Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler course climbs the lower slopes of Blackcomb Mountain in a tumble of rock faces, ravines and waterfalls. Robert Trent Jones Jr opened this par 72 of 6,635 yards in 1993, an Audubon certified mountain layout with more than 400 feet of elevation change and the resort's chateau as the backdrop.
Photo: Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club via Google, by Garrett Wayne.
The verdict
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler course is the dramatic mountain half of a Whistler golf trip. Robert Trent Jones Jr opened it in 1993 on the lower flanks of Blackcomb Mountain, and rather than fight the terrain he used it: the routing climbs and falls more than 400 feet past granite outcrops, glacial creeks and a series of waterfalls, with the Fairmont chateau presiding over the scene. It is one of the most scenic resort courses in the Coast Mountains.
For the traveling golfer it is shorter than its yardage rivals at about 6,635 yards but far from easy, with elevation changes, blind shots and forest framing that demand course management over raw power. It is Audubon certified and beautifully maintained, and it pairs perfectly with the flatter, lakeside Nicklaus North for a two course Whistler stay. Take the cart, take your time, and enjoy the mountain theater.
Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club at a glance
- Opened
- 1993
- Designer
- Robert Trent Jones Jr
- Type
- Mountain (resort)
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 6,635 yds
- Green fee
- Premium resort (2026)
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the resort and leading databases. The Fairmont Chateau Whistler course is a par 72 of about 6,635 yards designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr and opened in 1993 on Blackcomb Mountain. It is a public resort course; indicative 2026 green fees are a premium British Columbia resort rate, lower early and late season and at twilight. Rates change by season and time of day, so always confirm current pricing and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The character of the course is vertical. Robert Trent Jones Jr benched tees and greens into the mountainside, so the round moves through more than 400 feet of elevation, with downhill drives that fly forever and uphill approaches that need an extra club or two. Granite rock faces, ravines and waterfalls frame the holes, and several greens sit in natural amphitheaters of forest and stone.
It is a course that rewards thought over force. At 6,635 yards it is not long, but the elevation, the blind shots and the tight mountain corridors mean position off the tee is everything, and judging the change in elevation on every shot is the real test. The Audubon certification shows in the natural feel, with wildlife and untouched forest never far from the fairway.
The upper holes deliver the big views back across the Whistler valley, and the waterfalls and creeks give the course a distinct sense of place. Take a cart for the climbs, keep the driver in the bag where the corridor narrows, and pair the round with a flatter day at Nicklaus North for contrast.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Public resort course at Whistler, open to visitors and Fairmont and resort guests |
| Green fee | Premium British Columbia resort rate, indicative for 2026; varies by season, day and time |
| Cart and caddie | Carts recommended given the elevation changes; walking is possible for the fit golfer |
| Booking | Through the resort, online or by phone; book well ahead for the short Whistler summer |
| Season | Roughly May to October, with high summer the prime window in the Coast Mountains |
| Getting there | Whistler, about 2 hours north of Vancouver along the Sea to Sky Highway |
Access and fees verified June 2026 from the resort and public sources. Green fees vary by season, day and time, so always confirm current pricing and availability directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler hotel sits at the base of Blackcomb, steps from the course, and is the obvious luxury base for golf here, with the upper village, dining and the gondolas close by. A stay and play package through the resort is usually the smart way to combine the round with a night at the chateau.
For a fuller Whistler golf trip, pair the Fairmont course with the lakeside Nicklaus North in the valley, then extend to Vancouver Island for the Nicklaus golf at Bear Mountain near Victoria, or inland to Greywolf in the Kootenays. See our Golf in Canada hub for the route.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near the Fairmont Chateau Whistler and Whistler.
Play Fairmont Chateau Whistler on a golf trip
We book the Fairmont Chateau Whistler tee times, sort the chateau or village lodging, and route a Coast Mountains week with Nicklaus North and a Vancouver or Victoria add on. Tell us roughly when and who is traveling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club questions
Who designed the Fairmont Chateau Whistler golf course?
The course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr and opened in 1993 on the lower slopes of Blackcomb Mountain at Whistler.
What is the par and length of Fairmont Chateau Whistler?
The course plays to par 72 and measures about 6,635 yards from the back tees, with more than 400 feet of elevation change across the round.
Is the Fairmont Chateau Whistler course hard?
It is not long, but the elevation changes, blind shots and tight mountain corridors make position and course management essential, so it plays harder than its yardage suggests.
Is the Fairmont Chateau Whistler course open to the public?
Yes. It is a public resort course, often booked as a stay and play package with the Fairmont hotel. Green fees vary by season, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.