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