Best Golf Courses in Vancouver, British Columbia

Vancouver golf combines world-class course design with some of the most spectacular natural scenery on earth. From the century-old Douglas firs at Shaughnessy to the Howe Sound fjord views at Furry Creek and Jack Nicklaus's lakeside masterpiece at Whistler, British Columbia's Lower Mainland delivers golf in a setting that makes every round an event.

Our Methodology: Courses are ranked by an expert panel evaluating design quality, conditioning, challenge, aesthetics, and overall experience. Both private and public courses are considered on merit.

Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club private

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.

Most prestigious private club in British ColumbiaA.V. Macan design through towering Douglas firsMultiple Canadian Open host venue

Green Fee: Members Only Rating: 4.8/5

University Golf Club public

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.

Historic 1929 layout on UBC Endowment LandsStan Leonard renovation by Canadian golf legendVancouver institution with nearly 100 years of history

Green Fee: $70–$120 Rating: 4.3/5

Quilchena Golf and Country Club private

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.

Founded 1913 — one of BC's oldest private clubsNorman Mackenzie parkland design in RichmondIntimate traditional private club atmosphere

Green Fee: Members Only Rating: 4.5/5

Furry Creek Golf and Country Club public

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.

Jaw-dropping Howe Sound fjord and mountain viewsRobert Muir Graves routing on dramatic mountain slopesAmong the most scenic golf settings in all of Canada

Green Fee: $80–$150 Rating: 4.4/5

Northview Golf and Country Club - Ridge Course public

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.

Arnold Palmer design — former Air Canada Championship host7,044-yard championship layout with public accessFormer PGA Tour venue in the Fraser Valley

Green Fee: $60–$110 Rating: 4.4/5

Nicklaus North Golf Course public

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.

Jack Nicklaus design along Green Lake in WhistlerConsistently ranked among Canada's top public coursesDramatic Coast Mountains backdrop on every hole

Green Fee: $100–$200 Rating: 4.6/5

Morgan Creek Golf Course semi-private

Surrey, British Columbia · Les Furber (1995) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,896 yards

A Les Furber design in South Surrey, Morgan Creek Golf Course is a well-regarded semi-private layout with excellent conditioning and a challenging routing through natural wetlands and mature trees. The 6,896-yard course plays longer than its yardage suggests, with strategic water hazards on multiple holes and green complexes that reward precise approach play.

Les Furber championship design in South SurreyStrategic wetlands and mature tree corridorsWell-conditioned semi-private layout at strong value

Green Fee: $55–$95 Rating: 4.2/5

Public Courses in Vancouver

Looking for courses you can play without a membership? See our complete guide to public courses in Vancouver .

Overview

The Lower Mainland and Sea-to-Sky corridor offer exceptional golf diversity — from prestigious private clubs near the city to mountain resort courses just an hour north on the Sea-to-Sky Highway. Vancouver's mild Pacific climate supports one of Canada's longest golf seasons, often stretching well into November. Arnold Palmer's former PGA Tour venue at Northview and Robert Muir Graves's dramatic Furry Creek complete a strong public portfolio.

Best Time to Play

April through October is ideal. Vancouver's mild, rainy winter gives way to glorious spring conditions by April, and summers are reliably warm and dry. Fall offers spectacular foliage and less crowded courses. Avoid January through March when most courses play through wet, soft conditions.

Travel Tips & Getting There

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is located in Richmond, 25 minutes from downtown. Whistler is a 2-hour drive north on the Sea-to-Sky Highway (Highway 99) — one of the world's most scenic drives. Surrey and Richmond courses are 30-45 minutes from downtown via Hwy 99 or 91. Transit options are excellent within the city.

Nearest Airport: Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best public golf course near Vancouver?

Nicklaus North in Whistler is the top-ranked public course in the region. Furry Creek on the Sea-to-Sky Highway offers dramatic views at mid-range pricing, while Northview (Ridge Course) in Surrey is the best value championship layout near the city.

Is Whistler worth the drive for golf?

Absolutely. Nicklaus North's Jack Nicklaus design along Green Lake, combined with the stunning mountain scenery, makes the 2-hour drive from Vancouver well worthwhile — particularly if you can combine it with a Whistler Village stay.

Does Vancouver have year-round golf?

Vancouver has one of Canada's longest golf seasons. Many courses remain open through November and even into December during mild years. January through March is generally too wet and soft for optimal conditions, though dedicated locals play year-round.

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