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Elite greens, private views and clubhouse perks—our list of the region’s best golf experiences.
In Metro Vancouver, the golf course isn’t just for teeing off—it’s where deals are made, relationships are built and clients are entertained. Just ask Hollywood: Stick, the Apple TV+ series starring Owen Wilson as a washed-up golf pro, has been filmed right here on local fairways. Whether you’re networking over nine holes or hosting an all-day retreat, these top 10 golf courses—ranked in descending order—offer the ideal backdrop for mixing business with leisure.
Quilchena’s recent upgrades make it a reliable year-round course, with excellent drainage and elevated tees that keep play smooth in all seasons. Just minutes from Downtown Vancouver and YVR, its tight layout and quality greens offer a challenging, enjoyable round. As one of the city’s original six clubs with strong local roots, Quilchena is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025.
3551 Granville Avenue, Richmond, B.C.
Westwood Plateau offers some of the Lower Mainland’s most stunning views and an enjoyable, player-friendly layout. Renowned for its top-notch customer service, the club features a striking clubhouse and a range of premium amenities. These include GPS-equipped carts, complimentary locker room service, a golf-cart mini-bar, two roaming beverage carts and even a helicopter pad. Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025, Westwood is currently renovating its bunkers, with a temporary par-3 Hole ‘X’ available to keep play smooth during construction.
3251 Plateau Boulevard, Coquitlam, B.C.
West Coast Country Club Hazelmere’s food and beverage offerings rank among the best in the Lower Mainland. Recent course improvements have made it a consistently strong test, earning high praise from Canadian Tour competitors. The club regularly hosts regional and provincial tournaments, including the BC Women’s Open and Canadian Tour events.
18150 8th Ave., Surrey, B.C.
Mayfair Lakes is a true test of golf, rewarding accuracy off the tee with its challenging layout and lakes in play on most holes. Demanding precise shot-making, the course pairs well with a functional clubhouse and top-notch food and beverage, making it a popular tournament and wedding venue.
Beyond golf, Mayfair Lakes hosts weddings—featuring a unique heart-shaped island—and operates as a semi-private course open year-round. Mayfair Lakes is owned and operated by GolfBC Group, and offers Kids Play Free programs—encouraging youth participation in the game.
5460 No. 7 Rd., Richmond, B.C.
Richmond stands out as the Lower Mainland’s only true country club, delivering excellent golf alongside tennis and swimming for the full family experience. The course challenges players with its signature inverted-bowl greens, making every approach shot count.
Richmond Country Club is also known for its tournament expertise, hosting major events like the B.C. Open and the BC Amateur.
9100 Stevenson Highway, Richmond, B.C.
Northview’s two courses—the Canal and the Ridge—are impeccably maintained, complemented by a top-tier practice facility and driving range. The Ridge, designed by golf legend Arnold Palmer, hosted the PGA Air Canada Championship from 1996 to 2002 and received praise for its challenging layout and pristine greens. A stunning 40,000-square-foot West Coast post-and-beam clubhouse completes this exceptional facility.
Northview earned a PGA award for Best Food on the PGA Tour in North America and stands as the Lower Mainland’s top venue for charity events, including the annual Canucks tournament and the Vancouver Canucks Alumni Golf Classic through 2025.
6857-168th Street, Surrey, B.C.
Vancouver Golf Club is a standout course known for its strong finishing holes that rank among the toughest in the Lower Mainland. The club offers a true test of golf that members deeply appreciate.
A $6-million renovation in 2002 added two par-3 practice holes, a dedicated short-game area, a heated driving range and a fitness centre. The course is set amid lush gardens and majestic 300-year-old trees, creating a serene playing experience.
771 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam, B.C.
Marine Drive challenges golfers who value precision, with narrow fairways and lightning-fast greens that demand accuracy and patience. Though not long, the course can humble even the strongest players. Its members are known as some of the most competitive in the Lower Mainland.
Home to Canadian golf icon “Disco Dick” Zokol, Marine Drive is widely regarded as one of Vancouver’s best-maintained courses. Designed by the acclaimed A.V. Macan in 1922, it offers serene river views while still demanding sharp shot-making.
7425 Yew St., Vancouver, B.C.
Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club boasts a stunning setting and ranks among Western Canada’s premier courses. Its multiple Canadian Open hostings highlight its challenge and quality.
The clubhouse earned a 1984 Architectural Institute of BC award for its classic West Coast design. In 2023, Shaughnessy hosted both the RBC Canadian Open and the Canadian Women’s Open. Designed by A.V. Macan, the course is highly regarded by golf professionals.
4300 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, B.C.
Capilano is one of Canada’s premier golf facilities, featuring a stunning Stanley Thompson–designed course and a stately clubhouse with spectacular views of the Lions Gate Bridge, Coast Range Mountains and Burrard Inlet. The course demands strong starts, as it gets tougher on the back nine.
Ranked 4th best in Canada and 58th globally by Golf Digest in 2024, Capilano was built in 1938 by the Guinness family—the same group behind the Lions Gate Bridge. It hosted the 56th Pacific Coast Amateur Championship in 2023.
420 Southborough Drive , West Vancouver, B.C.
This article was originally published on Jun 29, 2009 and updated on Jul 30, 2025.
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