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TOP PLACES TO EAT IN ALBERTA
Score magazine and a top-10 public course in Alberta . This par-72 , Les Furber design rests along a cliff about 200 feet above the Bow River Valley . Whether you play from 7,019 yards or 5,222 yards , panoramic views of the Rockies are everywhere .
Dinosaur Trail Golf & Country Club in Drumheller offers a unique trip to Alberta ’ s Canadian badlands — an area featuring desert ravines , ancient riverbeds , and prehistoric rock formations . The par-72 , semi-private course only measures 6,409 from the back tees , but challenging shot-making to targets is required . Its original nine holes are a traditional parkland design along the Red Deer River , but the incoming nine holes hug rugged terrain that starts on top of the Drumheller Hoodoos .
Heritage Point Golf Course in Calgary is a 1992 Ron Garl design featuring 27 championship holes nestled alongside grasslands , creeks , and ravines . Known for its quality course conditions , this semi-private course is
No . 2 at Dinosaur Trail Golf & Country Club
No . 3 at Canmore Golf and Curling Club
mapped out with three nine-hole tracts : Desert / Heritage , Pointe / Heritage , and Pointe / Desert . There are seven tees , and the course plays 7,143 from the tips .
Jagare Ridge Golf Club in Alberta ’ s capital of Edmonton lies along the banks of the Whitemud Creek Valley . This par-71 , tree-lined course is carved into mature forest lands with majestic spruce and birch trees and strategically tucked greens . The challenging par-three 15th hole plays 208 yards from the back tee to an island green with waterfalls .
Canmore Golf & Curling Club was established in 1926 and is known for its fast , undulating greens and from one reviewer , its “ superbly maintained ” course conditions . Located in Canmore ’ s Bow Valley , this semi-private , par-71 course offers five sets of tees ranging from 6,470 to 5,218 yards . While curling is not offered here during the summer months , on-ice instruction for individuals or groups is available with all equipment provided starting in October .
➽ Sky Bistro Take the Banff Gondola to the top for lunch and dinner featuring “ healthy Canadian food ” and a spectacular view .
➽ Gaga Pizza European-style pizza with quality ingredients gets top vote in Calgary .
➽ Ten Foot Henry Calgary eatery is open daily , offering variety of cuisines made with local and seasonal ingredients , generous portions , veggie options , and full bar .
➽ Bluebird Wood Fired Steakhouse – Banff dinner option for fondue happy hour and prime-rib sliders to 35-ounce cowboy tomahawk steak .
➽ Hathaway ’ s Diner Old-style Edmonton local favorite offering Canadian comfort food ranging from breakfast burritos to Salisbury steak and their famous pie for lunch .
➽ The Market Bistro French and Italian cuisine in Canmore , featuring small plates , cheese boards , pasta , coffee , and cocktails with view of Three Sisters Mountain Range .
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