All suites have full use of our beach facilities great for swimming, including kayak, canoe, paddleboat large dock. There is a firepit at the beach for all to use. Or sit and relax in the garden. Full breakfast served daily in the privacy of your suite at the time you would like. 8 entre selections to choose from, ranging from eggs benedict - strawberry/mango stuffed crepes. Complimentary snacks and drinks provided in your suite. *In-suite Private Gourmet Breakfast included. **Book 7 nights and 7th night complimentary. ***Rate based on Double Occupancy. Additonal guests $25.00. The Presidential Suite: Enjoy this spacious 1000 square foot self-contained unit which is 30 feet from the waters edge. Every room has full lake view. Kitchen/dining area, living room with a fireplace, private balcony, BBQ, queen pull-out couch, TV/VCR video, library, phone and internet access. Private 4 pc bathroom. Bedroom has a queen and double bed. Low Season Nov.-Mar. - $109.00 ( corporate rates available ). Mid Season Oct. Apr. May. - $129.00. High Season June-Sept. - $159.00. ( insuite gourmet breakfast included ). ( All rates are subject to GST(tax) 5% ). The First Lady's Quarters: This suite is honeymooners choice. This romantic spacious suite offers a private balcony, french glass doors overlooking the lake, king size bed, queen size pull-out, TV/VCR, video library, internet access, phone, microwave, fridge, coffee/tea set up, 4 pc en-suite has jacuzzi soaker tub and a candle-lit fireplace beside the tub as well as shower. Low Season Nov. - Mar. - $99.00 (corporate rates available). Mid Season: Oct. Apr. May. - $119.00. High Season June -Sept. - $129.00 (insuite gourmet breakfast included). The Safari Room: It's really not a jungle in there. The Safari Room is also very spacious. It has a private balcony, french glass doors overlooking the lake, great lake views, king size bed / twins, TV/VCR, video library, internet access, phone, microwavefridge, coffee/tea set up, private 4 pc bathroom. Low Season Nov.-Mar. -$89.00 (corporate rates available). Mid Season: Oct. Apr. May. -$109.00. High Season Apr.-Sept. -$119.00 (insuite gourmet breakfast included). Off season rates available. Please inquire within. All rates update March 2008.

There are over 19 golf courses within 45 minutes of Nanaimo. Several of Vancouver Island's finest golf courses are located in this area. Whether you want to play a quick round of 9 holes or 18 on a championship course. Fairwinds Golf Course. 3730 Fairwinds Drive, Nanoose Bay, B.C. V9P 9J6 Ph(250) 468-7666 Fx: (250) 468-9840 or mi-private, 18 holes, par 71, 6151 yards, 3 par 5, 4 par 3, 11 par 4, walkable but carts recommended, restaurant, and ½ shack, open year round. 2800 Highland Boulevard, Nanaimo, B.C. V9P 3N8 Ph: (250) 758-6332 Fx: (250) 758-9612 or. Nanaimo Golf Links (Old Course). 1915-18 a large tract of land was bought for a golf course but was later abandoned because it proved too expensive to clear and develop 1920 - an enthusiastic group of Nanaimo golfers got together to establish the Nanaimo Golf Links Limited. This limited company was incorporated April 12, 1920. A.G. Meakin was engaged as an architect to develop the nine-hole golf course. 1920 to 1922 - a nine-hole golf course was constructed on 86 acres of leased land from the Western Fuel Company. The Dunsmuir Coal Company bought this company in 1928 and the land became known as the Canadian Collieries property. 1922 to 1962 - The Nanaimo Golf Club played on this nine-hole course located above Bowen Road (then called Comox Road) bordered by Wakesiah Avenue and Jingle Pot Road. 1923 - one and one-half acres was purchased on Wakesiah Avenue for a new clubhouse however construction wasn't started for many years. During this time the building currently known as the Quarterway Hotel served as the first clubhouse. Winchelsea View Golf Course Ltd. 7655 Harby Road West, Lantzville, B.C. V0R 2H0 Ph: (250) 390-3934 Fx (250) 390-2274 or. 18 holes, par 64, 4300 yards, mid length, 8 - par 3 10 par 4, practice pitch and putt, snack bar and open year round. Beban Golf Pitch Putt 2280 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, B.C, V9T 3K7 Ph (250) 756-0108 Fx (250) 756-2316. 