Emma WhiteThe crisp crack of a golf club striking a ball, the satisfying ding as it sinks into the hole, and the ensuing cheer—there’s nothing quite like a game of golf. But let’s be real: navigating a huge course can be overwhelming, especially with hyperactive kids in tow.
But don’t worry. We’ve scoured Ottawa and its nearby towns for the most thrilling mini-golf courses. These courses will take your next family day or friend hangout to the next level of fun!
Get ready to putt your way through these exciting courses!
Blackbird Falls Putting Course
Address: 320 Terry Fox Drive, Kanata, ON K2K 3L1, Canada
Website: http://www.marshesgolfclub.com/golf/blackbird-falls
Contact details: 613 271 3370, 1 800 417 8555
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Admission fee:
Adult: $10 + tax
Senior (55 and above): $8 + tax
Youth (13 to 17): $8 + tax
Child (4 to 12): $7 + tax
3 and under: Free with a full-paying adult
Family: $30 + tax
Blackbird Falls is like the little brother of the stunning Marshes Golf Club—smaller but just as impressive. With 18 holes placed uniquely throughout the course, this mini-putt will have you feeling like a pro.
The course is designed to mimic everything a regular golf course, but at a scaled-down version. It boasts bunkers, water hazards, river stones, tiered surfaces, and all other obstacles you’ll find in a regular course.
This is an indoor mini putt, so it’s usually only open during the warmer season. The course typically opens in April, but if you can’t wait, they recently opened an indoor golf course!
| Pro Tip: Make sure that you’re wearing appropriate golf attire because they have a pretty strict dress code. Socks are required unless you’re wearing golf sandals, and metal spikes/cleats are not allowed. |
Nepean Putting Edge
Address: 5 Roydon Pl #1, Nepean, ON K2E 1A3, Canada
Website: https://www.puttingedge.com/ottawa/
Contact details: 613 224 4887, [email protected]
Operating hours:
Monday to Thursday: 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Saturday: 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Sunday: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Admission fee: $15 + taxes
Putting Edge is not your typical mini golf course that boasts a green landscape and sunny weather. It features a black-lit mini putt course with glow-in-the-dark statues, walls, and murals, creating a fun golfing experience like no other.
This is a multi-level, 18-hole course that can be quite hard to get used to at first due to the overwhelming neon lights, but trust us when we say the lights add way more thrill to the game. Plus, kids will likely have more fun with all the colours surrounding them!
The fun doesn’t end there, though, because Putting Edge also has a glow-in-the-dark arcade on top of its mini-putt. You’ll have an absolute blast playing air hockey, Line Master, King Hammer, and other classic arcade games!
| Pro Tip: Wear bright neon clothes so you can stand out in the dark. This will help you get Instagram-worthy photos of yourself. |
Mini Golf Gardens
Address: 2 Colonnade Road, Nepean, ON K2E 7M6, Canada
Website: https://www.minigolfgardens.com/
Contact details: 613 723 5359
Operating hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM (May and September)
Friday and Saturday: 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM (May and September)
Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM (June to August)
Friday to Sunday: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM (October)
Green Fees:
Adults: $16.50
Seniors (60+): $15.50
Children (5 to 12): $13.50
Mini Golf Gardens is the ultimate destination for mini putt enthusiasts in Ottawa. With two challenging 18-hole courses, both packed with water features and manicured gardens, players of all ages and abilities get a double dose of fun here!
Once you’ve paid your green fees, you can enjoy two rounds of golf, one on each mini putt course. And when you need a break, head over to our snack bar for refreshing drinks, savoury chips, and delicious ice cream treats.
The mini putt also has ample free parking available!
| Pro Tip: They offer discounts for big groups! Make sure to communicate with the staff how many of you will be playing and ask for group rates to save some bucks. |
19th Tee Driving Range & Mini Putt
Address: 3690 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K2K 2Y6, Canada
Website: https://www.19thteeltd.com/
Contact details: 613 828 6835, [email protected]
Operating hours: Depends on the season
Admission fee:
Adults: $9
Kids: $8
Located on Carling Avenue, 19th Tee Driving Range & Mini Putt has been providing a fun golfing experience for over 50 years. Visitors can swing away on one of the over 130 hitting stations on the driving range or test their skills on the mini putt course.
