golf

There is always something going on in Fort Smith, where there is something for everyone.

The Wood Buffalo Frolics winter carnival in mid-March helps wave farewell to winter and welcome spring. The whole community gathers for Canada Day festivities in July, with an enthusiastic parade and delicious fish fry. The renowned South Slave Friendship Festival in mid-August features musicians from Fort Smith and across the North.

Golfing is a favourite activity in Fort Smith during the summer months. The community is served by two 9-hole golf courses.

The Pelican Rapids Golf and Country Club is located on the banks of the Slave River just outside of town and is open May through September. This challenging par 36 course has beautiful and forgiving grass fairways. Artificial greens installed in September 2009 provide a putting experience similar to the grass greens found on the best courses in southern Canada. Water hazards come into play on three holes.