Bear Mountain Resort

WHO'S DEFINING SUPERLATIVE RESORT LIVING?
BEAR MOUNTAIN RESORT

Explore a celebrated coastal oasis and one of the most striking seaside cities in the world. Escape to a place where world-class golf, whale-watching, mountain biking, fine dining and shopping exist side-by-side. Discover an exclusive mountainside retreat that offers the region's most sought-after and varied real estate opportunity immersed in a luxurious vacation destination. Experience Bear Mountain Resort.

Bear Mountain Resort, the premiere master-planned resort community on Vancouver Island, defines resort living. Boasting Canada's first and only 36-hole Nicklaus Design golf offering with a future Nicklaus Academy, the lush mountainside community features a montage of residential and vacation real estate opportunities as well as The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa, Victoria. Medical and traditional aesthetics at the Santé Spa, a dining mecca with eclectic and world-class restaurants, the state-of-the-art Mountainside Athletic Club and The Village round out the complete lifestyle experience, all within minutes of the beautiful seaside harbour of Victoria, British Columbia.

Bear Mountain Resort is the chance vision of President and CEO Len Barrie, a former National Hockey League (NHL) star-turned-golfer who found himself battling with his Victoria-based Royal Colwood Golf Club over a few trees he chose to cut down to create a better view from his backyard. Forced to pay a fine and resign his membership, Barrie opted to build his own golf course and in 2001, he purchased the parcel of land that is now Bear Mountain Resort.

Although Barrie's initial plans were modest to include one golf course with a few homes around it, Barrie approached many of his NHL colleagues to become a part of the project, and momentum began to build. Attracted to Victoria's caché as a popular year-round vacation destination and the plans for the first Jack and Steve Nicklaus co-designed golf course and Nicklaus Academy on not only Vancouver Island but in all of Canada, Barrie's NHL friends soon became Bear Mountain Resort investors. No one, not even Barrie, could have predicted that Bear Mountain Resort would soon become the largest development in Western Canada and the foremost real estate opportunity and vacation destination on Vancouver Island.

Situated on 1,300 acres, Bear Mountain Resort has become the region's premier destination for travelers and real estate buyers alike. The cornerstone of the community is the Jack and Steve Nicklaus co-designed Mountain Course, which will soon be joined by the Nicklaus Design Valley Course in spring 2009 as well as Canada's first and only Nicklaus Academy in 2010. Together, the 36-hole Nicklaus Design golf offering and the Academy will position Bear Mountain Resort as the only resort in Canada to provide each of these golfing luxuries all at one resort.

"I traveled a lot during my time in the NHL and the best of my travel experiences were the primary influence in creating the vision of Bear Mountain Resort," said Barrie, who has made Bear Mountain Resort home with his wife and two children with the completion of their Compass Pointe residence. "I wanted Bear Mountain Resort to be a place where everyday life feels like a vacation and resort-style living combines with a true sense of community. When people come here, they realize they have discovered a resort that is truly unique."

Perched on a mountainside, Bear Mountain Resort overlooks Victoria, Washington State's Olympic Mountain Range, the Strait of Georgia and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, guaranteeing spectacularly breathtaking views from every corner of the property. Only 25 minutes away is the capital city of Victoria, called "The Garden City" as its temperate climate keeps the area green year-round and lush flora and fauna decorate every corner of the city. Consistently ranked one of the top cities in the Americas by Condé Nast Traveler, Victoria offers a myriad of outdoor activities both on and off the water including golfing, hiking, biking, sailing, whale-watching, fishing, shopping and five-star dining. In addition, Vancouver Island itself has been voted the Top North American Island for five years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler.

With development well underway, the response to Bear Mountain Resort's real estate offering has been overwhelming. The project's first 10 phases of lot sales completely sold out as well as a significant number of condos, townhomes and quarter share offerings, resulting in pre-sales of more than $400 million CAD. In addition, Bear Mountain Resort set the record for most real estate sales in one day on Vancouver Island, selling $140 million CAD of real estate during the selection day for St. Andrews Walk and Finlayson Reach condominiums. As the community continues to take shape over the next 10 to 12 years, Bear Mountain Resort will have approximately 1,112 single family lots, 1,997 condominiums and 220 townhomes, totaling over 3,500 residences, and is projected to have a total build out value of $2.5 billion CAD.

"Our real estate options fit every lifestyle whether the goal is to raise children, visit twice a year to play golf or eventually retire here," said Dale Sproule, director of real estate for Bear Mountain Resort. "In addition, we have made it a priority not to spare any expense in developing our real estate product—every detail offers top of the line quality and craftsmanship. This attention to detail coupled with the immediate availability of every imaginable urban amenity is what makes Bear Mountain Resort a one-of-a-kind community."

