BC’s mountain-framed southeast corner is home to over 25 championship Kootenay Rockies golf courses - including many award winners. Many of the courses in this mountain-covered region make perennial appearances on Canada’s Top-100 list - but then, there is something special about playing golf in the mountains.
Maybe it's the rarefied mountain air, the views, dramatic elevation changes, spectacular scenery, wildlife, or an away-from-it-all atmosphere - whatever it is, playing golf in the Kootenay Rockies is a must for any golfer.
Read more: Head for the Hills! Golf BC's Kootenay Rockies
Golfing the Shuswap region means embracing a rather unique brand of water hazard: gathering enough energy to leave the luxury of your houseboat and hit the turf. It is well worth the effort though, because the golf courses here offer incredible value for money on some amazing golf courses.
The Shuswap, long known and loved in Canada for Shuswap Lake houseboating, is perhaps lesser known for its golf courses. That is about to change though. More and more people are discovering this hidden jewel of a golf area.
Read more: Explore BC's Hidden Golf Gem: The Shuswap