Silvertip Resort Receives Prestigious Wine Spectator Award, Underscores the Fine Dining and Other Culinary Options which Abound in the Exquisite Alberta Destination
ALBERTA, Canada) — Silvertip Resort — one of seven courses in the Canadian Rockies golf-and-resort lifestyle consortium — recently earned Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence” for its wine list at Rustica Steakhouse, reflecting the excellent food-and-beverage offerings throughout the destination.
Canmore’s only restaurant to receive the annual accolade, Rustica features approximately 275 bottles of wine from ten countries. Rustica — opened in 2006 — overlooks the scenic Mount Lady Macdonald as well as the golf course’s 10th and 18th fairways.
Silvertip is a member of Canadian Rockies Golf (CRG; www.canadianrockiesgolf.ca), a consortium of acclaimed courses and resorts which have hosted historic events and people indicative of their quality.
Kananaskis Country Golf Course staged a sumptuous dinner during a G-8 summit for world leaders, Canmore Golf & Curling Club was a host venue for Nordic event athletes during Winter Olympic Games, and Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain has wined and dined at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.
“Silvertip’s Wine Spectator honor reflects the exceptional vacation and lifestyle standard which proliferates in the Canadian Rockies,” says Gordon Schultz, CRG spokesman. “We are honored by distinction of this sort as it objectively informs prospective visitors of the high quality F&B found in our region.”
Groups can bask in an unforgettable dining — and lodging — experience at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge by choosing Outlook Cabin, where Queen Elizabeth and her entourage stayed. Guests may luxuriate with an authentic Canadian feast cooked by a private chef, grilling Alberta beef, elk, venison, bison and other regional delights. Outlook Cabin is one of more than 58 cedar chalets, suites and six signature cabins offering 446 superbly appointed guestrooms in a village connected by picturesque paths.
The Fairmont Banff Springs — renowned as one of the world’s great resort hotels — provides guests with too many culinary choices to list. On-site restaurants include Bow Valley Grill and its abundant wine list, authentically Canadian and sustainable menu options, elegant décor and ambiance. Enjoy French-Canadian dishes at the exclusive Banffshire Club or Bavarian cuisine at the Waldhaus Restaurant overlooking Banff Springs’ award-winning Stanley Thompson Course.
Located 45 minutes from The Fairmont Banff Springs, Canmore Golf & Curling Club is that iconic resort and hotel what WestJet Airlines is to Air Canada. That is, both are well-regarded brands which provide quality, value and options at different price points. While there is only one restaurant at Canmore G&CC it has an excellent chef who enhances his menu with a variety of delicious meals, Canadian wines and microbrews. The Tourtiere Meat Pie he serves dazzles.
Stewart Creek Golf & Country Club is home to an excellent bar featuring an array of scotches and bourbons for 19th-hole libations and post-round celebrations. It offers fine meals which satiate hearty appetites and satisfy discerning palates. Home to one of the nation’s best golf courses, Stewart Creek overlooks the breathtaking Three Sisters Mountains, and its culinary staff makes sauces, soups and meals using the freshest local ingredients.
Dramatic, spectacular mountain scenery is a typical meal “garnishment” for guests and visitors in the Canadian Rockies. The indoor-outdoor restaurant at Kananaskis is typical of this scintillating reality, sitting immediately adjacent to and underneath awe-inspiring Mt. Kidd and Mt. Lorette, the namesake mountains for the two Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed courses. The popular golf venue is nestled near and partners for packages with Delta Lodge, which offers several superlative F&B options, from fine and casual dining to pubs and wine tastings.
To view the stunning topography, vacation options and learn more about the area visit www.canadianrockiesgolf.ca. Website visitors can view packages or request custom quotes for trips and packages or they may call 877.323.3633 for more information.
About Canadian Rockies Golf
The Canadian Rockies golf-and-resort lifestyle destination – known by its telling tagline “Canadian Rockies Golf: Historic. Dramatic. Untamed.” – exudes with options and values. Some of its many attractions include:
1. Canmore Golf and Curling Club (www.canmoregolf.net, 888.678.4785)
Valley-nestled property requires players use all clubs in their bag, narrow fairways challenge all levels of golfers
Tree-lined course, friendly community atmosphere provides intimacy and camaraderie
Located at base of Bow Valley, glacier-fed streams lace through course
2. The Fairmont Banff Springs (www.fairmont.com/banffsprings, 800.441.1414)
Historical course and castle-like hotel with regal ambiance, award-winning Willow Stream Spa and exquisite resort amenities
27 holes of golf – 18 Stanley Thompson-designed holes including the 200-yard, par-3 Devil’s Cauldron, 147 bunkers, and the 9-hole Tunnel Course
Panoramic beauty, picturesque-mountain setting nestled between Sulphur Mountain and Mount Rundle
Situated in Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
3. The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (www.fairmont.com/jasper.com, 800.441.1414)
Featuring the “wild side of the Rockies” – elk, caribou, coyote, bear and wolves inhabit the national park
Widely regaled as one of the world’s best resort courses
Designed by Stanley Thompson, the 18 holes carve contours at the feet of mountains
Located in the heart of Jasper National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
4. Kananaskis Country Golf Course (www.kananaskisgolf.com, 877.591.2525)
Robert Trent Jones Sr. exquisitely designed courses, situated in serene Kananaskis Country
36 holes played beneath breathtaking Mt. Lorette and Mt. Kidd, after which the courses are respectively named
Features immaculate lush fairways, famed island-like 4th green on Mt. Kidd course, 140+ silica sand bunkers and the cascading Kananaskis River
5. Silvertip Golf Resort (www.silvertipresort.com, 877.877.5444)
Home course of PGA Tour Member and 2006 Players Champion Stephen Ames
Golf Digest rated 4 ½ stars and lauded for environmental sensitivity and maintenance practices
600 feet of elevation change, including dramatic par-4 18th with extreme altitude drop from tee to fairway, fairway to green
6. Stewart Creek Golf & Country Club (www.stewartcreekgolf.com/golf, 877.993.GOLF)
Golf Digest rated 4 ½ stars
Surrounded by the spellbinding Three Sisters Mountains, practically close enough to touch during play
Audubon-certified course preserves habitat for plentiful wildlife
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