With legendary tee views to rolling greens and unique designs, golf courses here roll out an impressive experience for beginners to advanced golfers. There are many scenic and challenging golf courses along the Rideau Canal. Whether you are looking for a challenging 18 holes course or nine, many courses have a wide variety of amenities including driving ranges, putting greens, licensed clubhouses with patios, and dining facilities.
Hitting the links along the Rideau is a golfer’s dream come true
eQuinelle Golf Course
For the perfect day out take advantage of summer at this championship-caliber course along the Rideau in Kemptville. The course’s stunning layout features five sets of tees on each hole, strategically-sculpted fairways, and large rolling greens. eQuinelle is consistently recognized as one of the best golf courses in Ottawa and the surrounding area.
Rideau Glen
The perfect course for golfers who prefer to walk, Rideau Glen in Kemptville is a jewel in the world of golfing, with a rich history behind every hole. Built in 1929, Rideau Glen is a shorter challenging course with no par fives, but with natural beauty abounding and privacy due to mature trees separating the fairways.
Smiths Falls Golf Club
A host to events each year that attract the region’s golf professionals and top amateur players, Smiths Falls Golf Club has always maintained some of the quickest and smoothest greens in the region. The club has, in its own right, produced many of the area’s top players – even before the arrival of the Henderson girls. Calling the Smiths Fall Golf Club course home are over 16 individuals who have gone on to become PGA of Canada Golf Professionals.
Rolling Greens
Centrally located between Ottawa and Kingston, making it an ideal meeting spot for people to come together. Located just 6 km south of Smiths Falls on Hwy 15, Rolling Greens course amenities include an 18-Hole Ball Golf Course, 18-Hole Disc Golf Course, a fully stocked pro shop.
Perth Golf Course
Canada’s oldest golf course (in continuous play) was established in 1890. Perth Golf Course has two distinct nines that are perfect for the seasoned player to the beginner. Well-conditioned, fun, welcoming, and all at a price for every budget.
Mapleview Golf & Country Club
Located outside the beautiful town of Perth, Ontario, Mapleview offers the ultimate golfing experience. With a combination of service, course condition, and value, in a gracious setting of natural beauty and country charm, Mapleview represents the game of golf at its best. Presenting the golfer with a unique, challenging experience, this course will be pleasing to play everyday.
Rideau Lakes
Rideau Lakes has been challenging golfers with hilly terrain and tough holes for more than four decades. A beautiful 9-hole course with views of Rideau Lake and the village of Westport, the course is open to golfers of all skill levels.
Evergreen Golf Course
Evergreen Golf Course is conveniently nestled in the heart of the Rideau Lakes Region located on Wolfe Lake just 5 minutes from the charming village of Westport on the historic Rideau Canal. Enjoy 1st class dining on the new patio which has amazing sweeping views of the 9th fairway and green along with a panoramic view of the shores of Wolfe Lake.
Lyndway Hills Golf Club
If you are looking to play a beautifully maintained, lovely layout, and reasonably priced 9-hole course then Lyndway Hills near Lyndhurst, Ontario is the course to try. Kids can enjoy a round on the Rock Garden Pitch ‘n Putt. The Clubhouse is an old barn with a deck overlooking the 9th hole where staff always make you feel welcome.