Fall golf in Ontario: Where to play, stay and play some more

Ambassador Golf Club in Windsor

Ambassador Golf Club, designed by the legendary Thomas McBroom, is a must-play for any golfer. Consistently ranked among Ontario’s finest public courses, it stands out for its masterful design, pristine conditions and stunning setting—offering an exceptional golfing experience you won’t want to miss.

Location: 1025 Sprucewood Avenue, Windsor

Where to stay

Caesars Windsor offers everything you could hope for in a weekend getaway, and then some. With gaming, live entertainment, and a slew of dining options, sleep is optional at this downtown hotel and casino. Your morning tee time won’t be at risk because the Ambassador is also in the heart of the city, just a short drive away.

Location: 377 Riverside Drive East, Windsor

Extend your trip

Discover a new generation of craft distillers and brewers on the Barrels Bottles and Brews Trail in Windsor Essex, the birthplace of Canadian whisky.

Or head over to Kingsville, a quaint town less than an hour’s drive away, to peruse the shops, stop for a bite and pint and play another round of golf at the Kingsville Golf and Country Club.

Also within an hour's drive away is Leamington, and with a ferry ride, you could get to Pelee Island, Canada’s southernmost point and home to Pelee Island Winery.

Hockley Valley Resort in Mono

Home to some of the finest courses in the province, Hockley Valley Resort in Mono is a four-season playground and an ideal destination for a golf-and-more getaway. The 18-hole championship track, also a Thomas McBroom design, is rivalled only by its stunning setting of rolling hills and mature trees.

Location: 793522 3rd Line EHS, Mono

Where to stay

In addition to great golf, the Hockley Valley Resort offers incredible dining options, a full-service spa and a selection of luxurious accommodations that you’ll never want to leave.

Extend your trip

Just a kilometre away from the resort is Adamo Estate Winery. Mario Adamo, the patriarch of the Adamo family and owner of Hockley Valley, created an award-winning winery out of land previously thought to be poor for grape growing.

Discover local towns like Erin, a perfect blend of small-town charm and natural beauty. Stroll through the picturesque streets, explore local shops, and enjoy the cozy cafes. It’s the ideal spot to unwind and soak in the serene countryside after a day on the course.

And when you’re ready for more golf, head over to TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Alton, where three distinctive and highly regarded 18-hole courses await just a half-hour drive from Hockley Valley Resort.

Legends on the Niagara and Whirlpool Golf Course in Niagara Falls

As if you needed more reasons to visit the Niagara Region, let’s add great golf to the list. Visit any of the three Niagara Parks championship courses – the two at Legends on the Niagara and the prestigious Whirlpool Golf Course, created by the legendary golf course architect Stanley Thompson.

Locations:
9561 Niagara River Parkway, Niagara Falls
3351 Niagara River Parkway, Niagara Falls

Where to stay

Niagara offers everything from chain hotels to boutique inns. For a stay in the heart of the action, consider Fallsview Casino Resort.

Location: 6380 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara Falls

For relaxation, culture and good food, stay in nearby Niagara-on-the-Lake and book one of their many accommodations.

Extend your trip

The list of things to do in Niagara is endless. Go on a winery tour to one of 80 wineries in the Niagara-on-the-Lake and the Niagara Escarpment and Niagara Benchlands wine regions.

When you’re ready to hit the course one more time, walk the pristine fairways of Grand Niagara or the John Daly-designed Thundering Waters.

Wherever your golf cart takes you this fall in Ontario, may your swings be smooth and your day unforgettable.