Mount Lorette Course
Kananaskis, Alberta, CA
Mount Lorette, one of two courses at Kananaskis Country Golf Course, is a testament to Alberta's enduring appeal as a golfing destination carved from the Rockies. Opened in 1983 and designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., it presents a quintessential mountain parkland experience. The terrain is characterized by generous fairways framed by towering pines, and the course rewards power players with expansive landing areas, but demands accurate approach shots to undulating greens well-guarded by water and bunkers. Lorette favors a strategic, rather than purely bomb-and-gouge approach. The course's setting is stunning, with every hole seemingly framed by the majestic peaks of the Canadian Rockies. While Kananaskis hasn't hosted major professional championships, its enduring popularity among Albertan golfers is reflected in its consistently busy tee sheet. The 2013 floods devastated both courses, but their meticulous restoration speaks to their importance in the regional golf landscape, reopening after a complete reimagining in 2018.
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Public: #121
Best in Canada
Public: #9
Best in Alberta
Public: #4
Golfers say Mount Lorette is a strong mountain course worth playing, though most note it falls short of its sister course Mount Kidd on the same property. Reviewers praise the amazing Rocky Mountain views and find the layout tighter than Kidd's wider corridors, which some prefer less. Most recommend prioritizing Mount Kidd if choosing between the two, with one suggesting a 7-to-3 ratio in favor of Kidd over multiple rounds. That said, golfers agree Lorette makes for a solid second round in an epic 36-hole day and is still a must-play if you're in the area and willing to secure a tee time.
8.6
22 players
Must play if you’re in the area, but the Mt. Kidd course on the same property is a better course.
Mt Lorette is the 2nd course on property at Kananaskis. Compared to Mt. Kidd, it is not nearly as scenic, but still some unreal views. Overall the general preference is Kidd > Lorette Out of 10 rounds - play 7 on Kidd and 3 on Lorette
Kananaskis (Mount Lorette) is a great mountain golf course with some amazing views. It's not nearly as good as the other course at Kananaskis (Mount Kidd), but does make for an epic 36 hole day. The course is a little tighter compared to Mount Kidd, which is fine, but I prefer slightly wider corridors. If you are willing to put in the effort to get a tee time, it is definitely worth a trip to the Canadian Rockies to play here!
Public courses closest to Mount Lorette at Kananaskis Country Golf Course.
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Mount Lorette at Kananaskis Country Golf Course has a Course Vaults score of 8.6 out of 10 based on 16 explicit golfer ratings.
Mount Lorette was designed by Robert Trent Jones.
Yes. Mount Lorette at Kananaskis Country Golf Course is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Mount Lorette is 72.
Mount Lorette plays 7,232 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Mount Lorette is 139.