18 holes/1467 yards, licensed snack bar, open 8:30 daily/year round, club rentals available. Pryde Vista Golf Course 155 Pryde Avenue, Nanaimo, B.C., V9S 8P4 Ph: (250) 753-6188 Fx: (250) 753-4429. Executive 9 holes, 6 par 4, 3 par 3, par 33 course, 2439 yards, proshop, Open, February - November. Morningstar Golf Course Lowry's Road, Parksville, B.C., V9P 2R8, Ph: 1-800-567-1320. Site of CPGA Tour event, the Morningstar Classic, as well as the home of the Canadian Tour Qualifying School (1992-1997), Morningstar possesses an exciting 7018 yard layout with the pedigree of a champion. From the mind of internationally acclaimed golf course architect, Les Furber, this course has been designed to test the best players in the game, while at the same time, remaining accessible and enjoyable to golfers of all skill levels. Morningstar International is located in 'Parksville' on the east coast of Vancouver Island approximately 40 kilometers north of Nanaimo. The Parksville/Qualicum area is primarily a tourist/retirement community. GlenGarry Golf Links Mens Club 1025 Qualicum Road, Qualicum Beach, B.C., V9K 1M5 Ph:1-866-752-8787 (250)752-8786 or. Step out beneath Mt. Arrowsmith, you will find a redesigned front nine that meanders through grassy meadows and along sparkling lakes and waterways; while the back nine stretches through peaceful stands of westcoast Douglas fir. Dedicated to environmental stewardship, we are working towards certification as an Audubon Sanctuary facility. While protecting the precious natural assets found here, we're also striving to retain the warmth and small town feel of our community. Front nine to open your round of play. And from four sets of tees with a difference of 1500 yards between the longest and shortest, playing to par 69, you will be able to enjoy your game, whether you are a novice or seasoned player. Crown Isle Golf Country Club. 399 Clubhouse Drive, Courtenay, B.C, V9N 9G3, Toll Free: 1-888-338-8439 Phone: (250) 703-5050. Designed by Graham Cooke Associates in 1992, the award winning, Platinum rated golf course at Crown Isle is superbly manicured and maintained, and playable for golfers at all levels. This Par 72, 18-hole course is the centrepiece of the master planned community and also offers a superb driving range with chipping and putting greens, and practice bunkers. With 11 lakes, views of the Beaufort mountain range and verdant fairways, the championship golf course has won many awards, and is a remarkable example of spectacular BC golf. Dress code at Crown Isle is soft spikes, tailored pants or shorts, collared shirt and no jeans. We have a 24-hour cancellation policy for tee times.

Grab a camera and some bird seed and visit some of Nanaimo's 250 bird species which inhabit the area. http://www.birding.bc.ca/nanaimo/index.htm. Piper's Lagoon Park Turn east at the sign off of Hammond Bay Road, Hammond Bay Road can be accessed by turning right off Woodgrove Mall. Neck Point Park Turn east at the sign off of Hammond Bay Road. Hammond Bay Rd can be accessed by turning right off Woodgrove Mall. Westwood Lake Take the South Jinglepot Road exit off the bypass, turning left, (west), 2 streets past the Jinglepot pub onto Westwood Lake Road. There is a 5 k trail around the lake. Colliery Dm Park/Morrell Wildlife Sanctuary 787 Nanaimo Lakes Road, Nanaimo 753-5811. Come into Nanaimo, via the new bypass. Take the first exit right, onto Fifth Street, at Malaspina College way stop, turn right again onto Wakesiah Avenue. At the first 4 way stop on Wakesiah Ave, turn right on Harewood/Nanaimo River Road. The first road on your left is the parking lot for Colliery Dam Park.Approximately 1 mile down the road on your right is the Morrell Wildlife Sanctuary. http://morrell.bc.ca/. Nanaimo AirportVesper Sparrows - Take the airport access exit off the highway, go past the terminal, and take the first exit right. Travel along the hangers, and watch in the chain link fence for vesper and savannah sparrows. Also a popular spot for hawks. Buttertubs Marsh Take the South Jinglepot road exit off of the bypass, turning right, (east).. Park at the side of the road, opposite Addison Road. A large trail circles the marsh on the left. The marsh can also be accessed by turning on to Buttertubs drive, off of Bowen road. Buttertubs marsh evidently has one of the largest varieties of bird life that can be found in the Nanaimo area. Hemer Park Is found at the end of Hemer road, off of Cedar road. Cedar road can be accessed from the TCH, by turning right at the Omega Restaurant, on the south side of the Nanaimo Airport, or by turning right just past the start of the new bypass, at the bottom of the hill just entering Nanaimo. Hemer park has both lake and marsh habitat, with some older trees and snags. An excellent place also for a Grand Slam of woodpeckers. (Flicker, Pileated, Downy, Hairy, and R.B. Sapsucker). Haslam Road Marsh Take the first right hand road past the Nanaimo Airport. (Haslam road) Appx 1k from the highway, is a small marsh on the left. This marsh has numerous Cedar Waxwings, some Virginia Rail. Nanaimo River Estuary Take the Cedar road exit, just south of Nanaimo. Travel past the landfill, (another good place for birds), and turn left just past the Silver Bridge, onto Raines Road. Park