From Victoria in the south, to the magnificent wilderness of Campbell River in the north, the sparkling beaches of Parksville and Qualicum Beach, to the seaside villages of the Pacific Rim, golfers have more than 40 great golf facilities to choose from. Many of these courses are concentrated along a 250km/155mi stretch of highway between Victoria and Campbell River.
Golf among nesting bald eagles, meandering deer or spawning salmon. Stunning views of the Coast, Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges are never far. Ocean views in all directions, along with wine-rich valleys, award-winning resorts and restaurants make this golf playground a must.
Golf Courses, Awards, and Accolades
Arbutus Ridge Golf Club was voted the Best Destination Golf Course in British Columbia by Golf Nerve Magazine in 2006. Its ocean and neighboring island views, challenging signature 17th hole, as well as its verdant, wine country neighbor, the Cowichan Valley, makes Arbutus a Vancouver Island golf hotspot.
The Jack & Steve Nicklaus co-designed Westin Bear Mountain Vicitoria Golf Resort is not to be missed. Minutes from Victoria, its spectacular 19th hole offers 360-degree views of the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, and Juan de Fuca Strait. The course was voted #63 in Condé Nast Traveler’s Golf Poll 2008, which ranks the top 100 courses worldwide.
Crown Isle Resort near Courtenay resides at the foot of Vancouver Island’s Beaufort Mountains, home to the Comox Glacier. With massive bunkers and challenging water hazards along with an award-winning clubhouse, visiting golfers are in for an unforgettable day on this central island course.
Booking a Golfing Trip in the Vancouver Island Region
Tee times should be booked in advance of arrival, especially during July and August. Also, many courses have a dress code in effect. Check with the course or resort about what to wear and/or bring.
Traveling around BC? Find out more about golf in:
> Cariboo Chilcotin Coast
> Kootenay Rockies
> Northern British Columbia
> Thompson Okanagan
> Vancouver, Coast and Mountains
> Vancouver
> Victoria
> Whistler