Recently while visiting Buffalo Pound Provincial Park for a few days of camping with my family, I challenged myself to look down instead of looking up, while getting in some outdoor exercise.  

When it comes to golf, there’s something special about pulling up to the first tee box and looking down a groomed fairway surrounded by tall trees (or wide-open prairie) and clear blue sky. Mix in the sounds of birds chirping, water flowing and other songs of nature, and it’s hard to not feel a sense of peace and relaxation. Here are 13 courses with close connections to provincial parks