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Golfing Across Canada L ush, verdant courses on the slopes of and October; $4 for July and August. the Rocky Mountains or in the scenic Weekly rate is $12 and $15, respec- valleys between; stunning layouts on tively. the windswept plains of Western Cana- BELVEDERE G & WINTER CLUB: On da; courses hewn from the deep bush and outskirts of Charlottetown, the only impenetrable rock of the Canadian semi-private club on P.E.I. Guests must Shield; the world's most difficult pub- tee off before 3 P.M. on weekdays and lic course in exciting Toronto; the after the same hour on weekends and French flavor of Quebec; and the lovely holidays. Is 6,372 yards (par-72). Green seaside courses of Atlantic Canada, fees: $4, May-October. so reminiscent of Britain and Scot- STANHOPE: Newest course on north land. shore. Is 16 miles from Charlottetown. The season blooms with spring and Layout, terrain and rates similar to runs into the colorful Canadian In- Brudenell. dian summer, which can stretch until RUSTICO: Less than 10 miles from mid-November (or all year in British Stanhope, 18 holes around the shores of Columbia). Rustico Bay. Restaurant, clubhouse, Entry into Canada is simple. Citi- pro shop. Green fees: $2, May-Oct. zens or permanent residents of the U.S. GREEN GABLES: The 6,269-yard course do not need passports or visas. (To as- is the home of "Anne of Green Ga- sist border officers, however, visi- bles." Anyone who plays it will remem- tors should carry proof of citizenship.) ber the approach to the ninth green, Necessary wearing apparel and per- which sits atop a high cliff and is guarded sonal effects are admitted duty-free. by water at the bottom, with Anne Up to 50 cigars, 200 cigarettes, two Hathaway's cottage almost beside it. pounds of tobacco and 40 ounces of al- Green fees: $4, May-October. coholic beverages per adult may be in- MILL RIVER: Officially opened in cluded, as well as sports equipment de- 1971, an 18-hole course on Highway 2 clared at point of entry. in the Cascumpeque Bay area, toward For the golfing holiday of a lifetime, the east of the island. A challenging challenge Canada. Some of the finest, test, already being compared to Bru- most spectacular courses in the world denell. Same rates, too. are waiting for you. Air Canada and SUMMERSIDE G & cc: 18 holes, a few Canadian Pacific Air offer daily trans- miles from Malpeque Bay. Oysters are continental service for the visiting golfer the restaurant specialties. Green fees: who prefers to travel by air. Canadian $3, May 15-October 15. National and Canadian Pacific Rail- NOVA SCOTIA ways also offer excellent rail service Sport fishermen and summer sailors from coast to coast. are well acquainted with Canada's ATLANTIC CANADA easternmost province. Golfers should PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND be, too. Can be reached via ferry from Cape CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS: One of the Tormentine, New Brunswick or Cari- great adventures in golf, this fiendish- bou, Nova Scotia. ly difficult yet irresistible course Preceding page: top, Jasper Park GC, This tiny province has seven courses combines seaside, valley and moun- Alberta; in "leaf," Le Manoir Riche- sprinkled over its rolling pastoral tain settings in perfect proportion. lieu, Quebec. Above: Keltic GC. Cape landscape. P.E.I, gets considerable The course plays 6,475 yards (par-72) Breton Highlands National Park, Nova rainfall, while temperatures rarely ex- and has at least one particularly mem- Scotia. ceed 75 degrees. Courses do not "bake orable hole, the 565-yard fifth, called out" in July or August heat waves. "Killiecrankie," meaning in Gaelic "a Lakes, 26 miles from Halifax and 22 Spend a week—play a different course pain in the key area." miles from Dartmouth. Was site of each day. Fine food and gracious elegance are 1971 Canadian Amateur Champion- BRUDENELL G & cc: An 18-hole, trademarks of Keltic Lodge. The ship. Lakeside setting ensures a breeze 6,500-yard layout, 30 miles east of course and lodge are all part of Cape at all times. Club has own sand beach; Charlottetown. Hard by the Bruden- Breton Highlands National Park. clubhouse has full facilities. Green ell River, a fact you're not likely to for- Green fees: $4, $20 weekly, May-Octo- fees: $6 weekdays, $7 weekends. get as there are seven water holes. The ber. Rates at lodge, $38-$47 per day, NEW ASHBURN: At Kinsac Lake, course is part of an overall sports com- AP, shared. Book in advance. longest course in Nova Scotia at over plex that includes first-class motel ac- OAKFIELD: At 6,975 yards (par-72), 7,100 yards (par-72). Carved out of vir- commodations, lounges, etc. Green or>e of the outstanding tests in the prov- gin lakeside woodland. A huge double fees: $3 through May, June, September ince. Situated