Discover your new favourite course

Northern Saskatchewan is home to amazing golfing opportunities and more

The greatest golf courses are not necessarily defined by one or two strict criteria. In fact, the best golf courses meet all of the following criteria: friendly people, an easygoing atmosphere, gently rolling hills and magical landscapes. Extra features can include a restaurant, spa or casino for when the game is over. Northern Saskatchewan can offer avid golfers all this and more. If you are looking for a relaxing vacation or just a good game with your pals, Northern Saskatchewan is the place to be.

Prince Albert is the perfect getaway city, with its rich history and magnificent views. Not far away is the village of Goodsoil, known as the Gateway City and home to Northern Meadows Golf Club. Between these two communities is a vast array of golf courses and resorts. Prince Albert National Park is renowned for its lovely Waskesiu Golf Course, founded in 1927.

Not only is there golf in the park, but there are hugely popular hiking trails including the famous Grey Owl Trail. In the 1930's, Grey Owl was Prince Albert National Park's very first hired naturalist. In fact, he didn't just get hired—he moved in. After spending years enjoying and studying the nature there, pneumonia sadly took his life in 1938. Now both the cabin he lived in and the one built for his wife and daughter are open to the public to hike to and explore. In addition, there are seven beaches to relax on in Prince Albert Nation Park and numerous other sports if golfing is not your only interest; cycling, lawn bowling and tennis opportunities are abundant, as well as a variety of other activities.

There are countless other golfing options in Northern Saskatchewan. You can play amidst the pine trees at Memorial Lake Golf Course or enjoy the three spectacular nine-hole courses—along with wildlife sightings—at Elk Ridge. If you are looking for a more nostalgic experience, swing by the century-old Cooke Municipal Golf Course. Truly a golfer’s paradise, it is ranked among the top five public golf courses in both Saskatchewan and Manitoba by Score Golf Magazine and Golf Digest. To complete the whole adventure, visit Spiritwood Golf Course; Spiritwood also offers excellent fishing and camping on the nearly 50 nearby lakes.

1. Northern Meadows Golf Club
Where it’s at: Eight kilometres west of the village of Goodsoil
Yardage: Black 6,725 yards Par 72
Website: http://www.northernmeadows.com
Tee times: 306-238-4653

2. Kachur’s Golf Club
Where it’s at: Five kilometres west on Highway 3 to Prince Albert
Yardage: 6,128 yards Par 70
Website: http://www.kachursgolf.ca
Tee times: 306-763-3465

3. Waskesiu Golf Course
Where it’s at: 80 kilometres north from Prince Albert on Highway 2 in Prince Albert National Park
Yardage: 6,301 yards Par 70
Website: http://www.waskesiugolf.com
Tee times: 306-663-5300

4. Memorial Lake Golf Course
Where it’s at: Outside of Shell Lake on Highway 3 in Memorial Lake Regional Park
Yardage: Blue 6,002 yards Par 71
Website: http://www.saskregionalparks.ca
Tee times: 306-427-2124

5. Elk Ridge Resort
Where it’s at: Located on Highway 263, eight kilometres from Waskesiu
Yardage: Birch Course 3,226 yards Par 36; Tamarack Course 3,161 yards Par 36; Aspen Course 3,077 yards par 36
Website: http://www.elkridgeresort.com
Tee times: 1-800-510-1824

6. Silver Hills Golf Resort
Where it’s at: 10 kilometres west of Prince Albert on Hwy. 302
Yardage: Blue 3,236 yards par 36
Website: http://www.scoregolf.com/silver-hills-golf-resort-prince-albert-saskatchewan-canada
Tee times: 306-922-3673

7. Cooke Municipal Golf Course
Where it’s at: 22nd Street East, between 6th Ave. and 15th Ave. in Prince Albert
Yardage: 6,299 yards Par 71
Website: http://www.cookegolf.ca
Tee times: 306-763-2502

8. Spiritwood Golf Course
Where it’s at: Two kilometres east and two kilometres south of Spiritwood
Yardage: 6,000 yards Par 72
Website: http://www.spiritwoodgolfcourse.com
Tee times: 306-883-2731