Explore 7 Beautiful Golf Courses in Ontario, Canada
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Shaping Cultural Experiences
Travel has been an integral part of my life since I was a young child. I grew up in a multicultural, bilingual home in the Netherlands with a Polish mother and a Dutch father. My
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Update & BBC News Link
A brief update: One interview video will be uploaded tomorrow evening. I believe the BBC News One-Minute World News provides well-balanced reporting of news, hence why I wanted to share it. Top stories on May
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From Nigeria to Boston
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VNkCazT_T4&feature=youtu.be
When you first meet Oluwagbeminiyi Osidipe, you encounter a very vibrant, friendly, and unique personality. Oluwagbeminiyi or Niyi – as she shortened her name for simplicity – was named by her mother, who had a “very personal experience” when she had her, Niyi explained. Niyi is a Yoruba Nigerian transplant who arrived in the U.S. in 2006. As one of the most densely populated (West) African countries, Nigeria derives its name from the river that spans its land. To the South, it borders the Gulf of Guinea to the Atlantic Ocean. Originally colonized by the British, Nigeria gained independence in 1960. Its main ethnic groups are the Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba, who speak English and their own respective languages, while major religions include Islam, Christianity and indigenous beliefs. Niyi shares her story, her views on politics, cultural differences she’s embraced with humor, and what we can learn from each other by expressing curiosity. Her message is simple: travel enriches us through its exposure to new cultures, and enables us to grow.
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Mark Twain on Travel
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Pleasing The Taste Palate
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Stereotypes: Truth or Fiction?
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Annual Human Rights Report
“The world changed immeasurably over the course of 2011. Across the Middle East, North Africa, and far beyond, citizens stood up to demand respect for human dignity, more promising economic opportunities, greater political liberties, and
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Euro Crisis & Emerging Stereotypes
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Remembering Tiananmen
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Coffee's Uniting Power
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- Local Culture
Canada has been known for decades for having beautiful scenery, perfect weather, and incredible people with friendly attitudes populating their gorgeous land. Ontario is a popular vacation spot for those looking to flee their mundane lives and enjoy the relaxing countryside and enjoy their leisure time with fun hobbies, such as golfing.
If you’re taking a trip to Canada or ever find yourself looking for fun in the Ontario area, check out these seven amazing spots to golf!
- Beacon Hall Golf Club
Head over to the website beaconhall.com to see what we mean by beautiful courses and amazing scenery. It’s a membership exclusive club, so the locals and Canadian natives are who get the most out the club, but if you’re coming for a season or have family there, visiting and the experience the Beacon Hall Golf Club would be amazing!
- St. George’s Golf & Country Club
One of Canada’s best courses, the St. George’s Golf & Country Club has been highly reviewed and loved by all who venture into the green. It’s received praise from editors and golf architects alike, all finding the sleek design and gorgeous views at the club priceless.
- Whispering Lakes Golf Course
Tree-lined courses and flat terrain make a beautiful, lush area and clear, glimmering water accents the greens. These courses are more traditional and simplistic than newer, bolder concepts, but still, offers up a relaxing way to get exercise and enjoy an important hobby with family and friends.
- Trillium Wood Golf Club
As their website suggestions, the “magnificent scenery” has made this course one of the best that Ontario has to offer. With an academy, events, and great packages giving the Trillium Wood Golf Club your time is a great way to spend a few hours on a trip. Getting to enjoy Canada from the green is arguably one of the easiest ways to start feeling at home.
- Osprey Valley Golf
Design by the famous Doug Carrick, these courses are full of scenic routes, elevated greens, and matured treelines that give off a beautiful, picturesque feel as if you leaped from the pages of a book or the screen of a movie into a reality of wonder. Relaxation, enjoyment, and fun hasn’t come this easily to golfers until Ontario welcomed the flawless courses at Osprey Valley.
- Glen Abbey Golf Club
As the list continues, we get into the more intimate, private, low-key golf courses that you can find in Ontario. Of these kinds, the Glen Abbey Golf Club is exquisite, and hosts events like weddings. Beautiful greens, amazing scenery, and even delicious food are offered through the club, so you’ll enjoy your time there!
- Sand Point Golf Course
Overlooking the Ottawa River is the Sand Point golf coursed, paired up delightfully with The Greenside Tavern. Together, the two create a fun activity and dining experience that will heighten your stay in Canada and make it to the list of highlights of your trip. Ontario is proud to be their hosts, and you’ll fit right in with the friendly folk who enjoy some golf on the gorgeous green!
It doesn’t end here. Ontario, as well as the other provinces of Canada, offer amazing courses and great clubs for unique, pleasant golfing experiences. You may not be visiting Canada for the golfing scene, but you can certainly get involved with it during your stay. The adventure only begins with these locations, so use these courses as a starting block and look into others near your area where you’ll be visiting.
Author bio: Brad loves writing about video games almost as much as he loves playing them. Beginning with the original NES, Brad has been playing video games his entire life. His favorite franchises include The Legend of Zelda, Elder Scrolls, Final Fantasy, Pokemon, Doom, and Fire Emblem.
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