Golf in Alberta: Complete Guide
Alberta golf reaches heights — literally and figuratively — that few places on earth can match. Stanley Thompson's Fairmont Banff Springs is one of the great courses of the world, set among UNESCO World Heritage glacier peaks. Calgary's Glencoe Club and the twin masterworks at Kananaskis extend a golf portfolio of extraordinary mountain grandeur.
Overview
Alberta's golf is split between the Calgary urban market — led by Stanley Thompson's Glencoe and complemented by strong semi-private options — and the incomparable mountain corridor running from Kananaskis through Canmore to Banff. Together they create a province that is one of the world's great golf destinations, with a short but spectacular season that draws international visitors every summer.
Top Golf Cities in Alberta
Golf Regions
Calgary & Foothills
Glencoe, Priddis Greens, D'Arcy Ranch, and the best of Alberta's urban private and semi-private golf.
Bow Valley & Canadian Rockies
Fairmont Banff Springs, Silvertip, Stewart Creek, and Kananaskis — the world's most spectacular golf terrain.
Best Time to Play
Late May through September. Alberta's golf season is defined by the mountain summer — brilliant and short. July and August are peak months. September can be extraordinary with fall colors and cooler air. Chinook winds can extend the Calgary season into November during mild years.
Frequently Asked Questions
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