British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Vancouver Island is Canada's year-round golf gem — the mildest climate in the country, playable even in December, wrapped around ocean, mountains, and old-growth forest. The island's golf trail runs from Victoria in the south, anchored by Bear Mountain's 36 Nicklaus holes, up through the Cowichan Valley, Parksville–Qualicum, and the Comox Valley to Campbell River — a deep roster of scenic, mostly affordable public courses. Pair the golf with Butchart Gardens, whale watching, coastal towns, and Victoria's Inner Harbour, and for US and European travelers, the Canadian dollar makes it a genuine value.

Best time to visit: Peak May–September, but somewhat playable year-round — the only place in Canada you really can

Featured Courses

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Bear Mountain — Mountain Course

Bear Mountain — Mountain Course

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The island's marquee — a Jack Nicklaus design and two-time PGA TOUR Champions host, ranked among Canada's Top 100. Dramatic elevation and forest-and-mountain views.

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Bear Mountain — Valley Course

Bear Mountain — Valley Course

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Bear Mountain's second Nicklaus 18, rated the #2 course on all of Vancouver Island — a stunning, more playable companion to the Mountain. A true 36-hole resort.

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Crown Isle Golf Resort

Crown Isle Golf Resort

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The Comox Valley's premier resort course — a polished, championship layout with mountain views and full resort amenities.

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Olympic View Golf Club

Olympic View Golf Club

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A GolfBC gem 20 minutes from downtown, rated a top-10 public facility in BC — two waterfalls, mountain views, and immaculate conditioning.

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Cordova Bay Golf Course

Cordova Bay Golf Course

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A mature, well-regarded public course near the ocean on Victoria's east side — a longtime local favorite and a relaxed, scenic round.

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Highland Pacific Golf

Highland Pacific Golf

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Lush fairways threading through West Coast forest, rock, and water, with panoramic views of Victoria, the Olympic Mountains, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

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Arbutus Ridge Golf Club

Arbutus Ridge Golf Club

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A highly-rated course up in the Cowichan Valley (about 40 minutes north) with stunning ocean and island views. Worth the short drive.

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Cowichan Golf Club

Cowichan Golf Club

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A mature, tree-lined public course in the Cowichan Valley — one of the island's oldest clubs and a relaxed, walkable value round.

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Fairwinds Golf Club

Fairwinds Golf Club

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A scenic public course on the Nanoose peninsula near Parksville, winding through coastal forest with ocean glimpses.

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Morningstar Golf Club

Morningstar Golf Club

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A well-regarded championship-length public course in Parksville — long, links-influenced, and a longtime island favorite.

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Campbell River Golf Club

Campbell River Golf Club

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A friendly public course up-island in Campbell River — mature, playable, and a good-value northern-island stop.

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Storey Creek Golf Course

Storey Creek Golf Course

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A scenic, well-conditioned public course carved through the forest near Campbell River — consistently rated among the island's best values.

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Plan Your Days

Pick any two locations to see drive time, route, and traffic. Includes the nearest airport so you can plan fly-in / fly-out rounds.

Things to Do

Off the Course

Where golfers actually eat, drink, and hang after the round — the dive bar, the post-round brewery, the coffee spot before an early tee time. Submitted by people who've been, not the food-critic picks.

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Videos

Vancouver Island — Golf Destination Overview
Bear Mountain Resort — Mountain & Valley Overview
Cordova Bay — Course Overview

Where to Stay & Get Around

What's Happening While You're There?

Concerts, games, festivals — see what's on during your trip.

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