Looking to play in Montreal & Quebec City

[bobbydacron]

My son and I are relatively new to golf, we've been playing exactly one year. I'm taking my family to Canada in a week, can't afford Europe any more, and my son and I want to sneak off and get in a round in Montreal and Quebec City. Are there any courses that any one would recommend that aren't overly challenging or over expensive? Many thanks in advance.
Bob

[Whiplash]

My son and I are relatively new to golf, we've been playing exactly one year. I'm taking my family to Canada in a week, can't afford Europe any more, and my son and I want to sneak off and get in a round in Montreal and Quebec City. Are there any courses that any one would recommend that aren't overly challenging or over expensive? Many thanks in advance.

How far from Montreal's island are you willing to get? as I live just off the island I know more courses off of it, and I've only been playing for a year as well so I don't know that many courses yet. my favorite is Base De Roc, Ile de Montreal is really good from what I heard, and it's on the Island (eastern part of the island), I could Try to dig a bit further for you, especially north east of the Island, I'm playing a new course (well new to me) in a few hours

Base de Roc : http://www.golfbasederoc.com/ is a little more than half an hour north-east of Montreal, is good and not that expensive. Ile de Montreal : http://www.cgimgolf.com/ is 2 links courses that are a little bit more expensive and from what I have heard quite a bit challenging. it is located in the eastern part of Montreal's Island (I still havn't played there) when are you planning to be over here? hope this helps, Simon

[Golden]

As for quebec in the not expensive category I would suggest,


Golf Lotbiniere http://golflobiniere.com/
Golf L'auberiviere http://www.golflauberiviere.com/
Golf Stastny www.golfhotelstastny.com (a littble longer and tougher)
Golf Mont-Tourbillon www.monttourbillon.com (use a cart)

A little bit more expensive
Golf de la faune www.golfdelafaune.com

and the best (and expensive)
Golf la Tempete ( www.golflatempete.com )

hope it helps
And welcome to our 400th anniversary.

[bobbydacron]

Thanks for all the advice. We are driving so as long as it is relatively close to Montreal we are fine. I don't mind driving 45 mins if it means playing somewhere that could be fun. We're not fussy at all. OUt of interest what time does it get dark right now. In New Jersey by 8.20 it too dark to play. Is it similar there? we're trying to figure out if we could get two rounds in on one day.

Again, thanks for the advice.

[Golden]

about 20h10 but you can probably play for another 15 minutes.

[bobbydacron]

Also We will be in Canada from August 9th to August 16th

[bobbydacron]

Sorry for not finishing up the thread here. My son and I ended up playing two really great courses in Montreal.

One was definitely a local course, with a lot of local personality. Meadowbrook Golf Club. THe starter "Serge" was hysterical, he has more trivia in his head than anyone else I have ever met. The course was forgiving but the greens were really difficult. It was in great condition and a lot of fun.

The other course we played was Club de Golf D'ile de MOntreal , the North Course. THat was a lot more challenging, and they keep you on a quick pace. The facilities were amazing, the bar/restaurant was first class. Everyone we met there was really cool. This was a very classy place, but great value

Both course had their own flavour, I am glad we got to play both.

[Whiplash]

Sorry for not finishing up the thread here. My son and I ended up playing two really great courses in Montreal.

Glad you had fun in Montreal