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Predator Ridge Resort
Predator Ridge is a thriving year-round community that offers unparalleled amenities and two of Canada’s finest golf courses, all located in the Okanagan’s, Vernon, British Columbia. Accommodation options include full kitchens, balconies, fireplaces, ranging from the Lodge to private cottages. The region also has 100 wineries so we recommend a few tours either escorted or self-drive.
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Golf Resort Location
Resort Details
- Region: Vernon, British Columbia
- Address: 301 Village Centre Pl, Vernon, BC V1H 1T2, Canada
- Contact Us: [email protected]
Golf Course Information
For anyone looking for an Okanagan golf experience, a visit to Predator Ridge Resort should be at the top of the list. With 36-holes of championship golf and a golf resort community of over 700 homeowners, it’s no wonder that Predator Ridge is known as Canada’s premier golf resort community and one of the best golf resorts in North America.
Predator Course
Designed by legendary course architect Les Furber, The Predator Course offers a challenge for every level of player and is one of the best offerings of golf in Canada. The rolling hills, long grasses and undulating greens make for a truly unforgettable golf experience. At par 71, the Predator course is 6,432 Metres / 7,034 Yards & opened in 1991.
The course plays more like a links layout, with long grasses, undulating hills, wide fairways and a noticeable lack of trees. But the inclusion of a large lake, with flat, wide bunkers, brings down the links-feel to create hybrid-like course that is both a challenge and fun. The conditions of the course are fantastic and meticulously maintained, and the greens run true.
Ridge Course
Opened in 2010, the Ridge Course was designed by renowned course architect Doug Carrick and has quickly become known as one of Canada’s best golf courses. A challenging but playable course taking advantage of the natural topography of the area, the Ridge Course is defined by incredible vistas, long, scenic fairways and beautiful granite rock outcroppings. The course has a par of 72, and is longer than its counterpart, coming in at 6,518 metres / 7,128 yards.
The routing of the Ridge course takes advantage of the site’s elevation changes to locate some lofty tee positions, at the same time minimising the number of tough, uphill holes that all golfers hate. The course plays in a loose parkland layout, with more wide-open fairways and less trees than usual, but with the terrain changes and the remaining trees making up in height where they lack in numbers. The quality of bunkers and greens on the course is phenomenal, and there’s good reason why the course is among Canada’s best.
Accommodation
The Lodge
Located right in the heart of Predator Ridge, the Lodge buildings overlook the Predator Course with convenient access to Commonage Market, the Clubhouse and Pallino’s. Guests of the Lodge have exclusive use of its outdoor swimming pool & hot tub (open May – September) and group barbecue area. The Lodge features vacation rental style condos with studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites configurations.
Peregrine Cottages
Stay in the privacy of your own cottage in the Peregrine Cottage District. These vacation home rentals are configured as 2-bedroom cottages each with a full kitchen, living area 2.5 bathrooms and large balcony. Staying in a Peregrine Cottage gives you easy access to the Okanagan trail system, private pool with BBQ area exclusive to cottage owners and guests and cottages are a quick walk away from the heart of the resort.
Falcon Point Villas
Vacation home rentals in the Falcon Point neighbourhood, include full kitchens, living and dining areas, large private balconies with barbecues and an outdoor swimming pool & hot tub (heated May – September) exclusively for the use of Falcon Point Villa guests. One, two, and three-bedroom villas are available.
Resort Dining
Range Lounge & Grill
Located in the Clubhouse, this upscale casual restaurant features new age fusion cuisine. Globally inspired food is created using simple ingredients that are locally and responsibly sources where possible. Variety is available, as the entire menu is designed collaboratively by all chefs who work at Predator Ridge Resort.
Pallino’s Italian Bistro
Pallino’s Bistro is a taste of Italy in Okanagan. All thin crust pizzas, baked pastas, fresh daily sandwiches and other chef-made entrees are created in the Bistro. All ingredients are responsibly sourced, whilst a variety of specialty coffees and Italian beer & wine awaits your enjoyment.
Commonage Market
Located in the Predator Ridge Lodge, Commonage Market offers general groceries, local Okanagan wines, beers & liquors, local produce & delicacies, sundry items and more. Commonage Market is the perfect spot to grab a quick espresso and breakfast, proudly serving Starbucks® coffee and a wide assortment of pastries, muffins and breakfast sandwiches, made fresh every morning in the kitchen.
Resort Facilities
Practice Facilities
In 2013 the practice facilities were completely transformed by Doug Carrick to offer a little bit of everything and to take advantage of the expanse of land available between the starting holes of both courses. The transformation has created a larger teeing area (widened from 18 to 45 yards), whilst new target greens for golfers to aim at.
The short game area features a new 20,000 square foot putting green, which is one of the largest in Canada and allows golfers to practice a wide variety of putts. Also featured are a fairway that allows players to work on shots up to 50 yards, short grass areas where golfers can work on chip shots from off the putting surface as well as sand bunkers.
Pro Shop
Located in the Clubhouse, The Shop at Predator Ridge offers a wide selection of brand name apparel, footwear, equipment, unique golf accessories and souvenirs. The Shop also provides lifestyle apparel for off the course activities including being the only authorized outlet for Lululemon Athletica clothing in the North Okanagan. Men’s and ladies apparel lines are continually changing to reflect fresh distinctive styles and seasonal new lines. Select active wear is also available in the Fitness Centre.
Golf Lessons
Predator Ridge offers a level of golf instruction unmatched in Canada. They have a variety of programs and clinics to help you improve your game as well as encourage the love of the sport. The Academy offers a fun and inspiring learning environment tailored to your specific needs no matter what level you are at.
Other Amenities
Resort Amenities
- Private outdoor pool, hot tub and bbq area for Lodge guests (open May – October)
- Private outdoor pool, hot tub and bbq area for Peregrine Cottage guests (open May to October)
- Private outdoor pool and hot tub for Falcon Point Villa guests (each unit has its own bbq) – open May – October
- Conference & banquet facility; accommodating events from 10 to 350 people
Active Facilities
- Fitness Centre with with free-weights, weight-training & cardio machines and training tools
- Indoor 25m lap pool, hot tub and steam rooms (one in each change room)
- Yoga and fitness studio with 20 group classes each week
- 2 award-winning golf courses
- 3 outdoor yoga platforms
- 35kms+ of multi-use trails (hiking, trail running, walking, snowshoeing)
- 5kms of bike specific trails with a connector trail leading to 40km+ of trails at Ellison Bike Park
- Tennis courts with shared basketball court
- Lavender meadow with walking trail
- Bike rentals including: e-bikes, mountain bikes and cross trail fitness bikes
- From April – October, bike shuttle to the Okanagan Rail Trail (for a fee)
How to Get There
Predator Ridge lies on the east side of British Columbia. The drive is almost 5-hours direct from Vancouver to the Resort, but there is the option of a 45-minute plane trip to Kelowna International Airport from Vancouver Airport. The Resort lies just a 40-minute drive from the town of Kelowna. Driving is very easy in Canada so we suggest you rent a car and make Predator Ridge either the first or last stop on a British Columbia golf tour.
