GOLFING

Following Revelstoke’s famous “big eddy” along the curve of the Columbia River, the course is lined with giant trees nourished by temperate waters. “First Tracks” golfers will breathe in an evergreen aroma mixed with freshly cut fairways in the morning mists of the Monashee and Selkirk Mountains. Get 18 holes in casually over 3.5 hours to free up the hottest hours of the day, or linger longer by playing an extra round and hitting the restaurant in the club house. Improve your swing by signing up with one of the PGA of Canada Pros the course has on staff. Work on your precision at the full-length driving range with both synthetic and real-grass tees and down in their practice bunker. Once you’re all tuned up, the Revelstoke Golf Course hosts the oldest tournament in the province every September: The Labour Day Classic.

PHOTO: STEVE SHANNON

PHOTO: STEVE SHANNON

This historic 18-hole, par 72, 6537 yard championship layout provides an excellent golfing challenge, and is conveniently located just minutes off the Trans-Canada Highway. Situated on a peninsula surrounded by stunning mountain views, golfing in Revelstoke is as much about the location as it is about the game.