# Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club > Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club opened in 1995, built on land that had been the Westwood Motorsport Park. **Source:** https://soldbycraig.ca/westwood-plateau-golf-history/ **Author:** Craig Johnston, REALTOR® (BC Licence V99960) · The MACNABS · Royal LePage Elite West **Site:** https://soldbycraig.ca --- Westwood Plateau ## Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club — built where the racetrack used to be. Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club opened in 1995, built on land that had been the Westwood Motorsport Park. Designed by American architect Michael Hurdzan. Two courses (Championship par-72, max 6,770 yards, plus the executive par-3 course). Named SCOREGolf 'Best New Course in Canada' 1996; Golf Digest runner-up 1995. [Book a Strategy Call](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) [Call Craig — 604-202-6092](tel:+16042026092) Quick Answer What should you know about Westwood Plateau Golf History? Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club opened in 1995, built on land that had been the Westwood Motorsport Park. Designed by American architect Michael Hurdzan. Two courses (Championship par-72, max 6,770 yards, plus the executive par-3 course). Named SCOREGolf **Craig Johnston, Top 1% Team Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS®** and 47+ year Tri-Cities resident, can walk you through the local context. Free Strategy Call ends with a written one-page plan in 24 hours. Verified facts · Westwood Plateau ## The fact sheet. Opened 1995 Course architect Michael Hurdzan Built on Former Westwood Motorsport Park lands (track closed 1990) Main course Championship par-72, 6,770 yards Executive course Par-3 12-hole 1995 award Golf Digest runner-up Best New Course in Canada 1996 award SCOREGolf Best New Course in Canada Course character Douglas Firs, granite rock faces, rugged ravines Westwood Plateau · Real estate connection ## What it means for buying or selling near here. Westwood Plateau buyers in the on-course homes have direct golf-course frontage — premium pricing tier. Even non-golfing buyers value the course as guaranteed-permanent green space behind their lots. The clubhouse restaurant patio view is one of the best in Coquitlam. ## Buying or selling nearby? Talk to Craig. A 47-year Coquitlam resident and licensed REALTOR® at The MACNABS, Royal LePage Elite West. The local context that makes the numbers make sense. [Book a Strategy Call](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) [Call 604-202-6092](tel:+16042026092) [Email Craig](mailto:Craig@SoldByCraig.ca) Continue your research ## More on Westwood Plateau — built by a Tri-Cities specialist. [Master guide ### Westwood Plateau — the complete guide Established executive, golf-course, Heritage Woods Secondary catchment.](/westwood-plateau-real-estate/) [Price bands ### What $1.7M / $2M / $2.5M / $3M buys June 2026 GVR data — the honest tier-by-tier read.](/westwood-plateau-price-bands-2026/) [Lifestyle ### Living on Westwood Plateau The long-stay executive culture, lot size, golf, schools.](/living-in-westwood-plateau/) [Comparison ### Anmore vs Westwood Plateau luxury Two $3M+ Tri-Cities luxury choices compared honestly.](/anmore-vs-westwood-plateau-luxury/) Tri-Cities monthly ## Get the honest Tri-Cities market read, monthly. June 2026 Coquitlam detached HPI is $1,649,000, -4.8% YoY. What that means for your buy or sell decision — without the salesy fluff. One email per month. Unsubscribe anytime. No spam, no listings flood, no marketing automation games. Genuine monthly update from a 47+ year Tri-Cities resident. Best REALTOR® by area ## A specialist for your specific Tri-Cities city or neighbourhood. [Coquitlam](/best-realtor-in-coquitlam/) [Burke Mountain](/best-realtor-in-burke-mountain/) [Westwood Plateau](/best-realtor-in-westwood-plateau/) [Heritage Mountain](/best-realtor-in-heritage-mountain/) [Port Moody](/best-realtor-in-port-moody/) [Port Coquitlam](/best-realtor-in-port-coquitlam/) [Anmore](/best-realtor-in-anmore/) [Belcarra](/best-realtor-in-belcarra/) [Or compare all Tri-Cities specialists →](/best-local-realtor-tri-cities/)