Fairmont Chateau Whistler is a superb choice for golfers looking to experience one of Canada’s great mountain destinations without sacrificing luxury or convenience. Sitting at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, the hotel combines five-star accommodation, outstanding dining and an on-site championship golf course, all within easy reach of Whistler Village. For us, it is the complete package for a British Columbia golf holiday where the experience away from the fairways matters just as much as the golf itself.

The hotel has 519 rooms and suites, with a modern alpine style that feels perfectly suited to the surroundings. Depending on the room category, you can wake up to views across the mountains, woodland or Whistler Valley, while Fairmont Gold accommodation adds private lounge access, breakfast, afternoon canapés and dedicated concierge service for golfers wanting something extra special.

The real highlight for golfers is Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the 18-hole, par-72 course measures 6,635 yards from the back tees and climbs across the lower slopes of Blackcomb Mountain. More than 400 feet of elevation change creates some brilliant elevated tee shots, while creeks, ponds, granite rock and towering Douglas firs shape the holes throughout the round. It is dramatic mountain golf, but multiple tee options mean you can choose a challenge that suits your game rather than simply battling the length.

We particularly like how much the landscape becomes part of the golf. One minute you are playing through dense forest and the next the course opens up to huge mountain views. The elevation changes make club selection interesting, and there are enough strategic hazards to keep you thinking without taking away from the enjoyment of the setting. Practice facilities are available before your round, while hotel golf packages can also include useful extras such as club storage and transfers between the hotel and clubhouse.

Dining is another reason to stay here. The Clubhouse overlooks the 18th hole and is ideal for a relaxed post-round meal, while The Chalet offers something completely different during the winter season. Its European-inspired alpine menu includes fondue, schnitzel, rösti and charcuterie, giving the hotel a genuine mountain-lodge atmosphere when the colder months arrive.

Away from golf, Whistler gives you almost endless ways to fill the rest of the trip, from mountain biking and hiking to spas, restaurants and exploring the village itself. That makes Fairmont Chateau Whistler especially good for couples and mixed groups where not everyone wants to play every day.

For a luxury Canadian golf holiday combining spectacular scenery, championship golf and one of Whistler’s best-known hotels, Fairmont Chateau Whistler is very difficult to beat. Speak to our Golf Travel Experts at Hashtag Golf Travel and we can create a tailor-made Whistler golf holiday including your accommodation, golf and everything you need for the trip.