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Banff Springs Golf Course

Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
403-762-6801
Ranked #10 of 27 attractions in Banff
4.0 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Type: Golf Courses
Activities: Golfing
Owner description: Designed by the late Stanley Thompson, this challenging 6,729-yard, 27-hole course offers scenic thrills and golf challenges throughout its "Stanley...... more » Owner description: Designed by the late Stanley Thompson, this challenging 6,729-yard, 27-hole course offers scenic thrills and golf challenges throughout its "Stanley Thompson 18" and "The Tunnel 9" courses. « less
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Rosendale, New York
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8 reviews 8 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
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Spouse jogged about the golf course one morning & accidentally stampeded a large herd of elk; greens fenced to keep the wildlife off in winter but big bull elk managed to trespass anyway. More

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Sherwood Park, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012
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We were there last summer and we sat outside on the patio. Our lunch was delicious and the service was excellent. Of course, you are at the Banff Springs, so it was a bit pricey, but not over the top. Something I should mention on our recent trip in March was we discovered that you can cross country ski on... More

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Edmonton, Alberta
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012
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Spectacular. This course has amazing views, some beautiful holes including some elevated tee's. A good chance you will run into some wildlife as well. More

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Hamilton, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
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Usually able to find several Elk roaming the course, since they are becoming unwelcome in Banff town, especiall during rutting season. They are magnificent animals, but, I am saddened they are now being farmed for commercial consumption. We also rented bicycles at the hotel and followed the many trails. More

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London, United Kingdom
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

Fantastic views, challenging holes, great golf course to play, but what makes it more memorable is the scenery. More

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Texas/USA
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Forget golf--I've never played. But constantly drive up and down the golf course and you WILL see elk! More

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9 reviews 9 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
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What can we say? WOW! My husband and I are simply awestruck by the view and you feel privileged to be alive and to get to witness such incredible views. The staff, as expected are excellent, friendly and accommodating. Our only complaint was the the group ahead of us who were littering their garbage all over the course. We picked... More

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kansas city
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

I've been fortunate enough to play some of the best courses in the US, but this is bar none the tops on my list. Yes, the greens are inconsistent, but fairways and tees are very nice. What makes this the best are the views; the mountains, The Bow river, Elk, Coyotes....it's all awe-inspiring. Others in our group didn't take their... More

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Hervey Bay
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011

One of the most pituresque non-seaside courses you will find. Okay the grasses are very different because of the altitude and sometimes a late snow melt can make it a little less inviting but when you're hitting the ball up to thirty percent further than usual because of the altitude, you know you'll be back for more! As an average... More

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dubbo
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011

The course was not in peak condition as it was just coming out of winter, but the setting was stunning and the ground squirrels made me feel like I was in the movie 'Caddie Shack'. Would love to go back. Had the best hot dog there I had in my whole time in north America!! More

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