Activities: Golfing

Situated along the St. Mary’s River and offering stunning views of Fisher Peak and the Rocky Mountain Range, St. Eugene is a wonderful blend of design strategy and length. Architect Les Furber has put a strong emphasis on shot value – perfect shots are always rewarded.  Opened in 2001, St. Eugene was quickly placed into Golf Digests “Top 3” new Canadian courses.  With four sets of tee’s the courses ranges from 5400 yards to over 7000, a great test for players of all levels.

Tucked into the base of massive Mt. Currie, Big Sky is an amazing rural golf experience. The course affords stunning panoramic views of Mt. Currie and surrounding mountains and the bent grass tees, greens, and fairways provide unparalleled course conditioning.  Designer Robert Cupp has incorporated natural lakes and streams into 190 acres of natural beauty.

Consistently rated as British Columbia’s most scenic golf course, Furry Creek is true golf adventure. Designed to capture the most spectacular qualities of the landscape, Furry Creek showcases panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Gulf Islands, and the surrounding mountains.

The lush fairways at The Dunes have been carved from the sand that was once the bottom of the North Thompson River. Sage-brush, wheat grass, and wild fescue guard most fairways and give way to vast waste areas and strategically placed bunkers. Winner of numerous awards including best new courses in Canada (1997), the Dunes is a excellent test of golf for all players.

Located along the Columbia River Valley and just above the waters of Lake Windemere, Copper Point Golf Course looks as if it has been gently laid on the land. Course designer Gary Browning has carefully worked with the natural beauty of the area and resorted to only moving “spoonfuls” of earth to create this amazing course. The course has great views of the Rockies and the Columbia basin.

Greywolf is about as impressive as mountain golf gets. Hair-raising elevation changes, cliff-side greens and fairways, and bottomless ravines all combine to have the Greywolf image seared in your memory forever. Included in its long list of awards, Golf Digest has rated the course in the Top 100 in the world and Score Golf has ranked it as the best course in BC.

Amid the rugged, unspoiled splendour of the Columbia Valley, 18 magical holes of golf are perched on the ancient bluffs that overlook the Columbia River.  Eagle Ranch has won the “Best Conditions in Canada” award several times and from the first tee to the 18th green, you will understand why.  The immaculate conditions and panoramic views of the Purcell and Rocky Mountains combine for a perfect golf experience. 

The course offers just two simple things. First, a breathtaking view in every direction. Second, a magnificent layout that thrills every golfer fortunate enough to spend a day here. Stanley Thompson, Canada's master golf course architect, used his expert talent when he designed the original 18 holes in 1928. The course winds along the Bow River under the snow-capped peaks of Sulphur Mountain and Mount Rundle.

Consistently ranked in the top 100 courses in Canada and often ranked as one of the country’s best resort courses, The Springs has earned its reputation as a world class golf destination.  The course is nestled up against the awesome Rocky Mountains and sits high on the banks of the mighty Columbia River. With a 360 degree backdrop of mountains, The Springs will be a round you will not forget.

One of only a few Canadian courses to be rated 4.5 stars by Golf Digest, Trickle Creek is an unforgettable round of golf. Carefully carved out of the forest on the slopes of North Star Mountain, the course crosses creeks, ravines, and natural ponds while showcasing unforgettable views of the Rocky Mountain trench.  The course uses the natural elevation changes throughout, some dramatic, so shots placed on flat areas are key.

Crafted from the pristine coastal forest, Olympic View’s 18 breath-taking holes meander around lakes, stylish rock outcroppings, and two waterfalls. Adding to the natural experience, the course affords amazing views of the snow-capped Olympic Mountains and is home to hundreds of deer. 

Utilizing natural waterholes and rolling terrain, Cordova Bay is constantly gaining recognition as one of the best courses on Vancouver Island. The stunning views of the Haro Straight and Mt. Baker combined with some of the best kept grounds in BC, have won the course numerous awards including “four stars” from Golf Digest. 

The lush, tree lined fairways and Les Furber’s famous tiered greens led Fairwinds to be named as the BCPGA facility of the year in 1999. Fairwinds is located in the small sea-side community of Nanoose Bay, approximately 15 minutes south of Parksville. The course does not play overly long so humble course management is essential.  A round at Fairwinds will offer panoramic ocean views, abundant wildlife, and beautiful natural surroundings.

The Crown Isle golf course acts the centerpiece of the Crown Isle Resort and, since opening in 1992, has received many prestigious awards. Designer Graham Cooke has carefully sculpted the land to include 11 lakes, dozens of steep-lip bunkers, and endless views of the mountains and the Comox Glacier.

Designed by golf icon, Robert Trent Jones Jr., the Chateau Whistler Golf Course has become internationally recognized as “mountain golf at its best”. The course has an elevation gain of over 400 feet and is continuously offering spectacular views of Whistler, Blackcomb, and the surrounding mountains. Traversing mountain ledges, crossing rushing creeks, and navigating natural valleys and rock outcroppings is all part of a round at this award winning course.

Constructed in the Whistler Valley bottom and along the shores of stunning Green Lake, Nicklaus North is a Jack Nicklaus masterpiece.  With 360 degrees of snow-capped mountains, the course winds its way through the majestic Fir trees, offering one amazing hole after another. 

Fairways carved through natural canyons, gentle contoured greens, and up to five sets of tee’s make Sun Rivers a memorable round for all golfers. As one of the few true “desert” courses in Canada, the course is situated amongst rolling, sage covered, hills and offers sweeping views of the Thompson Valley.