BEAR MOUNTAIN RESORT REAL ESTATE OFFERINGS
Bear Mountain Resort offers a wide variety of real estate options for both residential and vacation ownership. Residents enjoy access to all of the Resort's amenities including VIP Services, which offers concierge services including transportation, entertainment arrangements, child care, cleaning and catering.

Bear Mountain Resort does enforce design guidelines for those wishing to build a home on their property including height, set back restrictions, exterior finishing materials, colors and landscaping so that residences at Bear Mountain Resort are individually unique while still ensuring a cohesive community feel. The current real estate available at Bear Mountain Resort includes:

Estate Lots
• Ranging in size from 14,000 square feet to 60,000 square feet
• Prices range from $1 million to $1.7 million CAD

Single Family Lots
• Ranging in size from 6,000 square feet to 12,000 square feet
• Prices range from $235,000 to $550,000 CAD

Gated Townhomes
• Ranging in size from 2,800 square feet to 4,000 square feet
• Prices range from $1.4 million CAD

Condominiums
• Both low- and high-rise condos available
• Ranging in size from 460 square feet to 2,400 square feet
• Prices range from $200,000 up to $2.4 million CAD

Executive Fractional Ownership
• Ranging in size from 500 square feet to 1,775 square feet
• Prices range from $85,000 to $175,000 CAD for a 1/4 share

THE WESTIN BEAR MOUNTAIN GOLF RESORT & SPA, VICTORIA
The ever-evolving Village, a vibrant core that ties all of Bear Mountain Resort together, offers coffee houses, specialty shops, art galleries, boutiques, bistros, natural open space, landscaped parks and an outdoor plaza as well as year-round activities, music, art and exhibits as well as The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa.

Guests are awestruck when they step into The Westin Bear Mountain's Clubhouse building, a West Coast-style oasis with a towering timber-beamed lobby embellished with massive stone fireplaces and a two-story waterfall. The Clubhouse boasts two restaurants—The Copper Rock Grill and Panache, the Santé Spa, state-of-the-art meeting facilities, men's and women's private lounges and several grand terraces with sprawling views with all of the style, sophistication and elegance of a superlative resort.

The Westin Bear Mountain currently has 65 rooms available in its Fairways building with an additional 91 rooms in the Clubhouse building. Guests can choose from traditional guestrooms or one- or two-bedroom suites as well as a penthouse, all boasting amazing views of the golf course fairways, Mount Finlayson or the bustling Village. Traditional guestrooms include a kitchenette while suites come complete with full kitchen, dining room and separate living area. All accommodations are elegantly appointed and feature Westin's signature Heavenly Bed® and luxurious Heavenly Bath® with deep soaker tubs and natural slate flooring as well as high speed Internet access. Each room offers a balcony from which guests can enjoy a sunset, take in a breath of fresh mountain air or watch golfers tee off.

Rates for The Westin Bear Mountain range from $149 to $309 CAD/night during the low season to $179 to $399 CAD/night during the high season and include access to all of the resort's amenities. Packages are also available throughout the year.

"As a Westin property, we not only offer impeccable standards of service and amenities, but the unique Bear Mountain Resort lifestyle and community," said Colin Mantell, hotel manager for The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa, Victoria. "It's very rare to find an urban resort destination that offers everything a guest could desire—amazing golf, a tranquil spa, a variety of dining options, outdoor adventures—all in one place."

Whether coming in off the links for a quick bite, looking for a relaxed setting for conversation and appetizers or seeking an intimate dinner for two, The Westin Bear Mountain has the perfect dining option led by Executive Chef Iain Rennie. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Copper Rock Grill offers an extensive selection of West Coast fare in a casual dining atmosphere. For a more exclusive option, guests may enjoy Panache, a modern chophouse with a daily dinner menu that showcases only the highest quality local and international in-season ingredients. Bear Mountain Resort rounds out its dining experience with Jack's Pub, an adult only sports venue and Kuma Sushi, offering authentic sushi with a modern twist.

BEAR MOUNTAIN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
The Bear Mountain Resort vision is rooted in golf, so it's only fitting that the community boast the only 36-hole Nicklaus Design offering and the only future Nicklaus Academy in Western Canada. Open since 2003, the first course co-designed by Jack Nicklaus and his son Steve—also known as the Mountain Course—in and of itself is a masterpiece, with its challenging terrain and spectacular natural beauty. A par-72 playing at 7,212 yards, the course takes full advantage of its setting atop a 1,100-foot mountain, exhibiting dramatic elevation changes and awe-inspiring views. From Grizzly tees the course measures 6,744 yards, the Black tees play 6,345 yards, the Spirit tees measure 5,783 yards and the Cinnamon tees play 5,014 yards. The one hole not to be missed on this course is the bonus 19th, a recreational betting hole built to capture a 360 degree vista of downtown Victoria, the glacial Mount Baker, the Olympic Mountain Range and the Juan De Fuca Strait that is sure to take one's breath away—even if some cash is lost.

