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Facilities and Range Information

The Club's facilities on Holker Place at the top of the Malahat has something for everyone. Our best attribute is a forest setting of Douglas fir and Arbutus overlooking Saanich Inlet.

Please note that all members and day pass users must sign in and sign out at the sign-in station near the entrance. Non-members must obtain a day pass (available at the sign-in station or from the caretaker) to ENTER the facilities. Memberships, targets, ear and eye protection and information are also available from the caretaker. Please download the RANGE RULES and familiarize yourself with them before utilizing the facilities.

The facility's gates are OPEN at 8:30 AM; shooting can only take place from 9 AM - Dusk / 9 PM.

Clubhouse - Our log clubhouse has ample room for meetings, dancing, and relaxing with friends in front of a large fireplace. Meal preparation is easy thanks to a fully-equipped kitchen, while a covered BBQ pit sits just outside. The clubhouse may be rented for private functions by both members and non-members. The clubhouse is wheelchair accessible. Washrooms and showers are also available.

Rangehouse - Located behind the rifle range, the rangehouse is ideal for small meetings and training sessions. It includes locked storage, fireplace, and kitchen.

Shotgun Range - Located in front of the clubhouse, the shotgun range incorporates five trap houses and a skeet layout with a 75" duck tower. An electric clay thrower is available for rent and clays are available for sale. We also have hand clay throwers available for use.

Rifle/Pistol Range - This range is located on the mid-level area of the property. This is a dual function range with covered stations. The East side of the shooting gallery has target rails at 25 and 50 yards. The West side of the shooting gallery has target rails at 25, 100, 200, and 275 yards. Small bore rifle metallic silhouette rails are at 40, 60, 77, and 100 metres. Rapid fire is NOT permitted on this range; there must be one second between shots.

Multipurpose/Pistol Range - This range, developed on the south side of the property, is designed to handle multiple handgun activities. There are 7 - 25 yard bays and 2 covered loading stations. All shooters must supply their own target stands at this range. There are target stands available from the caretaker at an "on loan" basis. All shooting MUST take place within the berms, towards rear; down range. Non-Members are not permitted access to this range without a Member host.

Archery Range - Located below the caretaker's residence and the rifle range, bow shooters have access to both a standard target range and a 1km archery trail walk.

Knife and Hawk Trail - For those who wish to try their hand at throwing a knife or tomahawk, a trail and targets exists between the caretaker's residence and the archery range. Access to the start of the trail is near the Rangehouse.

Frog Hollow - Located near the main entrance, this is the Club's campground. Campsites are situated around a pond where fishing and casting practices may be pursued.

Caretaker - The permanent caretaker's residence and office is located near the entrance gate and sign-in station, opposite Frog Hollow.