Formalized in the 1970s, disc golf is much like regular golf, but instead of balls and clubs players use a Frisbee. As you may guess, the object is to complete the hole with the fewest throws between the tee area and the hole. As you progress down the fairway, players make their next throw from where their previous throw landed.
Vancouver Island
Coopers Hawk Disc Golf Course
Location: Campbell River
Number of holes: 18
Other information: After getting your discs at the sportsplex, there are nine holes on each side of the facility. This is a short, technical course through the woods. Target type: Baskets. Tee type: Crushed stone. Established in 2002.
Website: campbellriverdiscgolf.com
Black Creek Community Disc Golf Course
Location: Black Creek
Number of holes: 18
Other information: This is a recreational bush course, with natural tees. Hiking boots are best as you navigate through your game. Established in 2005.
Village Park Disc Golf Course
Location: Comox
Number of holes: 9
Other information: Stretching out over 2,700 feet in length, this is a beautiful recreation course that has been cut out of a stand of fir trees. Target type: Baskets. Tee type: Natural. Established in 2007.
Fir Meadows Disc Golf Course
Location: Courtenay
Number of holes: 21
Other information: Fir Meadows is set on private land, but is open for public use. It’s a beautiful course and offers long fairways, with the course stretching out to 7,345 feet. Target type: Tone. Tee type: Mixed. Established in 2009.
Website: cvdiscgolf.com
Mt. Washington Fly Zone
Location: Mt. Washington, Strathcona Park
Number of holes: 9
Other information: This is an open course, played on the ski slopes. Discs are available at the ski lodge and the course is open from late June to September for a fee of $5.75. Target type: DISCatcher. Tee type: Gravel. Established in 2005.
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Qualicum Bay Resort Disc Golf Course
Location: Qualicum Bay
Number of holes: 18
Other information: Set on a plateau, this is an open and windy course that measures 3,400 feet in length. There is camping, a pool, cabins and a motel, and a restaurant and waterslide were added in 2009. Target type: Mixed. Tee type: Other. Established in 2008.
Bowen Park
Location: Nanaimo
Number of holes: 18
Other information: This course is open year-round and the fairways are relatively open, but the trees will test your accuracy and ability. Target type: DISCatcher. Tee type: Rubber. The course is 3,974 feet in length and it was established in 1995.
Hart Memorial Disc Golf Course (Mouat Park)
Location: Salt Spring Island
Number of holes: 18
Other information: This course is short and careens through wooded areas, making it difficult and requiring some creativity. There are several trees and creeks along your route, so having an accurate 100 to 200-foot throw is important. Target type: Tone. Tee type: Rubber. Established in 1998.
Pender Island Disc Park
Location: Pender Island
Number of holes: 27
Other information: Stretching 4,836 feet and set in the picturesque wilderness, this is a beautiful, well-maintained course in the Magic Lake area. It is well marked and offers plenty of tricky shots over a variety of terrain. There is a clubhouse on site, two outhouses and a picnic area. Target type: Baskets. Tee type: Natural. Established in 1980.
Website: discgolfisland.com
Linnaea Farm
Location: Cortes Island
Number of holes: 18
Other information: This is a rugged, challenging course through the trees, with a lot of underbrush to contend with. At just under 4,500 feet in length, there will be a few difficult uphill shots, as well. Target type: TubeTone. Tee type: Dirt. Established in 1997.
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Metro Vancouver
Island Garden Estates
Location: Bowen Island
Number of holes: 18
Other information: Situated in a picturesque, shady rainforest, this course offers a variety of elevation on a park-like setting with creeks, elevated boardwalks and wildlife. The tight, wooded fairways require an experienced hand and the course stretches over 4,000 feet. Target type: Tone. Tee type: Natural. Established in 2007.
Grouse Mountain
Location: North Vancouver
Number of holes: 18
Other information: Located on top of The Cut at Grouse Mountain Resort, this course takes advantage of the mountain terrain and offers 6,997 feet to play on. Open every day at 9 a.m., through the summer months to October, course access is available with your Alpine Experience ticket or with your Annual Local’s Pass. Target type: DISCatcher. Tee type: Limestone. Established in 2013.
