{"id":"mini-golf-vancouver-2026","name":"Best Mini Golf in Vancouver","category":"Mini Golf","location":{"city":"Vancouver","province":"British Columbia","country":"Canada"},"canonical_url":"https://bests.ca/best/mini-golf/in/vancouver","publication_type":"algorithmic","methodology_version":"mini-golf-v4","evidence_cutoff_at":"2026-08-26T03:00:00.000Z","published_at":"2026-08-26T03:00:00.000Z","maximum_positions":3,"positions_published":3,"positions":[{"rank":1,"entity":"Stanley Park Mini Golf Experience","entity_type":"EntertainmentBusiness","descriptor":"Exact 2026 temporary 18-hole course at 690 Pipeline Road publishing opening season, beginner and challenge halves, age prices, family package and hours","best_for":"A current Vancouver-proper outdoor course with distinct difficulty halves","why_it_ranks":"Stanley Park Mini Golf Experience stands out as a resolvable exact course rather than a pooled venue reputation. The Bests Algo privately evaluates legal operator, address, exact course, active holes, indoor or outdoor and seasonal state; tee, cup, surface, edging, obstacle, bridge, stair, water and lighting condition; inspection, cleaning, drainage, trip and fall controls and closed-hole remedy; route width, slopes, steps, reach, seating, washroom, vision, hearing and sensory access; putter and ball sizing, child supervision, pace, group size and conduct; weather, heat, smoke, lightning and closure response; admission, tax, equipment, booking, wait, late arrival, replay, cancellation, refund and evidence freshness. It does not use elaborate theming, course size, awards, social reach or raw reviews as proof of maintenance or fit. Before paying, confirm the exact course and open holes, route and access needs, weather status, group size, total cost, wait, cancellation and closure remedy.","decision_notes":["Exact operator, course, holes, season, format and availability resolved","Course condition, access, supervision and weather controls assessed","Complete admission, booking, cancellation and closure terms checked"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/mini-golf/in/vancouver/profile/stanley-park-mini-golf-vancouver","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/mini-golf-vancouver-2026/stanley-park-mini-golf-vancouver","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null},{"rank":2,"entity":"West Coast Mini Putt","entity_type":"EntertainmentBusiness","descriptor":"Exact Richmond indoor 18-hole course split between traditional and black light, publishing paid-booking-dependent hours, contact and exact-course identity","best_for":"Metro Vancouver groups needing indoor play after confirming a paid slot","why_it_ranks":"West Coast Mini Putt stands out as a resolvable exact course rather than a pooled venue reputation. The Bests Algo privately evaluates legal operator, address, exact course, active holes, indoor or outdoor and seasonal state; tee, cup, surface, edging, obstacle, bridge, stair, water and lighting condition; inspection, cleaning, drainage, trip and fall controls and closed-hole remedy; route width, slopes, steps, reach, seating, washroom, vision, hearing and sensory access; putter and ball sizing, child supervision, pace, group size and conduct; weather, heat, smoke, lightning and closure response; admission, tax, equipment, booking, wait, late arrival, replay, cancellation, refund and evidence freshness. It does not use elaborate theming, course size, awards, social reach or raw reviews as proof of maintenance or fit. Before paying, confirm the exact course and open holes, route and access needs, weather status, group size, total cost, wait, cancellation and closure remedy.","decision_notes":["Exact operator, course, holes, season, format and availability resolved","Course condition, access, supervision and weather controls assessed","Complete admission, booking, cancellation and closure terms checked"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/mini-golf/in/vancouver/profile/west-coast-mini-putt-metro-vancouver","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/mini-golf-vancouver-2026/west-coast-mini-putt-metro-vancouver","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null},{"rank":3,"entity":"Art Knapp Surrey Mini Golf","entity_type":"EntertainmentBusiness","descriptor":"Exact King George Boulevard 18-hole course publishing daily operation, last tee, no-reservation rule, hours and direct contact","best_for":"Metro Vancouver drop-ins wanting a clearly stated last-tee time","why_it_ranks":"Art Knapp Surrey Mini Golf stands out as a resolvable exact course rather than a pooled venue reputation. The Bests Algo privately evaluates legal operator, address, exact course, active holes, indoor or outdoor and seasonal state; tee, cup, surface, edging, obstacle, bridge, stair, water and lighting condition; inspection, cleaning, drainage, trip and fall controls and closed-hole remedy; route width, slopes, steps, reach, seating, washroom, vision, hearing and sensory access; putter and ball sizing, child supervision, pace, group size and conduct; weather, heat, smoke, lightning and closure response; admission, tax, equipment, booking, wait, late arrival, replay, cancellation, refund and evidence freshness. It does not use elaborate theming, course size, awards, social reach or raw reviews as proof of maintenance or fit. Before paying, confirm the exact course and open holes, route and access needs, weather status, group size, total cost, wait, cancellation and closure remedy.","decision_notes":["Exact operator, course, holes, season, format and availability resolved","Course condition, access, supervision and weather controls assessed","Complete admission, booking, cancellation and closure terms checked"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/mini-golf/in/vancouver/profile/art-knapp-mini-golf-surrey","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/mini-golf-vancouver-2026/art-knapp-mini-golf-surrey","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null}],"interpretation":"Null metrics have not been published. A Bests list may contain fewer than three positions when the evidence gate does not support another entry."}