Bootleg Gap sits in the East Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia, approximately eight kilometers north of Kimberley. Designed by Canadian architect Les Furber and opened in the late 1990s, the course occupies rolling terrain in the Rocky Mountain Trench, where the landscape transitions between forested slopes and open benchland. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes and mountain views, with the Purcell Range visible to the west and the Rocky Mountains to the east. Furber, known for his work across western Canada, designed Bootleg Gap to incorporate the area's natural contours and native vegetation. The layout moves through stands of pine and fir, with fairways that follow the land's natural movement rather than imposing dramatic reshaping. Elevation shifts create variety in shot requirements, and several holes play across or along natural draws and ridgelines. The course reflects the regional style of mountain golf common to interior British Columbia, where designers work within forested settings and variable topography. Kimberley's history as a mining town influences the area's character, and the course serves both local residents and visitors drawn to the region's outdoor recreation. The climate at this elevation allows for a playing season that typically runs from late spring through early fall. Bootleg Gap represents the type of daily-fee facility that expanded golf access in smaller British Columbia communities during the 1990s development period, offering mountain golf in a less commercialized setting than resort destinations.