Canmore Golf and Curling Club

What Canmore Golf and Curling Club does

Canmore Golf and Curling Club is a semi-private, member-owned recreational facility founded in 1926 and located at 2000 8th Avenue in Canmore, Alberta, in the Canadian Rockies. The club operates an 18-hole golf course (May-October) and a 4-sheet curling rink (October-April), supported by the Sandtraps Restaurant, a pro shop, and event spaces including the Rundleview Room and Curling Lounge. It serves a diversified customer base of members, public golfers, curling league participants, wedding and corporate event hosts, restaurant patrons, and junior program participants drawn from the Bow Valley and regional tourism market.

The club generates revenue through multiple streams: green fees ($60-$120 per round), memberships (subscription), power cart and equipment rentals, curling ice hourly rentals ($97-$255/hr), wedding and private function venue rentals ($500-$2,850 per event), tournament registration fees, pro shop retail (with 25% member discount), Sandtraps Restaurant F&B, and junior coaching programs. It uses third-party platforms (totalclubunity.com, perfectvenue.com, golfgenius.com, mycurlingclub.com) to digitize bookings, event inquiries, tournament registration, and league management. GTM is direct-to-consumer via website, walk-ins, phone/email, and a network of more than 25 local Bow Valley sponsors.

The organization is governed by a member-elected board and managed by a small professional staff of 11-50 employees, led by Director of Golf/General Manager Darren Cooke, with department heads across golf operations, course maintenance, events, F&B, finance, and membership administration. No parent company, institutional investor, or external capital structure is identified; the club is independent and community-controlled. The 2026 centennial marks a century of continuous operation since the original golf club was constructed by local residents, with the curling operation merging into the club in 1988 to form the unified Canmore Golf & Curling Club.

Name

Canmore Golf and Curling Club

Legal name

Canmore Golf and Curling Club

Website

https://canmoregolf.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Canmore Golf and Curling Club is a 100-year-old, member-owned semi-private recreational facility in Canmore, Alberta, offering 18-hole golf, 4-sheet curling, dining, pro shop retail, and event hosting to Bow Valley members, public visitors, and tourists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf and Curling Club Facilities

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKAEAD

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Venues & Facilities (Stadiums, Arenas, Tracks, Complexes)

Keywords

• Golf course facilities
• Curling rink operations
• Club membership programs
• Private event venues
• Recreational sports clubs

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Golf Green Fees: Revenue from public and member green fees for 18-hole and 9-hole rounds, including junior and local resident rates.
2. Power Cart and Equipment Rentals: Rental fees for power carts and golf equipment including Taylormade club rentals.
3. Membership Fees: Annual and seasonal memberships providing priority tee times, league play access, and member events.
4. Restaurant and Dining: On-site restaurant (Sandtraps Restaurant) with seasonal menu, patio dining, and takeout services operating year-round.
5. Event Venue Rentals: Revenue from hosting weddings, corporate functions, private bookings in the Rundleview Room and Curling Lounge, including ceremony fees.
6. Curling Ice Rentals: Hourly rentals of curling ice sheets during the October-April season, including private group bookings and corporate events.
7. Junior Programs: Fees for junior golf coaching programs and junior curling programs including league play.
8. Tournament Registration: Registration fees for club championships, senior opens, mixed events, and other tournaments.
9. Advanced Booking Packages: Pre-packaged golf experiences including green fees, power cart, and food voucher for groups.
10. Driving Range: Revenue from driving range bucket sales (small and large buckets).
11. Pro Shop Retail: Sales of golf equipment, apparel, and accessories with member discount benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Canmore Golf and Curling Club operates an 18-hole golf course, a 4-sheet curling rink, Sandtraps Restaurant, a pro shop, and event venues (Rundleview Room and Curling Lounge) as a semi-private club serving both members and public visitors. Revenue comes from green fees, curling ice rentals, memberships, equipment and cart rentals, dining, pro shop retail, junior programs, tournaments, and private event/wedding bookings.

Product overview

Canmore Golf and Curling Club is a semi-private recreational facility offering golf and curling as its core activities, with supporting amenities including a pro shop, restaurant, and event spaces. The 18-hole golf course operates seasonally (typically May through October), while the curling facility operates October through April. The club provides membership programs, junior development programs, tournament organization, and private event hosting including weddings. The facility includes the Rundleview Room and Curling Lounge for events, along with Sandtraps Restaurant for dining. The club celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Golf Course An 18-hole golf course set against the Three Sisters and surrounding Rocky Mountain peaks, offering green fees, power cart rentals, Taylormade club rentals, advanced booking packages, and a driving range. Open to both club members and public visitors during the golf season.
• Curling Club A curling facility with four sheets of ice available for league play, private group bookings, bonspiels, corporate curling parties, and try-out curling. Operates October through April.
• Sandtraps Restaurant An on-site restaurant open year-round with seasonal menu changes, patio dining in summer, mountain views through floor-to-ceiling windows in winter, and takeout service. Open 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
• Pro Shop Retail shop offering golf equipment, apparel, and accessories with a 25% member discount on selected items.
• Golf and Curling Memberships Annual and seasonal memberships providing priority tee times, league play access, member events, and access to semi-private golf, curling, events, and dining facilities.
• Junior Curling Program Youth curling program for ages 8 and up, with Wednesday coaching sessions and Friday junior league play, offering equipment, coaching, and progression to competitive curling.
• Golf Tournaments Golf tournaments including Club Championships, Senior Open, Club Mixed, and Club Windup events with various age and skill categories.
• Private Events and Weddings Event hosting services including weddings, corporate functions, family reunions, and retreats in the Rundleview Room, Curling Lounge, and outdoor ceremony spaces.
• Driving Range Golf practice facility with small ($5, ~45 balls) and large ($10, 100+ balls) buckets available, operating on a seasonal schedule with weather-dependent hours.
• Advanced Booking Package Pre-packaged golf experience at $199 per player including green fees, power cart, and a $12 food and beverage voucher, available for groups of 16 and under.

