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Vancouver Island

Golf on Vancouver Island

One of the longest golf seasons in the country, because it rarely freezes and never really stops. Soft greens, tree-lined fairways and a handful of courses where the ocean is genuinely in play.

12 places on this page
15 towns
1 upcoming

Courses and clubs we list

Hotel & Accommodation

The Park Golf Course & Restaurant & RV Park

Comox

4.3(140)

Sports & Recreation

Eaglecrest Golf Club

Qualicum Beach

18-hole golf course in Qualicum Beach.

Hotel & Accommodation

The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa, Victoria

Victoria

4.2(1,143)

Restaurant

The Clubhouse Restaurant at Comox Golf Club

Comox

4.0on Google

Golf club restaurant in Comox with Sunday brunch and scenic views.

Sports & Recreation

Long Beach Golf Course

Tofino

Long Beach Golf Course is a 9-hole championship course on the Pacific Rim Highway, a few minutes from Long Beach and Schooner Cove.

Sports & Recreation

Pheasant Glen Golf Resort

Qualicum Beach

Pheasant Glen Golf Resort in Qualicum Beach has been owned by the Dutton family for thirty years.

Sports & Recreation

Ardmore Golf Course

Sidney

Sports & Recreation

Victoria Golf Club

Victoria

Victoria Golf Club, founded in 1893, is the oldest 18-hole course in Canada still in its original location, and the second oldest in North America.

A season that barely ends

The mild coastal climate means most courses on the island stay open year-round. Peak condition runs from late spring through early autumn; winter play is entirely normal, on soft ground, with cart-path restrictions and green fees at a fraction of summer rates.

What winter costs you is roll, not access. Expect the ball to stop where it lands and plan a club more into every approach.

What the courses are like

The defining features here are trees, elevation change and water. Fairways are often cut through second-growth forest with tight lines off the tee; several courses run along the shoreline with real ocean exposure and the wind that comes with it. Greens are generally soft and receptive because it rains.

Resort courses offer stay-and-play packages and the easiest visitor experience. Municipal and semi-private clubs are cheaper, friendlier and frequently more interesting golf.

Make it a trip

Playing here

Winter rates are a bargain: Most courses stay open. Green fees drop sharply and the tee sheet is empty.
Soft greens, less roll: It rains. Plan an extra club on approach and expect the ball to stop.
Book summer weekends ahead: Resort and shoreline courses fill. Midweek is usually open at short notice.
Pack rain gear: Not optional kit on this coast, at any time of year.

More ways to spend the morning outside

Sports, recreation and park facilities near the courses.

Tours & Activities

Tofino Surf School

Tofino

5.0(994)

Group lessons at Tofino Surf School have a typical ratio of 6 students to 1 instructor.

Tours & Activities

Jeff’s Kayak and Bike Rentals

Nanaimo

5.0(362)

Explore Newcastle Island by kayak, bike, paddle board, or paddle boat. Jeff's Rentals operates exclusively on Newcastle Island (Saysutshun), at Kanaka Bay.

Tours & Activities

Outsider Charters Inc.

Campbell River

5.0(187)

Outsider Charters runs guided BC salmon fishing charters out of Campbell River on Vancouver Island.

Tours & Activities

Fishing Storie Charters

Campbell River

5.0(173)

Two Boston Whalers out of slip A7 at the Coast Marina in Campbell River — the larger one with a heated cabin, a private head and Starlink aboard.

Booking and etiquette for visitors

Book tee times ahead in summer, particularly at weekends and at resort courses. Most clubs welcome visitors, and many will pair a single with a group rather than turn them away — say yes, it is the fastest way to learn the course.

Dress codes are generally relaxed but not absent: collared shirt, no denim at the private clubs. Rain gear is a legitimate part of the bag here, not an afterthought.

Golf events coming up

All events

Haunted Manor Mini-Golf & Ping Pong Lounge Presents: Legends of Halloween IIVictoriaOn now · $17.95-$24.95

Golf by town

Places, events and things to do, town by town.

Frequently asked questions

Can you golf year-round on Vancouver Island?

Mostly, yes. The coastal climate rarely freezes, so the majority of courses stay open through winter with cart-path restrictions and much cheaper green fees. Conditions are softest and slowest then, and peak condition runs late spring to early autumn.

What do green fees cost?

They vary widely by course and season — resort courses at a summer weekend are several times the price of a municipal course in February. Twilight rates and shoulder-season pricing make a big difference. Each listing links to the course page we hold.

Do I need to book a tee time?

In summer, yes, especially at weekends and at resort and shoreline courses. In winter and midweek you can often walk on. Most clubs on the island welcome visitors and will pair singles with a group.

Are the courses walkable?

Some are; several are built on real elevation change and are much more comfortable with a cart. If you intend to walk, ask when you book — the course will tell you honestly.

Is there a dress code?

Usually a relaxed one: collared shirt and no denim at the private clubs, less at municipal courses. Rain gear is normal, expected and no reflection on your commitment to the game.

After golf

Family activitiesPlaygrounds, tide pools, museums with buttons — and a rainy-day plan.Food & drinkSeafood, small kitchens and a supply chain that fits in a van.GlampingCabins, domes, yurts and spheres — camping with a bed in it.Day tripsHow far you can get from the city and still be back for dinner.

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