Whistler, British Columbia Golf Trip Guide — Courses, Maps & Tips

The Honest Take

✓ I've played here

Mountain golf with a view on every hole. Whistler packs a few strong courses — Nicklaus North, the Fairmont Chateau course, Big Sky — into a tight radius, all framed by the Coast Mountains. It's a summer play, and the village is a built-in basecamp. Enjoy the Whistler Village every night — I'd recommend staying as close to downtown as you can, or even at the Fairmont in Whistler directly. Lots of activities — hiking, mountain biking, swimming, zip lining, canoeing/rafting — can turn a golf trip into a full-on adventure with golf mixed in.

Featured Courses

Luxury $$$

Nicklaus North Golf Course

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Jack Nicklaus design hugging the shores of Green Lake — consistently rated among Canada's best resort courses.

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Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club

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A dramatic Robert Trent Jones Jr. mountain course carved through old-growth forest, with elevation changes you have to see to believe. Bear sightings not uncommon.

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Mid-range $$

Whistler Golf Club

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Arnold Palmer design in the heart of the Whistler valley — beautiful, accessible, and the perfect complement to Nicklaus North. Note: closed for renovations throughout 2026.

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Big Sky Golf Club

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Pemberton valley course just north of Whistler — wide open mountain panoramas and a great-value round away from the tourist crowds.

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Furry Creek Golf & Country Club

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Stunning oceanside mountain course on the Sea-to-Sky Highway between Vancouver and Whistler — best played at the start or end of your trip. Fun fact: this is the filming location of the infamous fight between Happy Gilmore and Bob Barker in the 1996 film Happy Gilmore.

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Budget $

Squamish Valley Golf Club

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A beautiful mountain course on the Sea-to-Sky corridor between Vancouver and Whistler — dramatic Coast Mountain views, well-maintained conditions, and excellent value.

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Plan Your Days

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Trip Ideas

Ready-made itineraries covering this destination.

Sample Itinerary

4 Days in Whistler — Mountains, Golf & Village Nights

4 Days $$–$$$

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Things to Do

Whistler Village world-class dining and nightlife
Peak 2 Peak Gondola — breathtaking alpine views
Mountain biking on legendary Whistler Bike Park
Lost Lake and Alta Lake paddleboarding
Vallea Lumina night walk through the forest

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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