{"id":8024,"date":"2021-08-04T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-04T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/news\/?p=8024"},"modified":"2021-11-07T16:34:38","modified_gmt":"2021-11-07T21:34:38","slug":"golf-vacation-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/golf-vacation-canada","title":{"rendered":"Best Places to Take a Golf Vacation in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>While most people might associate Canada with hockey, Canadians indeed love golf! This was especially true last year. According to the latest&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.golfcanada.ca\/articles\/ngcoa-canada-releases-golf-data-2020-rounds-played\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Golf Canada data<\/a>, almost 15,000 Canadians played more than 100 rounds in 2020, a 50% increase over regular seasons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For avid golfers, knowing the difference between a great course and one that&#8217;s subpar is key. For that reason, Canadians are willing to plan an entire vacation to be near their favourite spots.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After comparing the cost of real estate and rental properties (known as the price-to-rent ratio) near Canadian golf courses, Zolo generated this list of the top 10 places for a golf vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-zolo-related flex items-center py-6 leading-tight border-t border-b border-blacklight undefined\"><p class=\"font-serif pr-6 md:pr-12 mr-6 md:flex-shrink-0 border-r border-blacklight\">Related content<\/p><p class=\"related-link w-full my-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/top-golf-vacation-home-spots\">Top 10 Private Golf Courses in Canada to Vacation <\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"<strong&gt;10.-<a-href=&quot;https:\/\/www.wildstonegolf.com\/&quot;&gt;wildstone<\/a&gt;,-<a-href=&quot;https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/cranbrook-real-estate&quot;&gt;cranbrook<\/a&gt;,-b.c.<\/strong&gt;\"><strong>10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildstonegolf.com\/\">Wildstone<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/cranbrook-real-estate\">Cranbrook<\/a>, B.C.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/wildstone-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18866\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>SCORE<em>Golf<\/em>&nbsp;rating: 7.60<\/li><li>The average cost of five days of golf: $360<\/li><li>Average weekly Airbnb cost: $749<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As the name suggests, it doesn&#8217;t get any wilder than this. Towering evergreens surround the course, which offers gorgeous views of the Canadian Rockies and Fisher Peak. Make sure to check out Wildstone&#8217;s signature 9th hole. For those novice golfers, the course&#8217;s practise area is a great place to start before moving on to the main event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"<strong&gt;9.-<a-href=&quot;https:\/\/www.wolfcreekgolf.com\/&quot;&gt;wolf-creek<\/a&gt;-\u2013-links-course,-<a-href=&quot;https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/ponoka-real-estate&quot;&gt;ponoka<\/a&gt;,-alberta<\/strong&gt;\"><strong>9. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wolfcreekgolf.com\/\">Wolf Creek<\/a> \u2013 Links course, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/ponoka-real-estate\">Ponoka<\/a>, Alberta<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/wolf-creek-ponoka-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18867\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>SCORE<em>Golf<\/em>&nbsp;rating: 7.62<\/li><li>The average cost of five days of golf: $400<\/li><li>Average weekly Airbnb cost: $224<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Wolf Creek is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/alberta-real-estate\">Alberta<\/a>&#8216;s course for golfers who love nailing that precision shot. The Old Course has a traditional design that is tried and true. Best of all, you don&#8217;t have to spend an arm and a leg for an enjoyable golf vacation because rentals in Ponoka are among the most reasonable on this list!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"<strong&gt;8.-<a-href=&quot;https:\/\/www.blackbearridge.ca\/&quot;&gt;black-bear-ridge<\/a&gt;,-<a-href=&quot;https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/belleville-real-estate&quot;&gt;belleville<\/a&gt;,-ontario<\/strong&gt;\"><strong>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackbearridge.ca\/\">Black Bear Ridge<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/belleville-real-estate\">Belleville<\/a>, Ontario<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/black-bear-ridge-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Black bear\" class=\"wp-image-18865\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>SCORE<em>Golf<\/em>&nbsp;rating: 7.63<\/li><li>The average cost for five days of golf: $315<\/li><li>Average weekly Airbnb cost: $462<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Black Bear Ridge promises an enjoyable time for any golfer who chooses the fitting tee with six sets of tees at varying skill levels. In addition, the course&#8217;s parkland layout uses natural water features, including one that is home to migratory birds for part of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7.