
Allaire/Anderson Course
Golf Islesmere
About this course
Golf Islesmere's Allaire/Anderson combination draws from a 27-hole layout designed by Howard Watson and situated in Sainte-Dorothée, a district of Laval on the north shore of the Rivière des Prairies. The course occupies terrain typical of the greater Montreal region, where relatively flat to gently rolling land is punctuated by mature tree growth and occasional water features. Watson, a Canadian architect active in the mid-to-late twentieth century, worked extensively in Quebec and designed courses that balanced playability for a range of skill levels with strategic interest for better players. The 27-hole format allows the club to rotate combinations throughout the season, with Allaire and Anderson representing two of the three nines. The routing likely moves through corridors defined by hardwoods and conifers, with fairways that reward positioning and greens that test short-game precision. Water comes into play on select holes, as is common in the low-lying areas near the Rivière des Prairies, and bunkers frame landing zones and green complexes in Watson's straightforward style. Golf Islesmere serves a membership drawn from Laval and the surrounding communities, offering a private club experience in a region where golf real estate is limited by urban development. The course provides a traditional parkland test without dramatic elevation change, relying instead on length, accuracy demands, and well-placed hazards to challenge players. The club maintains a year-round presence in the local golf community, with a season that runs from late spring through autumn.
Quick facts
- Location
- Sainte-Dorothée, Québec, CA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1958
- Designer
- Howard Watson
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,640 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.4/135
FAQ
Common questions about Allaire/Anderson at Golf Islesmere
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Allaire/Anderson was designed by Howard Watson.
Allaire/Anderson at Golf Islesmere is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Allaire/Anderson is 72.
Allaire/Anderson plays 6,640 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Allaire/Anderson is 135.
Allaire/Anderson is a 18-hole course.



