VACATION GOLFING IN CANADA

CANADIAN TRAVEL GOLF NEWS
The Jack Nicklaus-designed, 18-hole Bear Mountain golf course is one of Vancouver Island's premium, year-round courses. Impeccably manicured fairways and greens are perched atop spectacular plateaus providing some breathtaking vistas of the Pacific Ocean and the city of Victoria. Bear Mountain Fairways are sodded with "Perennial Rye" grass, all greens were seeded with "Bent" grass and dormant areas are waves of fescue adding an additional feature to the finished design. The course is groomed at first light so players may enjoy their round without interruption and is open for public play. Green Fees: From $125. All rates include power cart with GPS, club valet & club cleaning services and bottled water. Bear Mountain Resort Hotel's "Stay and Play" package includes: One night stay in a deluxe guest room, a round of golf with GPS power cart, a $30.00 credit per room for the Copper Rock Grill. Date and price range per person: June 1- June 30, $209.00. July 1 - September 18, $229.00, 2005. All prices are based on double occupancy and subject to applicable taxes .

THE FAIRMONT CHATEAU WHISTLER - FOUR COURSE PACKAGE BC
Whistler has become one of the premier golf destinations in Canada and the Chateau Whistler Golf Club is most certainly one of the reasons why. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. the par 72, 18-hole course traverses creeks, ponds, stands of ancient Douglas Firs and granite rock faces.

Carved out of the slopes of the Coast Mountain range, with elevation changes of more than 400 ft. overall, Whistler is rapidly being recognized worldwide as a premier golf destination. The Fairmont Chateau Whistler's "Four Course Package" includes: Four nights accommodation in a Fairmont room, one dinner for two in either the Wildflower or Portobello restaurants, one round of golf at each of the following courses: Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club, Whistler Golf Club, Nicklaus North Golf Club, Big Sky Golf & Country Club. Fairmont Chateau Whistler guests enjoy the privileges of 'unlimited golf' and unlimited, free access to the Practice Facility. This package is valid from July 01 through September 25, 2005, subject to availability. Rates: From $295 per person, per night, based on double occupancy in a Fairmont room for a four-night stay.

GREYWOLF GOLF COURSE, PANORAMA MOUNTAIN VILLAGE - BRITISH COLUMBIA
In the Canadian Rocky Mountains at Panorama Mountain Village, the Doug Carrick Greywolf Golf Course is a challenging 18-holes in a mountain setting. There is always either a mountain or forest backdrop, so you never lose your ball against the sky. Greywolf also uses bent grass on the tees, fairways and greens. There is a practice facility perched loftily over the clubhouse and first hole which offers an excellent view of the signature hole "Cliffhanger". "Cliffhanger" is a spectacular carry over Hopeful Canyon. Summer Green Fees: $119. Lower rates available. All rates include power cart and use of the practice facility. "Stay and Play Packages" include three nights in a Gold studio condo, two rounds at Greywolf Golf Course and one round at Eagle Ranch Golf Course or Copper Point. The 3 Night, 3 Round Golf packages cost from $399 per person per night. There are six additional golf courses located within a 45-minute drive of the Panorama Resort which is 2 hours southwest of Banff in the BC Rockies.

THE DELTA KANANASKIS COUNTRY GOLF COURSE - ALBERTA
Less than a one hour drive from Calgary in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, golfing architect legend Trent Jones' created the Kananaskis Country Golf Course in a mountain landscape towering 10,000 feet above see level. The courses themselves are at almost 5,000 feet. Situated in the Kananaskis Valley among boreal forest, the Mount Lorette and Mount Kidd Courses are named for the soaring limestone peaks that serve as their breathtaking backdrop. They offer immaculate lush fairways, bent grass greens, over 140 silica sand bunkers, four sets of tee boxes, glacier fed creeks and ponds, the cascading Kananaskis River and a variety of wildlife. Summer Green Fee $80.00 Lower rates available www.kananaskisgolf.com. The Delta Lodge at Kananaskis "Great Alberta Golf Package" Costs from $200 pp/night and includes: One night accommodation, one round of golf with power cart, breakfast, a Welcome gift, club storage and cleaning and complimentary driving range balls prior to tee time. Available until 10 October 2005.

THE FAIRMONT JASPER PARK LODGE - ALBERTA
Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge exemplifies the Grand Canadian Lodge Experience. The rustic charm and log cabins, the fine cuisine and lake setting make for a most pleasant holiday. The JPL golf course was designed by the renowned course architect Stanley Thompson in 1925, and features undulating fairways, panoramic views of mountains and forests, and even the occasional wildlife spectator - however, the green keepers do not enjoy filling and grooming Moose footprints some mornings in the early dawn! The 18-hole layout offers elevated tee boxes, bunkers patterned after the snow formation on the mountains and holes aligned with distant mountain vistas. The Jasper Park Lodge Golf Packages start from $369 per person and include: One night room accommodation, one round of golf, Golf cart, reserved tee times, Club storage and range ball. Package is available until October 15, 2005, and after October 15, until course closing with rates starting from $199 per person. Package rates are per person, based on double occupancy in a Fairmont room

THE FAIRMONT BANFF SPRINGS ULTIMATE GOLF RETREAT PACKAGE - ALBERTA
Few hotels in the world can rival the majesty, hospitality and scenery of The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Its unique blend of opulence and seclusion has been a symbol of Rocky Mountain magnificence for more than a century. Styled after a Scottish baronial castle, The Fairmont Banff Springs offers stunning vistas, championship golf courses and classic cuisine. Stanley Thompson, master golf course architect, used all his expert talent when he designed the original 18 holes in 1928. Making the most of the natural landscape, he wove the course around majestic evergreens in the shadow of the mountains and along the banks of two rivers. In 1989, nine holes were added, resulting in a 27-hole championship layout. The optical illusions created by the towering mountains can deceive and distract the eye of even the most skilled player - as can the occasional presence of a few Elk to cheer you on. "The Ultimate Golf Retreat Package" includes: Accommodation each night, daily use of The Willow Stream spa at The Fairmont Banff Springs, three meals per day in your choice of hotel restaurants, 18-holes of golf per day, club rentals, valet parking and all gratuities. Available until October 11, 2005. Dates may vary slightly and are dependent on course opening and closing dates. Rates: from $849 per night in May, from $939 per night from June 1 to golf course closure. Rates are based on double occupancy for Fairmont category room.

