Whistler is widely known for skiing, Whistler Golf is the driving recreation for summer. It attracts skiers and snowboarders from around the world. But Whistler is also a golfing mecca with great Whistler golf is available from May through early October.
Three championship courses in the village and three others outside of town offer panoramic views and slick greens. Whistler golf packages consist of Nicklaus North, Whistler GC and Fairmont Chateau Whistler GC are located in the village and will challenge golfers of all skill levels. Big Sky GC in Pemberton (north of town) with Furry Creek GC and the Squamish Valley GC just a short drive south of the village (coming from or to Whistler depending on direction) and will add more options to any of our Whistler golf packages.
Whistler Golf Courses
Chateau Whistler Golf Club: Distinctly different from the other Whistler golf properties, the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club offers classic "mountain golf at its finest". Carved from the side of Blackcomb Mountain, this Robert Trent Jones Jr. design features an elevation change of over 400 feet and dramatic elevated views of the Whistler valley. Incredible natural features such as exposed rock faces, mountain ledges, wildlife, ravines and waterfalls are the highlights of this Classic mountain gem
Nicklaus North Golf Course: Welcome to the Nicklaus North Golf Course. A brilliant emerald-coloured lake. Majestic fir trees. Fresh, invigorating mountain air. This is the setting that inspired the great Jack Nicklaus to create a course as legendary as himself. This par 71, 18-hole course winds along a gentle valley floor offering you a spectacular setting as your golfing skills are tested to the fullest. Just minutes from walkways and street side cafes of the resort town center, Nicklaus North stands out as one of the great courses in North America. It's no wonder this is only one of a few golf courses in the world bearing Jack Nicklaus' name.
Whistler Golf Course: It isn't difficult to understand why Arnold Palmer chose Whistler for his first Canadian design. The Whistler Golf Club's 18 sprawling fairways are virtually surrounded by mountains rising up all around them. Unparalleled views of world-renowned Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains greet golfers at every turn. Nine lakes fed by two winding creeks, towering stands of ancient cedar and the course's forested borders offer a spectacular backdrop, as well as home for bears, coyotes, beavers and an abundance of fish and bird life.
Big Sky Golf Club: Only 25 minutes north of Whistler lies a golf setting so magnificent it must be experienced to be appreciated. Constructed at the base of the massive, snow-capped Mount Currie in Pemberton, Big Sky sets a peaceful and serene stage for an outstanding round of golf. An award-winning design by Robert Cupp, Big Sky features bent grass from tee to green and Ravensdale sand bunkers to provide the finest in golf course conditioning. New greens coming for 2015!
Furry Creek Golf & Country Club: As BC's most scenic BC golf course, Furry Creek perfectly captures the most spectacular qualities of this part of the country. This par 72, 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Muir Graves and built in 1993 offers panoramic ocean views and encounters with abundant wildlife, and is just 35 minutes north of Vancouver, along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler. A perfect add heading up or back from your Whistler golf vacation.
Squamish Valley Golf Club: Experience breathtaking mountain views, lakes, tree-lined fairways, and
wildlife while playing Squamish Valley Golf Club’s Championship-length,
72 par course. This parklands-style design opened in 1967 and is located a short drive south of Whistler.
Our Whistler golf vacations provides accommodation ranging from economical to 5-star and from standard rooms to multi-bedroom units and rental homes with our Whistler Golf Packages. Experience such favorites like Delta Whistler Village Suites with it's newly renovated rooms and suites or Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort with its quiet location and full service spa. Whistler, only 2 hours north of Vancouver is a perfect destination for couples weekends, guys or ladies getaways and group trips too.
Vancouver Golf Courses
Mayfair Lakes G&CC: With the towering beauty of Vancouver's North Shore Mountains serving as a backdrop, Mayfair Lakes in Richmond is a genuine golf sanctuary. Mayfair Lakes offers year-round golf in a secluded country ambiance just minutes from Vancouver. The intrigue lies in the abundance of lakes and waterways that come into play on 13 of the 18 holes, adding as much challenge as aesthetic appeal to the course. In fact, this 6,641 yard Les Furber design has had the privilege of hosting many national tour events, including the Canadian Tour's Telus Open and BC Tel Open (1994-2000), and continues to rank as a favourite among PGA and Canadian PGA tour professionals.
Westwood Plateau G&CC: Westwood Plateau received awards for the best new course in Canada for 1996 and combines top of the world vistas with challenging mountainside fairways. Power carts are equipped with GPS terminals. Adding to the magnificent golf course is a 35,000 square foot wood and beam clubhouse. Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club offers the highest level of personal service in the tradition of North Americas finest private clubs and resorts. From the moment you drive through the front gates, you will be treated to Westwoods Above & Beyond style of hospitality. Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club has also been named a Wildlife Friendly Golf Course by the Institute of Urban Ecology at Douglas College.
Morgan Creek Golf Course: Morgan Creek Golf Course is located in beautiful, sunny, South Surrey, BC and is open 364 days a year to the public. You can play this beautifully manicured golf course in unbeatable natural scenery, with very competitive rates. Morgan Creek is ranked one of the Top 50 Golf Courses in Canada by Score Magazine. The layout naturally accommodates all level of players with five sets of tees to choose from. Enjoy views of rolling fairways, lush tree lines, strategically-placed bunkers, natures wonders, and Mount Baker looming in the distance. Thomas McBrooms inventive design and our dedicated staff have also solved serious challenge for golfers elsewhere on Canadas wet west coast. While other golf courses can get soggy and unplayable, our golf course stays dry. That means more playing time and a positive golf experience for you.
Northview G&CC: This Arnold Palmer design broke ground opened for play in 1994. The property had seen a number of ventures over the years but none proved to be successful. The soil make-up and elevation changes of the terrain challenged the design group but ultimately a suitable routing for the courses began to unfold. As work progressed, new and more inventive ideas presented themselves and Mr. Palmer took advantage of every opportunity to create exciting vistas and exceptional golf holes. Bringing his go for broke style of play to his course designs, Mr. Palmer developed several signature holes on both courses, now officially named The Ridge and The Canal. Northview is also well-known as home to Mike Weir's first PGA Tour victory, the 1999 Air Canada Championship played on The Ridge.
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