Golfing in the Kootenay Rockies
With the stunning views, gorgous summer weather and challenging terrain, the Kootenay Rockies region of British Columbia is home to a number of impressive and world-class golf resorts and courses—with several more in development. The Kootenay Rockies region, which stretches into neighbouring Idaho and Montana, is increasingly becoming a preferred desination for professional and amateur golfers. Use our golfing in the Kootenay Rockies page at a stepping stone to your next golf getaway in the spectacular Kootenay Rockies.
On par with success
The increasingly popular Selkirk Saints Golf Camp hosted more participants than ever before, with assistance from sponsors such as Nelson Ford’s Russell Stock.
Precision golf
Avid golfer Chris Andrews recalls two favourite holes in the Kimberley area, one that is intriguing for its beauty and the other for its technical play requirements.
Aiming high
The course Redstone Golf Resort in Rossland has long been recognized as one of the most beautiful and challenging mountain-style courses in B.C., even as a nine-hole course.
Inside pointers at Kimberley and Bootleg Gap
Put away your driver and get out your three wood. You need precision to play these two holes at Kimberley and Bootleg Gap.
Golfing in Kimberley
Here is our comprehensive list of golf courses in Kimberley, British Columbia. We list all courses as well as other courses from neighbouring communities. If we missed a course send us an email with the name and website of the golf course you think we should add.
A fun challenge
Tee’er up and let it rip—that’s the type of golfing Kokanee Springs is designed for and that was the game we brought to the venerable course in early August 2008. The course plays long and yet graceful with a few tricky par 3’s sprinkled throughout to test your irons and give your Big Berthas a breather.
72 holes in five days
Travelling with a fearsome foursome of writers from San Diego, Edmonton, Trail and Rossland hosted by Redstone's Marketing and Sales Manager John Reid, instructional pro Loretta Bulfone, and Kootenay Rockies Marketing and Communications manager Chris Andrews, we toured the West Kootenay playing six of the eight jewels on the Kootenay Golf Passport.
A lucky ace
After 12 years of playing golf, Mark Riegert of Kimberley, B.C., finally shot a hole-in-one on October 17, 2007; it came as a surprise to Mark and his wife Jayne, who were enjoying their last game of the season at Way-Lyn Ranch Golf Course when it happened.
Welcoming a new head pro
Paul Whittingham is the new head golf professional at Cranbrook Golf Club—and he’s loving it. The club welcomed Paul Whittingham this past March, and he brings with him an extensive background within the industry.
Get your driver out
The Fernie Golf Club has many exciting things to look forward to this season—including a new Head CPGA Pro and General Manager. The club welcomed Mel Dies this past March.
Golfing in Cranbrook
With its abundant sunshine and beautiful surroundings, Cranbrook, the Key City of the Rockies, is an ideal place to spend your golf vacation. From traditional Scottish-style links and family-oriented courses to layouts designed by PGA champions, there's a golf experience to suit everyone's desires around Cranbrook.
Golfing in Revelstoke
The Revelstoke Golf Club is truly a mountain lover’s paradise. With the majestic Monashee and Selkirk mountain ranges as a backdrop, the 6,521-yard, par 72 layout runs parallel to the Columbia River; golfers are treated to incredible alpine views in all directions.
Golfing in the Columbia Valley
The Columbia Valley has always been alluring, with lovely rivers, gorgeous lakes, wonderful natural hot springs and jagged mountaintops in abundance. Its natural rolling topography makes the Columbia Valley a golfer's paradise, with course layouts that wind along mountain slopes and past babbling creeks.
Golfing in the West Kootenay
One of the best things about golfing in the West Kootenay is that there is always a stellar course just half an hour away from your last round of golf. What makes these courses stand out is the way in which they have been designed to take advantage of the natural beauty and lay of the land.
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Golfing in the Elk Valley
The beautiful Elk Valley is situated in the southeasternmost corner of B.C. While is is best known for its abundance of wildlife and outdoor recreational opportunities, the Elk Valley is also home to some wonderful and welcoming golf courses.
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Radium Hot Springs, BC
Adventure is yours to define and discover!
Bighorn Meadows offers luxury resort accommodation on the Springs Golf Resort in Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada. World-class golf can be found just outside your door, and nearby the renowned Radium Hot Springs await. Enjoy all the amenities, recreation and relaxation available in and around the Village of Radium, Kootenay National Park and the beautiful Canadian Rockies. It's also only a few minutes' drive to Lake Windermere, ever popular for its warm-water-sports boating, sailing, skiing and windsurfing. The nearby Panorama and Kicking Horse mountain resorts provide alpine and heli-skiing opportunities. Meanwhile the valley is ideal for hiking, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
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Radium, BC
The perfect getaway
A great camping or condo vacation experience awaits you at Radium Valley Vacation Resort. Our condos offer full three-bedroom bungalow conveniences, available year round. Our RV sites are large, fully serviced, and each site has a covered cabana with barbecues and adjoining decks. The RV sites are available March through October.
A beautiful recreation centre has an indoor pool and hot tub, exercise room, racquetball court, adult and family lounges, a library, games and arcade room, snack bar, and full washroom and change room amenities. The adjoining large outdoor heated pool operates seasonally.
RVVR offers a safe and secure environment with 24-hour security access.
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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.
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Radium, BC
Preserving our heritage
Parks Canada is a public service organization dedicated to the protection and presentation of Canada's national parks, national historic sites and related heritage areas.
The Radium Hot Springs in Kootenay National Park of Canada is a particularly beautiful area with a spacious Canada's largest mineral hot pool. See if you can spot one of the bighorn sheep that make this canyon home. The kids will enjoy swimming and diving in the cooler swimming pool (27°C) as well. There is lots more to keep the whole family busy, including nearby golf courses, a day spa, a trail from the campground to the pool and more.
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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.
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Kootenay Rockies
Imagine...
Prestige Hotels & Resorts are elegant, 4 star full-service hotels and resorts, located in the Okanagan and Kootenay Rockies — near some of the world's finest golf courses. Each property offers deluxe rooms and amenities, kitchenettes, executive and designer suites.
All guestrooms feature deluxe furnishings, refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer, makeup mirror, iron and board, voicemail, data port, high-speed internet access and pay-per-view movies. Facilities include pool, hot tub, athletic club, convention/banquet facilities, restaurant and lounge. Select properties offer a day spa, hair salon, boutique shops and cappuccino bistro. Proudly 100% smoke free. Inquire about our getaway and recreation packages.
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Enjoy full ownership this season
A variety of exquisitely finished suites await your selection. View today, move in next weekend and enjoy your full ownership home this season. Enjoy the on-site pool, hot tubs, barbecue area and clubhouse. Golfing and Hot Springs just minutes from your door. Visit this weekend for a tour of our show suite which is now open.
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Radium, BC
Experience golf at its best
Thanks to a stunning environment, the golf courses at the Radium Resort feature some of the most powerful visuals and hair-raising holes found in the Kootenay Rockies. At the Furber-designed Springs course, for example, the par-3 17th might be the prettiest hole you'll ever see. While The Springs is ranked as one of the top-100 courses in Canada by SCORE Magazine, the sporty Resort course shouldn't be missed either. The friendly staff at the Radium Resort is always willing to look after your needs. With course-side rooms, fine dining and spa facilities, unpack your bags and stay awhile!
Radium Resort