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Muskoka delivers the best of summer on its golf courses and lakes north of Toronto
Muskoka, the cottage country destination two hours north of Toronto, is home to 1,600 lakes -- big and small -- and, most important to golfers, some of the best golf courses in Canada. With more than 20 courses, Muskoka states a strong case as the best golf destination in the country, Jason Scott Deegan writes from Huntsville.
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Take a boat ride to paradise and Bigwin Island Golf Club north of Toronto
A five-minute boat ride across the Lake of Bays gets the blood flowing for what lies ahead at Bigwin Island Golf Club on the isolated 700-acre island in Muskoka cottage country two hours north of Toronto. Course designer Doug Carrick transformed an abandoned Stanley Thompson course in 2001 into a stunningly scenic private playground that is only open to the public in spring and fall.
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Take a walk at Muskoka's oldest course: Windermere Golf & Country Club in Ontario
Muskoka is stocked with difficult courses cut through the rocky terrain, but for those seeking a simple walk in the park, Windermere Golf & Country Club is the choice. Members love the 6,215-yard Windermere for its three abilities: affordability, walkability and playability. The course is well suited for a family, seniors, juniors, beginners or couples looking for a nice day out playing golf.
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Take a boat ride to paradise and Bigwin Island Golf Club north of Toronto
A five-minute boat ride across the Lake of Bays gets the blood flowing for what lies ahead at Bigwin Island Golf Club on the isolated 700-acre island in Muskoka cottage country two hours north of Toronto. Course designer Doug Carrick transformed an abandoned Stanley Thompson course in 2001 into a stunningly scenic private playground that is only open to the public in spring and fall.
... full article »Take a walk at Muskoka's oldest course: Windermere Golf & Country Club in Ontario
Muskoka is stocked with difficult courses cut through the rocky terrain, but for those seeking a simple walk in the park, Windermere Golf & Country Club is the choice. Members love the 6,215-yard Windermere for its three abilities: affordability, walkability and playability. The course is well suited for a family, seniors, juniors, beginners or couples looking for a nice day out playing golf.
... full article »Grapes and golf go hand in hand in Niagara
More than 13 million visitors flock to the likes of Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, St. Catharines, Fort Erie and Welland each year. There literally is something for everyone in the Niagara region. And while the magnificent American and Canadian falls are the biggest tourist draws, the golf and wine industries are growing in popularity.
... full article »Spectacular views part of the golf experience at Golden
The Golden Golf and Country Club in British Columbia has been considered a "hidden gem" by many golfers familiar with this area. Located in an area known for its skiing resorts yet a small town feel, the golf club started out as a nine-hour course before expansion in 1993. But, overall, the nines blend together exceptionally well, staff writer Andrew Penner reports, and a first-time visitor would likely never guess that it was two different architects.
... full article »Eagles Nest links Scottish heritage to Canada: Only Brave Hearts need apply
A hardy lot, the Scots: eaters of haggis; drinkers of powerful distillates; wearers of kilts; and players of links golf.
... full article »Strangling the goose that's laid golf's golden eggs
Every day, almost without fail, an announcement of a new golf course lands on my desk. Almost without fail, these are upscale public courses, with fees somewhere in excess of $125. Some charge double that. Seldom do I hear of one costing less.
... full article »Play Osprey Valley if you give a Hoot (and a Toot) about great golf
When you visit the 54 terrific holes that are Osprey Valley an hour northwest of Toronto, your first challenge is to understand the language.
... full article »Scenic regions of Ontario littered with wild game, golf
It's the photo-op every tourist wants: a whitetailed doe and her tiny fawn gazing at you from the other side of a babbling brook, verdant ferns at their feet, azure sky dotted with cottony clouds.
... full article »In Search of a Level Lie: Mountain Golf in the Laurentians
About an hour north of Montreal in the province of Québec lies one of the greatest concentrations of mountain golf courses in North America. From savage tracks chiseled out of mountain forests, to tranquil links that flow along sparkling clear streams, you will find golf that will challenge you, or golf that will soothe you, but you'll seldom find a level lie. Here's a sampling of six courses that illustrate the kind of golf this amazing area has to offer.
... full article »On The Road In Canada: Vancouver Golf an Adventure By Land, By Air Or By Sea
Throughout history, British Columbia has been a home for adventurers and scenic natural wonders.
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