Thursday 17 October 2013

Fall Tennis on Vancouver Island, British Columbia



Fall Tennis on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada -Cenntennial Tennis Courts

Centennial Tennis Courts, Central Saanich Vancouver Island, British Columbia  


When much of the northern hemisphere is preparing for winter and moving to indoor tennis, BC Canada’s west coast is ablaze with color and a great place to take in some tennis, beach combing and quaint inns.










Fresh country air and rural surroundings frame these new, well designed and well maintained courts in Central Saanich, just north of Victoria.  Three courts can be reserved by phone  250-544-4218 or you can walk on, but those with reservations can bump you if courts are full.  Coin boxes are used to pay a nominal charge for lights at night   

  

What to do After the Game

Ardmore and Central Saanich Beaches


A quiet and secluded part of the Saanich Penninsula of Vancouver Island, just north of Victoria.  A drive through farms and rural acreages will take you to beach accesses which open up to bays and coves, perfect for swimming, kayaking or strolling. Coles Bay Regional Park is a popular spot to picnic and enjoy a walk through the woods down to the beach. 





Where to Stay

Quality Inn Waddling Dog,
Saanichton, Vancouver Island, BC



Probably one of the quaintest Quality Inns you'll find.  Although it is on the busy Pat Bay highway which is the main route between Victoria and the airport and ferries, it stands out as a charming, tudor-style hotel with lovely gardens and a cosy pub, restaurant and patio.

The lobby and fireplace lounge are very popular with their old English atmosphere.  Rooms have antique style furnishings and decor. 
 




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