
Slocan Lake Course
Slocan Lake Golf Course
About this course
Slocan Lake Golf Course sits in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia, in the small village of New Denver along the eastern shore of Slocan Lake. The course was designed by James Greer and Neil Tatrie and occupies a scenic mountain valley setting characteristic of the interior ranges of the province. The surrounding landscape features forested slopes and the long, narrow glacial lake that gives the course its name. The layout reflects the constraints and character of mountain golf in rural British Columbia. The terrain includes modest elevation changes and natural features typical of valley-floor sites in the region. Holes are routed through a mix of open fairways and stands of mature trees, with views toward the surrounding peaks and the lake itself from various points on the course. The design accommodates golfers of varying abilities while working within the natural topography. Slocan Lake serves the local community and visitors exploring the Kootenay region, which is known for its outdoor recreation and historic mining towns. The course operates as a public facility and reflects the relaxed, accessible character common to smaller mountain courses in British Columbia's interior. It provides a straightforward golf experience in a remote and visually distinctive part of the province, where the emphasis is on the natural setting rather than championship-level challenge or tournament history.
Quick facts
- Location
- New Denver, British Columbia, CA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1927
- Designer(s)
- James Greer, Neil Tatrie
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 35
- Length
- 2,682 yards
- Difficulty
- 35/116
Getting there
The journey to Slocan Lake Golf Course begins with a flight into Castlegar Regional Airport or Kelowna International, the latter offering broader connections but requiring a more substantial drive into the West Kootenay wilderness. From either gateway, the route winds deep into British Columbia's mountainous interior, tracing the shores of Slocan Lake along Highway 6 - a ribbon of pavement carved between glacier-fed waters and forested peaks that rise steeply from the valley floor. The final approach into New Denver, a historic mining hamlet turned mountain retreat, feels like a passage into another era, where the pace slows and the air carries the scent of cedar and alpine clarity. The course itself sits tucked against this dramatic backdrop, a hidden gem accessible only to those willing to venture beyond the well-trodden paths of British Columbia's resort corridor.
FAQ
Common questions about Slocan Lake
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Slocan Lake was designed by James Greer and Neil Tatrie.
Yes. Slocan Lake is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Slocan Lake is 35.
Slocan Lake plays 2,682 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Slocan Lake is 116.
Slocan Lake is a 9-hole course.



