Rockies Golf Trail

Featuring the Golf Courses in Canada's Golf Destination

The Rockies Golf Trail features 18-hole championship golf courses on the east side of the Kootenay Rockies region.     The International gateways are Calgary,Alberta and Spokane,Washington.

The northern 'Golf Trail Connector' will connect you to the west side of the region and the Kootenay Golf Trail, via  Highway #1.    Located along this stretch of highway are two golf courses, the Golden Golf & Country Club and the Revelstoke Golf Club.

The Golden Golf & Country Club is a special place where fairways skirt the banks of mighty rivers, greens sit eloquently beneath spruce trees and creeks charge from their mountain domains.    While the Revelstoke Golf Club is a classic, traditional course set within giant cedars and hemlocks in one of the prettiest mountain cities in Canada.

Day 1:
Calgary to Fernie (250 kms, 3 1/2 Hour Drive)
Spokane to Fernie (5 Hour Drive)
Overnight - Fernie

From the west or south entrance to the region, your first golf destination is Fernie.    Your week-long 'golf tour' can begin with a relaxing round at the Fernie Golf & Country Club.

Fernie Golf & Country Club

The Fernie Golf & Country Club showcases spectacular mountain views throughout its 18 holes.  Five years ago, the routing was changed on the challenging 6,556 yard par 70 layout and an impressive spacious clubhouse was added.   This solidifies Fernie's position as a legitimate contender when the best mountain golf courses of Canada are considered.

Day 2:
Fernie to Cranbrook (93 kms, 1 Hour Drive)
Overnight - Cranbrook or Kimberley

From Fernie, follow Hwy #3 to Cranbrook.  Here there are three golf courses to choose from, the Cranbrook Golf Club,  St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino and Shadow Mountain.

Begin you day golfing a round at the Cranbrook Golf Club.     This mature course offers mountain views, undulating fairways lined with magnificent Ponderosa pines and challenging golf for all abilities.    The short distance from green to next tee make this a pleasant walking course; however, power carts are available.

The  St. Eugene Golf Resort is situated at the base of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, there are an outstanding assortment of holes.   Some glide through open links, some sail along the river and others twist through ponderosa pines and densely wooded areas.

From St. Eugene or Cranbrook travel north on Hwy #95A to Kimberley.

The newest championship 18-hole course to open in 2009 is Shadow Mountain Golf Resort near Cranbrook.   This golf course will instantly become one of the most thrilling and memorable golf courses in Western Canada.   Shadow Mountain features 5 tee boxes on each hole which allows players of all levels to enjoy a course which ranges from 5,200 yards to just over 7,400 yards.  Shadow Mountain is built on one of the best natural sites and playing it is eagerly anticipated by all who have caught a glimpse of it. Designed by renowned golf course Architect Wayne Carleton of Cooke Carleton International, Shadow Mountain comes with an added bonus, the spectacular 19th Hole.


Day 3:
Kimberley to Fairmont (110 kms, 1 Hour Drive)
Overnight - Fairmont or Invermere

Kimberley has three golf courses, Trickle Creek Golf Resort, Bootleg Gap Golf and the Kimberley Golf Club.   Play one or several rounds today!

Golf Digest placed Trickle Creek Golf Resort in North America's top ten for value and quality and awarded them a 4.5 star rating, the highest rating for any golf course in British Columbia.

Trickle Creek's numerous elevated tees create extra hang time on tee shots, the most dramatic of these being the par 3 eleventh.    This elevated tee is situated over 50 feet above the green, producing one of the most inviting and tantalizing shots in golf.
 

The Bootleg Gap Golf facility is the largest in the region, 27-holes, with the championship course measuring over 7,200 yards and the 9-hole mid-length course at 2,560 yards.

Designed by Les Furber, the 18-hole course swoops and dives among hoodoos and pines in a panoramic setting above the St. Mary River.   Some holes cruise along an open plateau offering dynamic views of the river and the Rockies.   Others plunge into the tranquility of the valley floor, making the experience at Bootleg Gap a thrilling ride.

The Kimberley Golf Club was established in 1924, the Golf Club has been a founding member of golf in the Rockies and has hosted many regional championships over the years.   The towering ponderosa pines on the front nine dare you to shape the ball around them towards the generous fairways and greens.  

On the back nine, the course tightens up slightly and demands a little more accuracy off the tee.    The par 4 sixteenth hole has seen its fair share of bogeys due to a challenging tee shot over a ravine.

