| Set between the Purcell Mountains and the Rockies, | | | | stay right at St. Eugene. Arrive with a group and split |
| the town of Kimberley boasts stunning views and | | | | up, some heading for tee time, others to a local spa. |
| attracts tourists from around the world. Visit the | | | | Eat out in style or opt for a casual barbecued steak |
| golfing capital of Canada and you might find not just | | | | at the on-site restaurant. |
| eighteen holes, but even to a real estate agent. If | | | | Golfing packages make it easy to spend the |
| not, just be happy with improving your game. | | | | weekend golfing and hanging out. Stay in a chalet, |
| Golf courses here include Bootleg Gap. This | | | | condo or guest house. Bring a big group of eight to |
| twenty-seven hole course hires out pull carts and | | | | twelve people and split the cost, saving money to |
| clubs if you travelled light. Look for junior rates and | | | | enjoy what you came for: eighteen holes. Some |
| play a round with your teenager, or just use the | | | | rentals include barbecues, hot tubs or even a |
| driving range for some practice. Kimberley Golf Club | | | | fireplace. |
| dates back to the early twentieth century and | | | | Trickle Creek Golf Resort offers stay and play |
| continues to thrive among the competition. Find | | | | packages including a round on their green plus a room |
| yourself some gear in the pro shop then stop for a | | | | a the Lodge. Eat at the lodge restaurant then walk |
| meal after your game. | | | | to golfing just minutes away. Come back to soak in a |
| Shadow Mountain is the newest golf course in | | | | hot tub, swim a few lengths in their heated outdoor |
| Kimberley. Enjoy eighteen holes or nine, with short | | | | pool or burn calories in the fitness room. |
| breaks in between each hole to simply admire | | | | Trickle Creek also sets families down right by ski hills, |
| snow-capped mountains and lush green mountain | | | | which could get them thinking. What about moving |
| forests. The gift shop sells clothing for men and | | | | here? Perhaps compromise, laying down just holiday |
| women plus accessories and souvenirs. Arrange for | | | | roots. Purchase property in the area for those gaps |
| group or private lessons with a certified instructor. | | | | in a busy calendar that let you get away to golf or |
| Golfing classes have been broken down according to | | | | ski, alone, with friends or with family. |
| age, with some also set aside for ladies only. Even | | | | Should such a plan become viable, remember this is a |
| send the kids to golf camp so they can develop a | | | | high end location. Real estate can be scarce and |
| passion for this popular activity. | | | | expensive in Kimberley, but conveniently close to a |
| With a visit to St. Eugene Mission comes the | | | | local airport for commuting to and from Calgary and |
| opportunity to play golf by day and hit the casino at | | | | other cities. Purchase yourself a fabulous view and |
| night. Instead of worrying about how to get back to | | | | plant yourself close to places like Wasa Lake, Radium |
| your hotel room after a few drinks and some slots, | | | | Hot Springs, and the Canadian Rockies. |