THE ROCKIES EXPLORER CANADA
12 DAYS | 7 ROUNDS OF GOLF | 3 EXPERIENCES | WELCOME & FAREWELL DINNER
Canada’s Rocky Mountains are one of the greatest spectacles in the world.
It may not be the first country you think of when planning an overseas golf trip, but with over 2,600 courses, Canada is actually the second-largest golfing nation in the world.
The Canadian Rocky Mountains are located within the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. They are famous worldwide for their jagged edges, snow-capped peaks, alpine lakes, breath-taking scenery, and diverse wildlife.
Playing golf amidst the towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies. It will be hard to keep your eye on the ball!
What better way to experience the Canadian Rockies playing golf in majestic scenery on stunning courses? Spend your tour in Kananaskis, Kimberly, Canmore, and Banff on this thrilling 12-day golf tour.
Running through the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, the Rocky Mountains are a treasured wilderness, an area that has seen 10,000-plus years of indigenous history and culture. Explore this fascinating land, home to grizzly bears, elks, and caribou, and be astounded by the diversity of Banff National Parks.
The golf courses are as challenging and varied as they are rich in history and natural beauty. Cool nights and clear sunny days produce perfect conditions both for the turf and the golfer, and, at every turn in the fairway, there’s another spectacular view.
The crown of any Canadian Rockies golf experience is the Stanley Thompson-designed courses at Banff Springs One of the most soul-satisfying golf destinations in the world.
Tour Highlights
- Best Golf Courses – Play golf amidst the towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies. The crown of any Canadian Rockies golf experience are the Stanley Thompson-designed courses at Banff Springs.
- Canmore – Magnificent scenery. World-class mountain sports. Vibrant arts and culture.
- Sulphur Mountain Gondola – Experience a stunning bird’s eye view of six Canadian Rockies mountain ranges.
- Banff – One of the most picturesque towns in all of Canada.
- The Rockies – Wide grassy plains, gushing geysers, and sparkling mountain streams – the Rockies are the real West of North America.
Itinerary
DAY ONE – International outbound flight
Today your adventure begins, by boarding your international outbound flight to Calgary, Meet and Greet our staff at the International Airport, and transfer to your hotel.
Check into Grande Rockies Resort for 3 nights, and enjoy a welcome dinner tonight at the resort.
✅ Welcome Dinner
DAY TWO – Golf at the Silver Tip Golf Course
After breakfast, Envision yourself standing at the edge of an immense, untouched wilderness reserve, gazing out across the 600 acres of peaks, grasslands and valleys. Feel the warmth of the sunshine as you take a deep breath of fresh mountain air. In this setting, you are easily distracted by the natural beauty.
This is the reality of playing a round at Silvertip, the only resort in the region on the south-facing side of the mountains.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Golf ✅ Transfers
DAY THREE – Golf at the Kananaskis Country Golf Course
After breakfast, with the Canadian Rockies serving as the backdrop, play a round at Kananaskis Country Golf Course equipped with the rugged natural terrain and amazing views.
Golfers can also expect to be joined by a variety of wildlife during their round.
Robert Trent Jones designed both courses. The Mount Kidd Course is situated at the base of its namesake mountain, which soars over 10,000 feet above sea level.
Unlike the other golf course at the facility, Mount Lorette, where water plays a major role, this course is dominated by sand. The plentiful silica sand bunkers present a formidable challenge for even the most skilled golfers at Kananaskis.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Golf ✅ Transfers
DAY FOUR – Transfer to Invermere & Golf at Eagle Ranch Golf Club
After breakfast, Check out of resort and travel to Invermere.
Play golf today at the Eagle Ranch Resort , located amid the rugged, unspoiled splendour of BC’s Columbia Valley. Eagle Ranch immerses you in unique experiences that far transcend the ordinary. The resort’s centrepiece: eighteen magical holes of golf perched along ancient bluffs overlooking the Columbia River will challenge golfers of all skill levels.
No other golf course has so brilliantly embraced its enchanting canyon setting as Eagle Ranch, integrating perfectly with the natural landscape to create a golf experience far above the ordinary. As you navigate the 6,646-yard course with carries over daunting ravines and calming waters, you’ll feel challenged and inspired in equal measures.
