Fairmont Chateau Whistler
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club climbs the lower flanks of Blackcomb Mountain in a Robert Trent Jones Jr. design that opened in 1993. A par 72 of 6,635 yards with more than 400 feet of elevation change, granite outcrops and mountain streams, it is one of the most dramatic resort rounds in British Columbia and an Audubon certified centerpiece of a Whistler golf trip.
Photo: Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club via Google.
The verdict
Robert Trent Jones Jr. built drama into every part of this routing. The course rises and falls across the base of Blackcomb, the elevated tees giving you both the views and the temptation to take on carries over granite and creek. At 6,635 yards it is not long, but the elevation, the slopes and the mountain setting make club selection a constant puzzle.
As one of four excellent courses in the Whistler valley, set beneath a Fairmont hotel with the resort village a short walk away, it is a natural anchor for a Coast Mountains golf trip. The summer scenery, the wildlife and the conditioning make it memorable well beyond the scorecard.
Fairmont Chateau Whistler at a glance
- Opened
- 1993
- Designer
- Robert Trent Jones Jr.
- Type
- Mountain resort
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 6,635 yds
- Elevation
- 400 ft of change
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the Fairmont Chateau Whistler and leading course databases. Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed the course, which opened in 1993 as a par 72 of 6,635 yards with more than 400 feet of elevation change. A GPS equipped cart is mandatory, an extra charge per player. Green fees vary by season and time; the resort publishes current rates, indicative for 2026. Always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
This is mountain golf where the land does the talking. The holes tumble down and climb back across the base of Blackcomb, framed by granite outcrops, stands of fir and clear mountain streams, with elevated tees offering both the photographs and the strategic choices. The elevation changes mean uphill and downhill shots play very differently from the number on the GPS.
At a touch over 6,600 yards the Fairmont is about precision and judgement rather than brute length. Creeks and rock gather the loose shot, the greens sit in natural amphitheatres, and the par 3s in particular use the slope and the backdrop to memorable effect. A cart is mandatory, which suits the terrain.
It is an Audubon certified property, so deer and the occasional black bear are part of the experience, and the summer setting beneath the peaks is hard to beat. Play it as the centerpiece of a Whistler four course week and it more than holds its own.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Public resort course; open to visitors and Fairmont guests |
| Green fee | Seasonal resort rates that vary by date and time; a GPS cart is mandatory at an extra per player charge (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Through the resort golf shop or a Whistler stay and play package |
| Season | Roughly May to October, snow free; midsummer is peak |
| Getting there | Whistler village, British Columbia, about two hours north of Vancouver on the Sea to Sky Highway |
| On the day | Cart mandatory on the mountain terrain; pack a layer for cool mornings at altitude |
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Access and fees verified June 2026; the mountain season is short and pricing changes by season, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
The natural base is the Fairmont Chateau Whistler itself, a grand mountain hotel a short walk from the course and from the Whistler village, which makes it an easy home for a golf and mountains trip. Stay and play packages bundle the golf with rooms, spa and dining.
Whistler village offers a wide range of further hotels, restaurants and summer activities, and the valley holds three more strong courses, so a Whistler base lets you build a four course week pairing the Fairmont with Nicklaus North, Big Sky and the Whistler Golf Club.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Fairmont Chateau Whistler.
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Fairmont Chateau Whistler questions
Who designed Fairmont Chateau Whistler and when did it open?
The course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and opened in 1993, climbing the lower slopes of Blackcomb Mountain in the Whistler valley of British Columbia.
What is the par and length of Fairmont Chateau Whistler?
It is a par 72 of 6,635 yards, but more than 400 feet of elevation change and steep mountain terrain make it play very differently from its modest yardage.
Can visitors play Fairmont Chateau Whistler?
Yes. It is a public resort course open to visitors and Fairmont hotel guests. A GPS equipped cart is mandatory at an extra charge per player. Booking ahead is advised in the short summer season.
When can you play Fairmont Chateau Whistler?
The mountain season runs roughly from May to October, when the course is snow free, with midsummer the peak time for clear conditions and long days.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; resort rates indicative for 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.