North/West Course

Saint Charles Country Club

Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA
Private
18 holesPar 726,722 yds73.1/129
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About this course

Saint Charles Country Club's North/West routing combines holes from two nines that form part of a 27-hole complex in Winnipeg. The club's original course, dating to 1905, underwent significant redesign work by Stanley Thompson in the 1920s, when he reshaped much of the layout to better suit the property's natural terrain along the Assiniboine River valley. Thompson's work emphasized strategic bunkering and green contours that reward thoughtful course management over pure length. The property occupies rolling terrain with mature tree-lined fairways and elevation changes that are notable for the prairie region. Several holes play along or across the river corridor, incorporating water hazards and views that distinguish the routing from the flatter agricultural land typical of southern Manitoba. The design takes advantage of natural drainage patterns and wooded areas that frame playing corridors. Saint Charles has hosted numerous provincial championships and regional amateur events over its long history, serving as a competitive venue for Manitoba golf. The club maintains a traditional membership culture rooted in Winnipeg's established community, with a clubhouse that reflects its early 20th-century origins. The course remains a year-round focal point for members despite Manitoba's short playing season, typically running from late April through October depending on weather conditions.

Quick facts

Location
Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA
Access
Private
Year built
1929
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,722 yards
Difficulty
73.1/129

Getting there

The journey to Saint Charles Country Club begins at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport, a compact hub serving Canada's prairie heartland just twenty minutes west of the city center. From there, a brief drive along the Trans-Canada Highway transitions into the leafy residential streets of the Charleswood neighborhood, where the Assiniboine River traces a quiet boundary between urban Winnipeg and the club's secluded grounds. The approach feels less like arrival at a destination than a retreat into a wooded enclave - mature elms and oaks frame the entrance, and the river's presence lends an unexpected sense of remove from the prairie capital beyond. It is a discreet sanctuary, tucked into a bend of the landscape where the flatlands yield to rolling, treed terrain.

FAQ

Common questions about North/West at Saint Charles Country Club

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

North/West was designed by Alister Mackenzie, Stanley Thompson., Donald Ross, Tom Bendelow, Bill Robinson, and Norman H. Woods.

North/West at Saint Charles Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at North/West is 72.

North/West plays 6,722 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at North/West is 129.

North/West is a 18-hole course.

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