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Bay Course

Cordova Bay Golf Course

Victoria, British Columbia, CA
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About this course

Cordova Bay Golf Course sits on the Saanich Peninsula north of Victoria, occupying elevated terrain that overlooks the Strait of Georgia and the Gulf Islands. Designed by Bill Robinson and opened in 1991, the course takes advantage of its coastal setting while working through varied topography that includes forested sections, open meadowland, and exposed ridgelines. The routing moves across rolling ground with elevation changes that provide views of the water and surrounding landscape, though the course itself does not play directly along the shoreline. Robinson's design incorporates the natural contours of the property, with holes that climb and descend through the terrain. The layout features a mix of tree-lined corridors and more open holes where wind from the strait can influence play. Several holes on the higher portions of the property offer sightlines to the San Juan Islands and Mount Baker in the distance. The course measures over 6,000 yards from the back tees and presents a variety of approach shot demands shaped by the land's movement. Cordova Bay operates as a semi-private facility that welcomes public play, making it accessible to visitors exploring the Victoria area. The course serves both local members and traveling golfers seeking a round in the region. Its location on the peninsula places it within a cluster of Vancouver Island courses that benefit from the area's temperate climate and scenic coastal character.

Quick facts

Location
Victoria, British Columbia, CA
Access
Public
Year built
1991
Holes
18
Par
71
Length
6,727 yards
Difficulty
79/139
Course Vaults score
7.5

Getting there

The journey to Cordova Bay Golf Course begins at Victoria International Airport (YYJ), a compact gateway just twenty minutes north of the club by car, or via the more leisurely float-plane option that delivers you directly to the waters near the course for those seeking a distinctly Pacific Northwest arrival. From the airport, the drive traces a gentle descent through Victoria's leafy suburban corridors before opening onto the quiet, tree-lined roads that frame the Saanich Peninsula's eastern shore. The final miles unfold along the Cordova Bay waterfront, where glimpses of the Strait of Georgia emerge between Douglas firs and Garry oaks, the salt air and distant sound of gulls signaling your approach to this understated gem perched above one of British Columbia's most serene coastal vistas.

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Common questions about Bay

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Bay has a Course Vaults score of 7.5 out of 10 based on 10 logged golfers.

Bay was designed by Bill Robinson.

Yes. Bay is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Bay is 71.

Bay plays 6,727 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Bay is 139.

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