Whether you're a golf junkie or just on a golf junket, no trip to the Comox Valley would be complete without a visit to Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community.
As the name implies, this is much more than just a golf course. It is an 831-acre golf course and resort community right in the heart of the Comox Valley.
Integrated throughout the 18-hole championship golf course are residential home sites, custom homes, vacation villas and patio homes. The 48,000-square-foot resort centre is the nucleus of the destination retreat. It features several meeting and banquet rooms, each offering a spectacular view of the golf course and surrounding mountains.
The lobby of the three-level building features a fireplace and spiral staircase. Alongside the corporate offices are the pro shop with cart and club storage, fitness centre, cigar-and-cognac room and classic car museum.
Once you've taken all that in, it's time to grab the clubs and head outdoors for a warmup on the driving range, chipping and putting greens, and even practice bunkers. Then it's tee time as you head for the award-winning, platinum-rated course designed by Graham Cooke & Associates in 1992.
The par-72, 18-hole course is the centerpiece of the community. It is superbly manicured and maintained and playable for golfers of all levels. With 11 lakes, lush fairways and a view of the Beaufort Mountain range, the course is a pleasure to play.
Crown Isle offers a golf academy and hosts various charity-raising events throughout the year. The course is home to top junior golfer Riley Wheeldon of Courtenay, a member of the RCGA Canadian Boys National team.
For more, visit www.crownisle.com.
Crown Isle is located at 399 Clubhouse Dr. in Courtenay, just off Ryan Road.