Due in part to the massive immigration of Scots during the 19th century, golf pervades the national consciousness of Canada and is literally omnipresent. So it makes sense to plan a dedicated golf tour to Canada to play some of the most scenic courses in the world. Canadian golf is alluring with the accompanying scenic beauty of the mountains and lush greenery in areas like Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec attracting golfers by plane-loads.

Discovered by Norse seafarers in AD 985, Canada gained its freedom and reached the present state by gradual constitutional change. With a rich cultural history and immense natural resources, Canada today is a highly developed and progressive nation. Tourism is one of the hotspots of the New Economy and golf is a big pull. Globetrotters mix business with pleasure and throw in a golf package along with work in areas like the booming Oil capitals of Edmonton and Calgary.

One of the first stops on a Canadian golf travel is Alberta for its overwhelming selection of more than 275 golf courses. Start off your golf tour with the captivating Les Furber designed Glen Eagles, rated one of the best new courses in Canada ($99). Ravines, escarpments, natural grasses and a spectacular view of the Bow River Valley make this 7019 yards layout a pleasure to play. Just an hour away, above the town of Canmore is another Furber creation The Silver Tip Golf Course ($160-$150). Also include in your golf package Banff Springs Golf Course ($200), Jasper Park Golf Course ($125), Cougar Creek ($53) and The Ranch Golf and Country Club ($59-$49).

Route your golf tour to British Columbia, Canadas westernmost province, for courses set in a spectacular landscape and designed by the best in business like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Robert Trent Jones Jr., and Thomas McBroom. Must play courses in British Columbia that should be enjoyed on your golf vacation are: Kokanee Springs Golf Resort ($65 - $34), Predator Ridge Golf Resort ($105-$85) and the Robert Trent Jones designed Chateau Whistler Golf Club ($125-$59) among others. Take off a couple of days on your golf tour to include Vancouver for courses like Morgan Creek Golf Course ($85-$39), Meadows Garden ($80), Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club ($149-$99) and The Redwoods Golf Course ($20).

No one can resist routing their golf travel to Ontario, home to over 650 courses, making it one of North Americas most densely golf populated regions. Subdivided into Toronto, Muskoka and the Niagara region, Ontario is a golf holiday makers paradise with some enchanting courses. In Toronto, choose from over 200 courses like Glen Abbey ($32), Royal Woodbine ($88-$72), Osprey Valley ($150) and Wooden Sticks ($220-$140). Muskoka offers a relaxed atmosphere and the same reflects in its golf. Include in your golf package courses like Deerhurst Resort ($160), The Lake Joseph Club ($70-$55), Grandview Golf Club ($62-$56) and Taboo at Muskoka Stands ($165-$155) among others. A golf vacation would benefit from a stop at some of Niagara’s excellent courses designed to take advantage of every nuance of the diverse landscape. The city offers excellent views on courses like Legends on the Niagara ($125-$115), Royal Niagara Golf Club ($95-$70) and Whirlpool Golf Course ($91-$66).

If you are one of those who like hard working golf vacations get to Quebec to play some of the most challenging courses in Canada set in spectacular locales. One of the fines offerings of Quebec Golf is the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; one of the top rated golf resorts in Canada ($69-$59). A golf hot spot in this region is the Tremblant Resort region, which offers courses like Le Diable ($100), Le Géant ($100) and more.