April 20th: Stewart Creek Hole #6

Stewart Creek Hole #6 "The Rut" 553yd Par5

http://www.stewartcreekgolf.com/golf/vrtour/golf_window.php

Stewart Creek:
Interestingly, the final 18-hole product at Stewart Creek incorporates a number of refurbished mine entranceways that add some authenticity to the course's setting. Although golfers can enter no further than fifteen feet or so into the mines (upon which the tunnels are barricaded with steel grates), the openings have been constructed with new timber and serve as excellent rain shelters. (I have spoken with the big guy upstairs, and he promises this will not be an issue during our visit.)

(Sunset view of Three Sisters Mountains in Canmore)

CRO Opening Night:

We had mentioned the possibility of having a nice meal our first night in town, so I did a little digging and all I found was weeds....Crazy Weeds to be more precise. The Crazy Weed Restaurant in Canmore has received rave reviews for its delicious food. It is a little pricey, being in the $20-30cad range for an entree, but almost all of the restaurants in this tourist hot spot are at that price or more expensive (thankfully we'll be using our grill most nights and saving on costs while still enjoying the scenery). This place is almost impossible to find, but worth the effort. There is no name on the building, nor an address. Our waiter says the owner likes it that way. They certainly have enough clientele without the need to advertise. With that said, dinners are packed, so reservations are a must. This restaurant is referred to by some as "the best in the west." The local CBC restaurant critic gave it his one-and-only 10/10 ever (and that's not just out of 7 restaurants....tripadvisor had 78 listed in Canmore). They use local, organic ingredients, the dishes are innovative and work so well, service is excellent and the new location is bright and sunny. Search this place out - it is well worth it! Also, they have a roof top garden, which could be great for kickin' back with some brews as the sun sets over the snow-capped peaks..!