Best Public Golf Courses in British Columbia

Whistler, British Columbia · Jack Nicklaus (1995) · 18 holes · Par 71 · 6,908 yards

Designed by Jack Nicklaus along the shores of Green Lake in Whistler, Nicklaus North is one of the most celebrated resort courses in Canada. The layout weaves through boreal forest and meadows with dramatic mountain backdrops and several holes playing directly along the lake. Consistently ranked among Canada's top public courses, it pairs world-class mountain scenery with Nicklaus's strategic design intelligence.

Furry Creek, British Columbia · Robert Muir Graves (1993) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,499 yards

Dramatically positioned along Howe Sound between Vancouver and Whistler, Furry Creek is one of the most visually spectacular golf courses in Canada. Robert Muir Graves routed the layout along sheer mountain slopes above the fjord, with jaw-dropping ocean and mountain views on nearly every hole. The drive along the Sea-to-Sky Highway to reach Furry Creek is itself a stunning experience.

Surrey, British Columbia · Arnold Palmer / Ed Seay (1994) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,044 yards

The Ridge Course at Northview Golf and Country Club in Surrey is an Arnold Palmer design and a former host of the PGA Tour's Air Canada Championship. The championship layout stretches to 7,044 yards across rolling Fraser Valley terrain, offering a legitimate tournament test with excellent public access. Northview's two courses — the Ridge and the Canal — provide an outstanding golf destination south of Vancouver.

Vancouver, British Columbia · Stan Leonard (renovation) (1929) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,584 yards

Located on the UBC Endowment Lands in Vancouver, the University Golf Club is one of the most popular and historically rich public courses in British Columbia. Canadian golf legend Stan Leonard oversaw a significant renovation. The mature layout winds through second-growth forest with a variety of terrain and an welcoming atmosphere that has made it a Vancouver institution for nearly a century.

Victoria, British Columbia · Bill Robinson (1991) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,905 yards

Designed by Bill Robinson on rolling terrain overlooking Cordova Bay on the Saanich Peninsula, Cordova Bay Golf Course is consistently rated among the best public courses in British Columbia. The layout winds through mature Garry oaks and sea meadows with ocean glimpses throughout. Robinson's design is both challenging and scenic, rewarding thoughtful play with some of the most pleasant golf settings in the Victoria area.

Victoria, British Columbia · Bill Robinson (1988) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,529 yards

Olympic View Golf Club is a Bill Robinson design in the western highlands of Victoria, named for its views of the Olympic Mountains across the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The layout plays through natural terrain with mature fir forests, rock outcroppings, and twelve water features that require careful course management. A popular and well-maintained public option for Victoria golfers.