TEE-OFF Book some quality time at one of these sterling Canadian golf courses and become one with the environment, the game—and your team by Doug Wallace OVERVIEW Cape Breton’s immense natural beauty washes over two of Canada’s top courses, renowned for their good looks and challenging attributes. Designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, the Cliffs is literally carved into the landscape. Check out the baby course, The Nest, at the top of the cliffs. And every hole at the Links, designed by Rod Whitman, comes with a prime view of the Atlantic Ocean. EVENT-WORTHY The resort has 19 stunning villas that overlook the Links greens and the Atlantic, replete with full kitchens, private decks and outdoor fi replaces. VALUE-ADDED As this is Cape Breton, you will enjoy lobster on the beach and live music everywhere, plus fi shing, kayaking, boat tours and more. Visit the wild horses on Sable Island or take a helicopter ride for a bird’s-eye view. Yes, there will be whisky. CABOTCAPEBRETON.COM OVERVIEW With 2,500-metre Roche Bonhomme looking on (a.k.a. Old Man Mountain), golfers are spoiled for life by big and beautiful Jasper National Park. Designed by Stanley Thompson, this challenging yet quirky course is not as easy to conquer as it appears, which is all part of the fun. EVENT-WORTHY Planners can curate group tournament packages that include prizing, souvenirs, gift boxes, personalized extras, et al. VALUE-ADDED Expect pure Canadiana. Guests go fi shing and rafting, glacier hiking and horseback riding. If you don’t know how to canoe, you certainly will before you leave. The Fairmont is no slouch, either—it has its own planetarium. FAIRMONT.COM/JASPER/GOLF OVERVIEW The Canadian Shield sets the scene—all rocky ridges, wetlands and beavers. The architecture of the course is a masterwork of elevation variation, fully using the geography to its advantage and delivering a more than challenging crescendo. Once you’re in, you’re hooked. EVENT-WORTHY The resort’s crown jewel is the clifftop clubhouse, a 17,000-sq.-ft. social centre kitted out with a gym, steam rooms, an infi nity pool, pro shop and wraparound terrace. VALUE-ADDED When you’re not golfi ng, the resort chimes in with a full spa, tennis court, swimming pool and excellent cuisine. Adventures in and around Gravenhurst can include everything from ATVing to boat tours to concerts. TEAM MUSKOKA BAY RESORT GRAVENHURST, ONT. CABOT CLIFFS & CABOT LINKS INVERNESS, NS JASPER PARK LODGE JASPER, ALTA. MUSKOKABAYRESORT.COM 22 | Ignitemag.ca | Summer 2022
