Golf La Tempête

Golf La Tempête sits on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River in Levis, directly across from Quebec City. The course was designed by the Huxham family—Darrell and Warren—along with Graham Cooke, architects known for their work on Canadian layouts that emphasize strategic variety and playability across different skill levels. The design takes advantage of the region's rolling terrain and mature tree cover, characteristics common to courses built in southern Quebec's established residential and recreational corridors. The routing moves through varied elevation changes and wooded sections that frame holes and define playing corridors. Water features appear on several holes, adding both visual interest and strategic considerations for approach shots and risk-reward decisions. The layout incorporates a mix of hole lengths and angles, requiring players to manage different shot shapes and club selections throughout the round. Bunkering is positioned to challenge both tee shots and approaches, with green complexes that reward accurate iron play. La Tempête serves as a daily-fee facility accessible to both local golfers and visitors exploring the Quebec City region. The course benefits from its proximity to the city while maintaining a more secluded, natural setting characteristic of courses built outside urban centers. It provides a straightforward test of golf that reflects the design sensibilities of Canadian architects working in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, focusing on playability and integration with the existing landscape rather than dramatic or highly manufactured features.