Best Private Golf Courses in British Columbia
The top 3 private and members-only golf courses in British Columbia, ranked by our editorial team for 2026.
Vancouver, British Columbia · A.V. Macan (1912) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,785 yards
The most prestigious private club in British Columbia, Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club was designed by the great A.V. Macan and has been refined over more than a century. The layout winds through towering Douglas firs on the south slope of Little Mountain, with strategic bunkering and demanding green complexes. Shaughnessy has hosted the Canadian Open multiple times and remains a benchmark for Vancouver golf excellence.
Victoria, British Columbia · Traditional layout (1893) · 18 holes · Par 70 · 6,112 yards
Founded in 1893, Victoria Golf Club is one of the oldest golf clubs in North America and the oldest in western Canada. The cliffside links layout on the Strait of Juan de Fuca is a remarkable piece of golf heritage — firm, fast, and wind-swept, with ocean views throughout and sea air that makes every round memorable. The course has evolved organically over more than 130 years while maintaining the natural character of its spectacular seaside setting.
Richmond, British Columbia · Norman Mackenzie (1913) · 18 holes · Par 71 · 6,420 yards
One of British Columbia's oldest private clubs, Quilchena Golf and Country Club was founded in 1913 on the flat delta terrain of Richmond. Norman Mackenzie's design has been refined over decades and offers a charming parkland experience with mature trees, strategic water hazards, and an intimate private club atmosphere that reflects its deep community roots.
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