-<a-href=&quot;https:\/\/golfnorth.ca\/ridgeatmanitou\/&quot;&gt;the-ridge-at-manitou<\/a&gt;-golf-club,-<a-href=&quot;https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/mckellar-real-estate&quot;&gt;mckeller<\/a&gt;,-ontario\">7. <a href=\"https:\/\/golfnorth.ca\/ridgeatmanitou\/\">The Ridge at Manitou<\/a> Golf Club, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/mckellar-real-estate\">McKeller<\/a>, Ontario<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/manitou-the-ridge-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18864\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>SCORE<em>Golf<\/em>&nbsp;rating: 7.69<\/li><li>The average cost for five days of golf: $400<\/li><li>Average weekly Airbnb cost: $508<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Not every golf course can be reached by boats or float planes like The Ridge can, thanks to its location at Parry Sound on Lake Manitouwabing. But, of course, you can just as quickly drive to this course, and many golfers make it a stop in their Muskoka golf tour. You can also rest assured that The Ridge&#8217;s natural beauty doesn&#8217;t make it an overly challenging course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"<strong&gt;6.-<a-href=&quot;https:\/\/www.ospreyvalley.com\/&quot;&gt;osprey-valley<\/a&gt;-\u2013-toot-course,-<a-href=&quot;https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/caledon-real-estate&quot;&gt;caledon<\/a&gt;,-ontario<\/strong&gt;\"><strong>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ospreyvalley.com\/\">Osprey Valley<\/a> \u2013 Toot course, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/caledon-real-estate\">Caledon<\/a>, Ontario<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/toot-course-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Ontario golf vacation\" class=\"wp-image-18863\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>SCORE<em>Golf<\/em>&nbsp;rating: 7.71<\/li><li>The average cost of five days of golf: $507.50<\/li><li>Average weekly Airbnb cost: $357<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once known as the Toot course, Osprey Valley&#8217;s renamed North Course is the yearly Osprey Valley Open site and often hosts rising stars in the sport. As long as you stay out of the bunkers, you&#8217;ll have a great time. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/caledon-real-estate\/for-rent\">Renting in Caledon<\/a> is affordable enough for an extended golf trip for those who cannot choose between the three Osprey Valley courses!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"<strong&gt;5.-<a-href=&quot;https:\/\/www.ospreyvalley.com\/&quot;&gt;osprey-valley<\/a&gt;-\u2013-heathlands-course,-caledon,-ontario<\/strong&gt;\"><strong>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ospreyvalley.com\/\">Osprey Valley<\/a> \u2013 Heathlands course, Caledon, Ontario<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/osprey-heathlanda-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"heathlands course\" class=\"wp-image-18861\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>SCORE<em>Golf<\/em>&nbsp;rating: 7.75<\/li><li>The average cost for five days of golf: $507.50<\/li><li>Weekly vacation home rental rate: $357<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Heathlands are the second of three courses at Osprey Valley, offering a memorable experience and reasonably priced rentals. At Heathlands, golfers can test their ability and creativity amid a backdrop that pays homage to traditional Scottish golf links. It&#8217;s adorned with pot bunkers and natural grasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"<strong&gt;4.-<a-href=&quot;https:\/\/www.ospreyvalley.com\/&quot;&gt;osprey-valley<\/a&gt;-\u2013-hoot-course-in-caledon,-ontario<\/strong&gt;\"><strong>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ospreyvalley.com\/\">Osprey Valley<\/a> \u2013 Hoot course in Caledon, Ontario<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/hoot-course-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18862\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>SCORE<em>Golf<\/em>&nbsp;rating: 7.89<\/li><li>The average cost for five days of golf: $507.50<\/li><li>Weekly vacation home rental rate: $357<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Hoot doesn&#8217;t just offer scenery\u2014although there&#8217;s no denying the rolling dunes and woods are beautiful. This course manages the perfect balance between challenge and respite. Every hole is fun. Best of all, nearby rental homes are exceptionally affordable!