Trail golf course extends season

Trail golf course extends season

Published 12:00 pm Monday, October 19, 2026

West Kootenay golfers will be happy to know that the Birchbank Golf Course has extended its season.

Golfers can tee off at the 18-hole Trail golf course for an extra two weeks, with the last day moved from its scheduled close on Oct. 31 to Saturday, Nov. 14 – weather permitting.

Golf Director Jeff Papilion says the course is in excellent shape, and owners, Viaggio Hospitality Group, encouraged staff to extend the season.

The fall weather has been almost perfect to this point, and despite cooler temperatures in the morning, average temps in the afternoon have been hovering around 17-20C.

This week the highs range from 18C until Friday, Oct. 23, when it drops to 13C and is forecasted for about 10C on the weekend.

Tee times currently start at 9 a.m. but may be delayed due to frost, with a special fall rate of $35 for nine holes and $65 for 18.

Birchbank is also extending its fall “Early Bird” special rate for next year’s 2027 membership until Nov. 6. Purchase a single membership for $1,342 or couples for $2,466 and play the remainder of the season free .

Rossland’s Redstone Golf Course is also still teeing off and is day-to-day depending on the weather and frost. Check out its social media page for daily info.

Castlegar Golf Course and Champion Lakes Golf Course are scheduled to close Oct. 25.

Golfers can make a tee time online at birchbankgolf.com or call the pro shop at 250-693-2255.