If you’re after an unforgettable round of golf with breathtaking mountain scenery, Mt. Kidd at Kananaskis Country Golf Course, just an hour from downtown Calgary, is exactly what you’re looking for. Situated in the gorgeous Kananaskis Valley, this Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed masterpiece has been delighting golfers since 1983—and now, after its resurgence post‑flood, it’s better than ever.
A Great Golf Course in a Legendary Setting
Originally designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. who famously called this “the finest location I have ever seen for a golf course,” Mt. Kidd was restored by Gary Browning after significant flooding caused damage to both layouts on property. The course now delivers a design rich in strategy and extremely high in aesthetic appeal.
Browning preserved Jones’s original routing while modernizing bunkers, smoothing greens, and widening fairways. Ranked well prior to the restoration, Mt. Kidd is now among Canada’s top public courses, garnering high praise from multiple publications.
Natural Beauty & Course Features
Kananaskis’ Mt. Kidd is framed by towering limestone peaks with the iconic Kananaskis River defining the course setting and strategy on various holes. The river weaves through the first 12 holes creating risk‑reward shotmaking throughout. The mountains surrounding the golf course rise nearly 10,000 feet, looming over fairways woven through beautiful pine forests and over 140 white-sand bunkers—both large and strategic—define fairways and greens creating beautiful contrast. Encounters with grizzlies, deer, and eagles are common, reminding you you’re playing in a true wilderness setting.
Overall Thoughts
Mt. Kidd at Kananaskis Country delivers a magnificent blend of design excellence, natural grandeur, and playable challenge. Whether you’re a scratch golfer trying to go low or a recreational player soaking in the scenery, it is a world‑class experience that’s as accessible as it is breathtaking. In short, Mt. Kidd is a must-play for any golfer venturing into the Rockies.
