Bigwin Island Golf Club
Lake of Bays, Ontario
Built on an island in Lake of Bays in 1922, Bigwin Island Golf Club has one of the most romantic stories in Canadian golf. The course was closed for decades before being painstakingly restored in the early 2000s by a group of passionate members. Robbie Robinson's original design captures classic Muskoka terrain — granite, forest, and lakeside corridors — with a restoration that has earned national acclaim and placed Bigwin among Canada's most distinctive and beloved clubs.
History & Heritage
Bigwin Island Golf Club was designed by Robbie Robinson (restored) and opened in 1922 in Lake of Bays, Ontario.
Built on an island in Lake of Bays in 1922, Bigwin Island Golf Club has one of the most romantic stories in Canadian golf.
What to Expect
Built on an island in Lake of Bays in 1922, Bigwin Island Golf Club has one of the most romantic stories in Canadian golf. The course was closed for decades before being painstakingly restored in the early 2000s by a group of passionate members. Robbie Robinson's original design captures classic Muskoka terrain — granite, forest, and lakeside corridors — with a restoration that has earned national acclaim and placed Bigwin among Canada's most distinctive and beloved clubs.
Strictly private.
Playing Tips
Course management and strategic positioning define scoring here. Study the layout before each hole and play to your strengths.
Highlights
- ✓ Historic 1922 island course restored after decades of closure
- ✓ Passionate restoration celebrated throughout Canadian golf
- ✓ Accessible only by boat — ultimate Muskoka golf experience
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