Fairwinds Golf Club - Nanoose Bay, British Columbia

Trevor W.

Not what I expected. We had the first tee time and we go check in and the guy up front wasn't thrilled to be there and when I told him we've never played here before and asked where the 1st tee was he looked at me like I was speaking Latin. Weird way to start off. The course itself was maybe a 4 out of 10 condition wise. Nothing was mowed greens included. At least the had 1 worker cutting new cups. The course has potential and was in a pretty area just needs some love. There are a few weird holes that are extremely short and felt squeezed in. Then you get to a par 3 that's 240 yards kind of a weird layout. Other than that we didn't really see anyone else on the course and we played 18 in about 3 hours. Not in my top 5 on vanvouver Island

Braden E.

The course itself is solid, but the care for customers and desire to provide a valuable & enjoyable experience is totally absent from this Golf Club.

If you plan on booking a round here, recognize that you are just another transaction in their till.

When my group (8 guys) arrived, surprise fees were sprung upon us. Apparently the deposit we put down months ahead to secure our tee times didn't contribute to our green fees. Now that would have been understandable if it was posted anywhere on their website, or was relayed to us over the phone when we booked. Both of those did not happen.

When we inquired about this, the management gave off the impression that they didn't even care about trying to come to a resolution for us at all.

This is a shame because the course itself was in great shape and fun to play, unfortunately the lack of customer care and borderline shady-tactics soured the experience.

I would not recommend this course.

Nancy C.

2nd last golf course on our 13 day Vancouver island trip. Pleasantly surprised, great course. Staff was very helpful and Vancouver friendly. Course was in excellent condition, a challenging course but playable. Will definitely play again when we are back.

Phoebe Y.

Nice sunny afternoon, have a nice Mojito with delicious lunch, sit in a beautiful exquisite fancy patio and enjoy friendly service, nice golf courses for sure! It is one of the most beautiful places in Nanaimo that I want to visit again!

A X.

I don't golf. Just came to have a meal at the Club house. Great multi level patio on a hill, with view over 18th hole. Well worth the drive, and take the road all around the area.

Isaac L.

Nice course but a guy and the manager pulled up on us and started yelling at us that we stole his cart, staff just gave us keys and said take whatever one was available so we obviously had no idea. Manager just kind of sat there and let the guy rip our heads off then they made us switch carts and took off. Weird all around, probably won’t go back.

Chad P.

CAREFUL when you book in advance!!! Most golf courses have great price integrity and make it clear if they are charging you an EXTRA fee for advanced bookings but Fairwinds misrepresented their pricing by giving the impression they collect deposits for advanced bookings...upon arriving, it was learned that the deposit is actually an extra booking fee and full green fees were charged.

While the misrepresentation of fees feels shady, the lack of care to resolve (by Travis is this case) made things way worse and unnecessarily stained Fairwinds.

Rob M.

Arguably one of the best golf courses in the Okanagan. Beautiful setting. Wide open spaces. No houses to hit. Very challenging but still fun to play. Fast greens!