Guided Expeditions at Crown Isle Resort, British Columbia

Vancouver Island likes its Scotch on the Rocks: For those seeking an adventure which fuses a healthy heaping of Mother Nature before settling in for a bit of luxury, look no further than Vancouver Island.

Indeed, should a refuge for rappelling and a tempting tipple sound like an inspired combination, you’ve linked your line to the right rocky landscape. With Scotch on the Rocks, available now through the summer, Crown Isle Resort houses the scotch, while scenic Horne Lake harbors the rocks.

Guided Expeditions

With this package, adventurers can blend a guided expedition through the crystal-bejeweled caverns at Horne Lake before taking in a tasting of well-aged scotch at the villa-inspired resort. And there are plenty of outdoor pursuits on the menu – ideal for working up an amber appetite.

Guided rock climbing, rappelling and cave exploring are all up for the taking…your biggest challenge will be to decide which to terrain to tackle. Not an easy decision, as Horne Lake offers up a plethora of play for all with cavern tours, family adventure camps, spelunking excursions and even sunset canoe paddles (this destination earned its Attractions Canada designation as “Best Natural Outdoor Site in BC”).

Scotch Tastings and Golf

And post-outing, one can settle in for a memorable tasting of quality single or blended malt Scotch amid a locale which boasts an 18-hole championship golf course, golf academy and driving range, and, of course, those villas.

It’s ideal terrain for toasting your day’s adventures – or perhaps plotting your next excursion. So indulge in the very best of both worlds…and order this one on the rocks.

Visit www.hornelake.com.