Golf has been a tradition in the Canadian Rockies for a
very long time. In this part of the world the sport of golf is very much revered.
In the months from spring through to the end of fall, golf is a major draw for
visitors from all over, just as much as skiing is in winter. The splendid backdrop
of gargantuan mountains, the pure unsullied air, the lush green grass framed
by sky-scraping evergreens and the deep blue, seemingly endless skies - all
lend to making a visit to the Canadian Rockies any golfer’s trip to paradise.
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Kelowna first gained the
nickname "Florida of the
north" because of its fruit and vegetable export, but Canada's "fruit basket"
has more in common with the Sunshine State than just apples and oranges. Like
its southern counterpart, golfing is a huge industry in this region and with
over 50 golf courses, ranging from championship 27-hole courses to recreational
par threes, the Okanagan is one of Canada's premier golf destinations. (continue...)
