Elkwater Golf Club sits in the Cypress Hills region of southeastern Alberta, near the border with Saskatchewan. The course occupies terrain within Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, an upland plateau that rises significantly above the surrounding prairie. This elevated geography creates a setting distinct from typical Alberta courses, with mixed forest, rolling topography, and cooler temperatures than the flatlands below. The layout takes advantage of the natural contours and wooded character of the Cypress Hills. Holes move through stands of lodgepole pine and aspen, with elevation changes that require golfers to account for uphill and downhill lies. The routing incorporates the area's natural drainage patterns and rock outcroppings, features uncommon in prairie golf. Water comes into play on several holes, and the tree-lined fairways demand accuracy over pure distance. Elkwater serves both resort visitors to the provincial park and local members from Medicine Hat and other southeastern Alberta communities. The course operates as part of the park's recreational infrastructure, drawing golfers who combine rounds with hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities in the Cypress Hills. The facility reflects its role as a destination within a protected natural area, where golf integrates with the broader landscape rather than dominating it. The course typically opens from late spring through early fall, with the season shaped by the region's elevation and climate.