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Fairwinds Golf Club

3730 Fairwinds Drive,

Nanoose Bay, Vancouver Island, British Columbia V9P 9J6

  • Office

    +1 (250) 468 7666
  • Pro shop

    +1 (888) 781 2777 (toll free)
  • Golf pro

    Hélène Delisle (Head of Instruction)
  • Academy

    Fairwinds Golf Academy

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.

  • Surroundings:

    Woodland and residential.

  • Designer:

    Les Furber

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
6204
5699
5173
Par
71
71
71
SSS or slope
69.9
67.6
70.2

Location

Latitude:

49.276943

Longitude:

-124.123970

How to get there:

26 km NW of Nanaimo / 5 km NE of Nanoose Bay.

Fairwinds Golf Club

4-star: Above average course - well worth a visit.

Est. 1983

Fairwinds Golf Club is home to a well-rated and always popular golf course. This tree-lined and open parkland layout should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.

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Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.

Must book in advance. Open all year.

Green fees

Visitor fee, 18-holes in high season (end-April thru' end-Sept): C$89 (all days).

Credit cards accepted. Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2018].

Other information

Walking permitted at all times. Golf carts available to rent.

Practice facilities

Good

Did you know?

Audubon International Cooperative Sanctuary - fully certified for the maintenance and enhancement of habitats that ensure the protection of flora and fauna on and around the course. | A member of the Vancouver Island Golf Trail.

Where2Stay

  • Bed & Breakfast on the Green

    Visit website

    A luxury 4.5 star BC Tourism approved accommodation offering both a full vacation rental or a Bed and Breakfast overlooking Fairwinds Golf Club.

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  • The Coast Bastion Inn4-star

    11 Bastion St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6E4

    +1 (250) 753 6601

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    Overlooking Nanaimo Harbour, the Coast Bastion Inn is the only four star hotel in Nanaimo that offers beautiful ocean views from each room.

    • Golf at this hotel:

      No

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