at the end, and walk past the gate. Walk or cycle around this man-made lake that's stocked periodically with Cutthroat trout. A 6 km trail follows the contours of Westwood Lake offering beautiful scenic viewing opportunities. A very popular summer swimming spot. A playground and ramp for boats with electric motors only. The rock trail passes through a large fir grove along the lakeshore leaded to the base of a large rock bluff. Lots of wildlife and birds. This 128 acre park was purchased from the Beban Family in 1953 for $50,000. Many changes have taken place since then, making this Nanaimo's premier recreational complex. Recent developments include the Beban Park Pitch and Putt golf course, and the Beban Park Leisure Pool with a tropical theme and 30-foot water slide. The complex includes an indoor 25 metre pool, two ice arenas, a fitness gym, a Social Centre, four baseball diamonds, six tennis courts, a BMX track, an equestrian area, and walking trails. Newcastle Island Provincial Marine Park. A stunning 306 hectare jewel nestled on the edge of Nanaimo's harbour. Yer round retreat for hiking and wildlife viewing. Conveniently located just a stone's throw away from Nanaimo's downtown. Strolling this beautiful island is like wandering through centuries of history. Indian middens offer mute evidence of at least two Salish Indian villages that were deserted before the discovery of coal in 1849. Subsequent decades saw the island's fortunes rise and fall as it went through varoius incarnations while supporting a fish-salting operations, a sandstone quarry, a shipyard, and, later, a pleasure resort. To get to Newcastle Island, take the foot passenger ferry from Maffeo-Sutton Park in downtown Nanaimo, behind the Civic Arena. This 10 minute ferry ride takes you across Newcastle Channel to the island. If arriving by boat, one can simply tie up to the wharf at the entrance to Mark Bay. Berthing facilities are available for more than 50 boats. For ferry service information, call (250)753-5141. Waterskiing is permitted in the Nanaimo harbour only, not in Newcastle Channel. The island is the perfect place to spend the day hiking with trail access to all parts of the island and designated bike trails. A concession is located in the park where visitors can rent recreational equipment. In the summer there are dances and theatre productions at the Pavillion. Departure Bay Kiwanis Water Park. Close to Departure Bay Beach, this is a popular summertime kid's water park and playground. Tennis courts are nearby. Long Lake is home to this popular beach for swimming. The Whitehouse on Long Lake is directly across the water from the beach. The local canoe, kayak and rowing club resides here as well. Washrooms, a children's play area, and picnic tables are provided. A 45 acre bird and wildlife sanctuary is located adjacent to the Millstone River near Bowen Park. Surrounded by wetlands that provide important habitats for waterfowl and other wildlife species. While at this park, travel the 2.4 km walking trail and enjoy a variety of plants and animal life. Don't forget your camera. 2.5 km of easy hiking trails around both lakes. Watch for deer, grouse, pheasant and racoon in the thick forest. Muskrats live in the lakes as well as various species of duck, geese, bald eagles and king fisher. Caves formed during the ice-age are another highlight of this park. The park is very scenic full of sights and memories, including the dam, which originally provided fresh water for the coal mining operation at No.1 Mine on Nanaimo's waterfront. This 33 acre waterfront park situated along Hammond Bay Road was added to the city park system in 1996. It is well known for its scenic and natural features. The park has a vast trail system with diverse levels of difficulty. A very popular diving spot. One of Nanaimo's best kept secrets. A nature lover's paradise. A 30 minute hike leads to Cable Bay Bridge. Hikers can observe migrating sea lions, eagles and more. The forest includes many different specifies of trees. Enjoy a picnic or an afternoon beachcombing. Downtown Park - Swy-a-Lana-Park. The City's downtown park rich in historical significance. Offers breathtaking views. A 4 km sea wall leads from Cameron Island to the B.C. Ferry terminal. Swy-a-Lana Lagoon, a salt-water lagoon, utilizes the natural ebb and flow of the tides to create a habitat for marine life. Close to the Nanaimo Yacht Club, Newcastle Island Ferry and Ferry to protection Island home of the famous Dinghy Dock Pub which is a floating pub/restaurant. (250) 753-2373 Protection Island ferry Schedule (250)753-8244. Ferry leaves hourly from Nanaimo starting at 9:10 am - 11:10pm. Parks Birds watching

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