No two family golf trips look the same. Some are multi-generational, parents, adult kids, the odd uncle who claims a 12 handicap. Others are family reunions that happen to involve golf. Whatever the setup, the challenge is finding a destination with courses that work for mixed abilities, accommodations that keep everyone comfortable, and logistics that don’t require a project manager. That’s exactly what a well-built family golf package solves, and across Canada, there’s no shortage of destinations that deliver.
Muskoka, Ontario
Muskoka is an obvious call for Canadian family trips, and the golf reinforces that. The region offers a range of courses at Muskoka Bay, Rocky Crest, Deerhurst Highlands, and Bigwin Island, spread across different difficulty levels, which matters when the group includes players of varying ability. Stronger golfers can test themselves on a championship layout while others play something more forgiving, and everyone ends up at dinner with a story worth telling.
Resort-style properties in Muskoka are designed for groups, with multiple accommodation options and on-site amenities that keep non-golfers happy too. Best Golf Trips handles the tee time pairing across courses and all accommodation, so the organizer isn’t playing logistics manager all week. This destination works best for extended family groups, multi-generational trips, or families who want a classic Canadian getaway anchored by solid golf.
Niagara, Ontario
Niagara is frequently underestimated as a golf destination. The course options, including Legends on the Niagara Battlefield and Grand Niagara, cover enough variety that a group with a wide skill spread can play well together without anyone feeling out of their depth. The closeness to a major city means travel is straightforward from much of Southern Ontario.
For families where not everyone golfs, Niagara’s off-course options give you tons of different activities to choose from. A family golf package here can be structured around two or three strong rounds paired with resort accommodations, enough golf to justify the trip, with enough flexibility to keep everyone engaged.
Banff and Canmore, Alberta
Some family trips are just a getaway, while others are meant to mark something special, a milestone birthday, a 30th anniversary, a reunion that’s been talked about for years. For the latter, Banff and Canmore are a no-brainer. The Fairmont Banff Springs course is in a different category of golf experience, full stop. Silvertip and Stewart Creek are serious tracks that hold up to the surrounding scenery rather than being overshadowed by it.
Kananaskis, with both the Mt. Lorette and Mt. Kidd courses, gives the group more options at a slightly different price point, which helps when family groups span different expectations or budgets. Best Golf Trips works directly with properties in this region, which means access and rates that aren’t easy to replicate when booking independently.
Tips for Planning a Family Golf Package
The destination matters, but the structure of the trip determines whether it runs smoothly. A few things worth building around:
- Match the courses to the group, not just the itinerary. One demanding layout is fine. Four in a row when half the group is casual will wear people out. A mix of difficulty keeps everyone in the game.
- Book accommodations that work for your numbers. Resort properties with suites or multi-room configurations are almost always better than splitting the group across two separate hotels. Keeping everyone together matters for family trips specifically.
- Let someone else handle the money. One of the friction points in group travel is one person fronting costs and chasing everyone else for their share. BGT invoices each traveller directly, so the organizer doesn’t play banker.
- Give the itinerary to everyone, not just the planner. When each person in the group has the schedule in hand before arrival, there are fewer questions, fewer holdups, and fewer surprises at check-in.
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