Golf in Quebec: Complete Guide
Quebec is the birthplace of Canadian golf. The Royal Montreal Golf Club — North America's oldest golf club, established 1873 — anchors a province rich in golf history, including Stanley Thompson masterworks and the kind of classic parkland island settings unique to the St. Lawrence River valley.
Overview
Quebec's golf heritage is unmatched in Canada. The Royal Montreal Golf Club preceded any other golf club on the continent, and the islands west of the city — Ile Bizard, Ile Perrot — hold Stanley Thompson's Elm Ridge, the Dick Wilson renovation of Royal Montreal's Blue Course, and historic Whitlock in a concentration of quality that rewards the golf pilgrim. The Quebec summer season is short but intense, with course conditions that peak in July and August.
Top Golf Cities in Quebec
Golf Regions
Greater Montreal
Royal Montreal, Elm Ridge, Whitlock, and the island golf corridor of the St. Lawrence valley.
Quebec City & Laurentians
Scenic resort golf through the Laurentian Mountains north of Montreal.
Best Time to Play
June through September. Quebec's winters are long and cold — most courses open in mid-May and close by late October. July and August offer the best conditions. Fall colors in late September can be spectacular on courses surrounded by Quebec's hardwood forests.
Frequently Asked Questions
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