The City of St. Catharines owns and operates the Garden City Golf Course. Located in the heart of the city at 37 Lincoln Ave., the par-60 executive course features a licensed clubhouse and patio, putting and chipping greens and practice driving cages.
We offer daily barbecue features on our deck as well as daily beverage cart.
We welcome players of every level of the game.
Come and enjoy our picturesque landscape and enjoy 3563 yards of golf from our red tee blocks and 2971 yards from our yellow tee blocks.
Green Fees and Rental Rates (tax included)
2026 Off-Season Rates, All Players (Course Opening to May 15, and October 1-31)
- Monday to Sunday 9 Holes: $15.45 walking; $25.45 riding
- Monday to Sunday 18 Holes: $26.80 walking; $46.80 riding
2026 Prime Season Weekday Rates (May 16 to Sept 30.)
- 9 Holes: $20.40 walking; $30.40 riding
- 18 Holes: $31.15 walking; $51.15 riding
Senior/Junior (Weekdays)
- 9 Holes: $17.50 walking; $27.50 riding
- 18 Holes: $26.80 walking; $46.80 riding
Weekends/Holidays/Tournaments - All Players
- 9 Holes: $21.60 walking; $31.60 riding
- 18 Holes: $33.55 walking; $53.55 riding
Leagues
- 9 Holes: $15.45 walking; $25.45 riding
- 18 Holes: $26.80 walking; $46.80 riding
Activity Packs - Walking
- 9 Hole Senior: $141.00
- 9 Hole Public: $164.00
- 18 Holes - All Players: $260.00
Rental Fees
- Pull-Cart Rental: $5.00
- Club Rental: $10.00
- 9 Hole Cart Rental: $10.00
- 18 Hole Cart Rental: $20.00
Power Cart Policy
- Power cart rental prices are per rider (per person) for nine holes.
- Power cart rental prices are per rider (per person) for 18 holes.
- Must have at a minimum G2 license to rent a power cart.
- Weather conditions throughout the season may prevent power carts being permitted on the course.
- Must sign a cart agreement form.
- Players should be prepared to walk as our power cart inventory is offered on a first come first serve basis.
Booking your Tee Time
Reservations can be made by calling in advance - 905.688.5601, ext. 1677. Walk ins are also permitted, but reservations are recommended.
The golf course is open seven days a week, and to open the season tee times start at 7:30 a.m., with a shift effective May 2 to 7 a.m. The final rounds of the day will hit the course no later than 3:30 p.m. for 18-hole golfers and about 5 p.m. for 9-hole golfers, with the timing anticipated to change in the summer.
Booking requirements
- Fees will be charged upon check-in at the Pro Shop
- Name and phone number are required to reserve a tee time.
- We only accept payment via VISA, Mastercard, AMEX and debit. We do not accept cash.
- Tee times are adjusted throughout the season based on daylight savings. Call the clubhouse for tee time availability.
- Golfers must have their own set of clubs or rent golf clubs (left and right hand available) from the clubhouse.
- You must check in at the Pro Shop 20 minutes before your start time. If you do not register on time, you have to forfeit your position and your group's reserved tee time.
- Players should be prepared to walk the course, as golf carts are available on a first come, first served basis.
Interested in booking a tournament in 2026 at the Garden City Golf Course? Contact us.