Golf in Oak Bay

Golfers in Oak Bay proudly tell you they are able to golf 365 days a year – and they do, thanks to Oak Bay’s mild climate. Three courses, representing a range of difficulty and cost, offer a variety of options for the visiting golfer. Rugged coastline, the Olympic Mountains and majestic stands of ancient Garry Oak trees are some of the dramatic course settings.

Victoria Golf Club was established in 1893 and is the oldest golf club in Canada still on its original site. A 6,000 yard 18-hole seaside course set on 100 acres, Victoria Golf Club is consistently voted one of the top courses in Canada. Green fees are waived for members of full reciprocal clubs - have your club pro call ahead. Members of partial-reciprocal clubs pay a member-guest fee while drop ins are charged the regular green fee of $180. This is reduced to $90 in the winter months. Clubhouse dining is open to anyone with a tee time.

Uplands Golf Club is a semi-private 18-hole course which opened in 1926. The original tract of 126 acres was owned by the Hudson's Bay Company and leased to two area farmers in the 1920's for grazing and harvesting hay. This challenging course can usually be golfed after 1PM, requiring three and a half to four hours to complete. All holes can be previewed online. Green fees are $100. Clubhouse dining is reserved for members and member guests.

The Henderson Centre Golf Course is a nine-hole par 3 course that is part of the Oak Bay Parks system. Tee times are assigned on a first-come-first-served basis and the course is open to adults and children over five years old. Rental clubs and lessons are available. Prices start at $4.50. Complete pricing and information available at the Recreation Oak Bay website.

Golf Courses