on Grand and Fish green serves the sixth and 11 th holes. ADVERTISEMENT 440-yard par-four with two creeks and a horseshoe green. Green fees: $4. Ac- comodations: $14. NEW BRUNSWICK This province offers many unusual at- tractions, such as reversing water- falls, the longest covered bridge in the world, the Magnetic Hill, where your car seems to coast uphill backwards, and the 80 square-mile wilderness that is Fundy National Park. There are al- so some fine golf courses. THE ALGONQUIN HOTEL: In St. An- drews-by-the-Sea, 68 miles east of St. John on Highway 1. A resort landmark on shores of Passamaquoddy Bay for more than 80 years. The 6,314-yard (par-71) course has 12 of its 18 holes ei- ther beside or in full view of the Bay. Green fees: $5.50 or $27.50 a week. Holiday package (Fairway Plan) offers 7 days, 6 nights accommodations with breakfast and dinner, golf, all other re- sort facilities from $99 standard (dou- ble occupancy) to $115 superior, plus 8% provincial tax. MACTAQUAC PROVINCIAL PARK AND GC: 10 miles west of Fredericton and five miles off the Trans-Canada High- way on Route 105. Entry to park is 50c per day or $2 for the season, which also allows entry to all New Brunswick provincial parks. The course, designed for the Canadian Open, plays at 7,030 yards (par-72). Green fees: $4 week- days; $5 weekends and holidays; $20 for seven days; 30-day period, $50 men, $40 women; seasonal, $90 men, $75 women. Caddies available by prior arrangement; hand carts, 65£ per day; electric cars, $6 for 18 holes or $3.50 for nine; club rentals, $1.50 per day. The lodge is fully licensed, with a large din- OLD ASHBURN GC: Within city of scallops should be sampled. ing room. Halifax. It's narrow, hilly, well- TRURO GC: At 6,380 yards (par-70), it FREDERICTON GC: Three miles from wooded and watered. Short at 5,322 is site of major provincial tourna- downtown Fredericton via Highway yards (par-66), the emphasis is on ac- ments every year. 2, a well-trapped, hilly par-70 layout at curacy. Very reasonable green fees. BRIGHTWOOD G & cc: Perched on a only 5,934 yards. Hand carts and clubs YARMOUTH G & cc: Gorse, briar and high hill in center of Dartmouth, it of- for rent. Green fees: $5; $25 weekly and occasional fog give course a Scottish fers spectacular views of both Dart- $50 monthly. Abundant accommo- flavor. mouth and Halifax. Course is 5,705 dations available in area, with cabins DIGBY PINES: This 300-acre resort yards long (par-68). at the edge of course, hotels and motels overlooking Bay of Fundy offers com- LINGAN CC: Just outside Sydney, within a mile. plete family recreational facilities. considered one of toughest courses in RIVERSIDE CC: At East Riverside, 94 guest rooms, 28 cottages and a 6,140- Atlantic area. It's 6,711 yards long and eight miles northeast of Saint John via yard (par-71) layout that winds through has a par-six hole for ladies. the Old Rothesay Road. The 18 holes trees, over rolling hills and blue water. KEN-WO: Halfway between Kent- play over 5,960 yards (par-71). Hand Special six-day golf package includes ville and Wolfville. Has a spectacular carts available for $1, electric cars for accommodations, breakfast and din- back nine. $7.50, clubs for $4. The club is private, ner, complete use of facilities for $117 ABERCROMBIE G & cc: At New Glas- but members of other private clubs shared, $141 for single. Digby Bay gow, a stiff 6,450-yarder featuring a may play for green fees of $5. ...IN GOLFS OWN COUNTRY Plan your Canadian Golf Vacation with the help of the following list supplied by a leading EDMUNDSTON GC: Its 6,663-yard lay- Canadian Golf magazine. It is representative of Canada's many top quality courses. out is one of most difficult in pro- All courses listed are open to the public. vince. One par-three requires a shot BRITISH COLUMBIA ONTARIO (continued) over a railway line. Some tee shots here Campbell River GC Campbell River East Park Golf Garden London Cherry Grove G&CC Oliver Elmira GC Elmira did not stop until they reached Montre- Chilliwack G&CC Chilliwack The Espanola G&CC Espanola al! Green fees: $5. Chilliwack G&CC Sardis Galaglades GC Galt Fairview Par-3 GC Kelowna Glen Cedars GC Claremont Other courses of interest are the Ar- The Harrison GC Harrison Hot Springs Haileybury GC Haileybury Hazelmere Valley GC Surrey Hearst GC Hearst oostook Valley CC, Gowan Brae G & Metchosin GC Victoria Hornby Towers GC Hornby Mount Brenton GC Chemainus Humber Valley GC Rexdale CC at Bathurst, the Moncton G & CC, Peace Portal GC White Rock Kapuskasing GC Kapuskasing Penticton GC Penticton Kenora G&CC Kenora the Mountain Ridge GC at the Mag- Royal Colwood GC Victoria Lakeside Park GC Port Dover Salmo Golf Port GC Salmo Lido Golf Centre GC Oakville netic Hill, the Westfield G&CC and the Salt Spring Is.
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