After golf, shuttle to Copper Point Resort only twelve minutes away, and check into the Copper Point Resort for 3 nights.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Golf ✅ Transfers
DAY FIVE – Play Golf at the Ridge at Copper Point
After breakfast, today we play Golf at Copper Point Golf Club.
The Ridge at Copper Point takes full advantage of the majestic views and character-filled terrain it’s situated on. The innovative design of this Masters-style course features full-length Par 3 and Par 4 holes that maintain the perfect blend of playability and challenge. Designed to appeal to every level of golfer, The Ridge will redefine the way you play the game.
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 has at the Copper Point Clubhouse.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Golf ✅ Transfers
DAY SIX – Play Golf at the Greywolf Golf Course
After breakfast, today we play golf at the Greywolf Golf Course.
Dramatically nestled against the backdrop of British Columbia’s Purcell Mountains, Greywolf is a world-renowned course that wins people over time and time again. Ranked amongst the top 15 courses in Canada and #1 public course in BC, Greywolf features several holes that will be seared into your memory.
A dynamite collection of par-3s is capped by the spectacular Cliffhanger hole, unquestionably one of the best in the world. With beautifully sculpted bentgrass fairways and hair-raising elevation changes, your round at Greywolf will be one for the bucket list.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Golf ✅ Transfers
DAY SEVEN – Transfer to Banff & Gondola mountain ride
After breakfast, check out of resort travel to Banff,
Enjoy a gondola and lunch at top of Sulphur Mountain, discover sweeping scenes of six mountain ranges, the Bow Valley and the charming town of Banff from the Sulphur Mountain summit.
Once you’re at the top, begin your adventure by strolling the boardwalk to the Cosmic Ray Station and Sanson’s Peak and learn about Canada’s first national park. Then, head inside to explore our world-class mountaintop discovery centre.
Fuel up on an elegant meal at the award-winning Sky Bistro. Exceptional service and jaw-dropping vistas are hallmarks of all our summit dining experiences. Summer nights are equally stellar on Sulphur.
After lunch, shuttle transfers to Rimrock Resort, Banff for 4 nights, and enjoy a free evening.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Golf ✅ Tour ✅ Transfers
DAY EIGHT – Play golf at the Stewart Creek Golf & Country Club
After breakfast, play the pinnacle of Canada’s mountain golf is Stewart Creek Golf & Country Club, consistently rated among the best golf experiences in the country.
Few golf courses in North America enjoy the spectacular combination of setting, extraordinary vistas and fantastic golf. Designed by Canadian Golf Architect Gary Browning in 2000, it continues to be a favourite among returning guests, and a discovered jewel for new visitors. With breathtaking views of the Three Sisters, Cascade, Pigeon and Ha Ling Mountains, Stewart Creek is a course that no one who has had the opportunity to experience will soon forget.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Golf ✅ Transfers
DAY NINE – Free day to explore Banff
Free day and evening to explore Banff and area.
✅ Breakfast
DAY TEN – Play golf at the Banff Springs Golf Club
After breakfast, play the Banff Springs Golf Club.
Opened in 1911 as a nine-hole course laid out by Bill Thomson, a Scottish expatriate who apprenticed under Old Tom Morris at St. Andrews, the Banff Springs Golf Course was expanded to an 18-hole course by Donald Ross in 1924.
But it was Stanley Thompson, Canada’s most significant and successful golf architect, who created the layout as it plays today.
Renowned for its panoramic beauty, The Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course in Alberta is a captivating and challenging layout set in the heart of Canada’s Rocky Mountains.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Golf ✅ Transfers
DAY ELEVEN – Return flight to the UK
Check out from the Resort, and today transfer back to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
DAY TWELVE – Arrive in the UK
Arrival back in the UK.
Departure Dates and Prices
Sat 04 Jun 2022 | London (Heathrow) | £5,099.00 | Available | ||
Sat 03 Jun 2023 | London (Heathrow) | £5,399.00 | Available | ||
Golf Courses On This tour
Silvertip Golf Course
Les Furber, the master designer of golf courses worldwide, is the talent behind Silvertip’s breathtaking golf experience.
