Living Room: Sink into the soft leather couch or love seat in the living room and watch a movie on the 52” TV with booming surround sound. The 20’ living room ceiling and city night-lights will remind you that this is only an interlude and soon your temporary escape will be over. Enjoy the flat screen TV while sinking into the master king bed. The unobstructed views over two lakes and Mount Benson remind you that the master bedroom is so private that you don’t need blinds on your windows!
Dinning Room: Entertain in the exquisite dining room which has panoramic views that wrap around the house of the outdoor private settings. This house is full of too many features to describe. The house is adorned with oak throughout, including the floors, trim and doors, thus creating a unique and rich atmosphere. The art work is either original or unique thus creating a colorful atmosphere contrasted against the rich sunlight that flows through the many skylights in this house. The entrance boasts of designer stained glass windows that enhance privacy consistent with the modern character features.
Explore Nanaimo and Vancouver Island: Explore Vancouver Island from your centrally located home base of Nanaimo. A short drive away you can visit the Island’s famous Cathedral Grove, home to 800 year old cedars. Salt-water fishing may land you some of the world’s finest salmon ranging from 8 to 60 pounds. Enjoy the lake and mountain views during happy hour while you barbecue your catch on the deck. Arrangement may be made upon request and subject to availability for a boating adventure on the seas, for an additional charge.
Some of Vancouver Island’s most beautiful beaches are close and should not be missed. Also, diving around Nanaimo is very popular and includes amazing artificial reefs. For the more adventurous, try bungee jumping or caving.
The list of activities is endless making Vancouver Island a popular vacation destination. The Hatfield Executive is less than 10 minutes to the Nanaimo Golf Course, 75 minutes to Mt. Washington Ski Resort, 20 minutes to Parksville Beach, 2.5 hours to Tofino, Long B
Ski:
British Columbia provides some of the best skiing in North America, and Vancouver Island slopes are second to none! By virtue of its location between the Pacific Ocean and the Strait of Georgia, Mt. Washington gets heaped with snow during the season. What’s more, is Mt. Washington is only an hour drive North from the Hatfield Executive House.
Mt. Washington Ski Resort is the premier resort on Vancouver Island, located in the Comox Valley west of Courtenay. The snow here is often deeper than anywhere else in British Columbia, and occasionally deeper than anywhere else in the world!
While at Mt Washington Ski Resort, you can enjoy Skiing, Snowboarding, Cross-Country Skiing and Snowboarding, Snowmobiling, and Snow Tubing.
Golf:
Vancouver Island boasts some of the best golf courses in British Columbia. These Golf courses include:
Nanaimo Golf Courses
· Nanaimo Golf Course and Country Club
· Eaglequest Golf Centre
· Pryde Vista Golf Course
· Cottonwood Golf Course
· Beban Park Pitch & Putt Golf Course
Cowichan Valley Golf Courses - Vancouver Island’s Wine Country
· Cowichan
· Duncan Meadows
Parksville & Qualicum Beach Golf Courses - Vancouver Island’s Oceanside Region
· Fairwinds
· Morningstar
· Pheasant Glen
Courtenay & Campbell River Golf Courses
· Crown Isle
· Storey Creek
Victoria Golf Courses
· Arbutus Ridge Golf Club
· Bear Mountain Golf Resort - Mountain Course
· Bear Mountain Golf Resort - Valley Course
· Highland Pacific Golf
· Olympic View Golf Club
