Coquitlam is a smart base for golfers who want a Vancouver-area golf holiday with mountain scenery, easy city access and plenty of outdoor appeal. Set east of downtown Vancouver, it gives you a more relaxed West Coast feel while still keeping restaurants, shopping, waterfront areas and city attractions within easy reach. Tourism Coquitlam sums up the area well, with urban neighbourhoods, food spots, parks, shopping and hiking all sitting close together.

The main golfing highlight is GreenTee Country Club Westwood Plateau, set high on Eagle Mountain above Coquitlam. Its Sky Course is an 18-hole championship layout designed by Michael Hurdzan, playing through Douglas firs, granite rock faces and rugged ravines, with panoramic mountain views and a strong resort-style feel. The club also has an executive course, driving range, simulators and practice facilities, making it a flexible choice for different golfing groups.

For a quicker round or short-game session, Eaglequest Coquitlam adds a 9-hole par-27 course with grass tees, large greens and an 80-minute playing time, which is ideal if you want a lighter golf day before exploring more of the city.

Away from golf, Coquitlam is great for active travellers. Town Centre Park and Lafarge Lake offer easy lakeside walks, while Mundy Park has 16 km of forest trails in a temperate rainforest setting.

For UK golfers, Coquitlam works beautifully as part of a tailor-made British Columbia golf holiday, especially when combined with Vancouver, Whistler, Furry Creek or Pemberton. Hashtag Golf Travel can help plan the right courses, hotels and route.