The par-72 course has 600 feet of elevation change and championship tees with a slope rating of 153. However, with a course length between 5,100 to 7,200 yards depending on tee placement, it is a course that allows both scratch golfers and recreational players to enjoy the course and hone their skills.
Envision yourself standing at the edge of an immense, untouched wilderness reserve, gazing out across the 600 acres of peaks, grasslands and valleys. Feel the warmth of the sunshine as you take a deep breath of fresh mountain air. In this setting, you are easily distracted by the natural beauty.
Kananaskis Country Club
Discover awe-inspiring views – and renowned golf layouts to match. Here, immaculate lush fairways, bent grass greens, over 120 silica sand bunkers, and six sets of tee boxes are framed by glacier-fed creeks and ponds, the cascading Kananaskis River and glimpses of majestic wildlife.
With the Canadian Rockies serving as the backdrop, the two 18-hole layouts at Kananaskis Country Golf Course are equipped with a rugged natural terrain and amazing views. Golfers can also expect to be joined by a variety of wildlife during their rounds. Robert Trent Jones designed both courses. The Mount Kidd Course is situated at the base of its namesake mountain, which soars over 10,000 feet above sea level. Unlike the other golf course at the facility, Mount Lorette, where water plays a major role, this course is dominated by sand. The plentiful silica sand bunkers present a formidable challenge for even the most skilled golfers at Kananaskis.
Eagle Ranch Golf Course
Eagle Ranch is a spectacular 18-hole championship golf course located in the heart of the Columbia Valley near Invermere, British Columbia. Designed by renowned golf course architect William G. Robinson, Eagle Ranch has been skillfully sculpted from a meandering network of rolling canyons and elevated bluffs.
The prestigious 6600-yard course winds itself around ravines, combining tee shots and fairways with panoramic views, stunning perspectives and lush greens. It’s a course where golf and the natural environment coexist in perfect harmony.
This magnificent par-72 golf course is winning accolades from professional and amateur golfers alike. There are other courses in the world that have made their reputations by challenging golfers with carries over ravines and water. But no other course has so brilliantly made use of canyon territory. With every shot, your ball soars against a picture-perfect backdrop of pure Rocky Mountain beauty.
Copper Point Golf Club
Carved from the natural beauty of the land, Copper Point follows the rise and fall of the Kootenay Rockies.
The challenging layout, exquisite views, lush fairways, undulating greens, and legendary hospitality have made this a must-play in the Columbia Valley.
The classic Copper Point course offers the perfect balance of comfort and complexity with its unique mix of golf holes. Each hole has its own distinct personality that offers golfers wide fairways, elevation changes, deep woods, and high rough – all in perfect harmony with nature.
Carved from the natural beauty of the land, Copper Point is the essence of exceptional golf. The spectacular backdrop of the Kootenay Rockies provides for a golf experience that offers dramatic elevation changes, lush fairways, strategically placed bunkers and undulating greens.
Water features, gorgeous weather and frequent wildlife sightings remind you that you’re in the heart of Rocky Mountain majesty with every swing you take.
Copper Point boasts a phenomenal combination of variety and value with 36 holes of golf. The world-class original course is complemented by our new 18-hole Masters-style course, The Ridge at Copper Point. Both courses highlight the natural elements of the area to create a unique and challenging variety of holes.
Greywolf Golf Course
Dramatically nestled against the backdrop of British Columbia’s Purcell Mountains, Greywolf is a world-renowned course that wins people over time and time again.
Ranked amongst the top 15 courses in Canada and #1 public course in BC, Greywolf features several holes that will be seared into your memory. A dynamite collection of par-3s is capped by the spectacular Cliffhanger hole, unquestionably one of the best in the world.
With beautifully sculpted bentgrass fairways and hair-raising elevation changes, your round at Greywolf will be one for the bucket list.
Greywolf golf course located at Panorama Mountain Village, BC, Canada. Panorama is just 18km west of Invermere-on-the-lake and 2 hours west of Banff, Alberta.
