Sunday 19 September to Sunday 3 October 2027 · 14 nights · Self-drive
The route through western Canada
Fourteen nights and fifteen calendar days: Calgary, Nanton, Fernie, Kimberley, Panorama, Golden, Canmore and back to Calgary. Nanton is an optional golf stop, with no overnight stay.
- 14 nights · 15 days
- Main route via Nanton and Panorama
- Self-drive
From place to place
Calgary
19–20 September · 1 night
Arrive on Sunday 19 September, collect the rental cars and stay in Calgary.
Nanton → Fernie
20–23 September · 3 nights
On Monday 20 September, drive via Nanton with an optional golf round there or at an alternative Alberta course. Continue to Fernie via Highways 533, 22 and 3. Nanton is a day stop.
Kimberley
23–27 September · 4 nights
On Thursday 23 September, travel to Kimberley. The existing course guides introduce the golf options around Kimberley and Cranbrook.
Panorama
27–29 September · 2 nights
Continue to Panorama on Monday 27 September, with time for golf and the Columbia Valley.
Golden
29 September–1 October · 2 nights
On Wednesday 29 September, head north through the Columbia Valley to Golden. Radium is a place along the route, not an overnight destination.
Canmore
1–3 October · 2 nights
On Friday 1 October, drive via the Trans-Canada Highway, Yoho and Banff to Canmore for the final two nights.
Calgary
Sunday 3 October · Departure · no overnight stay
Return from Canmore to Calgary on Sunday 3 October. Allow time for the airport transfer, rental car return and check-in; the flight time determines the departure from Canmore.
Calgary to Fernie: golf options in Alberta
Nanton Golf Club is the first choice for an optional round on Monday 20 September. These alternatives cover southern Calgary, Okotoks, High River and the southern Alberta corridor. Choose one golf stop to leave enough time to reach Fernie.
Planned drive: Highway 2 to Nanton, Highway 533 west to Highway 22, then Highway 3 through Crowsnest Pass to Fernie. Turner Valley is a western alternative. Claresholm, Granum and Fort Macleod require the more easterly Highway 2 approach to Highway 3; Pincher Creek requires a local detour.
Nanton Golf Club
18 holes · Nanton · Preferred stop on 20 September, near Highway 2.
Course website / information ↗Highwood Golf
18 + 9 holes · High River · Alternative before Nanton; local detour.
Course website / information ↗D’Arcy Ranch Golf Club
18 holes · Okotoks · Alternative early in the Calgary–Nanton leg.
Course website / information ↗Crystal Ridge Golf Club
9 holes · Okotoks · Shorter-round option before Nanton.
Course website / information ↗Heritage Pointe Golf
27 holes · South of Calgary · Three nines; early-drive alternative.
Course website / information ↗Sirocco Golf Club
18 holes · South of Calgary · Public golf; local detour before Nanton.
Course website / information ↗McKenzie Meadows Golf Club
18 holes · Southeast Calgary · Golf before the southbound drive.
Course website / information ↗Blue Devil Golf Club
18 holes · Southeast Calgary · Early-drive alternative; Lil Devil nearby offers 9 holes.
Course website / information ↗Turner Valley Golf Club
18 holes · Diamond Valley · Western Highway 22 alternative, off the selected Highway 2 approach.
Course website / information ↗The Bridges at Claresholm
18 holes · Claresholm · Southern alternative; use Highway 2 towards Highway 3.
Course website / information ↗Granum Golf & Country Club
9 holes · Granum · Highway 2 alternative; confirm clubhouse service for Monday.
Course website / information ↗Fort Macleod Golf Club
9 holes · Fort Macleod · Eastern-route alternative near the Highway 2 / Highway 3 junction.
Course website / information ↗Pincher Creek Golf Course
9 holes · Pincher Creek · Local detour south of Highway 3 before Crowsnest Pass.
Course website / information ↗Crowsnest Pass Golf Club
18 holes · Blairmore · Later stop near Highway 3 towards Fernie; confirm the 2027 course layout.
Course website / information ↗All courses are candidates. Season dates, 2027 rates and tee times for 12 guests (and a playing guide, if applicable) still need confirmation with the club. Links open course information, not a confirmed reservation.
How we travel
You drive yourself in a rental car. Sharing a car can be arranged. Travel with the group, or independently and meet up for golf. There is room to spend the rest of the day your own way.
Beyond the golf course
Every day does not have to revolve around golf. There is room for hiking, mountain biking or an outing. Rafting is another possibility. Activities and difficulty will depend on the group and the season. Those playing less golf can make their own plans.
Golf along the way
Detailed guides are already available for courses around Kimberley and Cranbrook. Use them to explore the options. The final course selection and tee times will follow with the programme.
Bootleg Gap Golf
Discover Bootleg Gap in Kimberley: championship course facts, the signature 12th hole and practical links for your Canadian golf journey.
Kimberley →Kimberley Golf Course
Discover Kimberley Golf Course: 18 holes beside the St. Mary River, and practical links for your Canadian golf journey.
Kimberley →Mission Hills Golf Course
Discover Mission Hills in Cranbrook: an 18-hole executive par-3 course and practical links for your Canadian golf journey.
Cranbrook →Shadow Mountain Golf Course
Discover Shadow Mountain near Cranbrook: course facts, The Monster at the 17th and practical links for your Canadian golf journey.
Cranbrook →Trickle Creek Golf Resort
Discover Trickle Creek Golf Resort in Kimberley: course facts, the signature 11th hole and practical links for your Canadian golf journey.
Kimberley →Wildstone Golf Course
Discover Wildstone Golf Course above Cranbrook: course facts, the signature 9th hole and practical links for your Canadian golf journey.
Cranbrook →The daily programme will follow
Overnight plan: Calgary 1 night, Fernie 3, Kimberley 4, Panorama 2, Golden 2 and Canmore 2. Return to Calgary for departure on 3 October. Courses, tee times and accommodation remain subject to confirmation. This route and overnight plan are provisional and may change depending on availability and further planning of the trip.
The map follows the road route via Nanton. Alternative golf stops do not add overnight stays. Local course drives and detours are additional to the main route.