Where to golf in and around Montréal
Tee time in Montréal means options for every skill level. From challenging fairways on the island to scenic courses just beyond, the city serves up an impressive collection of places to perfect your swing. No need for a long commute to enjoy quality golf – these standout courses sit within an hour of downtown, and some are just a metro ride away. Grab your clubs and discover why this city is a golfer's playground.
On the island
Golf municipal de Montréal
Downtown dwellers, rejoice – this public nine-hole course is just a metro ride away. Practice at the renovated driving range while the iconic Olympic Village pyramids watch over your form. Just keep an eye on the clock: the course's popularity means a brisk 10-minute limit per hole.
4235 Viau Street
Club de Golf de l'Île de Montréal
The Ireland Course at this dual-championship club captures the spirit of its namesake with three double greens, strategic pot bunkers and dramatic 50-foot dunes. The links-style layout offers a taste of the Emerald Isle right here in Montréal.
3700 Damien-Gauthier Street
The Métropolitain Anjou Golf Club
Ready for a challenge? This east-end gem boasts Québec's longest public course yardage, with Graham Cooke's Championship design stretching an impressive 3,454 yards. With five different tee positions on each hole, golfers of every skill level can find their sweet spot on this 9-hole par-36 course.
9555 du Golf Boulevard, Anjou
Golf Dorval
Watch planes soar overhead while you fine-tune your game at this public course, just minutes from Montréal-Trudeau International Airport. With four tee positions for varying skill levels and a driving range, it's an ideal spot to squeeze in a round before takeoff or after landing.
2000 Reverchon Avenue, Dorval
Meadowbrook Gold Club
Hit the links at this historic 18-hole course, where golfers have been teeing off for over 75 years. Just 15 minutes from downtown, the native plants and mature trees make you forget you're still in the city – until you spot the skyline through the leaves.
8370 Côte-Saint-Luc Road
Golf Exécutif Montréal
This fresh take on golf brings the game right to the city's doorstep on Nuns' Island. The 9-hole course and expansive terrasse offer prime skyline views, while PGA-certified simulators keep your swing sharp when the weather turns. Practice grounds and a driving range round out this modern urban golf hub.
999 De la Forêt Boulevard, Verdun
Just beyond the island
Golf Saint-Raphaël
Located on the island of Île-Bizard, this semi-private club features two championship courses designed by renowned architect Graham Cooke. Strategic sand traps and water features make for sporty rounds. Swing by the bistro for après golf; its impressive wine list is on par with the five-star cuisine.
1111 Montée de l'Église, L'Île-Bizard
Golf des Îles de Boucherville
This unique course requires a boat ride from Île Charron to Île Saint-Jean. Set within a National Park, the course shares its stunning landscape with white-tailed deer and great blue herons.
255 Île Ste-Marguerite, Boucherville
Golf Château-Bromont
This championship course tucks into the base of Mont Brome, 45 minutes from Montréal. Ranked 45th in Canada by Score Magazine in 2023, it mixes elevated tees, smart water placement, and rolling terrain that keeps both beginners and pros on their toes.
95 de Montmorency Street, Bromont,
Le Parcours du Cerf
Located across the river in Longueuil and designed by the renowned architect Graham Cooke, Le Parcours du Cerf has been welcoming golfers of every level since 1992. It stands out for its exceptional bent grass fairways and greens, a rare feature in Québec.
2500 Fernand-Lafontaine Boulevard, Longueuil
Club de golf Le Cardinal
Just north of Montréal, Le Cardinal’s scenic fairways are lined with mature maple trees. Fun fact: The club’s first hole in one was made by Montréal Canadiens hockey legend Henri Richard on hole number 3. In fact, both he and his brother Maurice (“the Rocket”) Richard were regulars on these links.
1000 des Bois Avenue, Laval
Club de Golf Atlantide
Two distinct Graham Cooke designs spread along Lac Saint-Louis, 30 minutes from downtown Montréal. Take your pick: the Atlantide course for a solid challenge, or Don Quichotte for a more relaxed round with lake views.
2201 Don Quichotte Boulevard, Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot
Falcon Golf
An hour west of Montréal in Hudson, this public course plays like a private club. Graham Cooke's design along the Outaouais River ranks among Canada's top 10 public courses, blending natural riverside terrain with well-placed challenges. Cap off your round in the freshly renovated clubhouse restaurant.
59 Cambridge, Hudson
Golf St-François
The St-François offers two par-71 courses just minutes from downtown on Montréal’s north shore. Its lush landscape of flowers, mature trees and water features has been attracting avid golfers for nearly 50 years.
3000 des Mille-Îles Boulevard, Laval
Club de Golf Express La Prairie
This South Shore course balances challenge and accessibility, and just 10 minutes from the Champlain Bridge, it's a smart choice for a quick round near the city.
1295 Rang Saint-Raphaël, La Prairie
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