Quantifiable outcome

• Driving range available to public at $5-$10 per bucket

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• totalclubunity.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party tee time booking platform that integrates with the club's scheduling system, allowing public and members to book golf tee times online
• golfgenius.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline tournament registration and management platform used for club championships, senior opens, and mixed events
• perfectvenue.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationEvent venue booking platform for weddings and private functions, allowing customers to inquire and book event spaces
• mycurlingclub.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationCurling league management platform enabling members to log in, join leagues, and manage curling participation
• Bow Valley Credit UnionminorOthersLocal credit union providing financial services sponsorship to the club
• Wild Life DistilleryminorOthersLocal craft distillery providing beverage products as sponsor
• Outside Bike & SkiminorOthersLocal outdoor recreation retailer sponsoring the club
• Cam Clark FordminorOthersLocal automotive dealership providing sponsorship
• Sleeman BreweriesminorOthersBrewery providing beverage products for restaurant and events
• Shoppers Drug MartminorOthersNational pharmacy chain providing sponsorship
• Century 21 Nordic RealtyminorOthersLocal real estate brokerage sponsoring the club
• Blake Brewhouse & DistilleryminorOthersLocal craft brewery and distillery providing beverage products
• Spring Creek CanmoreminorOthersLocal real estate development company sponsoring the club
• Basecamp ResortsminorOthersLocal accommodation provider sponsoring the club
• Visions ElectronicsminorOthersElectronics retailer providing sponsorship
• Bremner Engineering & Construction Ltd.minorOthersLocal engineering and construction company sponsoring the club
• Aeon TechnologiesminorOthersTechnology company providing sponsorship
• Canmore ChryslerminorOthersLocal automotive dealership providing sponsorship
• Gordon Real EstateminorOthersLocal real estate brokerage sponsoring the club
• Prestige RealtyminorOthersLocal real estate brokerage sponsoring the club
• Impact RenovationsminorOthersLocal renovation company providing sponsorship
• Castle Mountain Home FurnishingsminorOthersLocal furniture retailer sponsoring the club
• Red Rock PizzaminorOthersLocal pizzeria sponsoring the club
• One WellnessminorOthersLocal wellness provider sponsoring the club
• Bolder Men's WearminorOthersLocal clothing retailer sponsoring the club
• Rusticana Market & DeliminorOthersLocal market and deli providing sponsorship
• The Drake InnminorOthersLocal inn providing sponsorship
• StonewatersminorOthersLocal business sponsoring the club
• Lockwood AutoBodyminorOthersLocal auto body shop providing sponsorship
• Mary's Popcorn ShopminorOthersLocal specialty food shop sponsoring the club
• Stratton's JewelryminorOthersLocal jewelry store providing sponsorship

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Kananaskis Country Golf Course: An Alberta mountain golf facility operating two 18-hole courses in Kananaskis Country, competing for the same Calgary/Bow Valley mountain-golf demand with similar semi-public access and event programming.
• Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge: A mountain resort in Kananaskis offering lodging, dining, golf, and weddings—competes for the same destination event and tourism demand in the Alberta Rockies corridor.

Direct peers

• Earl Grey Golf Club: A Calgary-area semi-public 18-hole golf club with driving range, pro shop, and event hosting. Comparable regional operator in the same Alberta golf market with similar public-access pricing model.
• Stewart Creek Golf & Country Club: A semi-private 18-hole golf club also located in Canmore, AB, serving the same Bow Valley golf market with comparable public access and membership tiers. The most direct geographic and product peer.
• Silvertip Golf Resort: A Canmore-based resort-style golf course offering 18-hole play, dining, and event hosting with mountain views. Directly competes for Canmore's tourist and wedding event business.
• Calgary Golf & Country Club: One of Canada's oldest private member-owned golf clubs (1897) offering championship golf, dining, and event hosting. Comparable heritage institution with similar governance and full-service recreational model.
• Glencoe Golf & Country Club: A member-owned multi-sport club in Calgary offering golf, curling, dining, and event venues—directly comparable in operating model (semi-private, golf + curling, member and public access) and target market (Calgary-area members and corporate clients).
• Banff Curling Club: A nearby curling-only club in the Bow Valley offering league play, ice rentals, and bonspiels. Directly comparable for curling programming, league management, and seasonal ice-utilization dynamics.
• Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club: An Alberta member-owned club offering 27 holes of golf, dining, and event/wedding venues with semi-private access. Comparable multi-revenue, member-governed operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course: A historic Stanley Thompson-designed resort course in Banff National Park, part of the Fairmont hotel portfolio. Competes for premium destination golf and wedding/event business in the same Rocky Mountain corridor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CanmoreGolf
• Facebookfacebook.com/CanmoreGCC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/canmore-golf-and-curling-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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