Head to the Pinawa Golf and Country Club in eastern Manitoba for a challenging and exciting 18-hole course. Here you’ll find tree-lined fairways, plenty of bunkers and water hazards and deceptively tricky par 3, 4 and 5s. Often described as "The Course that Nature Built”, the course utilizes the surrounding boreal forest, the Winnipeg River,and the Pinawa Channel for a layout unlike any other in Manitoba.

As well as the golf course, the club is home to a family-friendly restaurant with a summer patio, four pickleball courts, two tennis courts, a pro shop and a curling rink, plus stay-and-play packages with the nearby Pinawa Motel. While you’re in the area, make sure to check out Pinawa Dam Provincial Heritage Park for breathtaking views of the Canadian Shield.

La Broquerie Golf Course is a must-golf spot in southeast Manitoba. This 18-hole course was designed by renown golf course architect David Wagner in 1991 and it is continuously upgraded to give you the most interesting and exciting game possible year after year. Providing an array of challenges for every skillset, you can choose between three sets of tees or two sets of combo tees, ranging from 6,289 yards from the back tees to a manageable 5,057 yards from the advanced tees. The grounds also have a golf pro shop, a large pitching/putting practice green and a 300-yard driving range.

Don’t miss the tasty menu at the onsite restaurant, Putter’s Grill, where you’ll find great views of the course and more than 25 poutine options. To make a full day out of the visit, head to nearby Steinbach, where you’ll find the Mennonite Heritage Village and the Steinbach Aquatic Centre.

The Carman Golf and Curling Club features beautiful fairways with an array of water hazards, sand traps and lots of challenges that will get your heart racing. Originally established in 1924 as a five-hole club, its first tournament was held in 1953. It grew into an 18-hole course in the spring of 1984 and has been known as one of the top golf courses in the province ever since.Make sure to check out the clubhouse restaurant, where you’ll find hearty breakfasts, casual fare and a kids’ menu.

Nearby, you can discover the Dufferin Historical Museum, take a walk on Carman’s Community Pathway or go for a paddle on the scenic Boyne River.

Ask any avid golfer in Manitoba about some of their favourite courses in the province and Granite Hills Golf Club is sure to come up. Equal parts thrilling and beautiful, the course is set along the shores of Lac du Bonnet in the Canadian Shield. All 18 holes offer four sets of tees ranging in yardage, therefore accommodating every skill level. With large rock outcroppings, 35 sand bunkers, five lakeside fairways and lush forests surrounding you as you play, Granite Hills is a golfer’s paradise.

Open since 2007, the golf club is also home to a restaurant and, weather permitting, a snack shack. Another interesting feature of the Granite Hills course is the public dock, which allows golfers to arrive by boat. While in the area, take advantage of the rivers, lakes and hiking trails; swimming, fishing, boating and biking are all popular activities near the Lac du Bonnet Town Dock and Beach.

You can’t talk golf in Manitoba and not mention the Clear Lake Golf Course, found at the east end of Clear Lake in Riding Mountain National Park. Arguably one of the most picturesque golf courses in the prairies, the course was built in two stages beginning in 1928; renowned course architects Stanley Thompson and Vic Creed each designed nine holes of the 18-hole course. Today, the course stretches to 6,309 yards and showcases the beauty of Riding Mountain National Park’s awe-inspiring landscape.

Extremely well-groomed and a favourite with locals and tourists alike, Clear Lake Golf Course is also home to The Nine Restaurant and Lounge. Plan to stay a while? There are stay-and-play packages with a few resorts and hotels in the area to maximize your time in the national park and its surrounding area.