Even for the well-seasoned traveller, Vancouver has the power to astonish. Imagine a place where you can golf, sail and ski-all in one day. Now add a mild climate, where greens are green year-round, and you have Vancouver. This young, vibrant gateway city is "Spectacular by Nature." No wonder it's the setting for some of North America's elite golf courses.

Victoria/Vancouver Island

Perhaps it's the British heritage, or maybe it's the year-round golf weather, but Vancouver Islanders have a passion for the game. Here you'll find some |of Canada's most picturesque and enjoyable courses, most so close to the ocean you can smell the sea air. A scenic drive from the gardens and old world charm of Victoria, you'll find a string of championship golf courses in the sheltering "rain shadow" of the Island's mountains.

Whistler

North America's favorite ski resort is quickly gaining equal fame as a golf resort. No doubt, that has a lot to do with Whistler's superb variety of courses-including a championship quartet-designed by world famous golf course architects Trent Jones, Palmer and Nicklaus. This really is golf at its best, and most challenging. But there's more to it than that. The five-star resort experience, the heavenly mountain views, the lively village scene-all contribute to Whistler's star quality. Even the short 90 minute drive to Whistler from Vancouver on the spectacular Sea-to-Sky highway is a scenic adventure.