From Kimberley continue heading north on Hwy #95A and then Hwy #95/93 to Fairmont.

Trickle Creek Golf Resort

Bootleg Gap Golf

Kimberley Golf Club

Day 4:
Fairmont to Panorama (30 kms, 45 minute Drive)
Overnight - Panorama

This area offers the highest concentration of 18-hole golf courses.    In the Columbia Valley region, choose from seven golf courses, Mountainside & Riverside at Fairmont Hot Springs, Cooper Point & The Ridge at Copper Point golf resorts, the Windermere Valley Golf Club, Greywolf at Panorama Mountain Village and Eagle Ranch Golf Resort in Invermere.

Mountainside Golf Resort at Fairmont was recently voted Canada’s Most Unique Golf Resort and one of the nation’s top 25 Golf Resorts.     Situated at the base of the majestic Canadian Rockies, the course offers a classic championship layout with a magnificent mountain and valley view.    Mountainside is often called the ‘Queen of the Rockies’ and the western slope from the Canadian Rocky Mountains makes a challenge of every shot.

Framed by the rugged backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, Riverside Golf Resort at Fairmont is a spectacular golf course that features superb greens and the Columbia River winding throughout the course.    Ospreys, eagles, deer and other wildlife are an everyday part of this championship resort course.      The 6th hole, ‘double-cross’, is a stunning par 3, which from the back tee area, challenges you to cross the river twice.    For the less adventuresome, there is a dry land route from the forward tees.

Copper Point Golf Course rewarding course will be complimented by inviting facilities, warm hospitality and extraordinary service.  To make your experience complete, Copper Point offers one of the finest driving ranges in the Windermere Valley.
 

And it's sister course, the Ridge at Copper Point opened in May 2008 and takes full advantage of the majestic views and character-filled terrain it's situated on. The innovative design of this Masters-style course reflects the future of golf, offering full length Par 3 and 4 holes that will provide all levels of golfers with an exceptional golf experience that is truly unique to the area.   The Ridge is located directly east of Copper Point, with a tunnel under Highway 93/95 connecting the two courses. Check-in for the Ridge Course is at the Copper Point Clubhouse.

The Windermere Valley course, with its player friendly layout, superb conditioning and relaxed atmosphere is well positioned to satisfy those cravings.    One of the unique aspects of Windermere Valley is while birdies are opportunities on most holes, an assortment of hazards and undulating greens keep the golfer thinking.

From Fairmont or Windermere follow the signs to Panorama Mountain Village.

In a short period of time, Greywolf at Panorama has vaulted its way into the upper echelons of mountain golf experiences worldwide - for good reason.

Here horizons explode with granite massifs and greens sit tight along cliff tops.  The fairways are lush, checkerboard carpets that ramble alongside creeks, dive down fall lines and end up at inspiring green sites.  Greywolf was voted the 'Best New Canadian Course' by Golf Digest in 1999. 

Greywolf at Panorama Mountain Village

The dramatic 6th hole, known as the "Cliffhanger" plays across Hopeful Canyon to a green perched precariously along the edges of vertical rock cliffs and has become a classic feature of Greywolf’s stunning beauty.

From Panorama, it's a short 20-minute drive to Invermere and your second round of golf for the day.

Eagle Ranch Golf Resort

Eagle Ranch Golf Resort is an 18-hole championship course skillfully sculpted from a meandering network of rolling canyons and endless topography.

This is a course where golf and the natural environment coexist in perfect harmony.    To enhance the natural ranch setting, the course utilized aged beams and recycled wood in the construction of the rest cabins, kiosks and bridges.   Beautiful rock work and fescue grasses complement the ponds and streams.

Once you complete your round(s), then head north on Hwy #93/95 to Radium Hot Springs.

Day 6:
Radium to Golden (105 kms, 1 Hour Drive)
Overnight - Golden

The Radium Resort course, unsurpassed beauty, lies at the doorstep of the Radium Resort.   Nestled on rugged terrain bordering Kootenay National Park, the Radium course's tree lined fairways and dramatic elevation changes provide an incomparable setting for a casual round of golf.

The Springs course, located on the south side of Radium, is the classic work of Les Furber, one of Canada's most prominent architects.  The fairways swing menacingly close to sharp drop-offs, greens cling to the edges of lakes and are often surrounded by gaping white-silica sand traps.  Below the course is the wide expanse of the Columbia Valley and a wetland haven for wildlife of all kinds - it's an amazing setting.

The Spring at Radium Golf Resort

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