Putt it out on the prairies
Look to Northern Saskatchewan for extensive golfing and tourism opportunities
: Waskesiu Golf Course is the home of the Lobstick, a tournament that draws top golfers from around Canada.—Photo courtesy of Waskesiu Golf Course
When golfing season arrives, Northern Saskatchewan might not be at the top of your list of places you’d like to go—yet. It only takes one trip to the area to realize its golf potential, with its many challenging courses, undulating fairways and combination of old and new courses.
Rich with golfing history
For those who like a serving of heritage with their sports, look no further than Waskesiu Golf Course, the host course of the Lobstick tournament and one of Western Canada’s oldest courses. The Lobstick Invitational, a longstanding Saskatchewan tradition, attracts hundreds of participants every year to its four tournaments. Lobstick is a Cree word that refers to a tree with its branches removed halfway up the trunk to act as a trailmarker.
The Lobstick is held at Waskesiu Golf Course, located in Prince Albert National Park. There are many opportunities for wildlife watching, including bison, while in the park. You can also hike to esteemed naturalist Grey Owl’s cabin, built in 1931.
This is only one park in Northern Saskatchewan; others include Meadow Lake Provincial Park and Lac La Ronge Provincial Park. In addition to golfing, there are many places to fish, boat or camp within Northern Saskatchewan. For an unusual sight, check out the Athabasca Sand Dunes, reaching as tall as 30 metres.
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Candle Lake, SK
The perfect spot for either business or pleasure
The Candle Lake Golf Resort is becoming the best 18-hole lakeside golf destination in western Canada. The resort is nestled between the lake and the pines of the beautiful boreal forest. The breathtaking scenery of the landscape and the wildlife will leave you awestruck. We offer 18 holes of championship golf and a state-of-the-art convention centre which has seating for up to 300 people, making it the perfect spot for functions, business retreats, weddings, reunions, corporate golf tournaments or any other social event. We have a full-service restaurant and lounge, inland marina, rental cabins and townhouses, a fully serviced RV park, boat and hot tub rentals and driving range.
Our resort is the perfect spot for either business or pleasure. We invite you to swing by www.candlelakegolfresort.com for more information. It's your place to relax.