Few cities make it as easy to turn a round of golf into part of the adventure. In Ottawa, championship-calibre courses, scenic fairways and relaxed public greens are woven into the region's natural landscape, offering everything from challenging play to leisurely afternoons outdoors.
Whether you're planning a golf getaway, travelling for business or simply looking to add a round to your vacation, Ottawa's diverse range of public golf courses delivers plenty of choice. Different skill levels, playing styles and budgets are all well catered to, with options ranging from resort-style escapes and stay-and-play packages to beginner-friendly courses and unique experiences like night golf.
Below, discover some of the region's notable public golf courses, organized by area of the city.
West Ottawa includes the Marshes Golf Club with hotel stays, Thunderbird Sports Centre's illuminated course for nighttime practice, and the Greensmere Golf & Country Club championship courses.
South Ottawa offers Manderley on the Green with 27 holes and military-friendly Hylands Golf Club, plus rental services at Falcon Ridge and Emerald Links.
East Ottawa features easily accessible courses like Pine View Golf Course near transit, the par-three White Sands Golf Course, and rural options such as Anderson Links and Bearbrook Golf Club.
Additional amenities include mini-golf, driving ranges, and indoor golf facilities like Putting Edge and Golfomax Indoor Golf Club for year-round play.
Golf courses in the west Ottawa area
If you’re looking for a stay-and-play hotel package, consider the Marshes Golf Club at the Brookstreet Hotel, in the suburb of Kanata. Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and Sr., collaborated to design the 18-hole main course and nine-hole short course, which also qualifies as an Audubon Cooperative Wildlife Sanctuary Course. Relax after your game at the on-site Au Naturel spa, grab a bite at the Ironstone Grill, or challenge your kids to a game on the Blackbird Falls mini-putt course.
Nearby, the forested Loch March Golf and Country Club features club rentals, a golf academy, pro shop, and indoor and outdoor restaurants. With four sets of tee blocks at each of its 18 holes, it caters to golfers of all abilities.
For nighthawks, the Thunderbird Sports Centre has Ottawa’s only illuminated nine-hole course; it’s lit up until 10 p.m. on selected evenings.
Elevate your game at Greensmere Golf & Country Club. Located on nearly 400 acres of land, Greensmere is a 36-hole championship golf course that will challenge golfers of all levels.
Perfect for all skill levels, Richmond Centennial Golf Club is an 18-hole course that offers training programs for both adults and children.
Head to Irish Hills Golf & Country Club for a full-service experience. With indoor golf, league nights, a restaurant and event management, you can expect a top-notch golf experience here.
In the suburb of Stittsville, the nine-hole Amberwood Village Golf and Country Club offers fun for golfers and non-golfers alike. The neighbourhood course includes a heated saltwater pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and the ALE restaurant.
Seeking something more rural in the west end? Try the Stittsville Golf Course or the Canadian Golf and Country Club, both near the historic village of Ashton. And west of the community of Richmond, there’s an 18-hole parkland course at the RiverBend Golf and Country Club.
Golf courses in the south Ottawa area
On Ottawa’s southern edge, you’ll find multiple courses. Near the community of North Gower, Manderley on the Green offers 27 holes of golf, on three nine-hole courses, and five sets of tee blocks on each hole.
Adjacent to Ottawa International Airport, Hylands Golf Club gives preference to current and former members of the military and the RCMP, but civilians are welcome, too.
Falcon Ridge Golf Club near the Findlay Creek suburb and Emerald Links outside the village of Greely are both home to 18-hole and nine-hole courses, and offer club rentals.
Golf courses in the east Ottawa area
Perhaps the easiest golf course to access from downtown Ottawa is Pine View Golf Course in the inner suburb of Pineview. It’s a 10-minute walk from Blair Station on the O-Train’s Confederation Line (a direct trip from downtown), and you can rent clubs at the course!
Just off Highway 174 on the outskirts of suburban Orleans, you can drop into the par-three White Sands Golf Course and Practice Centre to play a quick nine holes or to hit the driving range, which has the city’s largest grass deck.
Rural public golf courses in the east end include Anderson Links, just south of Highway 417 near Carlsbad Springs, and Bearbrook Golf Club, south of the village of Navan.
Mini-putts and driving ranges in Ottawa
In the west end at The 19th Tee, duffers can play the mini-golf course while keeners hone their skills on one of the city’s largest driving ranges. At Mini Golf Gardens in a southwest Ottawa neighbourhood, night owls can play until midnight in summer. In the east, you can try your luck on the 18-hole mini-putt course before or after playing the nine-hole golf course at Mer Bleue Golf near Navan.
Indoor golf and entertainment
To make sure you can play no matter what the weather, head to Putting Edge in Nepean (west of downtown) which offers glow in the dark mini putt! Fun for kids and adults alike. After your mini-putt round, check out the arcade games.
At Golfomax Indoor Golf Club, each of the 11 simulators features a huge 10 x 12-foot screen. And several of the Ottawa courses mentioned above —including Pine View and Falcon Ridge — have indoor simulators, too.
For a fun night out or to work on your game (or both!) check out The Bunker in The Glebe. This golf simulator uses TrackMan 4 technology to give you precise analysis of your play.
