1-Day Golf Road Trip: Laurentides & Lanaudière

Morning

Start the day at Club de golf Lachute in Lachute — a Stanley Thompson and Howard Watson–designed parkland layout playing to par 72. Book a tee time for 8:00 or 8:30 a.m. to beat afternoon heat and weekend traffic on the autoroute. Thompson's routing uses natural terrain effectively, so arrive 20 minutes early to loosen up on the range before heading to the first tee. The course rewards accurate iron play, so a focused warm-up on approach distances pays off.

Lunch & Afternoon

After the round, head into Lachute for lunch at Le Bouillon16 or Brasserie Sir John Brewing Co., both in town and easy stops between courses. If legs and daylight allow, the afternoon is well spent at Golf Carling Lake or Golf Lac Carling, both resort courses in Grenville-sur-la-Rouge designed with Thompson and Watson fingerprints. The two properties sit in the same area, so it's worth confirming tee availability before committing to the drive. Golfers staying at Hôtel Lac Carling Spa & Golf can walk from the lodge to the first tee — a practical advantage for an afternoon round when time is tighter.

Evening

Settle in at Hôtel Lac Carling Spa & Golf in Grenville-sur-la-Rouge for the night. The resort stay keeps the car parked and the pace relaxed. Alternatively, Éco Spa Highland, also in Grenville-sur-la-Rouge, offers a quieter option if the main hotel is booked out. For those who prefer to base out of Lachute itself, Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lachute is a straightforward, no-fuss option. End the evening at Resto-Bar Le Caucus in Lachute — a casual spot to recap the round without straying far from the day's geography. Book tee times at least a week ahead during peak summer season, particularly on weekends.