British Columbia boasts Canada’s only year-round golf destinations with golf courses in Vancouver and on Vancouver Island available for play virtually 365 days a year (bar the occasional, and uncommon, cold/snow days).
While the remainder of the BC golf courses close over winter, golfers can expect to see them start to reopen as early as February – if Mother Nature cooperates, that is! Late snow and cold can mean that the early openers will be looking slightly later in March for a solid open date to give time for the snow to melt and greens to bounce back - so stay tuned or keep reading for a rough idea of when courses will open and dates will be added as they are confirmed. Watch this space and our Instagram, and Facebook pages for real-time updates.
If you need a refresher or are wondering where all the golf courses are located in British Columbia, view the BC golf map.
Mild Coastal Year-Round Playing Conditions
Vancouver and the surrounding Lower Mainland, plus Vancouver Island are the envy of the country with their sub-Mediterranean climates, making them the home of the year-round local golfer (ordinarily!). After a few errant snowfalls, these are back in play, giving you a variety of courses to explore. If you’re looking for a unique golf experience, British Columbia is one of the few areas where you could ski, golf and kayak all in one day - how’s that for a multi-sport experience!
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Pocket Desert Areas First to Open as Usual
British Columbia’s two pocket desert areas in the South Okanagan and Kamloops, complete with cactus and sagebrush, are typically the first of the seasonal golf courses to open – with golfers flocking to Penticton and Osoyoos to get an early start to 2025 golf (as early as the end of February if the weather cooperates).
Over in the Kamloops golf region, look for golf courses to start opening near the middle of March in the valley. Mountain-top The Golf Course at Sun Peaks Resort will however be more likely the middle of May due to elevation but offers an opportunity for the ultimate mountain golf.
And just an hour south of Kamloops you'll find one of Canada's top-rated golf courses - Sagebrush! We're looking forward to hearing their opening date plans, and will let you know as soon as we do!
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Slightly Later Start for the Interior 2025 Golf Season
British Columbia’s Interior golf courses in Kelowna, Vernon, and the Shuswap are next on the BC golf course opening tee. Kelowna golf courses typically make an early appearance starting around mid-March.
But it's safe to say that by late March/early April, you'll have your choice of fantastic Kelowna tracks to play!
Golf course opening dates in nearby Vernon follow a similar pattern, albeit slightly later, as they still typically have to wait for a bit more snow to melt.
Confirmed open dates in Vernon include:
- Predator Ridge Predator & Ridge Courses: April 9th
- The Rise Resort: April 11th
Of course, this is all weather-dependent, and golf course managers are understandably hesitant to give an exact opening date this early in the year – the occasional late winter squall has occurred before, causing havoc…and some serious golf fever! One way or another, by mid-April, nearly all the golf courses in the Thompson and Okanagan will be ready to play. Rest assured: spring golf season is almost upon us!
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Enjoy the Serenity of the Shuswap
Just east of Kamloops begins the picturesque Shuswap golf region and several memorable golf courses. Enjoy lakeside golf as early as the end of March, with a few courses opening in April. Stay tuned for confirmed dates as they are announced.
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Bring on the Mountain Golf in the Kootenay Rockies!
Meanwhile, over in the Kootenay Rockies region, easily accessible through the Canadian Rockies International Airport in Cranbrook or Calgary International Airport, opening dates are always earlier than one might expect from snowy mountainous regions! Surrounding this area lies a plethora of top-rated golf courses, which start to open in late March.
Further south into the Kimberley Cranbrook region, look in mid to late April for these mountain courses.
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Coastal Mountain Golf Mecca
The Sea-to-Sky golf courses are some of BC's most popular, and their opening dates are always eagerly anticipated.
Waiting for the snow to melt in these areas is typically hard to do, but this year you can expect to get your golf on in Squamish Valley around mid-March, with Whistler and area golf courses following later in April and early May.
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Please note: This is a February 2025 update on an article originally posted March 5, 2015.