Rideau View Golf Club

What Rideau View Golf Club does

Rideau View Golf Club is a private member-owned golf club founded in 1957 and located in Manotick, Ontario, approximately 25 minutes from Ottawa. The club operates an 18-hole championship course built in two phases: the back nine designed by Howard Watson in 1958 and the front nine by C.E. 'Robbie' Robinson in 1961. The course offers six sets of tees ranging from 4,970 to over 7,000 yards, a Teaching Centre with practice facilities, and a CAD $1 million double-ended practice range renovation completed in 2021. The club employs between 11 and 50 staff.

Revenue is generated across multiple streams: recurring membership dues, Pro Shop sales, food and beverage operations, wedding and event hosting, and branded consumer products. The branded product line includes No. 17 Blonde Ale (partnered with Big Rig Brewery, 2019), Lot 57 Artisanal Gin (partnered with Dunrobin Distilleries, 2022), and honey products co-developed with Gees Bees Honey Company. The club also retains golf architect Ian Andrew as a course consultant and runs a nationally recognized junior golf program, positioning itself as a family-oriented, community-led institution.

The business model is anchored by stable, recurring membership income supplemented by ancillary hospitality, retail, and lifestyle merchandise revenue. The club maintains a continuous CAD $1 million annual course maintenance commitment, reinforcing its core asset quality. Notable members and ambassadors include professional golfers Lisa Weagle and Masters champion Mike Weir, which supports brand visibility in the Ottawa-area market and the broader Canadian golf community.

Name

Rideau View Golf Club

Legal name

Rideau View Golf Club

Website

https://rideauview.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rideau View Golf Club is a private member-owned golf club founded in 1957 in Manotick, Ontario, serving Ottawa-area members with an 18-hole championship course, practice facilities, weddings/events, F&B, Pro Shop, and branded lifestyle products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Manotick

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Private member-owned golf club generating revenue through annual membership fees from golf members and their families.
2. Wedding and Private Events: The club hosts weddings and private events, accommodating up to 140 guests for seated dinners and 200 for receptions, generating revenue from venue rental, catering, and bar services.
3. Pro Shop: The club operates a Pro Shop offering golf equipment, apparel, and services, staffed by golf professionals.
4. Food and Beverage: The club generates revenue through dining experiences including Saturday Nine & Dines, themed dinners, and regular dining at the club restaurant and Fallen Oak Pub. Additionally, the club has created proprietary branded products including No. 17 Blonde Ale and Lot 57 Gin sold to members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rideau View Golf Club is a private member-owned golf club in Manotick, Ontario, operating an 18-hole championship golf course supported by a Teaching Centre and practice facilities, a full-service Pro Shop, and food & beverage operations. The club sells annual memberships to individuals and families, hosts weddings and private events, and has developed proprietary branded consumer products (No. 17 Blonde Ale, Lot 57 Gin, homegrown honey) served exclusively on-site to members and their guests.

Product overview

Rideau View Golf Club operates as a private golf club offering a unified portfolio of golf and hospitality services. The core offering centers on its 18-hole golf course (designed by Howard Watson and C.E. 'Robbie' Robinson), supported by the Teaching Centre with practice facilities, a full-service Pro Shop, and Food & Beverage services including the Fallen Oak Pub. The club has expanded into branded consumer products—No. 17 Blonde Ale (crafted with Big Rig Brewery using hops from the 17th tee) and Lot 57 Artisanal Gin (produced with Dunrobin Distilleries)—alongside homegrown honey from Gees Bees Honey Company. Additional revenue streams include wedding and event venue services, with membership programs forming the primary private club offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Club Membership Programs Annual membership access to the club's 18-hole golf course, practice facilities, dining venues, and social activities for individual members and their families, emphasizing a relaxed, family-oriented community culture.
• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course Championship 18-hole golf course with six tee sets ranging from 4,970 to over 7,000 yards, providing fair challenges for all skill levels, supported by $1 million in annual maintenance and upgrades.
• Teaching Centre and Practice Facilities Game improvement facility with a fully enclosed and insulated Teaching Centre containing two hitting bays, a 10,000 sq ft putting green and chipping complex, short-game improvement area, and double-ended practice range, used for instruction and member practice.
• Pro Shop Full-service golf pro shop offering equipment, apparel, and professional services, staffed by Head Golf Professional Roger Beale, Associate Professional Dan McNeely, Assistant Professional Tyler Epp, and Pro Emeritus Paul Sherratt.
• Food and Beverage Services On-site dining including main dining room, large heated patio overlooking the 18th and 9th greens, private dining room, and the Fallen Oak Pub, with monthly social activities such as Saturday Nine & Dines, mixed golf/dinner events, and themed dinners.
• Wedding and Private Event Services Wedding and private event venue services with main dining room capacity for 140 seated guests, heated patio for cocktail receptions, private dining room for 50 guests, bridal suite, and full catering, bar, event planning, lighting/sound, and outside-vendor coordination. Maximum reception capacity of 200.
• Junior Golf Program Nationally-recognized junior golf development program offering instruction, mentorship, and competitive opportunities to young golfers, part of the club's commitment to investing in the future of the game.
• No. 17 Blonde Ale Club-branded craft blonde ale produced in collaboration with Big Rig Brewery using hops grown on-site at the club, served exclusively to members and guests at the club's taps.
• Lot 57 Artisanal Gin Club-branded artisanal gin produced in partnership with Dunrobin Distilleries for the club's 65th anniversary, featuring juniper, coriander, citrus, cloves, and star anise, served on-site to members.
• Homegrown Honey Locally produced honey from bee hives hosted on club grounds through partnership with Gees Bees Honey Company, supporting on-site pollination while providing members with homegrown honey.