The Valley Course debuted June 1st and the 18-hole, par-71 Nicklaus Design championship course will measure approximately 6807 yards. The Valley Course will play at a lower elevation than the Mountain Course and alternate between 300 and 400 feet above sea level. Coupled with the uniquely challenging course terrain and unsurpassed natural beauty, Bear Mountain Golf and Country Club assures its stature among the most sought-after golf destinations in the Americas.

Slated to open in 2010, the Nicklaus Academy at Bear Mountain Resort will offer the most complete and dynamic instruction program on the market. Years of proven experience are combined with the latest methodology and technology to enhance the overall golf lesson experience. The Academy comprises of assessments, including swing analysis, and training using the Jack Nicklaus Coaching Studio. Proprietary software has been developed to deliver the highest quality information available in an easy-to-operate system. Various technologies are carefully integrated into the system to streamline the complete analysis process. From automated capture and playback to a variety of post-lesson communication options, the Jack Nicklaus Coaching Studio establishes the Academy with the best instruction technology in the world.

"From the outset, my vision of Bear Mountain Resort centered around the golf experience and that meant having the very best course designers available," said Barrie. "While Bear Mountain Resort offers the best in resort accommodations and residential living, our goal was always to create the West's most renowned golf destination."

Members of the Bear Mountain Golf & Country Club are treated to first-class service and amenities including access to the luxuriously appointed men's and women's lounges, bag drop and cleaning services, golf carts equipped with GPS, British Columbia Golf Association membership and handicapping system, preferred guest rates and membership in the Jack Nicklaus International Golf Club, allowing for reciprocal rates at participating Nicklaus courses. Membership to the Bear Mountain Golf & Country Club is limited to 475 members and individual, corporate and family memberships are available with subscription fees beginning at $35,000 CAD with monthly dues beginning at $400 CAD. Membership is not limited to those who have purchased real estate at Bear Mountain Resort.

THE MOUNTAINSIDE ATHLETIC CLUB
Bear Mountain Resort's state-of-the-art Mountainside Athletic Club (MAC) invites residents and guests to experience a truly enlightened level of health and wellness. The first facility on Vancouver Island to offer Paramount Fitness technology, the MAC provides both co-ed and ladies-only gyms outfitted with a large selection of free weights and plate loaded equipment that is the most advanced cardiovascular equipment available. Paramount Fitness is considered a world leader in innovation fitness technology using engineering that creates a more accurate anatomical fit, adjusting to each individual body and moving with ease to create stronger, leaner muscles. MAC also features a year-round outdoor heated salt water pool and a fully equipped fitness studio with yoga, pilates, spinning, Bosu and Swiss ball, and step and body sculpting classes. New tennis courts and international squash courts will come online in summer 2009. Other features include personal training, hot tub, sun bed, infra-red sauna, locker and towel service, fresh juice bar, daycare services and a special events calendar. In partnership with Bear Mountain Resort's Santé Spa, MAC also offers personalized, integrated "Living Better" programs designed to help members and guests reach their highest level of physical, mental and emotional wellness.

SANTĖ SPA BEAR MOUNTAIN
Located within the Clubhouse building is the Santé Spa Bear Mountain. Accredited by the Institut de Santé, Canada's leader in medical spas, Santé Spa offers the finest in traditional and medical aesthetics in a soothing, relaxed environment. Featuring a guest lounge with cozy fireplace, large terrace with breathtaking views, nautilus-shaped mineral pool, deck and labyrinth as well as an expansive menu of services, the Santé Spa allows guests to rejuvenate their mind and body to the fullest.

ABOUT BEAR MOUNTAIN RESORT
Bear Mountain Resort, the premiere master-planned resort community on Vancouver Island, defines resort living. The only resort in Canada to feature 36 holes of Nicklaus Design golf with a future Nicklaus Academy, this lush mountainside community features a montage of residential and vacation real estate opportunities as well as The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa, Victoria. Medical and traditional aesthetics at the Santé Spa, a dining mecca with eclectic and world-class restaurants, the state-of-the-art Mountainside Athletic Club and The Village round out the complete lifestyle experience, all within minutes of the beautiful seaside harbour of Victoria, British Columbia. For more information, visit www.bearmountain.ca or call 1.888.533.BEAR.