
Blue Heron (Alternate Tees) Course
Blue Heron Golf Club
About this course
Blue Heron Golf Club sits in the rural landscape of eastern Ontario, approximately an hour southwest of Ottawa near the town of Lanark. The course was designed by Bill McNulty and Tim McNulty, who routed the layout across rolling terrain characteristic of the Canadian Shield region. The property features natural elevation changes, mature tree stands, and water features that come into play on several holes, giving the course its name. The "Alternate Tees" designation indicates this is a secondary set of tees offering a different yardage and playing experience from the primary routing. Many courses in Ontario use alternate tee configurations to provide variety for members and regular visitors, or to adjust difficulty and pace of play for different skill levels. The specific yardage and par configuration would vary from the standard tees, though the fundamental routing and hole sequence remain consistent. The McNultys have designed several courses in Ontario and eastern Canada, typically working with the natural topography rather than imposing heavily manufactured features. At Blue Heron, players encounter a mix of open and tree-lined holes, with strategic bunkering and water hazards that require course management. The Lanark area provides a quiet, forested setting away from urban development, and the club serves both local members and visiting golfers exploring the region's golf offerings.
Quick facts
- Location
- Lanark, Ontario, CA
- Access
- Public
- Designer(s)
- Bill McNulty, Tim McNulty
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 66
- Length
- 4,112 yards
Getting there
The journey to Blue Heron Golf Club begins at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), roughly an hour's drive southwest into the rolling farmland and granite outcroppings of eastern Ontario's Lanark Highlands. The route traces the Rideau River valley before turning west through small heritage villages and mixed hardwood forest, the landscape gradually opening to reveal the glacial drumlin topography that defines this corner of the Canadian Shield. As Highway 7 gives way to quiet county roads, the final approach winds through pastoral countryside where stone fences and century barns frame distant views of forested ridges, delivering you to the secluded gates of Blue Heron with the unhurried grace befitting one of Ontario's most thoughtfully conceived private retreats.
FAQ
Common questions about Blue Heron (Alternate Tees) at Blue Heron Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Blue Heron (Alternate Tees) was designed by Bill McNulty and Tim McNulty.
Yes. Blue Heron (Alternate Tees) at Blue Heron Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Blue Heron (Alternate Tees) is 66.
Blue Heron (Alternate Tees) plays 4,112 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
Blue Heron (Alternate Tees) is a 18-hole course.


