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Royal Niagara Golf Club - Old Canal Course

1 Niagara on the Green Blvd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada, L0S 1J0
(905) 693-9966
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About

The Old Canal Course is one of three nine-hole courses at the Royal Niagara Golf & Country Club. Situated between the scenic Niagara Escarpment and the Bruce Trail, the Old Canal Course is named after the historic 120-year-old Welland Canal that borders it. The challenging layout was designed to championship standards, employing several tricky elements including carefully sculpted fairways, rolling greens, and king-size bunkers. True to its name, the golf course features plenty of water throughout. There are several dramatically placed tees perched on the edges of the canal, providing stunning scenery that is unmatched in the Niagara region. All three courses at Royal Niagara Golf & Country Club were built to the same high standards, but each one offers a unique set of challenges.

Holes 9
Par 36
Length 3563 yds
Rating N/A
Slope N/A
Type Resort
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - included in green fee
Pull Carts
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Golf School Academy
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green

Policies

Metal Spikes
Dress code Proper golf attire must be worn on the golf course, driving range, and practice areas at all times (no tee shirts, tank tops, jeans, cut-offs, etc.).

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Bar
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Clubhouse
Banquet Facilities
Locker Rooms
Year Built N/A
Golf Season Apr 1 to Nov 30
Architect(s) Ted Baker
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4.3
4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 822 reviews
86.6%
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  • Conditions
    4.4
  • Value
    4.2
  • Layout
    4.4
  • Friendliness
    4.5
  • Pace
    4.2
  • Amenities
    4.0
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Course Highlights
Royal Niagara consistently impresses with well-watered fairways, maintained bunkers, and tricky greens that reward strategic play across multiple nine-hole combinations. Friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and affordable pricing make this a top choice in the Niagara region.

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 38
Brunch 12
Patio Dining 12
Course Challenges:
Bunkers 57
Forced Carries 53
Undulating Greens 50
Best For:
Advanced Golfers 45
Locals 39
Playing Multiple Courses 34
Location is:
Worth the Drive 50
Near Local Attractions 47
Convenient to the City 46

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u314162946093
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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NetKirk
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Just getting better and better!

I’ve noticed that over the last few years, the course has gotten better and better overall with improvements to the drainage the,fairways and greens,….I’m really impressed with most things on the course. The one small thing that I would critique would be that several of the tee boxes were very uneven and need flattening out. Otherwise, excellent

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Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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CZ4r3AlWyx0EyslI41RW
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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vershe
Review 1
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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SIGoOHrVPcfJHS7BhrtI
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Always beautiful course

Great course, excellent conditions and challenging layout all make for a great game.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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uMVKJ5247MV
Reviews 40
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great day

The greens were running great the sand was good fantastic job hope to play again before the end of the season

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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JimVanRyn
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played
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Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 2.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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u2040768
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Outstanding course conditions

The overall conditions were excellent. Some tricky greens for sure. Our group plays a variety of courses around the Niagara area and this course is by far has been the best.

James

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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vD0tqhC3O0RuRGavzp3X
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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hp221156
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314162946093
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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caDg5AlOS6iaukzkRCPe
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Very nice course

Very challenging pin placements

Overall a nice course

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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Redsleave
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course, when You decide to play not the longest tees! Fastest greens in the area!

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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GolfingWithRob
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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u314173830975
Review 1
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5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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YaekoKoyama
Review 1
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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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LTeee
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Gets no better

To say this course checks all the boxes is not enough. What a venue. Challenging but fair. Love everything about Royal Niagara

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314160956464
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great coarse

Great coarse for the money. A little challenging for a 20 handicap greens were fast and small landing zone.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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ryceb10
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice course, but the mosquitoes were really bad\. Made the round uncomfortable and difficult to enjoy, especially with slow-paced players ahead.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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Danian999
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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