Fairwinds Golf Club

What Fairwinds Golf Club does

Fairwinds is a 1,300-acre master-planned waterfront resort community located on Nanoose Bay on the east coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The company operates an integrated portfolio of hospitality, recreation, and real estate assets anchored by an 18-hole year-round championship golf course designed by Les Furber, a 250-berth full-service marina (formerly Schooner Cove Marina), and a 20,000-square-foot wellness club with indoor pool, weight rooms, fitness studio, and tennis court. The company serves both consumer and resident customers through seven core revenue streams: public and member golf (green fees, memberships, lessons, cart rentals, pro shop merchandise), marina moorage (annual, semi-annual, monthly, transient), wellness club memberships and day passes, vacation rentals (17 oceanfront suites at Fairwinds Residences operated via the Hostaway booking engine), residential real estate sales (51 building lots at Gracewood and the now-sold-out 39-unit Westerly condominium), on-site food and beverage (Greenview Taphouse operated by Moments Hospitality Collective), and hosted events including tournaments, weddings, and community programming.

The business model is a hybrid real estate and hospitality operation under common ownership and management, with recurring membership and moorage revenue providing stable baseline cash flow and real estate lot/condominium sales providing lumpy but high-margin development revenue. GTM motion is similarly hybrid: direct-to-consumer online booking powers golf tee times and vacation rentals, while sales-led outreach handles tournament/group bookings, membership acquisition, and real estate sales through an on-site Discovery Centre. The property is owned by Seacliff Properties, a private Vancouver-based family-owned developer that acquired Fairwinds from the British Columbia Investment Management Corporation in 2015 and has since driven a waterfront revitalization program including The Westerly, Fairwinds Landing, Fairwinds Residences, and Gracewood. The community currently houses approximately 1,000 residences with plans to expand to 3,000 households, indicating significant multi-year development runway. Technology infrastructure is conventional third-party (CPS Golf for tee times, Hostaway for vacation rentals, Eventbrite for events) with no disclosed proprietary platform or AI capabilities.

Name

Fairwinds Golf Club

Legal name

Fairwinds

Website

https://fairwinds.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fairwinds is a 1,300-acre master-planned waterfront resort community on Vancouver Island offering an 18-hole golf course, 250-berth marina, wellness club, 17 vacation rental suites, and residential real estate sales, serving affluent golfers, boaters, real estate buyers, and resort guests under Seacliff Properties ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Resort and Recreation Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Marinas (713930), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf & Leisure Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAH), Marina & Waterfront Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAK)

Keywords

• Championship golf course
• Marina moorage services
• Vacation rental suites
• Waterfront wellness club
• Residential real estate development

Headquarters

HQ city

Nanoose Bay

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Golf Operations: 18-hole championship golf course open year-round with green fees, driving range, club rentals, cart rentals, golf lessons, and pro shop merchandise sales.
2. Golf Club Memberships: Semi-private golf club offering memberships with complimentary golf privileges and unlimited access to practice facilities. Members also access wellness club and community events.
3. Vacation Rentals: 17 oceanfront vacation rental suites operating under the Fairwinds Residences brand, offering 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units with ocean or garden views. Formerly Schooner Cove Hotel, building was reimagined in 2022.
4. Marina Operations: Full-service marina with 250 berths accommodating vessels up to 80 feet annually and 100 feet seasonally. Services include moorage (annual, semi-annual, monthly, transient), fuel dock (gas and diesel), boat launch ramp, laundry, and shoreside accommodation.
5. Real Estate Development: Fairwinds is a master-planned waterfront community. Gracewood at Fairwinds offers 51 single-family building lots for sale. The Westerly (39-unit oceanfront condominium, now sold out). Ongoing development of luxury single-family homes, townhouses and oceanfront condominiums.
6. Wellness Club Memberships: 20,000 square foot wellness facility offering fitness classes (yoga, spin, tai chi), racquet sports, pool, weight rooms, personal training, and common area amenities. Members and day-use guests.
7. Food & Beverage: Greenview Taphouse restaurant operated by Moments Hospitality Collective offering 20+ BC taps, handcrafted pizzas, open daily 11AM-10PM. Snack Shack open daily 10am-4pm. On-site restaurant serving golf club patrons and community members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Fairwinds is a master-planned waterfront resort community on Vancouver Island that operates an 18-hole championship golf course, a 250-berth full-service marina, a 20,000-square-foot wellness club, 17 oceanfront vacation rental suites, and residential real estate developments (Gracewood lots and The Westerly condominiums). The community integrates golf, marina, wellness, hospitality, and real estate under one brand owned by Seacliff Properties.

