Same Time Next Year: Why Golfers Keep Returning to Kokanee Springs

There’s a reason people come back here for their 5th, 6th, or 7th time. Well, maybe not a reason… but a few.

It starts during the drive in. The busy city traffic fades in the rearview mirror and, next thing you know, you’re driving through the Kootenays. The outside world completely disappears and the air gets fresher, something that is honestly impossible to explain without experiencing it yourself.

As soon as you pull in, you’re greeted by the staff. Everyone is genuinely happy you’re here. They’ll try to remember your name, and better yet, your drink order if you’re lucky. Just ask our repeat guests of 20+ years.

You come here for the golf, but you quickly realize that the food at REFRESH Restaurant is what takes the trip from average to wow. These are meals you just don’t expect from the only full-service restaurant in Crawford Bay: Homemade, fresh, and cozy. And the beer? Those are always ice-cold.

Then there are the accommodations. They’re not trying to be anything more than what they are: rustic lodging in the woods. It’s modest, it’s cozy, and it’s the perfect spot to rest your head as you wait for the sun to rise over the mountains.

The slow pace of the fresh Kootenay air is like no other. You’re not at a resort trying to hide itself from city traffic in the middle of a metropolis, surrounded by half-grown trees. You’re experiencing a unique, authentic setting that you will think about for years to come.

And, of course, the golf. It’s not trying to be the Bandon Dunes of the West, but nothing can compare to those mountain views. It’s challenging, it’s playable for all golfers, and it’s incredibly unique. It is almost a guarantee to be one of your new favourite courses.

From the hospitality to the setting, and everything in between, Kokanee Springs feels like home. It quickly becomes your true, "same time next year" destination.

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