Ridgeway Golf & Leisure | The Shops, The Charm, The History

If spending a warm summer morning on the links is what you crave Ridgeway, a part of Greater Fort Erie, is sure to please. Home to numerous full-service public golf courses, Fort Erie offers a course to suit every level of play and budget. From executive par-3 and practice courses to beautifully manicured resort-style courses, the town offers the golf enthusiast a wide array of options and opportunity to improve their game. Ridgeway is also located within a short drive of some of the Niagara areas premier golf courses, which rank among some of the finest in Canada. So, if you're coming to Ridgeway, be sure to pack your clubs!

Bridgewater Country Club is the home of the former Erie Downs. The golf course was designed by renowned golf course architect Stanley Thompson. Although Bridgewater is a private golf course, the Club House is open to the public year round. Located just minutes from the Peace Bridge, the Country Club also offers fine dining and conference services.

Cherry Hill Country Club
912 Cherry Hill Blvd, ON, L0S 1N0
905-894-1122
www.cherryhillclub.ca

The Cherry Hill Club is a member-owned, non-equity private golf club located in Ridgeway, Ontario. The Club was founded in 1922 by a group of men from Buffalo, New York who owned summer properties on the nearby Canadian shore of Lake Erie. The club is a member of the RCGA and the USGA. Membership is granted through sponsorship only, and is limited to 400 golfing memberships. Cherry Hill also played host to the 1972 Canadian Open. Social memberships are available.

Fort Erie Golf Club
1640 Garrison Road Fort Erie, ON, L2A 5M4
905-991-8883
www.forteriegolf.ca

This family operated facility is meticulously maintained and family pride is evident everywhere you look. The Club’s 3,282 yards are divided into three par fours and fifteen par threes, all of which can be played in two-and-a-half hours or less. With no hole longer than 400 yards, the course is ideal for the beginner golfer.

International Country Club
2900 College Road Stevensville, ON, L0S 1S0 905-382-2000

The International Country Club offers three different nines, each presenting a distinct set of challenges. Averaging over 3,400 yards in length, all three nines play over flat terrain. There is good mixture of holes throughout the course, with a lot of water, a variety of lengths and many large greens.

The Legends on the Niagara is the first of its kind in Canada. The Legends houses two eighteen hole championship Golf Courses and a nine hole short course carved out of the historic terrain. These courses designed by renowned architects Thomas McBroom (Ushers Creek) and Douglas Carrick (Battlefield) have been given the distinguished Platinum Rating. A putting course, 45 acre, 360 degree practice facility, and teaching academy “round out” the Legends’ experience.

Rio Vista Golf Course
85 Crook Street, Fort Erie, ON, 905-871-0921
www.riovista.ca

For over 70 years, Rio Vista Golf Course has provided quality, affordable golf for the public. Located in Fort Erie, Ontario, our hidden gem has slowly matured into one of the finest public golf courses in the Niagara Peninsula. Originally opened in 1932, Rio Vista was designed by famed Canadian golf course architect Stanley Thompson. This nine hole course is owned and operated by J.C.I. Fort Erie. J.C.I. Fort Erie, along with Rio Vista’s staff, are committed to providing excellent customer service along with creating an entertaining environment. Rio Vista stands alone in today’s golf industry. With ever increasing green fees and rounds of golf that seem to take an eternity, Rio Vista provides affordable golf within a time frame that fits anyone’s busy schedule.