Long days, lush greens

Welcome to the land of the real twilight tee time!

Northern British Columbia’s long summer days and short nights mean there’s plenty of time to pack some golf into your vacation. And, from east to west, there are dozens of courses to play, each as varied as the landscape of this vast region.

In Prince Rupert, located on the west coast of Northern B.C., Centennial Golf Course offers 18 holes of challenging play. Hirsch Creek Golf & Winter Club in Kitimat, located on Highway 37, is a par 71, 18-hole championship course with a licensed lounge and seating area to enjoy the spectacular views.

At the foot of Thornhill Mountain just outside Terrace, the Skeena Valley Golf & Curling Club is another beautiful18-hole course, with glaciers and mountains surrounding well manicured greens and wide fairways.

Smithers Golf & Country Club, located off Highway 16 West, the Yellowhead Highway, is nestled in the Bulkley Valley, with fabulous mountain backdrops and forested fairways. Views of snow-capped Hudson Bay Mountain are also sensational from this course.

For the golfer looking to play a challenging course in a wilderness setting, Molyhills Golf Club is a favourite. Located on the east end of Francois Lake, near the Stellako River, Molyhills is a challenging and hilly, 18-hole course.

Aberdeen Glen Country Club is one of Prince George’s newest courses, and fast becoming a favourite. It’s located off Highway 97 just north of the city centre in an area marked by rolling hills and thick forests. The 18-hole, par 73 course is best known for its spectacular hole #18 – where golfers tee off from a dramatic cliff-top.

The Links of Maggie May, located on Highway 16 East, is a 15-minute drive from downtown Prince George. This 9-hole, links-style course doesn’t have the usual sand traps, but has plenty of water hazards to stump any golfer.

The Dawson Creek Golf & Country Club is located on Mile 2 ½ on the Alaska Highway, has been called the toughest par 3 course in the Peace Region. The 18-hole course also features a clubhouse and offers equipment rentals.