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  • Awards & Distinctions

    Vancouver Island is such an incredible location in the world that the recognition continues to pile up.

    We’ve compiled a summary of the awards and distinctions awarded to the destination and our member golf courses.

    Vancouver Island:
    • “#1 Best Island Continental U.S. and Canada”       – Travel + Leisure – World’s Best Awards 2014
    • “#1 Best Island Destination in North America”        – Conde Nast Traveler Magazine 2000-2008
    •  “One of the Continent’s Best Values” Golf Magazine

    Arbutus Ridge:
    • Golf Shop of the Year – Vancouver Island – BCPGA 2021
    • Employer of the Year – Tourism Vancouver Island – 2017
    • Reader’s Digest Top 13 Golf Courses in Canada 2012 (#2)
    • 4 star rating for “Best Places to Play”, Golf Digest
    • Rated #2 in Canada, Readers Digest Top 13 Golf Courses in Canada 2012
    • Host of the CN Future Links Championship, 2011
    • Host of the British Columbia Provincial Women’s Amateur / Mid Amateur Championship, 2010
    • Sustainability Award – Tourism Vancouver Island – 2009
    • Certificate in Environmental Planning, Audubon International 2008
    • Best Destination Golf Course in BC – Readers Choice Golf Nerve Magazine 2006
    • Hole #17, one of the top 18 holes on Vancouver Island, Pacific Golf Magazine 2006
    • Host of the Canadian Junior Girls Championship, CLGA 2005
    • Golf Course of the Year Golfcoursereports.com 2004
    • Host of the BC Junior Girls Championship, CLGA 2002 & 2003

    Bear Mountain:
    • Mountain Course – SCOREGolf Top 59 Public Golf Course 2023 (55), 2021 (54)
    • Mountain Course – SCOREGolf Top 100 Canadian Courses 2020 (97)
    • Valley Course – SCOREGolf Top 59 Public Golf Course 2023 (30), 2021 (32)
    • Valley Course – SCOREGolf Top 100 Canadian Courses 2022 (82), 2020 (72)
    • Host of the 2016 Pacific Links Bear Mountain Championship, a PGA TOUR Champions event
    • Site of the 2010 TELUS World Skins Game
    • Canada’s only 36 hole Nicklaus Design golf offering.
    • Mountain Course – #30 Signature 36 Holes of North America Fairways and Greens Magazine 2007
    • Mountain Course – Top Golf Course in Canada Westworld Alberta Magazine May 2005
    • Mountain Course – 4th best new golf course in Canada, ScoreGolf 2004

    Cowichan:
    • PGA of BC Golf Shop of the Year 2008
    • Host of the North American Indigenous Games 2008
    • Host of the Annual Cowichan Open

    Crown Isle:
    • Hosted the PGA Tour Canada Q-School
    • Golf Facility of the Year – BCPGA 2020
    • Gold Medal Resort – Golf Ranking Magazine
    • Winner “Best clubhouse and most romantic accommodation in Western Canada” by Golf Ranking Magazine
    • Host of the Canadian Tour’s Payless Open, 2000

    Fairwinds:
    • Regional Golf Shop of the Year – Vancouver Island – BCPGA 2018
    • Golf Facility of the Year – BCPGA 1999
    • Hosted the Canadian Tour Qualifying School
    • Host of the 2023 BC School Sport AAA Provincials

    Olympic View:
    • “Best Golf Club” in Best of Westshore Awards – Westshore Chamber of Commerce 2022, 2021, 2019
    • ‘Green Leader’ and ‘Surfrider: Ocean Friendly Business’ Certification – Vancouver Island Green Business Collective 2022
    • 4 Star Best Places to Play Rating – Golf Digest 2009
    • Business of the Year 2006 & Best Service Professional 2005 Westshore Chamber of Commerce
    •  #20 Best Golf Experience in Canada and USA West Fairways and Greens Magazine 2006
    • Best Practice Facility in BCReaders Choice, Pacific Golf 2005
    • PGA of BC Teacher of the Year, 2002, 2006, 2007
    • PGA of BC Junior Promotor of the Year 2007

    Storey Creek:
    • SCOREGolf Top 59 Public Golf Course 2021 (58)
    • One of the top 100 Courses in Canada ScoreGolf Magazine
    • Prestigious 4 Star Ranking – Golf Digest
    • Hosted B.C. Men’s Amateur Championship

    Victoria
    • “One of the top places to visit in the world” – Forbes Magazine 2023
    • #1 Most Walkable Destination Outside of the US – Travel Awaits 2023
    • #1 Best Midsize City in the World – Travel Awaits 2023
    • “#2 Best Small City in the World” Conde Nast Traveler Magazine 2022

    British Columbia:
    • Golf Destination of the Year” 2007
      International Association of Golf Tour Operators
    • “Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year Award” 2004 International Association of Golf Tour Operators

    Golf Vancouver Island
    • Winner of the 2012 Innovative Marketer of the Year Award
      Tourism Vancouver Island
    • Winner of the 2009 Power of Partner’s Award
      Tourism Vancouver Island
    • Winner of the 2005 Raising the Bar Industry Award Tourism Vancouver Island
    • Winner of the 2005 Multi-Faceted Advertising Campaign Award Tourism Vancouver Island

    This (Bear Mountain Resort – Mountain Course, on the Vancouver Island Golf Trail) is my new favourite golf course – I just love the layout. It’s really one of the prettiest golf courses I’ve played in my life, I’ll come back here on vacation, it’s that good.

    Scott McCarron, PGA TOUR Champion

    I always treat golf courses as how many poor holes there are. This (Bear Mountain Resort – Mountain Course, on the Vancouver Island Golf Trail) is a very good one. There’s not one poor hole on this golf course.

    Colin Montgomerie, PGA TOUR Champion

    Great job on the initial booking and subsequent changes requested. Easy check-in at the golf courses and the hotel made the trip hassle-free. Nice touch with the driving directions and discounts at recommended food and beverage establishments. Will definitely recommend your service to friends and business associates.

    Vancouver Guest, Corporate Golf Outing

    Terrific trip: well presented website, knowledgeable staff, and the golf and accommodation were second to none.

    Couples Golf Trip

    We will make this trip an annual April vacation. We will definitely book with Golf Vancouver Island again in 2017!

    Annual Couples Golf Trip

    Very much enjoyed our trip and staff were great to deal with - we'll be booking more trips through Golf Vancouver Island in the future.

    Buddies Trip Golf Package

    Wonderful trip, well planned and organized. Fantastic golf. Wish we stayed longer.

    Buddies Golf Trip

    I have used Golf Vancouver Island a number of times and have found them very helpful and professional. Everyone in our group had a great time, the courses and accommodation were first class.

    Repeat Customer, Buddies Golf Trip

    Staff did an amazing job! So easy to work with. I am already looking to book another trip next year, making this an annual event.

    Annual Buddies Golf Trip

    Personalized, quick response, good customer service and reasonable price. Overall experience was great.

    Couples Golf Trip