Thomas Drasdauskis
Golf, Spas & Lakes
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atersports, soothing spa escapes, and leisurely golf. Welcome to summer in the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast. With the highest concentration of lakes and rivers in Canada, it’s no surprise this region is a haven for swimmers, water skiers, wake boarders, canoeists and anyone who loves to hop into a boat or play in the water. The south Cariboo’s Green Lake is a popular retreat for swimmers and water skiers. Consistent afternoon thermals on the Chilcotin’s Tatlayoko Lake mean paradise for sailors and windsurfers. Ocean kayakers paddle with whales and dolphins in the protected waters off Bella Coola, Shearwater and Klemtu. White-knuckle white-water rafters and kayakers pick and choose from a multitude of torrents in the Cariboo and Chilcotin — while the Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit is one of the world’s most spectacular wilderness water adventures. Although the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast is renowned for our sheer wilderness expanse, we also have luxurious day spas and wellness centres. One working ranch specializes in custom therapeutic, assessment and spa services. At another mountain-valley site, guests journey to the Far East via authentic Thai spa treatments. Other remote retreats specialize in yoga, fitness and healing escapes. Rejuvenate at day spas found in many of the communities in this region, with treatments from around the
world - Japanese Sumishi to Thai stem massage to Indian Ayurveda treatments, all often combined with yoga, fitness and nutritional services. Many inns, remote lodges and resorts also offer massage and a variety of wellness or fitness programs, all designed to help keep mind and body in balance while enjoying your holiday travels.
overlooking the south end of Williams Lake. At Lillooet’s farmland gem, golfers get a free mulligan if their shot is blocked by sheep! ♦
Imagine your perfect golf experience in a natural setting of sage and rolling hills, with fairways that gently flow along contoured canyons and water accents, greens that run true and spectacular views augmenting both challenging and serene designs. Imagine no more. We have three championship 18-hole courses that will delight you, and your pocketbook. The 6,340 yard Quesnel Golf Course, spread out in a former heritage orchard, is a valley-based design with a wide-open front-nine and shorter, but demanding back that will hone your swing. The Stan Leonarddesigned 108 Golf Resort is 6,800 yards of tree-lined fairways and rolling greens that will certainly challenge your game. The scenic Williams Lake Golf & Tennis Club’s 6,272 yard layout is set against the rolling Cariboo hills and plays out over undulant terrain with spectacular views overlooking both the lake and city’s downtown core. Unique familyfriendly nine-hole courses are found throughout the region too, including the newest, Coyote Rock, a First Nations developed course set above Highway 97
The Bowron Lakes Canoe Circuit is world renowned with paddlers flocking here by the thousands, year after year to experience stunningly beautiful canoeing vacations. Booking and planning early is a must!
Highlights
Treat your body and sooth your mind at one of many day spas and wellness facilities in the region, or book a stay at one of several guest ranches offering unparalleled and unique massage, spa and yoga experiences. Golf vacations in the Cariboo. Tee up at wonderful courses in Quesnel, Williams Lake and 100 Mile House, all within a 2 ½ hour scenic drive of each other! For a fun and unique experience, stroll the fairways dodging sheep, near Lillooet. Windsurfing & Kiteboarding. Catch the wind at Tatlayoko Lake. Taylayoko means “lake of the big winds” in the Chilcotin language.Stiff breezes can make open waters sometime hazardous for boaters, but are an irresistible draw for wind-surfers and kiteboarders.
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