Nestled in between
the pounding Pacific surf and rugged mountains is a small community that has dedicated itself to pursuing the
perfect lifestyle. Here, golfers and sailors alike take advantage of their beautiful surroundings while
enjoying a variety of luxury amenities and services.
Fairwinds is a 1,350-acre waterfront community that features the Fairwinds Golf Club, a 360-slip marina at
Schooner Cove and a community recreation centre. Designed by renowned golf course architect Les Furber, the
Fairwinds Golf Resort is known as one of the best courses in British Columbia. Golfers are provided with the
full range of amenities: a clubhouse and lounge, private golf instruction at the Golf Academy, the latest
wedges at the Fairwinds Golf Course, and, of course, the polished greens and manicured fairways that the
18-hole course is famous for.
Fairwinds caters to its guests from tee-time to post-18th drinks. “Great service is important to us,”
confirms Paul Hodges, director of sales. “It starts from the time of booking. Golfers can book tee times and
lessons online at our website, or contact our golf shop toll-free. Our service continues with the arrival,
check-in, first tee greeting, our on-course assistants, through to the food and beverage options at the
clubhouse after your round.”
The surrounding natural beauty is highlighted throughout the community. On the golf course, it isn’t uncommon
to wait patiently for a deer to move out of range, and with many holes bordering the ocean itself, there’s an
ever-present opportunity to marvel at a new view.
“We receive many comments on how beautiful the golf course is,” Hodges confirms. “It’s the connection to
nature.”
Fairwinds is more than just a golf course, and more than just a golfing community. The resort takes advantage
of all its natural surroundings, including the nearby Pacific Ocean.
Schooner Cove provides a secure, full-service marina to Fairwinds’ guests. In addition to providing a
first-class home base to vessels up to 150 feet, the marina offers sailors the opportunity to take advantage
of their golfing facilities. Aware of the space restrictions on the average vessel, Fairwinds provides free
golf club rentals to their overnight marina stays with the purchase of a green fee.
As with the golf course and its casual wildlife, the marina offers a “wild aquarium” of sea lions, otters,
seals and the occasional whale.
The only problem with the Fairwinds community is leaving — and, like with everything else, Fairwinds provides
the perfect solution: Don’t. New real estate ventures are providing guests with the opportunity for a
permanent stay.
The current development offerings are Bonnington Heights, offering a collection of 42 single-family lots, and
RockCliffe Park. True to character the lots offer panoramic views, and integrate first-class luxury living
with the natural beauty of the area. Designers are encouraged to work within the natural terrain, setting
Fairwinds apart as a community that flows seamlessly into its natural surroundings.
Residents are offered a state-of-the-art health centre and members’ facility that maintains the community’s
standard in luxury living with saunas, exercise rooms, hot tubs, and even an area to play billiards and
cards. There is always an activity to embark on, and as the members of the Fairwinds community are all
dedicated to the lifestyle the community promotes, there is always somebody to share with.
At Fairwinds, neighbors are friends, golf buddies and fellow fish story tellers. It’s a community made for
people who want to get more out of life, so quite appropriately Fairwinds invites you to “Live Here, Live
More.” •
Photo courtesy
of Fairwinds
