Best Public Golf Courses in Victoria, British Columbia

You don't need a membership to play great golf in Victoria. From resort courses to municipal gems, here are the best public and semi-private courses in the area — ranked by design quality, conditioning, and value.

Cordova Bay Golf Course public

Victoria, British Columbia · Bill Robinson (1991) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,905 yards

Designed by Bill Robinson on rolling terrain overlooking Cordova Bay on the Saanich Peninsula, Cordova Bay Golf Course is consistently rated among the best public courses in British Columbia. The layout winds through mature Garry oaks and sea meadows with ocean glimpses throughout. Robinson's design is both challenging and scenic, rewarding thoughtful play with some of the most pleasant golf settings in the Victoria area.

Consistently rated Top 5 public course in British ColumbiaBill Robinson design overlooking Cordova BayScenic Garry oak and sea meadow setting

Green Fee: $55–$90 Rating: 4.3/5

Olympic View Golf Club public

Victoria, British Columbia · Bill Robinson (1988) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,529 yards

Olympic View Golf Club is a Bill Robinson design in the western highlands of Victoria, named for its views of the Olympic Mountains across the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The layout plays through natural terrain with mature fir forests, rock outcroppings, and twelve water features that require careful course management. A popular and well-maintained public option for Victoria golfers.

Named for Olympic Mountains views across the StraitBill Robinson design through natural fir forest terrainTwelve water features requiring strategic course management

Green Fee: $60–$100 Rating: 4.2/5

Gorge Vale Golf Club semi-private

Victoria, British Columbia · Traditional layout (1922) · 18 holes · Par 71 · 6,124 yards

Founded in 1922, Gorge Vale Golf Club is a traditional parkland layout set along the Gorge waterway in Victoria. The mature course through Garry oak meadows and Douglas fir forest has the comfortable character of a well-loved classic — rolling terrain, natural hazards, and the kind of intimate golf atmosphere that keeps members returning for generations. An excellent semi-private option for Victoria golfers seeking quality golf at accessible pricing.

Historic 1922 traditional layout along the Gorge waterwayCharming Garry oak and Douglas fir parkland settingBeloved Victoria semi-private institution for over 100 years

Green Fee: $45–$80 Rating: 4.1/5

Bear Mountain Golf and Country Club - Mountain Course resort

Victoria, British Columbia · Jack Nicklaus / Steve Nicklaus (2003) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,939 yards

The Mountain Course at Bear Mountain Golf and Country Club is a Jack Nicklaus and Steve Nicklaus design set in the highlands west of Victoria. The dramatic elevation changes, rock outcroppings, and panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca create a visually stunning resort experience. Bear Mountain hosted the World Cup of Golf in 2003 and remains the premier resort golf destination in the Victoria area.

Jack Nicklaus & Steve Nicklaus design above VictoriaWorld Cup of Golf 2003 host venueOlympic Mountains and Strait of Juan de Fuca panoramas

Green Fee: $100–$180 Rating: 4.5/5

Best Time to Play

Year-round, with April through October offering the best conditions. Victoria has the mildest climate in Canada — winters are wet but rarely freezing, and many courses play through December and March. Summer months offer reliably dry and warm conditions. The "Banana Belt" climate makes Victoria a year-round golf destination unlike anywhere else in Canada.

Booking Tips

For the best rates, book tee times midweek or during shoulder seasons. Many courses offer twilight rates for afternoon rounds. Resort courses often bundle with hotel stays for significant savings.

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is 25 minutes north of downtown. BC Ferries connects to Vancouver (Tsawwassen–Swartz Bay, 1.5 hours). The city is compact and most courses are reachable within 30 minutes of downtown. Bear Mountain is 20 minutes west of the city centre. Renting a car is recommended for exploring the Saanich Peninsula courses.

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