Honouring the past, embracing the future

The local First Nations peoples called the low lying land “Quilchena” meaning running water, sweet water, or many waters. On August 4, 1925, the evocative word was chosen as the name for the fledgling golf club.

The popularity of the original nine-hole course at King Edward and 33rd Avenue on the edge of Vancouver was immediate. Within a year of opening day, plans to lease more land and build another nine holes were well underway.

Over the decades, as the club evolved and eventually moved in 1956 to its permanent home in Richmond, that popularity and sense of community has been nurtured by the membership each step of the way.

Quilchena sustains the traditions of the original Quilchena Golf & Country Club, and secures the best that private club membership can offer for this generation, and those to follow.

Quilchena Golf & Country Club, set on 120-acres of natural beauty with views of the ocean and the snow-capped Coast Mountains, is one of the finest golf facilities in the Pacific Northwest.

Located just 15 minutes north of Merritt, Quilchena on the Lake is situated on the site of a former cattle ranch. The lake referred to in the club's name is nearby Nicola Lake. The tranquil lakeside setting is framed by mature trees and colorful flowers.

Originally opened in 1963 with a mere three holes, the golf course has since expanded to nine holes. It may not be a full-length championship layout, but you shouldn't underestimate this golf course. The winding Quilchena Creek comes into play on over half the holes and there are also several strategically placed sand traps. Both the rolling fairways and sculpted greens have tricky contours that make proper club selection a key factor.

The golf course has proven to be challenging for all skill levels, even advanced players.