7-Day Golf Road Trip: Laurentides & Lanaudière

This seven-day loop through the Laurentides and Lanaudière regions begins southwest of Montréal near the Ottawa Valley, winds north into the lake-studded highlands, and returns through the Laurentian foothills before heading home. The trail mixes Stanley Thompson and Howard Watson designs with quieter resort tracks, giving players a genuine range of parkland and mountain-framed golf. Stays shift from spa-resort properties to straightforward roadside hotels, keeping logistics simple across a wide geographic spread. The itinerary moves roughly clockwise, minimizing backtracking on any given day.

Day 1

Arrive in Hudson and settle into the western edge of the trail before the road swings north. An afternoon round at Falcon Golf Course — a Graham Cooke design along the Ottawa River corridor — makes for a relaxed opener without heavy mileage on arrival day. After the round, drive east to Rigaud and check in at Travelodge by Wyndham Rigaud, a no-fuss base for the night. The Auberge des Gallant in Rigaud is an alternative for those wanting a quieter inn atmosphere heading into the first full day.

Day 2

From Rigaud, head northeast to Saint-Anicet for a morning round at St-Anicet, a par-71 parkland layout designed by Lucien Faubert. Tee off early to keep the afternoon free for the drive to Lachute. Check in at Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lachute, which puts players walking distance from Lachute's dining strip. In the evening, Brasserie Sir John Brewing Co. offers a local craft-beer setting, while Le Bouillon16 is a solid sit-down dinner option if something more substantial is needed after a long driving day.

Day 3

Lachute is a two-course day. Morning belongs to Club de golf Lachute, a Stanley Thompson and Howard Watson parkland design that rewards early tee times before afternoon wind picks up. After a break at Resto-Bar Le Caucus for lunch, the afternoon round at Golf Oasis in nearby Brownsburg adds a resort-style par-71 contrast. Stay again at Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lachute to avoid moving luggage between rounds. The back-to-back scheduling is manageable given how close these courses sit to each other.

Day 4

Drive north to Grenville-sur-la-Rouge, the geographic heart of the trail. Play Golf Carling Lake in the morning — another Thompson and Watson collaboration — before switching over to the adjacent Golf Lac Carling for an afternoon loop. Check in at Hôtel Lac Carling Spa & Golf, which places guests directly on property, making it easy to walk between the accommodation and both courses. Alternatively, Éco Spa Highland, also in Grenville-sur-la-Rouge, suits those prioritizing recovery over convenience. A spa session is worth booking ahead for the evening.

Day 5

Head north to Lac-Nominingue for a full day at Club de Golf Nominingue, an 18-hole resort layout set among the northern lakes. Tee off mid-morning to enjoy the scenery at a measured pace. Afterward, continue southeast to Saint-Donat and play Golf St-Donat, an Albert Murray design that rounds out the highland section of the trip. Saint-Donat sits at the top of the Lanaudière corridor and serves as a natural pivot point before the trail descends back toward the Laurentian foothills. Book accommodation locally or use Saint-Donat as a dinner stop before continuing south.

Day 6

Descend into the Laurentian foothills and check in at Hôtel & Suites Les Laurentides in Saint-Sauveur, a central base for the final playing days. Morning tee time at Club de Golf Piedmont keeps the drive short. After a lunch break, head to Golf St-Jérôme — a Gaston Alary-designed parkland course in Saint-Jérôme — for the afternoon round. The Mirabel area is close enough to reach for dinner; BBQ Mirabel or Restaurant L'Ardoise in Blainville both work as evening options from this base.

Day 7

Save the final morning for the Mirabel cluster, which offers three courses within a tight corridor. Golf Griffon des Sources, Golf le Sélect, and Golf St-Janvier are all par-72 parkland tracks in Mirabel. Choose one based on remaining energy — Golf St-Janvier suits a relaxed farewell round. After the round, swing south through Lorraine for a quick look at Club De Golf Lorraine or Club de Golf Rivière Rouge en route back to Montréal, depending on departure time. Chez Antonio in Blainville works as a final lunch stop before hitting the autoroute.