DEERHURST HIGHLANDS RESORT, MUSKOKA - ONTARIO
In 800 acres of rolling, wooded countryside on Peninsula Lake in Muskoka, Ontario, the long established Deerhurst Resort has been a celebrated vacation retreat since the 19th century. Deerhurst Resort has made the most of this year-round natural playground setting with the spectrum of leisure pursuits, guest comforts, engaging service and above all - Golf!. Clusters of low-rise condominium style accommodations are tucked throughout the resort landscape by the lake, ideal for families or a getaway with friends. Just two hours and two turns from Toronto, two distinctive 18-hole courses with a comprehensive golf academy are set beside the lakes. With full amenities, qualified CPGA professionals and course designs by acclaimed architects, Deerhurst offers a first class golfing experience. Their "Two for Tee" 2 Night Summer/Fall golf package costs from $412 a night. Double your golf experiences with one round for two at both Deerhurst courses including power cart with select accommodation.

DELTA ROCKY CREST RESORT, MUSKOKA - ONTARIO
Rocky Crest's 18-hole championship golf course, designed by Thomas McBroom, has earned rave reviews for its distinctive granite outcroppings, seamless routing and log-cabin-style clubhouse. Sculpted out of the Canadian Shield of Muskoka, it is framed by a forest of pine, white birch and hemlock. The fairways are accented by deep bunkers and granite outcroppings that provide definition and challenge. Overlooking Lake Joseph on 700 acres of Muskoka woodland, the Delta Rocky Crest Resort is another reason to make the drive up from Toronto. The Resort offers one and two bedroom guest rooms and dual-level Penthouse Suites and the resort's kitchens promise a casual fine-dining experience. In addition to golf, there is an outdoor pool, three tennis courts, basketball, a beach area, water skiing and sailing. Golf Package cost: From $129 pp/night based on quadruple occupancy in a two bedroom suite. Package includes: accommodation in a two bedroom suite, one round of golf per person at one of Rocky Crest, The Lake Joseph Club or the Grandview Golf Club, shared power cart for each person. The package is valid on stays between Sunday and Thursday night until the end of October 2005.

MOUNT TREMBLANT GOLF DEALS AND PACKAGES - QUEBEC
The Laurentian Mountains, just over an hour drive from Montreal, are a resort area made up of small villages, lakes, ski resorts and golf courses. In winter folks ski and in summer they golf! The major resort is Mont Tremblant. The pedestrian village offers restaurants, bistros and boutiques. The 4 and 5-star accommodation on the mountain side or borders Le Gant golf course. Mont Tremblant Resort's "BIG 3 - Golf & Lodging Package" offers two nights accommodation, two golf rounds at Tremblant (Le Diable and Le Geant), one short championship course (Le Manitou), two night stay in the heart of the pedestrian village, fee use of golf cart, access to the practice facility, advice from a certified PGA golf professional (9am - 12pm) and unlimited access to the panoramic gondola. From: $149 p.p a night dbl. occ.

GOLF AT FOX HARBOR, WALLACE - NOVA SCOTIA
Fox Harb'r is a magnificent blend of both Scottish links and traditional parkland golf. The outward nine lures players away from the sea to sheltered forests, expansive wetlands and deep rock-lined lakes, and the inward nine is a pure delight to play. The Scottish flavour of the course is manifest along the rugged sea coast of the Northumberland Strait. Fields of rich, waving fescue surround and accent one of golf's finest finishing nines. Tucked away on the Nova Scotia coast, Fox Harb'r's luxury suites, haute cuisine, elegant spa and fitness studio combine to provide an exclusive five-star experience. Course architect Graham Cooke has carefully styled a challenging layout that rewards players of varying abilities. He has created a seamless, unique course with seaside holes hugging steep rocky shores. Rates: Green Fees for guests or guests of members $200. Non-overnight guests $250. Accommodation: In twelve luxuriously-appointed manor-style guesthouse - each has six suites with private balconies or terraces with views of the golf course and the Atlantic seacoast. Rate: Executive Suite, $400 a night (single or double occupancy). Standard Studio Suite, $325 Available summer: June 1- September 30. Harb'r has its own jet airstrip and hanger. Halifax International Airport transportation is available on the resorts luxury coach, caravan plane, or helicopter.

THE LINKS AT CROWBUSH COVE - PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Overlooking the north shore dunes of PEI in Atlantic Canada - Crowbush continues to challenge! Undulating fairways, water holes with a wisp of wind, pot bunkers and challenging greens all come together in this 6,903 yard links. Rated four and a half stars by Golf Digest Places to Play, the Links at Crowbush Cove is moulded around the dunes on the north shore of PEI at the Rodd Crowbush Golf & Beach Resort, approximately a 30 minute drive from Charlottetown. Green Fees from $40-$90.The 5 Star Rodd Crowbush Golf & Beach Resort Golf Package cost from $135 per person, per night (double occupancy).