Fairwinds Golf Club is at 3730 Fairwinds Drive in Nanoose Bay, and the easiest way to get there is to drive or book a taxi. Local public transit does not run to the front door of most golf courses, so plan on a car for a round with clubs.
Driving to 3730 Fairwinds Drive
The club is part of the Fairwinds oceanfront community, between Nanaimo and Parksville, about 20 minutes north of Nanaimo according to the club’s listing. The street address is the dependable way to find it. Enter 3730 Fairwinds Drive in Google Maps or Waze and let the app choose between the local roads and the Island Highway, using live traffic on the day. Drive time depends on where in Nanoose Bay you start, so read the estimate before you leave and add a margin for an early tee time.
The course is open year round, which means a winter round is possible, though roads can be wet and dark early in the evening.
Using BC Transit
BC Transit serves the Regional District of Nanaimo, but routes through Nanoose Bay are not something to assume. Open the BC Transit Nanaimo trip planner, enter the club address, and see whether any stop is within a reasonable walk. If the planner offers a trip, check the last return departure carefully. Buses on these rural stretches are less frequent than in Nanaimo itself.
Before you head out
Call the club on 250 468 9915 to confirm tee times, any cart requirements and where to park. Weekend mornings and summer holidays are the busiest times on the Island Highway, so check traffic before you set off. Roadworks on Highway 19 are posted on the DriveBC website, which is worth a look if you plan to use the highway.
If nobody wants to drive home
After a round, a taxi or rideshare means nobody has to be the designated driver. The taxi fare estimator gives a rough fare for a short run like this, and the Nanaimo taxi page lists local options. Book ahead for early tee times, because Nanoose Bay is a quiet area and cars may need notice.