Product overview

Fairwinds is a master-planned waterfront community on Vancouver Island offering a comprehensive resort-style living portfolio. The core offerings include an 18-hole championship golf course, a full-service 250-berth marina, and a 20,000-square-foot wellness club with pool and fitness facilities. Accommodations span 17 vacation rental suites at Fairwinds Residences, while real estate options include 51 lots at Gracewood and the sold-out Westerly condominiums. Additional amenities include tournament and event services, PGA-certified golf instruction, on-site dining at Greenview Taphouse, and the community-focused Passions Magazine publication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fairwinds Golf Club: Year-round 18-hole championship golf course on a scenic peninsula along Vancouver Island's east coast, featuring lush tall-timbered setting and ocean views.
• Fairwinds Marina
• Fairwinds Wellness Club
• Fairwinds Residences

Products and services

• Fairwinds Golf Club An 18-hole year-round championship golf course designed by Les Furber, featuring contoured greens, tree-lined fairways, ocean views, and practice facilities including a driving range and short-game practice area. Open to the public via green fees and to members with complimentary privileges.
• Fairwinds Marina A full-service 250-berth marina in Schooner Cove accommodating vessels up to 80 feet annually and 100 feet seasonally, offering fuel services (gas and diesel), transient moorage, kayak launch, pump-out facilities, and electrical/water services.
• Fairwinds Wellness Club A 20,000-square-foot fitness facility featuring an indoor pool, hot tub, dry sauna, two weight rooms, outdoor tennis court, billiards room, and fitness classes including yoga, spin, and tai chi. Available to members and day-use guests.
• Fairwinds Residences A collection of 17 oceanfront vacation rental suites offering one- and two-bedroom options with hotel-quality linens, contemporary furnishings, floor-to-ceiling windows, private decks, and kitchen facilities. Bookable via Hostaway online reservation system.
• Gracewood at Fairwinds
• Fairwinds Landing
• Golf Tournaments and Events
• Golf Lessons and Coaching
• Greenview Taphouse

Quantifiable outcome

• Named an 'award-winning golf course' on primary website
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Seacliff PropertiesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Seacliff Properties, a private, family-owned real estate company based in Vancouver with 30+ years of experience in large-scale real estate development, acquired the Fairwinds development in 2015. They have initiated plans to revitalize the waterfront area and are responsible for current and ongoing development including The Westerly, Fairwinds Landing, and Gracewood at Fairwinds. Seacliff focuses on five master-planned communities spanning over 1,500 acres on Vancouver Island.
• Moments Hospitality CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoments Hospitality Collective operates the Greenview Taphouse restaurant at Fairwinds Golf Club. The restaurant features 20+ BC taps, handcrafted pizzas, and casual dining. Open daily 11AM-10PM. This is a core amenity for golf club operations and community dining.
• Nanaimo & District Hospital FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity partner for the annual Fairwinds En Blanc event, an elegant outdoor gala held on the ninth fairway. The event raises funds for the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation, supporting local healthcare.
• RecoverMe PhysiotherapyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecoverMe Physiotherapy is located inside the Fairwinds Wellness Club, offering personalized treatment plans to help members regain strength and confidence. This partnership provides integrated healthcare services within the wellness facility.
• Vancouver Island SymphonyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for the Symphony Summer Sizzle Festival held at Fairwinds. The Vancouver Island Symphony performs outdoor concerts featuring 'breathtaking music meets stunning beauty of Vancouver Island' as part of Fairwinds summer events programming.
• FreshAir CinemasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvider of outdoor movie experiences at Fairwinds, featuring screenings on the first fairway. Events include family-friendly films presented in the unique golf course setting.
• Nanoose Bay CafeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of the Waterfront Music Series at the marina-side stage. Nanoose Bay Cafe provides exclusive food offerings during the live music events featuring local musicians.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Pebble Beach Resorts: Iconic large-scale integrated golf destination combining multiple championship courses, lodging, F&B, and adjacent luxury real estate — broader incumbent analog of Fairwinds' model at significantly larger scale.
• Reynolds Lake Oconee: Large-scale golf-anchored master-planned lake community with multiple courses, wellness, marina, and residential real estate — broader incumbent analog covering Fairwinds' golf + marina + wellness + real estate stack.
• Bandon Dunes Golf Resort: Destination golf resort with multiple championship courses and on-site lodging — comparable on the trophy-golf-resort-with-lodging axis, though without the residential real estate and marina components.
• Kiawah Island Golf Resort: Large-scale integrated golf and residential resort community — broader incumbent analog of Fairwinds' waterfront master-planned community built around championship golf.

Direct peers

• Copper Point Golf Club: BC interior golf resort with two courses and adjacent residential development — comparable as a golf-anchored community with real estate component, though without Fairwinds' marina and oceanfront positioning.
• Tobiano Golf Course & Community: Kamloops-area golf course (designed by Thomas McBroom) with integrated master-planned residential community — comparable as a golf-anchored real estate community in the BC interior.
• Predator Ridge Resort: Okanagan-based master-planned community built around two championship golf courses, with real estate, vacation rentals, and wellness amenities — directly comparable to Fairwinds' golf-anchored resort community with residential development.
• Sparkling Hill Resort: Vernon, BC luxury wellness resort with adjacent master-planned real estate — comparable to Fairwinds on the integrated wellness + real estate dimensions, though more wellness-led than golf-led.
• Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community: Vancouver Island resort in Courtenay combining an 18-hole championship course, hotel/lodging, and a master-planned residential community — same geographic region and same integrated golf + real estate + lodging model as Fairwinds.
• Bear Mountain Resort: Integrated Victoria-area resort combining championship golf, spa/wellness, lodging, and a master-planned residential community — closely comparable to Fairwinds' golf + wellness + real estate + lodging model in the same BC market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/fairwindsgolf
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@FairwindsCommunity
• Facebookfacebook.com/FairwindsCommunityNanoose
• Instagraminstagram.com/fairwindscommunity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fairwinds-golf-club

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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