Whether it’s your first golf vacation to Canada or you’re a seasoned golf traveller, you want to get the most out of your trip. So why not start with some of the top golf courses in Canada? Playing the best of the best is one surefire way to ensure a premium experience. To help with your selection, we’ve assembled a list of Canada’s best golf courses - in British Columbia.
BC’s Top Golf Courses in Canada, According to the Experts
Looking towards Canada’s golf experts to ascertain the “best of the best” is always a terrific starting point if you’re looking to play BC’s best golf courses, so we’ve pulled together a list of some of the best public golf courses, according to SCOREGolf, Golf Digest, and a few more:
- Sagebrush Golf Club, Quilchena
- Greywolf Golf Course, Panorama
- Tobiano Golf Course, Kamloops
- Predator Ridge Resort - Ridge Course, Vernon
- Big Sky Golf Club, Pemberton
- Quaaout Lodge & Talking Rock Golf Resort, Chase
- Bear Mountain Golf Club - Valley Course, Langford
- Predator Ridge Resort - Predator Course, Vernon
- Eagle Ranch Resort, Invermere
- Bear Mountain Golf Club - Mountain Course, Langford
- Tower Ranch Golf Club, Kelowna
- Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club, Whistler
- Copper Point Resort - Point Course, Invermere
- Gallagher’s Canyon Golf Club, Kelowna
- Wildstone Golf Course, Cranbrook
- Nicklaus North Golf Course, Whistler
- Shadow Mountain Golf Club, Cranbrook
- Trickle Creek Golf Resort, Kimberley
British Columbia’s Hidden Gem Golf Courses
Of course, we can’t just let the obvious “best” golf courses out there get all the attention; there are many lesser-known, hidden gem golf courses in BC that are well worth a visit. Here, you’ll find roomier tee sheets and a more relaxed pace of play, perfect for offsetting the more challenging golf courses:
- Golden Golf Club, Golden
- Revelstoke Golf Club, Revelstoke - celebrating 100 years!
- Salmon Arm Golf Club, Salmon Arm
- Fernie Golf Club, Fernie
- Kokanee Springs Golf Resort, Crawford
- Squamish Valley Golf Club, Squamish
- Northview Golf & Country Club - Canal & Ridge Courses, Surrey
- Olympic View Golf Club, Victoria
BC’s Most Popular Golf Courses, According to You
Nothing points to a top Canadian golf course more than it being the chosen track for players time after time, so we asked our golf travel experts to consult their data and provide the top 10 golf courses in BC that were requested to book last year:
- Bear Mountain Golf Club - Valley Course, Langford
- Big Sky Golf Club, Pemberton
- Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club, Whistler
- Eagle Ranch Resort, Invermere
- Greywolf Golf Course, Panorama
- Nicklaus North Golf Course, Whistler
- Predator Ridge Resort - Ridge Course, Vernon
- Tobiano Golf Course, Kamloops
- Tower Ranch Golf Club, Kelowna
- Whistler Golf Club, Whistler
What about Popular BC Golf Packages?
If you’re visiting for a BC golf vacation, the simplest approach is to find a golf package that hits a few of the highlights (and you are, of course, welcome to customize if desired). So we’ve assembled a list of the most popular golf vacation packages to make your golf travel planning that much easier:
Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Whistler | Tourism Whistler/Chad Chomlack
It can be tough to decide which Whistler golf courses to play, why not play them all? Tee off at the four award-winning golf courses designed by internationally renowned architects and players. Designed to take full advantage of rugged Coastal Mountain surroundings, these incredible golf courses have helped shape Whistler as a world-class golf destination famous for challenging play and spectacular scenery. Selecting a stay in the heart of Whistler Village offers an added bonus with plenty to see and do off the fairways.
The Sea-to-Sky Golf Loop takes you from the city lights of Vancouver to the rugged beauty of Whistler, followed by the relaxed atmosphere of Vancouver Island. Stay three nights in Whistler’s Olympic Village before departing for a scenic ferry ride across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island. Spend three nights in Victoria, taking in the small city atmosphere, history, and peaceful inner harbour while tackling some truly memorable golf courses. Head back to the vibrant city of Vancouver and for an additional day and night to explore this world-class destination before you head home.
Tower Ranch Golf Club, Kelowna
Kelowna Best of the Valley Golf Getaway Special
Head to Canada's golf and wine mecca for an incredible golf vacation exploring the Okanagan Valley. After playing a few top golf courses here, head to the nearby Okanagan lakes to unwind or take a wine tour around the over 200 wineries that blanket the valley. And if a few days in the Kelowna area doesn’t provide a large enough dose of golf, it’s a breeze to head over to nearby communities of Vernon, Kamloops and the Shuswap for more incredible tracks.
The Thompson-Shuswap Golf Getaway combines four of the most scenic courses in the province into one unforgettable golf vacation. Spend two nights in Kamloops and two nights in Salmon Arm, playing top golf courses and local favourites for the ideal balance of challenge and relaxation. Feel free to add on a few nearby golf courses from our list above for an even more memorable golf trip!
St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino, Cranbrook
Take in the dramatic elevation changes, spectacular scenery, wildlife, and an away-from-it-all atmosphere. Nowhere else in Canada – perhaps the world! – is there a better mountain golf destination than the spectacular Kootenay Rockies! Spending a week taking in the incredible setting with six rounds of golf that will combine jaw-dropping scenery with challenging but rewarding golf courses topped by friendly communities and fun activities.
Of course, we invite you to golf the top-ranked Canadian golf courses in British Columbia and see for yourself! You can start planning your ideal golf getaway with the help of our golf map, or get in touch with our golf travel experts to learn more!
