4 Day British Columbia Golf Itinerary
British Columbia's most concentrated golf sits in the Whistler valley, four championship courses framed by the Coast Mountains, glacial lakes and old growth forest, two hours north of Vancouver on the Sea to Sky Highway. Four days plays them all from a single village base: Nicklaus North, the Whistler Golf Club, the Fairmont Chateau Whistler and Big Sky in Pemberton. Here is the day by day plan, with 2026 green fees, drive times and when to go.
Photo: Nicklaus North Golf Course via Google.
Who this trip suits
This is the mountain golf trip with a five star resort wrapped around it. Whistler is one of the world's great alpine villages, geared to visitors year round, and in summer it turns its ski terrain over to golf, hiking, biking and the lakes. The four courses are all signed by big names and set in genuinely spectacular country, with elevation changes, water and forest framing nearly every hole. It suits buddies groups who want a memorable backdrop and a lively village in the evenings, couples who pair golf with the spa, the gondola and fine dining, and anyone combining the trip with a few days in Vancouver. The pace is relaxed, the scenery does the heavy lifting, and the whole thing runs from one base.
The golf season is short and the summer is glorious, so the main planning task is timing the visit and booking the marquee tee times ahead. Get those right and the four days unfold with very little driving.
The 4 day plan
Nicklaus North Golf Course
Open with the valley's headline course, one of only a handful of Jack Nicklaus designs to carry his name. Routed along the shore of Green Lake beneath the glaciers of Wedge and Armchair mountains, it is a par 71 of wetlands, water and mountain views, demanding yet fair and beautifully conditioned. The course typically reopens for the new season in May. Indicative 2026 peak green fees are around 170 Canadian dollars, so book this round first and confirm current rates directly.
Whistler Golf Club
Day two is the course that started Whistler golf, Arnold Palmer's first design in Canada, opened in 1983 in the heart of the village. A par 71 weaving past nine lakes and two creeks with the mountains all around, it is walkable, scenic and a great value round, and its central location means you can walk from the village to the first tee. Indicative 2026 peak green fees are around 160 Canadian dollars, with twilight and shoulder rates lower. A relaxed, enjoyable second day.
Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club
The most dramatic round of the trip climbs the lower slopes of Blackcomb Mountain. Robert Trent Jones Jr carved this Audubon certified par 72 out of granite outcrops and forest in 1993, with big elevation changes, rushing creeks and bear country on every side. It is a thrilling, photogenic test and a fitting centrepiece, with the grand Fairmont hotel at its base for a memorable lunch. Green fees use dynamic pricing in a similar range to the other valley courses, so confirm current rates directly before booking.
Big Sky Golf Club, Pemberton
Finish a short drive north in the Pemberton valley with Big Sky, a Bob Cupp design laid out on the flat valley floor at the foot of the towering Mount Currie. After three days of mountain terrain it is a wide, walkable, generous course that lets you swing freely, with arguably the single most striking mountain backdrop of the week. It rounds out the trip with a relaxed final round and a scenic drive through the farmland of Pemberton. Confirm current fees directly before booking.
Green fees, drive times and logistics
| Course | Indicative 2026 peak fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nicklaus North | Around 170 Canadian dollars | On Green Lake; reopens May; book early |
| Whistler Golf Club | Around 160 Canadian dollars | Central village; walkable |
| Fairmont Chateau | Dynamic; confirm directly | Mountain layout on Blackcomb's slopes |
| Big Sky | Dynamic; confirm directly | Pemberton, base of Mount Currie |
| Drive between courses | Around 5 to 30 minutes | Vancouver about 2 hours via the Sea to Sky Highway |
Green fees and drive times verified indicatively in June 2026 from course and operator listings; they vary by season and time of day and change without notice, so always confirm current rates directly before booking. Find a Whistler golf hotel.
When to go and where to stay
The Whistler golf season runs from roughly May to October, since the valley is under snow in winter. July and August are the warmest and busiest, with long daylight and peak conditioning, while late spring and September bring good weather, thinner crowds and lower rates. Stay in Whistler Village or Whistler Creekside for walkable access to the bars, restaurants and the Whistler Golf Club, with the others a short drive away, or choose the Fairmont Chateau Whistler if you want a grand hotel on a course. Fly into Vancouver and drive the Sea to Sky Highway, one of the most beautiful golf approaches anywhere, and keep a car for the hop to Big Sky and for exploring the lakes and trails on a rest day.
Plan your British Columbia golf trip
We book the four Whistler valley courses at the right times, match the hotel to the golf and the village, and arrange the car and the route from Vancouver so the days run smoothly. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling, and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
British Columbia golf trip questions
How much does golf cost in Whistler in 2026?
Indicative 2026 peak green fees in Whistler run from around 160 Canadian dollars at the Whistler Golf Club to around 170 at Nicklaus North, with the Fairmont Chateau Whistler and Big Sky at Pemberton in a similar range, all using dynamic pricing that is highest in the July and August peak and lower in spring and autumn shoulders and at twilight. Carts and stay and play packages can change the figure. Always confirm current fees directly before booking.
When is the best time to play golf in Whistler?
The Whistler golf season runs from roughly May to October, since the valley is an alpine ski resort under snow in winter. July and August are the warmest and busiest, with long daylight and the courses in peak condition, while late spring and September offer good weather, fewer crowds and lower rates. Nicklaus North typically reopens for the new season in May. Always confirm opening dates and conditions for your trip.
Is four days enough for a Whistler golf trip?
Yes. Four days lets you play the four courses that define Whistler valley golf, Nicklaus North, the Whistler Golf Club, the Fairmont Chateau Whistler and Big Sky in nearby Pemberton, all within a short drive, with time left for the village, the mountain and the lakes. There is no need to relocate, and you can add a rest day for hiking, biking or the Peak to Peak gondola without rushing the golf.
How do you get to Whistler for golf?
Whistler is around two hours north of Vancouver on the scenic Sea to Sky Highway, so most golfers fly into Vancouver International Airport and drive or take a shuttle up. A car is useful for the short hops to Big Sky in Pemberton and for exploring, though the village itself is walkable. Confirm transfer options and times when you book your accommodation.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Indicative green fees and drive times verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.