Tennis Clubs in West Vancouver & Vancouver: A Guide

Tennis has deep roots here. Two of the area’s clubs are more than a century old, and several have courts under a bubble so play doesn’t stop for the winter rain. Here are the main tennis clubs in West Vancouver and Vancouver, and how to get in, from each club’s own information.

West Vancouver

West Vancouver Tennis Club

Founded in 1925, the club marked its centennial in 2025. It’s at 821 21st Street in West Vancouver. It runs on a not-for-profit basis on land leased from the District, with five lit hard courts that are covered by a heated bubble in winter. Demand is high: at the time of writing, new waitlist applications are paused, and the club expects to reopen them in fall 2028.

Hollyburn Country Club

In the British Properties, Hollyburn has 25 tennis courts, plus squash, badminton and pickleball, alongside its pools and rinks. The club currently has a waitlist for membership. More on Hollyburn and the private clubs

Vancouver

Vancouver Lawn Tennis and Badminton Club

Founded in 1897 and at Fir Street and 16th Avenue since 1914, the club has 16 tennis courts, including permanent indoor courts and courts covered for the winter, plus 5 squash and 6 badminton courts. It offers playing and social memberships.

Jericho Tennis Club

A members-only club on Point Grey Road, with more than 100 years of history. It offers tennis, squash, fitness and a pool. Membership information and applications are on the club’s website.

Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club

Beyond golf, Shaughnessy has eight hard courts in summer and four in its Indoor Tennis Centre in winter. It offers Term Tennis memberships, which include court booking, dining and fitness, with limited golf privileges.

The Arbutus Club

The Arbutus Club offers racquet sports along with its pools, fitness and spa. At the time of writing, new membership applications are paused, with an expression-of-interest list in their place.

Without a membership

The UBC Tennis Centre is open to the public, with indoor courts you can book without being a member. It’s a good option while you wait for a club place.

How to approach it

Get on the list early. The tennis-focused clubs have long waits. Applying the year you arrive, or before, can save years.
Ask about junior and family categories. Several clubs have lower-cost categories for juniors and young adults.
Live close. Play happens when it’s easy. The West Vancouver Tennis Club is on 21st Street, and Hollyburn is in the British Properties. Ambleside guide · British Properties guide

Questions people ask

What is the oldest tennis club in Vancouver?

The Vancouver Lawn Tennis and Badminton Club was founded in 1897. Jericho Tennis Club also has more than a century of history.

Can I play tennis indoors in winter in Vancouver?

Yes. Several clubs cover courts for the winter, and the UBC Tennis Centre has public indoor courts.

Living in West Vancouver and Vancouver: the lifestyle guides

General information, current as of publication, from each club’s own published material. Waitlists and membership rules change; contact each club directly.

Tennis clubs in West Vancouver and Vancouver