Golf a great, green mecca
Immerse yourself in the throes of an exceptional West Kootenay golf adventure
Wildflowers frame the view at the luscious Champion Lakes course.—photo by Jody Jacob
You are going to want to take a couple weeks off for this one. To fully enjoy the vast golf experience afforded by this lineup of courses you will have to give yourself some time.
Book a stay-and-play. The vast range of courses in this area will both unwind and excite you. The entire region brims with beauty and fun things to do.
Whether you are seeking an immersion in history at a classic course established 90 years ago, such as the pristine Granite Pointe, or you want to enjoy Les Furber’s revision of a classic at Redstone, you are certain to experience excellent golf with loads of character.
Experience unique touches—such as the black sand bunkers at Christina Lake.
When you have finished your round, meet the locals at the clubhouse. Bunker’s Grill at Kokanee Springs is a great example of casual done well, and the motto at the Champion Lakes clubhouse is “where everyone really does know your name.”
If you want to unwind and commune with nature, go to Creston. Their golf club is renowned for its abundance of wildlife. To vicariously live a dream, plan to be in Castlegar for the B.C. amateur tournament on July 20 to 24.
For stellar views, check out Balfour Golf Resort on Kootenay Lake—just try keeping your eye on the ball! For scenic mountain golf with dramatic elevation changes, head to the Rossland-Trail Country Club.
This region is overflowing with amazing golf experiences. Make sure you have enough time to fully enjoy it.
While you're in the area, check out the hot springs, farmers markets, great shopping and wonderful restaurants—if you want to golf a region that has it all, the West Kootenay is certainly the place to enjoy a multi-faceted holiday. It is the ultimate place to play and stay.
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Cranbrook, BC
The ultimate golf getaway
Located three minutes from the Canadian Rockies International Airport in Cranbrook, B.C., Shadow Mountain is the region's newest golf community. When completed, Shadow Mountain will be home to a 19-hole championship golf course, practice academy, clubhouse, and approximately 550 residential lots and acreage properties. Owners will enjoy amazing views of the golf course, river and surrounding mountains.
With a course designed by Cooke Carleton International, one of the leading golf course architect firms in North America, Shadow Mountain will offer an exquisite golf experience for vacationers and avid players alike.
Radium, BC
A gateway to adventure
Radium Hot Springs has it all: unlimited outdoor activities, fine dining, golfing, skiing, natural hot springs pools and the most beautiful scenery you can imagine. Located on the warm side of the Canadian Rockies, Radium Hot Springs is British Columbia's best mountain getaway village. A short three-hour drive from Calgary, Alberta, at the south entrance of Kootenay National Park, this mountain village has something to please everyone's tastes.
Cranbrook, BC
The easiest way to plan your Kootenay Rockies golf vacation
Welcome to Kootenay Golf Vacations, now under new ownership. We invite you to explore the golf mecca that is the Kootenays! We boast as many sunshine hours as the Okanagan and spectacular panoramic views with golf courses nestled in valleys and perched on mountainsides. We offer exceptional accommodations, fine dining and more to enhance your vacation experience. We at Kootenay Golf Vacations specialize in event management. Whether corporate, leisure or the incentive traveller, we look after all your vacation needs. Welcome to our Kootenay playground. Let us help make your visit memorable. Please feel free to browse our website further to learn what we and the Kootenays can offer you, your group or your family.
Invermere, BC
Slow the pace, change the scenery and bask in the moment.
Own your piece of adventure with a resort condominium in Invermere, British Columbia. Nestled in the heart of the Kootenays, between the Purcell and Canadian Rocky Mountains overlooking the The Ridge at Copper Point, Copper Point Resort is more than your ordinary destination property. With easy access to premier golf courses, world renowned skiing and the picturesque Lake Windermere, Copper Point Resort offers year round attractions. With a condo at Copper Point Resort, you can enjoy all the amenities of a five-star hotel at home, including a full service spa, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness facilities, restaurant, lounge and much more. Whole and fractional ownership is available.