Website: grousemountain.com/disc-golf
Little Mountain Disc Golf Course
Location: Vancouver
Number of holes: 9
Other information: This is a short, well-groomed course that requires accuracy for success. There is even one hole over water. Although there are no facilities on site, the community centre and various stores are within a few blocks. Target type: Mach III. Tee type: Asphalt. Established in 1984.
Jericho Hill Community Centre
Location: Vancouver
Number of holes: 9
Other information: At 2,300 feet in length, this course is short and challenging, taking advantage of its hillside layout and the mature trees. With groomed fairways and a view of the city, mountains and harbour, this is a great place to throw a disc. Target type: Mach III. Tee type: Grass.
Quilchena Disc Golf Course
Location: Vancouver
Number of holes: 12
Other information: The course measures 3,700 feet.Target type: DISCatcher. Tee type: Concrete. Established in 2002.
Robert Burnaby Park
Location: Burnaby
Number of holes: 9
Other information: This is a well-groomed, hillside course, set in a wooded area with grass fairways and tall evergreens. Five of the holes are set uphill and the other four are downhill. Target type: DISCatcher. Tee type: Grass. Established in 1999.
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Mundy Park
Location: Coquitlam
Number of holes: 9
Other information: This is a perfect introductory course, with just 1,797 feet to play on. target type: Mach III. Tee type: Concrete. Established in 1982.
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Langley Passive Park
Location: Langley
Number of holes: 18
Other information: At 4,860 feet in length, this course offers a variety of challenges with wide-open areas and fairways in dense, wooded areas. Target type: DISCatcher. Tee type: Concrete.
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Centennial Park
Location: Mission
Number of holes: 9
Other information: This is a well-groomed course and offers a variety of challenges through its mature trees and rolling hills. There is a creek that will come into play as you navigate the holes. Target type: Mach New II. Tee type: Natural. The course is 2,650 feet in length and there are facilities on site. Established in 2014.
Thornhill Park Disc Golf Course
Location: Maple Ridge
Number of holes: 14
Other information: A great course for a beginner, with three tees per hole. Target type: Mixed. Tee type: Mixed. Established in 2006.
Winskill Park
Location: Tsawwassen
Number of holes: 9
Other information: Converted from a par 3 golf course, this is an easy course and the first polehole course in Canada. There can be navigation difficulties, since the course isn’t well maintained and there is plenty of tree cover. Target type: Mach III. Tee type: Log triangle. Established in 1978.
Interior British Columbia
Rose Hill
Location: Kamloops
Number of holes: 18
Other information: Using the alternate route, this course is a lengthy 7,200 feet! Bring your own water, as there is none supplied at the course and you’ll be out on the fairways for a while. Target type: DISCatcher. Tee type: Rubber. Established in 2000.
Website: kdgc.yikesite.com/courses/rose-hill-west
Thin Air Disc Golf Course
Location: Rossland
Number of holes: 18
Other information: At 5,337 feet in length, with tight fairways, complicated shots and great views, this course has it all. Open from May to the end of October, there is no charge to park or play at this location. There is also no restriction on playing times. Target type: Mach II. Tee type: Concrete. Established in 2007.
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Ymir Whirl Disc Golf Course
Location: Ymir
Number of holes: 18
Other information: Extending 5,400 feet in length, this course offers multiple elevations and gorgeous scenery, surrounded by the mountains on the Salmo River. Target type: Baskets. Tee type: Woodchips. Established in 1998.
Clearwater Disc Golf Course
Location: Clearwater
Number of holes: 18
Other information: This course is set on the Clearwater Ski Hill and boasts a length of over 6,000 feet and 300 degrees in elevation change. There are amazing views, open fairways and wooded fairways, a day lodge and camping on site. Maps and scorecards are available at the disc golf kiosk. Target type: Baskets. Tee type: Crushed stone. Established in 2010.
