Quebec (playgolfinquebec.com) has some of the best golf our
Canadian neighbors have to offer.
One of the most intriguing aspects of a golf trip to Quebec is
that it’s like being on holiday in France. Most for the population speaks fluent
French and almost all “Quebecers” are conversant in English. Both Quebec City,
which is celebrating its 400th anniversary in 2008, and the bilingual
city of Montreal burst alive with song and dance during the warm months, as
minstrals roam the streets and outdoor shows are a common theme.
“The cities are really abuzz with festivals and events that go on
all summer,” said Jacques Landry, director of the Quebec Golf Course
Association. Some 17 courses are being promoted this year through the Play Golf
in Quebec initiative.
From Mont Tremblant, a re-creation of a French alpine village
center an hour and a half north of Montreal, to Fairmont Manoir Richelieu, a
magical resort located in the somewhat wild lands of the Charlevoix region north
of Quebec that includes 27 holes of golf with stunning views of the
Saint-Laurence River and a casino, there is a delicious menu of golf courses to
sample.
Mont Tremblant has two of the best layouts in the area—Le Diable
and Le Geant. The two courses at the fabled Gray Rocks Resort are also worth
checking out. Royal Laurentian and Le Maitre are also outstanding.
Montreal has several splendid courses, including two contrasting
designs at Ile de Montreal Golf Club.
The eastern townships of Quebec have several fine layouts,
including Royal Bromont, which offers top-notch accommodations and other
amenities.
Fine dining, spas, sailing, whale watching - it all goes together
perfectly with golf in Quebec.
