'Inspires a sense of adventure': Sask. man conquers Mount Everest
A Saskatchewan man made it to the summit of Mount Everest earlier this month.
Golf is a sign of spring and summer and a major driver for seasonal tourism, experts say.
“They kind of go hand-in-hand," said Dartmouth, N.S. golf instructor Jim Oglivie.
At Cabot Cape Breton, golf business has spiked more than 20 per cent from 2021 to 2022.
"Through COVID-19, people had an opportunity to pick up golf because it was one of the activities you were allowed to do outdoors," said General Manager Kendall Clancy.
In Canada, people travelling for golf both domestically and from outside the country are providing a tourism payoff across the country.
According to a recent study by Statista, golf course and country clubs revenues in Canada climbed from $2.5 billion in 2016 to $3.48 billion in 2022.
“Golf is huge in Canada, representing over $14 billion in GDP," said Halifax Chamber of Commerce CEO Patrick Sullivan. "The tourism portion of golf in Canada is $2.5 billion to $3 billion."
Ontario alone has more than 800 golf courses.
“Very few of those golf courses are more than $200 or $300 a round," said Sullivan. "Which means if people can come to Ontario from the United States, or from other countries, they can play golf very cost-effectively.”
Clancy added top-rated golf courses attract visitors but so does the promise of a travel experience that extends beyond the game itself.
“Especially when you can share the experience of travelling to the Cabot Trail, and see some things on your bucket list, with a couple of exceptional rounds of golf.”
A Saskatchewan man made it to the summit of Mount Everest earlier this month.
Grayson Murray's parents said Sunday their 30-year-old son took his own life, just one day after he withdrew from a PGA Tour event. The family asked for privacy and that people honor Murray by being kind to one another.
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According to some experts, there is one type of screen time that is continuously excessive, and it's having a severe effect on our children.
Hamas fired a barrage of rockets from Gaza that set off air raid sirens as far away as Tel Aviv for the first time in months on Sunday in a show of resilience more than seven months into Israel's massive air, sea and ground offensive.
New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs has shared his anger on social media over a presentation in at least four high schools.
Donald Trump was booed repeatedly while addressing Saturday night’s Libertarian Party National Convention.
The start of the Indianapolis 500 was delayed as a strong storm pushed through the area Sunday, forcing Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials to evacuate about 125,000 fans who had already arrived for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."
A young driver received a hefty fine from Laval police after they say he was driving nearly 100 km/h over the posted speed limit.
When one is extended an invitation to the Royal Garden Party in London, England, there's undoubtedly no shortage of pomp and circumstance. Barrie, Ont. natives Megan Kirk Chang and her husband Brandon experienced just that as they entered the prestigious event hosted at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.
An unlikely celebrity emerged from social media to cheer on the Edmonton Oilers as they face the Dallas Stars tonight in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
The proprietors of Regina's sole discount theatre are aware they're carrying on a significant legacy.
When Jujhar Mann said he wanted to be a pastry chef on a grade school career project, he didn't imagine that pursuing his dream would land him on a popular Netflix baking competition.
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A Montreal photographer captured the moment a Canada goose defended itself from a fox at the Botanical Garden.
Public libraries in Atlantic Canada are now lending a broader range of items.
Flashes of purple darting across the sky mixed with the serenading sound of songs will be noticed more with spring in full force in Manitoba.
Catching 'em all with impressive speed, a 7-year-old boy from Windsor, Ont. who only started his competitive Pokémon journey seven months ago has already levelled up to compete at a world championship level.