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"<strong&gt;3.-<a-href=&quot;https:\/\/www.tobianogolf.com\/&quot;&gt;tobiano<\/a&gt;-in-<a-href=&quot;https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/kamloops-real-estate&quot;&gt;kamloops<\/a&gt;,-b.c.<\/strong&gt;\"><strong>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobianogolf.com\/\">Tobiano<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/kamloops-real-estate\">Kamloops<\/a>, B.C.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tobiano-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Kamloops golfing\" class=\"wp-image-18860\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>SCORE<em>Golf<\/em>&nbsp;rating: 8.09<\/li><li>The average cost for five days of golf: $600<\/li><li>Average weekly Airbnb cost: $574<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tobiano has been described as one of the most discussed courses to open in Canada. It stands out from the very first hole, and the sights along the way are breathtaking. Despite this, the average weekly rental cost is quite reasonable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"<strong&gt;2.-<a-href=&quot;http:\/\/humbervalley.com\/golf\/&quot;&gt;humber-valley<\/a&gt;-in-deer-lake,-newfoundland-&amp;-labrador<\/strong&gt;\"><strong>2. <a href=\"http:\/\/humbervalley.com\/golf\/\">Humber Valley<\/a> in Deer Lake, Newfoundland &amp; Labrador<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/humber-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Best golf vacation\" class=\"wp-image-18859\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>SCORE<em>Golf<\/em>&nbsp;rating: 8.15<\/li><li>The average cost for five days of golf: $378.25<\/li><li>Average weekly Airbnb cost: $1,351<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is no surprise that this course offers a pleasant golf experience: architect Doug Carrick used his magic touch to create a course so fun and beautiful that it&#8217;s won several awards after its debut in 2007. Nestled against the Humber River and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/deer-lake-real-estate\">Deer Lake<\/a> and with 105 uniquely designed bunkers, Humber Valley&#8217;s river golf course is as beautiful as it is relaxing, and nearby rentals offer access to it all.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"<strong&gt;1.-<a-href=&quot;https:\/\/golfcapebreton.com\/golf-courses\/highlands-links\/&quot;&gt;cape-breton-highlands-links<\/a&gt;,-ingonish-beach,-nova-scotia<\/strong&gt;\"><strong>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/golfcapebreton.com\/golf-courses\/highlands-links\/\">Cape Breton Highlands Links<\/a>, Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/67135-Best-vacation-golf-spots_1_Superside_D3-01-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Best golf vacation in Canada\" class=\"wp-image-18857\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>SCORE<em>Golf<\/em>&nbsp;rating: 8.59<\/li><li>The average cost for five days of golf: $650<\/li><li>Average weekly Airbnb cost: $770<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For 75 years, the mountainous backdrop and rolling hills of Highlands Links have attracted golfers. The area first attracted course designer architect Stanley Thompson because it resembles Scotland, and athletes still enjoy the challenge of shots that don&#8217;t turn out the way they expect at this course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wherever you choose to plan your next golf adventure, you should know that most Canadian courses come with beautiful land, exciting courses and plenty of relaxation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We found the best tee off spots to stretch that vacation dollar. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":38,"featured_media":8069,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[1524,1520,1519,1525,1523,1522,1521],"guide":[],"class_list":["post-8024","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","tag-aaron-cockerill","tag-canada","tag-golf","tag-hockey","tag-national-golf-foundation","tag-pga-of-canada","tag-scoregolf"],"acf":[],"zolo_excerpt":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8024","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/38"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8024"}],"version-history":[{"count":31,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8024\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19638,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8024\/revisions\/19638"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8069"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8024"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8024"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8024"},{"taxonomy":"guide","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide?post=8024"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}