New Brunswick, referred to as the “Picture Province” or “Canada’s Undiscovered Gem”, is adored for its exceptional Bay of Fundy tides, awe-inspiring vistas, and amiable charm. The area combines English and French Acadian culture, giving visitors a rich tapestry of customs, languages, and cuisines. This cultural variety is echoed in the province’s festivals, architecture, and everyday life. It is also the site of some of Atlantic Canada’s most untouched golf courses and clubs.
Golf in New Brunswick
The province, largely known for its hilly landscapes, is seated entirely within the Appalachian Mountain range. Characterized by rolling plateaus, steeply carved river valleys, and dense, forested highlands, the area boasts of over 50 golf courses. Offering some of the most picturesque seaside links, riverside courses, and beautiful upland and highland courses, there is much to choose from. Easy access from the states is enabled through 17 border crossing points from Maine alone.
A PGA Tour Stop for Atlantic Canada
Home to the PGA of Americas Explore NB Open, the event takes place at Mactaquac Provincial Park Golf Course, near the provincial capital city of Fredericton. The Explore NB Open, the first PGA Tour sanctioned event in the Canadian Maritimes, brings PGA of America’s competition to the heart of New Brunswick for a celebration of golf and life in the province. A week-long events calendar from July 6th through the 12th offers travelers an excellent opportunity to explore the region, play memorable golf, and follow some of their favourite players on the PGA America’s Tour. The gamut of exclusive packages in the form of corporate sponsorships and a Pro-Am on July 8th to play alongside professional golfers completes the offer. Contact Explore NB Open for further information.
Golf In New Brunswick
The Algonquin Golf Course
St. Andrews-by-the-Sea, a premier coastal “Pebble Beach-style” destination in Atlantic Canada, owes its reputation to the dramatic ocean-side setting. Favourited for its stunning views of Passamaquoddy Bay and a layout that runs directly parallel to the water, The Algonquin Golf Course is amongst Canada’s oldest and the most scenic resort courses, originating as a 9-hole layout in 1894.
Covered Bridge Golf & Country Club
Located in Hartland, a small picturesque town along the St. John River in the western part of New Brunswick, Covered Bridge is globally known for the Hartland Covered Bridge, the world’s longest covered bridge, spanning 1282 feet across the St. John River.
Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club
Situated in Bathurst Harbour along the Bay of St Lawerence, Gowan Bay was designed by C.E. (Robbie) Robinson, a prominent name amongst top golf course architects in Canada. The course is constructed along the windy shores of the Bathurst Harbour on the Bay of Chaleur, Gowan Brae Golf and Country Club has evolved into one of the most beautiful, picturesque courses in Canada.
Royal Oaks Golf Club
Set in Moncton, Royal Oaks is one of only two golf courses in Canada designed by Rees Jones, the son of Robert Trent Jones, and is frequently ranked in “Canada’sTop 100 Courses”. The course is just 10 minutes from Moncton International Airport and a few minutes from downtown Moncton.
Aroostook Valley Country Club
The town of Four Falls is positioned along the U.S. border of Maine. The course here is carved into a high elevation hillside overlooking the river valley, offering beautiful views of cedars, hardwoods, and the international boundary markers. You can visit Aroostook Valley Country Club for more information
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