explore the beautiful city of Victoria. Accom: Best Western Inner Harbour – 3 nights. (Our accom is self contained with kitchenette (includes continental breakfast).
Day 5: Thursday 26 June 08
Golf today is at Olympic View. Surrounded by the magnificence of the Olympic Mountains, the roar of two spectacular waterfalls, and the tranquility associated with twelve lakes. The 17th with its Chinese island garden and 60 foot waterfall behind the green is one of the most picturesque backdrops to any golf hole in the world.www.golfbc.com
Day 6: Friday 27 June 08
Bear Mountain Golf Club Codesigned by Jack Nicklaus and his son Steve, the golf course at Bear Mountain is set in the foothills of Mount Finlayson and strikes the perfect balance between playability and a truly challenging year round golf experience for golfers of all skill levels. With panoramic mountain, city and ocean views set within rolling fairways and lush forest, rest assured – you will be back for more.
Day 7: Saturday 28 June 08
This morning we visit the world-famous Butchart Gardens before catching the ferry back to Vancouver.Aleisurely coach ride up the Sea to Sky Highway will have us arriving at the spectacular ski resort of Whistler. Accommodation: Delta Whistler Village Suites – 3 nights (Self Contained with kitchenette, washing machine and dryers, breakfasts included).
Day 8: Sunday 29 June 08
Whistler Golf Arnold Palmer’s first Canadian design, and home to a truly “Whistler” brand of golf. — you’ll notice that a round of golf at the Whistler Golf Club is truly something different. While the spectacular views, signature design and uncompromising course conditions are standard fare, it is the friendly, relaxed and helpful personality of the course staff that makes a Whistler Golf Club experience uniquely Whistler.We call it “Palmer’s design, Whistler’s attitude”.Take your camera today as the course is also home to ‘black bears’. Most of the group last year were lucky enough to get a photo.
Day 9: Monday 30 June 08
Golf today is at Nicklaus North. Snowcapped peaks. A brilliant emerald coloured lake. Majestic fir trees. Fresh, invigorating mountain air. This is the setting that inspired the great Jack Nicklaus to create a course as unique as himself.www.golfbc.com
Day 10: Tuesday 1 July 08
This morning we head off into the heart of the Rockies for Kelowna. Kelowna is in the Okanagan Valley – the ‘fruit basket’ofWestern Canada and regarded as Canada’s premier wine growing district. Overlooking the lake we stay at the majestic Grand Okanagan Resort Casino.Accom:–4 nights incl breakfasts.
Day 11: Wednesday 2 July 08
Gallagher’s Canyon is one of the Okanagan’s finest courses, known internationally for its impressive test of golf and spectacular scenery. The excellent fairways and greens are threaded through groves of Ponderosa Pines at the very edge of the canyon. www.golfbc.com This evening we experience one of the highlights of the tour. A visit to the palatial Mission Hill Winery for a guided tour followed by a gourmet dinner and wine PAIRINGS.
Day 12: Thursday 3 July 08
Today we play the Quail Ridge course at the Okanagan Golf Club. The bent grass fairways, tees and greens are bordered by majestic Ponderosa Pines and white silica bunkers create this masterpiece. All golfers will find this course as enjoyable and challenging as it is scenic.www.golfbc.com
Day 13: Friday 4 July 08
Predator Ridge championship course is rated in the top two in British Columbia and top four in Western Canada. Home to the Canadian Skins game, Sergio Garcia was so inspired by the course that he purchased a home on the course.www.predatorridge.com
Day 14: Saturday 5 July 08
This morning we drive through the Spectacular Rockies from Kelowna to Banff. You will have the afternoon to leisurely explore the boutique style town or take a ride up the Banff gondola for amazing panoramic views. Accommodation: Ptarmigan Inn – 3 nights including breafasts.
Day 15: Sunday 6 July 08
A trip to Lake Louise this morning is a highlight. This pristine glacier fed lake and the magnificent Chateau would have to be one of the most photographed attractions. Golf today is at Stewart Creek. It is unlikely that you have ever played on a golf course of such character and challenge in a location as spectacular and inspirational as Stewart Creek. This championship course is a contrast of elevations – perfectly matched to the spectacular terrain. From the moment you stand on the first tee the magnitude of the surrounding majesty is apparent. www.stewartcreekgolf.com
Day 16: Monday, 7 July 08
Today experience the magnificent Banff Springs Hotel course. Designed in 1928 by Stanley Thompson the course winds along the Bow River under the snow capped peaks of Sulphur Mountain and Mount Rundle. The course offers just 2 things. First, a breathtaking view in every direction and second, a magnificent layout that thrills every golfer fortunate enough to play here. This evening we have our farewell dinner at the Banff Springs Hotel. Www.golftherockies.net/banffsprings
Day 17: Tuesday, 8 July 08
The tour ends today with a transfer to Calgary home of the world famous Calgary Stampede. Why not take a 2 or 3 night optional Stampede package. If not.you can catch a flight back to Vancouver (this will be invoiced directly by MTA Travel), OR you may prefer to depart Banff on the Rocky Mountaineer Rail Journey back to Vancouver, OR why not take a breathtaking cruise up the Alaskan coast line. The Rocky Mountaineer train ride is said to be one of the most spectacular train trips in the world.
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