Discover Canada’s Best Golf Courses

In the last couple months, i’ve delicately been planning itineraries for the 2026 season around some golf courses I still need to see. My goal with these trips is always to complement the known quantities with the unknown wherever possible. So here’s a look at the 5 golf courses I am excited to see on from outside any Top 100 list.

The green complex is often described as the "soul" of a golf hole. While a stunning tee shot or a well-placed fairway bunker sets the stage, the green is where the drama concludes. But what distinguishes a truly great set of greens from a merely functional one?

Canada’s golf landscape is a collection of golf courses resting on outdated laurels. While global architecture undergoes a sophisticated renaissance, domestic projects often lack the transformative vision required to reach a world-class standard. To truly evolve, we must move beyond half-hearted restorations and embrace bold, cohesive design. Check out a few opportunities lying in wait.