
Oak Bay Course
Oak Bay Golf And Country Club

About this course
Nestled along the shores of Gloucester Pool in Port Severn, Oak Bay Golf and Country Club's course bears the indelible mark of Howard Watson's mid-20th century vision. Watson, a prolific Canadian architect, routed the original layout through a gently rolling landscape of exposed granite outcroppings and mature Muskoka pines. The course plays shorter than its yardage suggests, favoring strategic shot-making over sheer power, challenging golfers to navigate strategically placed bunkers and cleverly contoured greens. The architecture, while not globally celebrated, showcases Watson's commitment to playability and his ability to integrate the golf course seamlessly into the rugged beauty of the Canadian Shield. While untouched by significant renovations in recent decades, the original layout has stood the test of time. Oak Bay fosters a relaxed atmosphere, where members and guests alike are drawn to the beauty of the surrounding landscape and the unpretentious nature of the club. Beyond the golf, it's a haven for boaters, drawn to the sparkling waters of Gloucester Pool, and the clubhouse buzzes with conversation after a day on the links.
Quick facts
- Location
- Port Severn, Ontario, CA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2010
- Designer
- Shawn P. Watters
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,503 yards
- Difficulty
- 73/125
Getting there
The journey to Oak Bay Golf and Country Club begins at Toronto Pearson International (YYZ), roughly two hours north through the rolling countryside of Ontario's cottage country, or alternatively via Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) for those arriving by private charter. The drive traces Highway 400 northward before branching into quieter regional roads that wind through the Canadian Shield landscape, where granite outcroppings and pine forests signal the transition from urban sprawl to the serene waterfront communities of Georgian Bay. As you approach Port Severn, the terrain softens into the distinctive geography of Muskoka and Parry Sound districts - a terrain of deep blue water, weathered docks, and the kind of stillness that defines Ontario's most coveted golf destinations. Oak Bay Golf and Country Club sits poised on this quiet shoreline, accessible by road or, for the truly discerning, by water taxi from the nearby marinas that dot the bay.

FAQ
Common questions about Oak Bay
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Oak Bay was designed by Shawn P. Watters.
Yes. Oak Bay is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Oak Bay is 72.
Oak Bay plays 6,503 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Oak Bay is 125.
Oak Bay is a 18-hole course.



