Stories

The Toughest Holes on the Columbia Valley Golf Trail

Written by Andrew Penner  Not gonna lie, after hammering a 300-yard drive (it was a little downhill and downwind!) I was a little disheartened when I got to my ball and found out that I still hadn’t reached the midway point of the hole. Indeed, the 620-yard “Fairmontster” – easily one of the toughest par-5s […]

Bikes & Birdies on the Columbia Valley Golf Trail

Written by Andrew Penner  After zigzagging through the woods for twenty minutes, give or take, my son, Nelson, and I broke through the trees and reached the ridge. The view – a deep and dramatic hoodoo-lined canyon framed with snow-capped mountains in the distance – was picture-worthy, to say the least. So, naturally, we got […]

Getting to the Golf Trail

There are many beautiful scenic routes to get to the Columbia Valley Golf Trail. Explore the stops along the way, no matter which direction you are coming from! Once you’ve arrived in the Columbia Valley, golfers will be thrilled to learn that all 10 courses along the Golf Trail are all within a half-hour’s drive. […]

2023 Opening Dates

2023 golf season is nearly here! Mark your calendars with the opening dates of the courses along the Columbia Valley Golf Trail. Dates are weather dependent as we await the arrival of spring in the towns of Radium Hot Springs, Invermere, Windermere, and Fairmont Hot Springs.   Windermere Valley Golf Course Windermere Valley Golf Course […]

Golf all Year Round at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

Golf season in the Columbia Valley doesn’t end when the snow begins to fly. Focus on skill building this winter with the Golf Simulator at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort! Keep your game sharp over the colder months by practicing your swing indoors. The accuracy, realism, quality, and multiplayer competition makes this indoor golf simulator an […]

2022 Closing Dates

When do golf courses in the Columbia Valley close for the season? Lucky for golfers, here in the Columbia Valley, courses enjoy a delightfully long season of golf. Make the most the 2022 golf season by booking in tee times before the snow flies! Mark your calendars with the closing dates of the Columbia Valley […]

6 Reasons to Fall in Love With Autumn Golf

Here’s a secret: fall is an unbeatable time to golf on the Columbia Valley Golf Trail courses in Spur Valley, Radium Hot Springs, Invermere, Windermere, and Fairmont Hot Springs. Located on the “Warm Side of the Rockies” golfers at the Columbia Valley courses are treated to a longer golf season. Here’s a few reasons why […]

Top 10 Things to do Between Tee Times in the Columbia Valley

Summertime and the playing is breezy! The sunny weather in the towns of Invermere, Fairmont Hot Springs and Radium Hot Springs make for full days of activities! Many golfers along the Columbia Valley Golf Trail book tee times throughout the day to experience the greatest variety of courses. So, what is there to do in […]

5 Reasons the Columbia Valley Golf Trail is the Best Golf in the BC Rockies

There’s a reason golfers flock to the towns of Invermere, Fairmont Hot Springs, Panorama, and Radium Hot Springs every season. The Columbia Valley Golf Trail is filled with exceptional courses, bucket list holes, and unbeatable scenery. The Columbia Valley Golf Trail is nestled between the Purcell and Rocky Mountain Ranges, only a scenic 90 minute […]

10 Family Friendly Activities Along the Columbia Valley Golf Trail

The Columbia Valley Golf Trail is a network of beautiful courses nestled between the Purcell and Rocky Mountains, just a scenic 1.5 hour drive from Banff. The towns of Invermere, Panorama, Fairmont Hot Springs, and Radium Hot Springs are a choice destination for many families, and for good reason! Kids will love exploring the Columbia […]

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