Coldstream Golf Course

Coldstream Golf Course sits in the North Okanagan region of British Columbia, near the small community of Lumby, roughly 20 kilometers east of Vernon. The course was designed by Reggie Betts, a Pacific Northwest architect whose work appears primarily in British Columbia and Alberta during the mid-to-late twentieth century. The layout occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the interior valleys of the province, where the landscape transitions from the drier Okanagan benchlands to more forested upland areas. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes and mature tree growth, creating a parkland-style experience common to courses in this part of British Columbia. Fairways typically move through corridors of pine and fir, with enough width to accommodate recreational play while still rewarding accuracy. Greens are modest in size and contour, reflecting the era and budget constraints typical of community courses in smaller Canadian towns. Coldstream serves primarily as a local facility, drawing golfers from Vernon, Lumby, and surrounding rural areas of the North Okanagan. The club operates with a relaxed, community-oriented atmosphere, offering accessible golf in a region where the sport competes with outdoor recreation focused on the nearby lakes and mountains. The course provides a straightforward test suited to a range of abilities, maintaining the character of a regional layout designed to serve its immediate population rather than attract destination play.