5 Day Canadian Rockies Golf Itinerary
Five days of mountain golf among the most spectacular scenery the game can offer. This trip runs west from Calgary through the Bow Valley, from the resort courses of Kananaskis and Canmore to Stanley Thompson's immortal Banff Springs, and over the divide to Greywolf at Panorama. Elk on the fairways, glaciers on the skyline and pure, thin mountain air. Here is the plan, with indicative 2026 green fees and drive times.
Photograph: Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course, via Google, by Doug McLeay
Who this trip suits
This is mountain golf at its grandest, built for the golfer who wants the scenery to be as memorable as the round. The Canadian Rockies pack a remarkable cluster of courses into the Bow Valley west of Calgary, all within easy drives of one another, set beneath snow capped peaks with rivers, lakes and wildlife in play. It suits a buddies group flying into Calgary for a long week, or couples and families pairing the golf with the national parks, the wildlife and the spa and dining of the grand mountain resorts.
The route is a simple line west, so you are never doubling back. We open on the accessible resort courses, build to the Stanley Thompson classic at Banff Springs, one of the most beautiful courses on earth, and finish with a dramatic drive over the divide to Greywolf. The season is short and the marquee tee times go early, so the trip rewards booking ahead, but the golf itself is welcoming, public and made for visitors.
The 5 day plan
Kananaskis Country Golf Course
Ease into the trip an hour west of Calgary at Kananaskis, a Robert Trent Jones Senior design with two courses, Mount Lorette and Mount Kidd, rebuilt and reopened after the 2013 flood. Big, fair and framed by the Kananaskis peaks, with the Kidd and Lorette mountains looming over the holes, it is a superb opener and a forgiving way to find your altitude legs. About an hour from the airport and forty minutes from Canmore.
Silvertip Golf Course, Canmore
The thrill ride of the trip. Les Furber carved Silvertip into the slopes above Canmore, a target course with around six hundred feet of elevation change, blind shots, plunging tee shots and the Three Sisters peaks filling the sky. It is dramatic, demanding and unforgettable, more about picking your spots than overpowering it. Minutes from a Canmore base, and a stunning clubhouse for lunch afterward.
Stewart Creek Golf Club, Canmore
The other Canmore gem, and a touch friendlier than Silvertip. Gary Browning routed Stewart Creek through pine forest and over old coal mine workings, with several openings to the mountains and the remains of the mine shafts a quirky feature along the way. Beautifully conditioned and a pleasure to walk or ride, it rounds out the Canmore leg before you move into the parks. A few minutes from town.
Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course
The centerpiece, and one of the most beautiful courses in the world. Stanley Thompson laid out the Stanley Thompson Eighteen in 1928 beneath the castle like Banff Springs hotel, the Bow River and Mount Rundle framing hole after hole. The par 3 fourth, the Devil's Cauldron, played across a glacial lake to a green under the mountain, is among the most famous one shotters anywhere. Inside Banff National Park, so expect elk by the fairways. Book this round well ahead.
Greywolf Golf Course, Panorama
Cross the divide into British Columbia for a grand finale. Doug Carrick's Greywolf at Panorama is a mountain course of the highest order, its par 3 sixth, the Cliffhanger, played from a tee perched above a rocky gorge to a green far below, a signature hole golfers travel for. The drive through Radium Hot Springs is a highlight in itself. About two hours from Banff, so an early start or a night near Panorama works best.
Green fees, drive times and logistics
| Round | Indicative 2026 fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kananaskis Country | 165 to 220 dollars | About 1 hour west of Calgary |
| Silvertip, Canmore | 180 to 240 dollars | About 40 minutes from Kananaskis |
| Stewart Creek, Canmore | 165 to 220 dollars | Minutes from Silvertip in Canmore |
| Fairmont Banff Springs | 190 to 300 dollars | About 20 minutes from Canmore; from 190 early season |
| Greywolf, Panorama | 150 to 215 dollars | About 2 hours from Banff via Radium |
Designers, opening years and indicative fees verified June 2026 from the courses, GolfPass and ranking listings; Fairmont Banff Springs lists early season green fees from around 190 Canadian dollars. All figures are in Canadian dollars, vary by season and time of day and change without notice, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking. Find a Canmore or Banff base.
When to go and where to stay
The mountain season is short, roughly May to early October, with the marquee courses such as Banff Springs typically opening around mid May and July and August the warmest and busiest months under long daylight. June and September are quieter and often better value, though snow can arrive early at altitude, so check opening dates and conditions before you commit. Base in Canmore or Banff for the core of the trip, central to Kananaskis, the Canmore pair and Banff Springs, choosing from the grand Fairmont hotels to lodges and condos, and add a night near Panorama for the Greywolf finale. A hire car is essential for the mountain drives, and Calgary airport is about an hour and a half from Canmore. Watch for wildlife on the roads and the fairways alike.
Plan your Canadian Rockies golf trip
We hold the Banff Springs and mountain tee times, route the Bow Valley drives, and match your Canmore, Banff and Panorama base to the golf. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling, and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Canadian Rockies itinerary questions
What is the best 5 day golf itinerary in the Canadian Rockies?
Fly into Calgary and work west through the Bow Valley. Open at Kananaskis Country, play the two Canmore courses, Silvertip and Stewart Creek, then the Stanley Thompson masterpiece at Fairmont Banff Springs, and finish over the divide at Greywolf in Panorama. Every round sits among the peaks and the longest hop is around two hours. Always confirm current tee times and fees directly before booking.
How much does a Canadian Rockies golf trip cost in green fees?
Peak summer green fees on the marquee mountain courses run to an indicative 190 to 300 Canadian dollars per round in 2026, with Fairmont Banff Springs and Jasper Park Lodge from around 190 dollars early season and resort and twilight rates lower. Five rounds run to roughly 1,000 to 1,400 Canadian dollars per golfer. These are indicative figures, so always confirm current fees directly before booking.
When is the golf season in the Canadian Rockies?
The mountain golf season is short, roughly May to early October, with the marquee courses such as Banff Springs typically opening around mid May. July and August bring the warmest, most settled weather and long daylight, while June and September are quieter and often better value. Snow can arrive early at altitude. Always confirm opening dates and conditions before booking.
Where should you stay for a Canadian Rockies golf trip?
Base in Canmore or Banff for the heart of the trip, central to Kananaskis, the Canmore courses and Banff Springs, with everything from the grand Fairmont hotels to lodges and condos. Add a night near Panorama for the Greywolf round over the divide. A hire car is essential for the mountain drives. Always confirm rates and availability before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Indicative green fees and drive times verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.