 The Mountain Course at Bear Mountain Golf & Country Club takes the definition of “must play” to a whole new level. Quite simply no golf vacation to Victoria is complete without a round at Bear Mountain.
The father and son team of Steve and Jack Nicklaus left no stone unturned in creating this British Columbia masterpiece. Bear Mountain takes golfers through coastal forests, around granite walls, over mountainous terrain and beside some of the most spectacular scenery on Vancouver Island.
The climax of this course, both figuratively and literally, is at Bear Mountain’s signature 19th hole, a 141 yard par-three that doesn’t factor in to your regulation score. Perched on the edge of the summit of Bear Mountain, this incredible hole was built solely to let you linger for a while longer to soak in the phenomenal view: a 180 degree panorama of Victoria’s skyline, the snow capped peaks of the Olympic Mountains and the surrounding waters of the straight of Juan de Fuca. From up here, whether you birdie, par or bogie, you will feel that the golfing world is at your feet.
Ranging from a friendly 5014 yards and a slope of 118 to a daunting 7212 yards and a slope of 152, this Jack Nicklaus masterpiece has the layout and pedigree to seduce everyone from the avid beginner to the most discerning golfer.
 Even Jack himself couldn’t quell his enthusiasm when describing Bear Mountain: "I think some of the holes out there are just unbelievably fantastic . . . there are 18 signature holes." Play Bear Mountain once and you will see what Mr. Nicklaus is talking about.
With a 160,000 square foot clubhouse, Santé Spa, Westin hotel accommodations, health club, Master’s lounge and an award-winning pro-shop, Bear Mountain has the kind of amenities that put other courses to shame. Add a second round at The Valley Course, Bear Mountain's other Nicklaus design course, and you will see why West World Magazine named Bear Mountain the #1 resort in Canada.
When you are in Victoria, be sure to play Bear Mountain. We simply cannot recommend another course more highly.
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