Golfing in Vancouver, Coast & Mountains

Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club:  Enjoy beautiful Coast Mountain views in a peaceful valley setting. After golfing this 6,641-yard, Les-Furber-designed course, hit the Lakeside Grill for a juicy New York steak sandwich.

Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club: Swing in serenity at Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club on the slopes of Eagle Mountain just east of Vancouver. Hit soaring tee shots that plummet down Westwood’s tree-lined fairways. Michael Hurdzan designed this course, so watch out for the ravines and rock outcroppings. After a day on the links, try the pan-seared salmon at Rogues Bar & Grill.

Northview Golf & Country Club: Less than an hour from Vancouver, Northview Golf & Country Club has two Arnold Palmer-designed courses — the Ridge and the Canal — both of which offer frequent sightings of bald eagles and coyotes, among other abundant wildlife. Stop by The Palmer Room for appetizers and a cool beverage after a round.

Northlands Golf Course: Friendly greens and downhill par 3s offer spectacular views on this 6,504-yard layout. And watch for wildlife: deer, coyotes and bears share the course with golfers.

Swaneset Bay Resort & Country Club: Artistic bunkering in a hushed valley setting feature at this 36-hole Lee Travino-designed duo in Pitt Meadows. The 6,040-sq-m/65,000-sq-ft clubhouse is home to a legendary pasta night on Fridays.

Sandpiper Golf Resort: Sandpiper is a serene, 6,500-yard riverside course in Harrison Mills. View wildlife and soak up the Coast Mountain views, but watch out for the Sasquatch’s footprint – a swale guarding the 15th green. Stay at Rowena’s Inn on the River and dine at The Rivers Edge Restaurant (the beer-battered halibut is a favourite).

Sunshine Coast Golf & Country Club: Play secluded fairways that swerve through the forest at this 6,337-yard layout near the seaside village of Roberts Creek. Make time for a post-round pint on the deck – it’s one of the most popular patios on the Sunshine Coast.

Sechelt Golf & Country Club: Take in the views of Porpoise Bay and the Coast Mountains at this nature-lover’s course in Sechelt. The track features generous fairways and four sets of tees for players of all skill levels. Finish a day on the links with a meal at the Augusta Grill.

Myrtle Point Golf Club: Further north, near Powell River, is the Myrtle Point Golf Club. This Les-Furber-designed course meanders through dense forest and incorporates a number of natural water hazards. Aprés golf, enjoy a leisurely meal overlooking the ocean.

Furry Creek Golf Club:  Just north of Vancouver, on the exquisite Sea-to-Sky Highway, this dramatic course is one of the most scenic in the province. Built along a mountainside, the famously challenging Furry Creek makes the most of its elevation changes and ocean views. Although every hole is memorable, the signature hole is the 14th; it hugs the water onto a small peninsula jutting into the sea. After a round, dine at the Sea to Sky Grill (try the seafood chowder or the chili lime prawns).