Monterra Golf at Blue Mountain Resorts

Monterra Golf at Blue Mountain Resorts sits on the Niagara Escarpment near Collingwood, Ontario, approximately two hours northwest of Toronto. Designed by Canadian architect Thomas McBroom and opened in 2008, the course occupies dramatic terrain along the escarpment's slopes, incorporating significant elevation changes throughout the routing. The property offers views across Georgian Bay and the surrounding countryside, with the layout moving through varied topography that includes forested sections, natural rock outcroppings, and open meadow areas characteristic of the escarpment landscape. McBroom's design works with the natural contours of the site, routing holes both along ridgelines and through lower valleys. The course features substantial elevation shifts from tee to green on several holes, and the rocky terrain of the Niagara Escarpment creates distinctive playing corridors. Strategic bunkering and green complexes require careful course management, particularly given the slopes and sidehill lies common throughout the round. Water features appear on multiple holes, adding both visual interest and tactical considerations. The course operates as part of the Blue Mountain Resort community, which includes skiing, accommodation, and recreational facilities. Monterra serves both resort guests and outside play, fitting into the broader four-season resort infrastructure that has developed around Blue Mountain. The course represents one of the more ambitious modern golf projects built on escarpment terrain in southern Ontario, taking advantage of topography that provides both challenge and scenic character uncommon in the region's generally flatter golf landscape.