Coal Creek

"Reclamation at its Best " is the way Coal Creek Golf Resort is called. The location has witnessed coal mining since the 19th century, and the area still bears the traces of the excavation process. Black sand, or more accurately coal, is the final element of the eco-friendly credentials of this unique golf and RV facility.

It is located just an hour's driving distance away from downtown Edmonton The fairways of Coal Creek occupy what was previously part of the Dodds Coal Mine. The Norby family bought the land in 1956, and still control and operate the current mine operation. The Norbys who assumed the responsibility of the reclamation of the mine's original site prior to the course was officially opened in 2012.

The layout spans from 5384 yards to 7207 yards, according to the tees chosen to play from. The course is designed with two return nines, and water hazards are found on more than half of the holes on the course particularly in the area that runs between par 4 5th hole and the 11th, a par four.

Highlight holes include the lengthy par five 6th that is a pond on the right side of the tee, and to just to the left side of the fairway, and on the right side of the course the slightly left doglegged par four 9th with a pond just to the right of fairway (fed by a creek that runs along the green) as well as the final one of par 3s on the 17th hole, with the black sand in a semi-circle is waiting for over-hit tee shots to the rear of the green.