Golf vacations in Canada are always authentic, and Silvertip offers a truly unique experience for every golfer. Located in Canmore, just 25 miles from Banff, Silvertip Golf Course refers to its location as the ‘roof of the world’ and has been described as ‘an extreme golf adventure.’
As part of a Canada golf vacation package, guests can enjoy world-class golf on the 18-hole course, exquisite dining at two restaurants, and exclusive resort facilities.
Silvertip is mountain golf at its roller coaster, dramatic elevation changing best. The course, built within 600 acres of pristine Canadian Rockies real estate, features over 600 ft of elevation changes.
Designed by Canmore-based Master Golf Course Architect, Les Furber, the course is perfectly aligned with the amateur player, offering a balanced layout, playability, and challenge without intimidation. As part of a Canada golf vacation package, Silvertip should be on your radar.
Silvertip Golf Resort is one of those rare golfing destinations where the club itself is as memorable as the course. Perched above the town of Canmore, right at the edge of the Canadian Rockies, it is not considered to be a traditional members club but is instead more of a resort that is built around to maximize enjoyment from the landscape and remoteness of the region.
The club was established in the early 1990s (opening officially in 1992), during a time period when Canada’s mountain golf clubs were becoming a premium tourist draw. The clubhouse architecture is deliberately oriented towards the mountains, with large windows and open viewing areas that make it easy to appreciate the landscape.
There are no forced carries at Silvertip, and it is much more visually intimidating from the tees than it plays. The 4th, a 454-yard Par 4 is the signature hole with over 100’ of elevation change, the Three Sisters Mountain Range as a stunning backdrop and bunkers lining the right side of the fairway while trees guard the left.
Silvertip Golf Course gets its name from a rare type of grizzly bear that inhabits the Rockies but not the area around the course. However, various other wildlife may make an appearance during your round – so keep your eyes open! Even non-golfers will appreciate a visit to Silvertip for the stunning views and delicious meals served at their restaurant.
The Silvertip golf course the sole offering at the club. A single 18-hole championship layout with the routing heavily dictated by the steep mountains above Canmore. Rather than looping around evenly, the course moves in stages, climbing, traversing, and descending the cliffside to constantly shift and challenge the player.
The overall course experience is a blend of strategy and spectacle, with hazards on full display thanks to the elevated tee boxes. Scoring well requires adaptability and being able to take into account the wind when placing shots.
The course is particularly well known for its elevated par-3s that play from high tee boxes down to valley-carved greens. There is also a selection of downhill par 4s with exposed fairways that reward aggressive play and punish bad positioning.
Silvertip Golf Resort is open to the public, meaning visitors are able to play on the course, but access is managed more like a premium resort. Green fees vary from $100 to $150,+ depending on season (summer is always more expensive than the shoulder season). Advanced booking is recommended and is basically required for the summer season. The dress code is standard for a golf resort: collared shirt, tailored red golf shorts, trousers, or skirts, and soft-spiked golf shoes are recommended.
A golf itinerary in the heart of the Canadian Rockies takes you up close and personal to some of the country’s most dramatic scenery. Enjoy a 6-night adventure, including 5 rounds of golf on our recommended Rockies itinerary.
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The Canadian Rockies are full of incredible golf courses and experiences. Here are a few of our top recommendations.
Just a short drive from Silvertip, Stewart Creek Golf Club is a natural pairing for a second round of golf with a slightly different personality. The layout features more forested areas, as well as more traditional routing.
A roughly 50-minute drive from Silvertip. Kananaskis offers players the choice of two excellent 18-hole courses in a more remote and immersive wilderness experience.
Roughly 30 minutes away from Silvertip. Banff Springs is one of the most legendary courses in Canada, designed by the great Stanley Thompson, and is considered to be a bucket list item for many golfers.
Silvertip Golf Club is located on the eastern edge of Canmore, overlooking the Bow Valley in the Canadian Rockies. The nearest major airport is the Calgary International Airport (YYC), a roughly 1 hour 50 minute drive away. The club itself is just a 5 to 10 minute drive away from the Canmore town centre. Most visitors choose either private transfers or car rentals due to the lack of public transportation in the area.
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Silvertip Resort; Silvertip Golf Course
Silvertip Resort, 2000 Silvertip Trail, Canmore, Alberta T1W 3J4, Canada
Par-72 mountain course opened in the late 1990s (Les Furber design)
Operates during the Canadian Rockies golf season (typically May–October), with tee times throughout daylight hours.
Silvertip – 18 holes, par 72; plays from about 5,100 to 7,200 yards depending on tee selection; Les Furber-designed mountain layout with around 600 feet (c.183 m) of elevation change and a championship slope rating of about 153 from the back tees.
Resort community with clubhouse, restaurant and patio overlooking the valley, event spaces and easy access to Canmore’s town amenities and outdoor activities.
Regularly appears in rankings of Canada’s best public courses and is known for both its difficulty and spectacular Rocky Mountain views.
Stewart Creek and Canmore Golf & Curling Club in Canmore; Banff Springs and Kananaskis Country are nearby options for extended trips.
Silvertip Golf Course is located in Canmore, Alberta, offering panoramic views of the Bow Valley and surrounding mountains.
Silvertip is a dramatic alpine course with 18 challenging holes, steep elevation changes, and scenic mountain views.
Yes, Silvertip offers golf vacation packages, including multi-round options and accommodations at nearby luxury resorts.
Yes, Silvertip offers golf carts for use on the course.
The best time to visit Silvertip is between June and September.