Designed by the talented Canadian architect Doug Carrick, who has built many of Canada’s best courses, the Greywolf golf course features 18 unique and interesting holes that will be seared in your memory bank for a long time. Cliffhanger, Greywolf’s signature hole, has already secured a place among the best golf holes in the world.
Golfers face an island green perched across the aptly named “Hopeful Canyon” with a cliff on the front left and back of the green. This stunning hole is truly one of golf’s “must-plays” at Greywolf golf course.
Stewart Creek Golf Course
Wherever golf ranks on your list of passions, high mountain courses are among the most spectacular and rewarding golf experiences in the world.
The pinnacle of Canada’s mountain golf is Stewart Creek Golf & Country Club, consistently rated among the best golf experiences in the country. Few golf courses in North America enjoy the spectacular combination of setting, extraordinary vistas, and fantastic golf.
Designed by Canadian Golf Architect Gary Browning in 2000, it continues to be a favourite among returning guests, and a discovered jewel for new visitors, with breathtaking views of the Three Sisters, Cascade, Pigeon, and Ha Ling Mountains, Stewart Creek is a course that no one who has had the opportunity to experience will soon forget.
Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course
The hallowed fairways of one of the world’s most scenic golf courses are a sanctuary for the privileged few who are members of the Banff Springs Golf Club and for travelling golfers fortunate enough to experience the combination of natural beauty and tradition that the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course provides.
Opened in 1911 as a nine-hole course laid out by Bill Thomson, a Scottish expatriate who apprenticed under Old Tom Morris at St. Andrews, the Banff Springs Golf Course was expanded to an 18-hole course by Donald Ross in 1924. But it was Stanley Thompson, Canada’s most significant and successful golf architect, who created the layout as it plays today.
The course demonstrates his appreciation of traditional links golf courses while emphasizing the subtleties of the mountain landscape. Money was no barrier for the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), and when unveiled in 1928, the Banff Springs Golf Course was the most expensive ever built. Thompson’s layout incorporated some of Ross’s holes but also included some stunning new ones—none more iconic than Devil’s Cauldron, a short par 3 over a glacial lake nestled below the impossibly steep face of Mount Rundle. Devil’s Cauldron is one of the most famously scenic holes in the world of golf.
Accommodation (as specified or similar )
Grand Rockies Resort, Bellstar Hotels & Resorts- Resort view room
Offering an , this Canmore hotel features one and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens and 40-inch flat-screen TVs with Blu-Ray players. Silvertip Golf Course is 1.9 miles away and Nakiska ski hill is 36 minutes’ away.
The Grande Rockies Resort – Bellstar Hotels & Resorts offers a washing machine and a tumble dryer in each suite. Guests can also take advantage of free toiletries and linens. After a busy day, guests can relax beside the fireplace and overlook the mountain. Some have a balcony or patio.
At the Grande Rockies Resort – Bellstar Hotels & Resorts, guests can go for a swim in the indoor pool with a waterslide. A modern fitness centre is also located on-site. Free underground parking is provided.
Copper Point Resort, Invermere- Courtyard view room
This luxury resort features a and rooms with balconies or patios overlooking the greens. The Invermere, resort is within a 5-minute drive of Windermere Lake.
Flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi are standard in all rooms at the Copper Point Resort. The suites feature fully equipped kitchens with wine rack and slate floors.
Guests can swim in the indoor or seasonal . The resort also offers a fitness center and business center.
The Elements Grill features views of the golf course and pool. The restaurant serves cocktails and a seasonal menu of healthy foods. Opening hours varies on the season, please make sure to contact the hotel about opening times.
Rimrock Resort Hotel, Banff- Premium queen room
Offering an and a hot tub, Rimrock Resort Hotel is located 6 minutes’ drive from Banff centre and near the . A restaurant is located on site. A 32″ LCD flat-screen cable TV is featured in each room.
All air-conditioned rooms at Rimrock Resort Hotel offer a seating area and a desk. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a bath and a hairdryer.
At Rimrock Resort Hotel guests can enjoy a spa and wellness centre . Other offered include meeting facilities, ski storage and shops on site.