Knox Mt Park Disc Golf Course
Location: Kelowna
Number of holes: 18
Other information: Although this course is relatively flat, positioning of the baskets make several of the holes a real challenge. This course is well known for its low canopy. Target type: Basket. Tee type: Other. Established in 2006.
Myra Canyon Adventure Park
Location: Kelowna
Number of holes: 18: 9 permanent/9 temporary
Other information: This course was designed with the help of the Kelowna Disc Golf Association so you can be sure it’s both fun and challenging. Plus, the views that overlook Myra-Bellevue Pronvicial Park are gorgeous. After your round hit the ropes and challenge course.
Website: myracanyonadventurepark.com
Fallow Ridge
Location: Vernon
Number of holes: 28
Other information: Fallow Ridge is a 4,153-foot technical course situated amongst the trees, offering elevation changes and unique targets. Tee type: Dirt. Established in 2000.
Cooper Ridge Disc Golf Course
Location: Logan Lake
Number of holes: 18
Other information: This is a wooded course, stretching almost 4,000 feet, that offers significant, dramatic elevation and a variety of experiences as you navigate through the holes. Target type: DISCatcher. Tee type: Rubber. Established in 2007.
Parwood Disc Golf Course
Location: Sparwood
Number of holes: 18
Other information: Set in the mountains, this course offers beautiful trails, plenty of wooded areas and thick underbrush for challenging play. Target type: DISCatcher. Tee type: Crushed stone. Established in 2013.
Deerborne Disc Golf Course
Location: Elkford
Number of holes: 18
Other information: Set in the south portion of Elkford, this course is close to all amenities and offers rolling hills and a woodsy setting, stretching over 4,800 feet. Target type: DISCatcher Pro. Tee type: Natural. Established in 2014.
Cranbrook Disc Golf Course
Location: Cranbrook
Number of holes: 18
Other information: Extending over 5,000 feet, this course offers narrow fairways that pass through quiet, wooded areas. It’s a relatively flat course, with the front nine situated in denser woods and offering shorter holes, and the back nine stretching out to longer holes with more open fairways. Target type: Mach II. Tee type: Concrete. Established in 2002.
Lizard Range Disc Golf Course
Location: Fernie
Number of holes: 18
Other information: Set in a well-manicured city park, this course is surrounded by trees and offers tight, wooded fairways. The front nine have Mach III targets and the back nine are DISCatcher Pros. Tee type: Crushed stone. Established in 2004.
Website: ferniediscgolf.com
Sea to Sky Corridor
Whistler Olympic Park
Location: Whistler
Number of holes: 18
Other information: This course follows the cross-country ski trails, in and out of the forest, and offers elevation changes, trees and water hazards for your entertainment. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Target type: Tone. Tee type: Mixed. Established in 2008.
Whistler Disc Golf Course
Location: Whistler
Number of holes: 27
Other information: A challenging course with a combination of wooded and open fairways, and many elevation changes. Bring your bug spray. Target type: Mixed. Tee type: Crushed gravel. Established in 2001.
Website: whistlerdiscgolf.com
Squamish – Brackendale
Location: Brackendale
Number of holes: 18
Other information: Set within a gorgeous landscape, this course is treed and offers a slight elevation. Target type: Tone. Tee type: Mixed. Established in 2012.
Shirley Macey Park (Sunshine Coast)
Location: Gibsons
Number of holes: 9
Other information: Hilly and set in a dense, wooded area, this course can be a challenge despite its short 1,400-foot length. Target type: Baskets. Tee type: Natural. Established in 2004.
Northern British Columbia
Rainbow Park Disc Golf Course
Location: Prince George
Number of holes: 9
Other information: Target type: Baskets. Tee type: Asphalt and grass. Established in 2007.
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Ranger Park Disc Golf
Location: Smithers
Number of holes: 9
Other information: This is a city park and it offers many tight, challenging fairways and several steep, long and open shots. Target type: Baskets. Tee type: Natural. Established in 2006.
Website: smithers.bcultimate.net/discgolf/