Quantifiable outcome

• No. 17 Blonde Ale became the most popular beer poured from the taps at Rideau View
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dunrobin DistilleriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Rideau View partnered with Dunrobin Distilleries to create 'Lot 57' Artisanal Gin to celebrate the club's 65th anniversary in 2022. The gin features juniper, coriander, three types of citrus (lemon, lime, orange), cloves and star anise. The label honors the club's architects Howard Watson and C.E. 'Robbie' Robinson. Dunrobin Distilleries VP Jonathan Hatchell noted excitement about partnering with 'a club and organization like Rideau View' following the success of the Big Rig initiative.
• Big Rig BrewerycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019In 2019, Rideau View collaborated with Ottawa's Big Rig Brewery to create 'No. 17' Blonde Ale, the first golf club beer produced with hops grown on its own course (planted behind the 17th tee in 2018). The blonde ale quickly became the most popular beer at the club and is believed to be the first golf club beer produced with hops grown on its own course. General manager Steve Ducat emphasized aligning with local businesses as important to the club's values.
• Gees Bees Honey CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBee hives were welcomed onto the Rideau View property in partnership with Ottawa's Gees Bees Honey Company. The partnership provides dual benefits: the bees help with pollination of crops and plants in the predominately agricultural area, while members enjoy 'homegrown' honey from the club's property.
• Ian Andrew (Golf Architect)coreTechnology or IntegrationCanadian golf architect Ian Andrew serves as the retained consultant to oversee and advise the club on strategic improvements to the golf course, ensuring the club maintains cutting-edge architectural, agronomic and environmentally-friendly standards.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hylands Golf Club: Premium private golf club located in the Ottawa area, operating under a similar membership-driven model with comparable amenities, F&B, and tournament programming. Directly comparable due to shared regional market and member-owned structure.
• The Marshes Golf Club: Ottawa-area private golf club offering an 18-hole championship experience with banquet and event facilities. Directly comparable as an Ottawa-region private club competing for the same member and event-host customer base.
• Eagle Creek Golf Club: Ottawa-area golf facility offering member and public play with clubhouse amenities. Comparable to Rideau View in regional market overlap, course conditioning standards, and event-hosting capacity.
• The National Golf Club of Canada: Top-ranked Canadian private golf club with an elite 18-hole course and high-touch member experience. Comparable to Rideau View in private member-driven revenue model, premium positioning, and continuous capital reinvestment.
• Angus Glen Golf Club: Markham, Ontario private golf club hosting major championships with extensive F&B and event programming. Comparable as a Canadian premium private club competing for similar member demographics and tournament-host reputation.
• St. George's Golf and Country Club: Etobicoke, Ontario private golf and country club with elite facilities, F&B, and social programming. Comparable as a top-tier Canadian private club with a heritage brand and member-driven revenue model similar to Rideau View.
• Hamilton Golf and Country Club: Historic Ontario private golf club with deep competitive heritage and member-owned structure. Comparable to Rideau View in long-standing Canadian private club operations and tournament-host capability.
• Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club: Vancouver, British Columbia elite private golf and country club with premium member experience. Comparable in heritage-driven positioning, family-oriented culture, and member-driven economics.
• Mississaugua Golf and Country Club: Established Ontario private golf and country club with championship course and full social calendar. Comparable in operating model, member mix, and Canadian premium private-club positioning.

Broad incumbents

• TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley: Premium public-access golf facility north of Toronto under the TPC brand. Comparable in Canadian premium golf positioning, practice/teaching infrastructure, and tournament hosting, though it operates a more open access model than Rideau View's private membership structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RideauViewGolf
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Rideau-View-Country-Club/257889594238653
• Instagraminstagram.com/rideauviewgolf

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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