As golfers, no matter where we are, we are looking to try out a local course. This one was a…read moredestination course. So beautiful. Forward tees were around 4700 yds which is a little short but fit well with my game. You could do red/gold combo for 5000 yds but I stuck with red only. It helped as I didn't have to hit over long grass or other hazards. The course was in great shape. Fairways were green, greens rolled true, some tee boxes were a little rough but over all in great shape. Not a ton of water but lots of sand and some narrow fairways. The course was busy and we were paired with a member which was as great as he had lots of insight as to how to play each hole. Staff was helpful. The round was slow, around 4.5 hours but there were a lot of people on the course. Carts had gps and nice seating. The views were outstanding. So many picture perfect backdrops throughout the course. It was pricey but we loved it.

I had the rare opportunity to play the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course (The Stanley Thompson 18)…read morewith some international friends. This is a bucket list golf course for many golfers. The course has won many prestigious awards for being not only a top course in Canada but in the entire world. The course is set on the Bow River and you are surrounded by majestic mountains. The pictures will not do it justice as I spend more time gawking at my environment than focusing on my game. The course is almost 100 years old, so it's a fairly straight-forward design with larger round greens and straight & flatter fairways. The challenges here are the bunkers and keeping the ball between the trees. The highlight hole is hole#4, which is a Par3 called the Devil's Cauldron where you hit down to a green 100ft below you while looking straight into the prettiest mountainside in North America. Watching the ball fly and drift down again this backdrop is amazing. You are really paying for the scenery and location...if you airlifted the hole/course designs out of Banff and placed in the AZ desert it wouldn't garner much attention. The wildlife around the course is very prevalent. I saw a lot of elk and deer, and then on the 16th tee we saw a black bear cub. We are just glad we didn't run into mama bear! On the day we played, there was no running water, which meant no indoor toilet use and no hot food. This was disappointing, but I'm sure it's been resolved by the time you're reading this. The other eye-popper is the green fee can range up to over $500 CAD, luckily we had a deal and paid ~$140 US. For $140 US I would play again if I was back in the area. Overall, this was a very memorable experience and I highly recommend to at least play it once if you're a golf fanatic.

my favorite course on the planet so far. amazing layout in the Canadian Rockies. I've played The…read moreOcean Course at Kiawah Island, Royal Cinq Ports in England, and Coeur d'Alene. but Silvertip is my fave. in the summer you can tee off at 3pm and finish before dark easily

This is one of the most extreme mountain golf courses I've ever played...the elevation gains and…read moredrops were almost too dramatic. Foreshadowing of this was from the very first hole where from the middle of the fairway 100yds to the green...the green was so downhill you can't even see it. I would also consider this a 'target' golf course. While many holes are well-presented to you from tee to green, there's plenty of holes where you pick an aiming line and distance and hope for the best. They also have a physical bullseye target on the 18th hole. There's also some uphill and sidehill lies where you can barely stand. I've never had to grip down to the shaft of my club multiple times until playing here. I played here in early July right after a ton of rainfall in the area. The course was surprisingly still in great shape with no signs of water damage, and the fairways were a good mix of dry on top but lush below. The greens were good sized for the holes and had many options for pin placements. The best part of the course are all the spectacular views you get. There's hundreds of photo-worthy shots from this course. The workers and amenities were also great. We ate lunch after our round on their outdoor patio. The food was great and reasonably priced. It was also fun watching groups finish up on the dramatic 18th hole. Overall, it was a enjoyable experience and day at Silvertip and I would recommend the experience to any avid golfer.

Exceedingly wonderful time Service was great. Really enjoyed our time on the ice.read more

This is an amazing golf course with hard working staff. Canmore has amazing views and it is really…read moreemphasized when playing at Canmore golf and courting club. Some holes can be boring, but all around a good course.

The Summit restaurant is part of the Kananaskis Country Golf Course complex with patio seating…read morelooking out across the golf course and the beauty of the surrounding area. They also have seating inside which we escaped to when a brief rain shower started. I've been overeating on this vacation so this time I opted for something lighter, their Classic Caesar Salad. It was a nice change from my burger and pizza diet. This salad was well prepared and had a sprinkle of double smoked bacon on top. The 'not so classic' dressing as stated on their menu was excellent, just a little creamy and boldly had that solid Caesar taste. This was a much better salad than average. Our relaxing lunch was well-served by the staff, including taking the time to chat with us and using our phone to take a group photo. We learned the G-7 Summit leaders, who were in Kananaskis a couple of weeks prior, had all dined at The Summit.

