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The Calgary Herald, April 19, 2009 Mountain Playground For the text version, please scroll down
Mountain Playground Sometimes, you don’t have to go very far to find what you’ve been looking for. That is certainly the case for golfers seeking an exciting golf destination, with the Kootenay “A favourite place for Albertans to vacation year-round, the Kootenay Rockies is also becoming known as Canada’s top golfing The Kootenay Rockies region — which stretches from Christina Lake in the west to the Alberta border in the east, and from the U.S. border in the south to Revelstoke in the north — includes 26, 18-hole courses, 14 of them championship calibre, along with another Chris Andrews, manager of partner and community programs for Kootenay Rockies Tourism, says the region’s mountain landscape is reflected in the Some courses are set on mountain slopes, such as the ultra-dramatic Greywolf at Panorama, while others — only a short drive away, such as Riverside at Fairmont — are located at valley bottom along the headwaters of the Columbia River. All benefit from the beautiful setting that provides something extra compared with many other golf destinations where the landscape is less varied. FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C. Services: Power carts, club rentals, CPGA lessons, practice facilities, licensed dining & lounge, spa, Tee Times: 250-345-6000 or 1-800-663-4979 (Mountainside); 250-345-6346 or 1-800-665-2112 (Riverside) 2009 Rates: $76 (plus GST) www.FairmontHotSprings.com With 45 holes of golf — all nestled between the stunning Purcell and Rocky Mountain ranges — Fairmont Hot Springs is the Kootenay Rockies largest golf resort destination. The facility includes two championship courses — Riverside and Mountainside — and the par-3 Creekside course. The spectacular Riverside course, which is located near the headwaters of the mighty Columbia River on the warm side of the Canadian Rockies, offers beautiful emerald greens. While the Mountainside course is pressed against the sunny, west-facing slopes of the Canadian Rockies, with velvety fairways and a host of riveting holes that will test every club in your bag. For additional information regarding the project, click on the logo:
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