Sun Peaks: A Standout Mountain Golf Experience

Teeing off in the mountains creates a truly unique golf experience. At Sun Peaks Golf Course, every hole is shaped by natural terrain, framed by expansive alpine views and crisp mountain air.  Pine tree-lined fairways and dramatic elevation changes make each round both scenic and strategic.

Set adjacent to Sun Peaks Village, this 18-hole, par 72 layout designed by Graham Cooke plays like “two courses in one.” At 1,200 meters in elevation — the highest course in British Columbia — it’s typically about 10 °C cooler than the valley below, for comfortable summer play and refreshing mountain conditions.

The Sun Peaks Golf Course Experience

Front Nine – The “Tight” Side

Built in 1996, the front nine features narrow, tree-lined fairways that reward precision. Many players prefer irons over drivers here, embracing target golf and thoughtful course management. The scent of pine and the gentle mountain breeze make every shot memorable.

Back Nine – The “Open” Side

Completed in 2005, the back nine opens into wider fairways with long sightlines, giving confident hitters room to stretch out. Elevated tees and natural contours allow golfers to feel the mountain beneath their feet and take in panoramic vistas with every swing.

Signature & Challenging Holes

• Hole 16 (Signature) – A short par 4 with BC’s highest tee box at 1,333 m. From an elevated deck roughly 40 ft above the landing area, players face a true risk-reward decision: lay up safely or attack the green.
  
  

• Hole 6 – The most difficult on the front nine, this uphill 460-meter par 5 tests both strategy and stamina.
  
  

• Hole 12 – A dogleg right on the back nine, rewarding two well-placed shots before a challenging approach to the green.

Course & Village Amenities

Practice facilities include hitting nets and a putting green near the first tee. On-course refreshments are available at the Hole 1 Kiosk and Umbrella Café, while a roving refreshment cart circles the course in search of thirsty golfers.

After your round of golf, enjoy a round of drinks in Sun Peaks Village, where the course starts and ends, and choose from a wide variety of pre- or post-round meals and refreshments. Power carts are available at check-in, making the hilly terrain part of the fun, rather than the challenge.

Golf Beyond Sun Peaks

Why limit your golf getaway to a single course? Several excellent courses sit within easy driving distance from your Sun Peaks base, Experience a mix of terrain, layout styles, and levels of challenges over multiple days:

• Tobiano Golf Club – Dramatic terrain perched above Kamloops Lake.
  
  

• Talking Rock Golf Resort – Forested fairways and scenic water features.
  
  

• Sunshore Golf Club – Welcoming and approachable, ideal for warm-up or relaxed play.
  
  

• Pineridge Golf Course – Compact and enjoyable, perfect for mixed-skill groups.
  
  

• Mount Paul Golf Course & Driving Range – Short executive-style layout for honing skills.
  
  

• Kamloops Golf & Country Club – Classic parkland layout rewarding thoughtful strategy.
  
  

• Aberdeen Hills Golf Links – Scenic fun challenge for mixed-skill groups.
  
  

• Bighorn Golf & Country Club – Rolling hills and desert-style terrain.
  
  

• Eaglepoint Golf Resort – Open fairways and strategic hazards for a satisfying round.
  
  

With Sun Peaks as your home base, you can craft a memorable multi-day golf escape filled with variety and fresh challenges each day. 

Your Home Base for Golf Groups

After a day on the course, Pinetree Chalet offers space, flexibility and comfort to reset and do it all again tomorrow. Ideal for a golf trip with buddies, corporate retreat, or multi-generational getaway, it’s a place where stories are shared along with a few well-earned bragging rights.

Spacious, Flexible Accommodation

Sleep up to 16 guests in the main house plus Sugar Pine Suite, offering six bedrooms and five bathrooms. Adding the Lodgepole Hideaway increases the total to seven sleeping areas, six bathrooms, and 15 individual beds — lots of room for your entire golf crew... or simply even more space per person.

Groups of 6–12 players can also select the four-bedroom, four-bathroom option, a practical setup for mid-sized groups. Regardless of which configuration you choose, the chalet provides generous sleeping arrangements designed to accommodate everyone in comfort.

Multiple bathrooms mean everyone can get ready efficiently, keeping early tee times right on schedule.

Great Room & Dining

Designed for gathering, the spacious great room is the heart of the chalet — whether you're recapping the round or settling a friendly debate over the shot of the day.  Relax and linger around the 'statement dining table' and let the evening unfold at its own pace. Thoughtfully arranged seating areas with space for everyone allows the whole group to spread out while staying connected. 

Kitchen & Beverage Area

Well equipped for larger groups, the kitchen keep meal prep efficient and social. A separate beverage station with a second full fridge puts drinks and snacks within easy reach, reducing traffic through the main cooking area. The open layout allows cooks to stay connected to both the great room conversation and BBQ area.

Relax Between Rounds

After a day swinging your clubs, slip into the open-air hot tub and let the high-pressure jets work their magic on tired muscles. Or unwind in an Adirondack chair on the deck with a refreshing beverage in hand. Between laughs with friends and those panoramic mountain views, it’s the perfect way to unwind, recharge, and raise a toast to another great day on the fairways. 

Close to the Course

Pinetree Chalet is just a short walk from Sun Peaks Golf Course, putting your group on the first tee in minutes. And when the game is over and the 19th-hole celebrations wrap up, there’s no need to drive — simply stroll back and settle in back at the chalet. Staying close makes your golf getaway effortless, letting you focus on what matters most: great golf and even better company. 

Plan Your Sun Peaks Golf Getaway

Choose Sun Peaks as your golf destination and discover why it's a must-play in the mountains. Pair your golf getaway with Pinetree as your home base. Designed with golf groups in mind, it makes planning effortless. You have the makings of a trip that will be remembered long after sinking that final putt. 

Check availability at Pinetree Chalet and start planning your ultimate mountain golf adventure today.