Canadian Rockies Golf  announces Gregg Lown as the new Director of Golf at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

Lown brings a wealth of experience to the team, including leadership positions at El Cameleon Golf Course at The Fairmont

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge's Gregg Lown

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge’s Gregg Lown

Mayakoba in Mexico, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler in British Columbia and The Fairmont St Andrews in Scotland.

“I’m excited to begin my role at this iconic Stanley Thompson course and support Canadian Rockies Golf in uniquely branding this destination,” said Lown.  “Jasper holds a special place in the golf world.”

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is ranked the No. 1 resort course in Canada in 2013 by SCOREGOLF.  Canadian Rockies Golf Packages with play at the celebrated course start at $309 per person, per night.

For booking information, see canadianrockiesgolf.net or call 855.835.8484.

Silvertip Resort Appoints New Executive Chef

Silvertip Resort will feature the culinary expertise of its new Executive Chef Laura Hansford as it welcomes golfers this spring.

Hansford, who has worked at Silvertip since 2010 as Chef de Partie and Executive Sous Chef, has placed her own stamp on the menus of its famed Rustica Steakhouse and Stoney’s Bar and Grill.  Open to the public, both dining venues have consistently been added to “Best Of” lists in Canmore.

“Food is my passion and I am pleased to say all of our soups, sauces and sides at Silvertip are produced from scratch,” says Hansford.  “We have great locals and guests that visit the restaurant and enjoy the food we make.”

Featuring Alberta prime beef, Canadian wines and spirits, and extraordinary views of the Canadian Rockies, Rustica has earned awards from Wine Spectator and other leading publications.

Golfers are encouraged to call 1.877.877.5444 for advance reservations.

Make Golf an Adventure with 2014 Vacation Packages

Canadian Rockies Golf has released 2014 golf vacation packages now available at www.canadianrockiesgolf.net.  Paired with luxury accommodations in Banff, Jasper and Canmore, the exclusive experiences combine golf on Alberta’s award-winning courses with adventure and luxury.

A sampling of packages includes:

  • Canadian Rockies Pins & Fins (starting at $1,019) – Perfect for      anglers, this trip includes a round of golf at The Fairmont Banff Springs      Golf Course and choice of round at Canmore Golf & Curling Club,      Silvertip Resort or Stewart Creek Golf & Country Club, as well as a      seven to eight-hour Bow River float and wade fly-fishing trip, and four      nights’ accommodations.
  • Fairmont Open Golf & Spa (starting at $1,159) – Features four nights at The Fairmont Banff Springs, a round of      golf at The Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course and at either Silvertip      Resort or Stewart Creek Golf & Country Club, vehicle pass to Banff      National Park and an afternoon at The Fairmont Banff Springs renowned      Willow Stream Spa, with a side-by-side couples massage.

For more information please visit www.canadianrockiesgolf.net or call 1.855.835.8484.