Amazing view and food was good! My husband and I both got a burger after our round of golf and it…read morehit the spot. View was unbeatable!

Lovely! Incredibly Welcoming! While it rained the entire day…read moreand our golf round was wet and cold, the course was beautiful. A bit more challenging with the rain but not frustrating. We enjoyed our round immensely as it seemed like we were the only ones out on the course. At the turn, the snack shack was open even though there were only a few people on the course. I was most thankful for this as they offered some hot beverages! We got hot cocoa with Baileys which definitely helped to warm up my hands, tummy and spirits. We look forward to when we can play again under sunny skies. We also enjoyed dinner too in the clubhouse. Because they were setting up for a special event in the main dining room, Melody sat us in the Members Lounge which was very nice as it afforded views of the golf course and mountain. Melody was very welcoming and gracious. Maddy took very good care of us ... running back and forth asking our questions of the kitchen and getting us refills on our drinks. Both ladies were fantastic and made a wet, gray day brighter. We will definitely be back at some point in the future.

Came for a wedding and was blown away. The venue is beautiful and the service was outstanding…read more The staff were friendly and helpful to the guests. We're couldn't have asked for a better experience.

I didn't golf or stay here, but I did visit Silvertip Golf Resort and had dinner on their outdoor…read morepatio area. It is a beautiful golf resort with gorgeous views of the Rocky Mountains. Silvertip Golf Resort is located in the Bow Valley of Canmore. They have eighteen championship holes and two restaurants - Stoney's Grill and Rustica. Silvertip's golf course is rated as one of the best new courses in Canada. We stopped here to grab a bite to eat at the Silvertip Market. We were served a variety of pizzas and salad. We ate on the outdoor patio area and enjoyed the views of the Valley and of the surrounding mountains. The Market offers a variety of food, drinks and snacks. In addition to being a residential resort community, Silvertip Golf Resort also hosts weddings and other special events.

This was my first Banff mountain to visit for 2024…read more When you arrive there is manually scanning at the lifts. The lines are pretty short- crowds were not bad on a Saturday. The runs were reasonable challenging and length was good for an intermediate skier. Disclosure, just accounting for the green and blue runs- was not able to visit the black diamond. We were able to get a close parking spot on a Saturday- so overall can't really complain. The only thing that may slow you down is the manual scanning but your aren't elbow to elbow waiting in line.

This family friendly and smaller ski resort is amazing to get away from the crowds. If you are…read morestaying in Banff downtown, grab the free Norquay shuttles it picked us up from Ptarmigan Inn. They are on time and extremely efficient, if one bus gets filled another one is called immediately. We didn't wait more than 5 min for the second bus. It takes about 15 min to get to the mountains depending on the traffic. The mountain only has a few lifts but it's a wonderful experience, the minimal crowds to the friendly atmosphere I don't think it gets better than this. The snow sport culture can sometimes have a very pretentious and obnoxious vibe but this place is the absolute opposite. The runs are steep with plenty of options for every level. The ski school was so good, my 5 yr old son was in the two hour 1pm time slot with Ryan and he did a fantastic job. The ratio was 1 teacher and two kids. The magic carpet is long and you can get a good run as it isn't too short. The school check in is next to the rental building, the lesson starts with the instructors meeting by the check in building. The main lodge is old school and homey. The staff are all sweet and relaxed. We had the chili and the smoked salmon to go sandwiches both are fairly priced and solid. Multiple lockers and a ton of shelves for bags etc. Small gift shop inside for some souvenirs. Parking is free if you decide to drive up yourself but I'd say take the shuttle, it's an easy and hassle free experience. Stay safe and have fun shredding!

Hidden gem! The food was great and unexpected when we went to what we thought was a golf simulator…read moreplace. Highly recommend the tuna tartare app, Korean chicken sandwich and el pastor bowl. Great staff as well