Golfing Around Nelson
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With an abundance of stellar views and gorgeous layouts, the Nelson region is home to a secret stash of fairways and greens that playfully challenge all levels of skill. Options range from championship 18-hole tracks to quaint 9-hole beauties, so there is something for every player to enjoy. All courses are open to the public with rates that leave plenty extra for unwinding and swapping tales at the 19th hole. Make sure you enquire at the Nelson & Area Visitor Centre to see where your swing can take you.
Granite Pointe
Featuring some of the most majestic views in the province, Nelson’s Granite Pointe Golf Club is a treat. The meadow-side front nine offers a park-like setting with generous fairways and pretty water features. The mountain-side back nine takes you on a journey through the more rugged forest-sheltered terrain. Make sure you look back after walking off the 10th green and soak in the spectacular setting of clubhouse, lake, and Orange Bridge. But that’s just a warm-up for the signature 15th and 16th holes where you’ll get to frame your tee shot against the stunning backdrop of lake, forest and glacier. The fully licensed clubhouse restaurant, Club Verde, is just a few strides from the 18th green. During the winter months, stay in the swing and take a break from the snow with two top-notch simulators that provide plenty of laughs with friends and family.
Balfour Golf Course
Gorgeous views of the main Kootenay Lake, and breathtaking vistas of the surrounding mountain peaks and forests are the canvas on which you’ll create your memorable round. Balfour Golf Course is just 25 minutes from Nelson and is renowned for its scenery. The layout offers a superb blend of well-manicured fairways, many large and undulating greens, and the odd sprinkling of water hazards, just to keep you honest. The Osprey Mountain Grill offers a variety of sumptuous dishes breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Kokanee Springs Golf Resort
This is nature’s golfing amphitheatre. Set on the east shore of Kootenay Lake this golfing mecca offers it all. Kokanee Springs Resort has majestic rock walls supporting towering raised tee-boxes, streams, ponds, log trestle bridges, twelve water hazards and oh, did we mention the sixty-four bunkers? After your round reflect on the experience with a meal at REFRESH Kitchen & Bar.
nelson visitor centre
For more information, tips, or trip ideas come talk to our friendly staff at the Visitor Information Centre and Station Gallery.
91 Baker Street
Nelson BC
Phone: (250) 352-3433
Toll Free: 1-877-663-5706
For even more info on things to do in the area visit the Nelson Kootenay Lake Toursim website.
