3-Day Golf Road Trip: Edmonton & Area

This three-day loop suits golfers who want a mix of course styles — Jack Nicklaus parkland, open links, and Les Furber design — without venturing far from Edmonton's orbit. The route anchors in Sherwood Park for two nights before swinging south to Leduc, keeping driving time between stops well under an hour.

Day 1

Arrive in Sherwood Park and head straight to Northern Bear Golf Course, the Nicklaus-designed parkland layout that sets a high bar for the trip. A late-morning tee time works well on Day 1 — it leaves time to settle in and leaves the afternoon open for a relaxed 18 holes through Northern Bear's tree-lined terrain. After the round, check in to the Sandman Signature Sherwood Park Hotel, a comfortable Sherwood Park base that puts dinner options within easy reach. That evening, Bodega Tapas Bar – Sherwood Park offers a low-key way to ease into the trip without committing to a heavy dinner before two more days of walking.

Day 2

Day 2 gives golfers the choice of staying in the Sherwood Park cluster or making a short push in either direction. Start with an early tee time at Legends Golf & Country Club, a par-72 parkland course a short drive from the hotel. The morning round leaves the afternoon free to squeeze in nine more holes or explore the area. Golfers who want more mileage should consider the drive to The Quarry in Edmonton — a Les Furber design that plays to par 72. Return to Sherwood Park for the night and stay again at the Sandman Signature Sherwood Park Hotel, or switch to the Four Points by Sheraton Sherwood Park for a change of scenery. Dinner at Vicky's Bistro & Wine Bar in Sherwood Park is a solid option, or La Patrona if the mood calls for something different.

Day 3

On the final morning, check out and drive south to Nisku to play RedTail Landing Golf Club before heading home. The Puddicombe Golf–designed links layout is a genuine change of pace from the parkland courses played earlier in the trip — open, exposed, and built for golfers who enjoy a different kind of challenge. Tee off mid-morning to allow a comfortable departure afterward. Golfers flying out of Edmonton International Airport will find RedTail Landing practically adjacent, making it one of the more logistically sensible final-round choices on any Alberta trip. Before leaving the area, Sawmill Prime Rib & Steak House in nearby Leduc is worth the short detour for a post-round meal, and the Best Western Premier Denham Inn & Suites in Leduc is a practical overnight option for anyone whose departure is early the following morning rather than same-day.