The vintage-themed mini putt features creative obstacles, bumps, curves, and several holes with varying difficulties. With the recent renovation, many of the rundown structures were also bumped up for a better golfing experience!
After your game, relax and unwind at the nearby tavern with a cold beer in hand. It’s the perfect end to a day of golfing fun with friends and family!
| Pro Tip: 19th Tee offers several golfing lessons for those who want to immerse themselves in the golfing world. You can look over them at their website and book lessons directly from there. Lessons start at $62.15 for 30 minutes of junior private lessons and go as high as $937.90 for 5 packs of 60-minute semi-private adult lessons. |
Mer Bleue Mini Putt & Batting Cages
– From escembrun
Address: 3708 Navan Road, Navan, ON K4B 1H9, Canada
Website: https://www.merbleuegolf.com/
Contact details: 613 824 7900, [email protected]
Operating hours:
Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday and Saturday: 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Admission fee:
Adults: $14.75 + tax
Children (12 and under): $12.75 + tax
Seniors: $14.75 + tax
Second round: ½ of the price
Another perfect destination for a family day out is Mer Bleue Mini Putt & Batting Cages, located less than 30 minutes away from the CBD. Offering a mini putt, a driving range, a golf course, and a batting cage, this place guarantees a fun day for everyone!
Its 18-hole mini putt has obstacles ranging from sand traps and waterfalls to rough patches in its artificial turf, making each game thrilling for everyone. Right next to the mini putt is a regular 9-hole golf course and a driving range for other avid golfers.
If you’re looking for more fun, head over to Mer Bleu’s batting cages and strike 30 balls for only $10 plus tax. But if you’re tired and need some recharging, just go ahead and grab your free popcorn when you return your putters!
| Pro Tip: For those planning to frequent Mer Bleue, buy the Frequent Player Cards to save money. The cards will allow you to play 5 games for a price of 4. |
Target Golf Centre
– From philbiggs68
Address: 4870 Bank Street, Gloucester, ON K1X 1G6, Canada
Website: http://www.targetgolf.ca/
Contact details: 613 266 1948, [email protected]
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Golf season)
Admission fee:
Kids (under 12): $5
Adults: $7
Senior Citizen: $5
Target Golf Centre in Gloucester offers a variety of activities for those seeking an active day outside the city. Whether you’re a batting pro, a golf guru, or just looking to have a great time outdoors, this place is for you!
It has an 18-hole mini-putt that boasts beautiful green landscaping, tricky sand bunkers, and water hazards. Near the mini-putt is a driving range with 25 hitting stations, complete with accurate descriptions of the distance to the flags in each station.
The mini putt can be pretty challenging for little kids, but the adults will surely have a blast competing against each other. Plus, Target is licensed to serve liquor, so you can enjoy a cold one while showing off your golf skills!
| Pro Tip: Target doesn’t accept cards for both the mini putt and their drinks, so make sure to bring cash when you visit! |
Village Dunnd’s
Address: Club de golf Dunnderosa, 11 Chem. Notch, Chelsea, QC J9B 1G5, Canada
Distance from Ottawa: 25 minutes
Website: https://www.dunnds.com/
Contact details: 819 827 3866, [email protected]
Operating hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday to Saturday: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Admission fee:
Adults: $15.25
Aged 5 to 12: $12.25
Aged 0 to 4: Free
Seniors (55+ years old): $14.25
Family of 4: $49.25
Located in Chelsea, just 25 minutes away from Ottawa, Village DunnD offers a range of activities people of all ages will enjoy. From a mini putt course to a bistro bar, it has everything you’ll need for a fun day out.
Tee off on its exciting 18-hole mini golf course, perfect for kids and adults alike. The course is surrounded by waterfalls, rivers, sand traps, and rock gardens that players have to avoid to win, ensuring each round is both fun and challenging.
After a round of mini-golf, kids can run wild in Target’s playground, The Jungle, while parents enjoy a cold one at the bistro. If the kids are too tired, they can enjoy a yummy snack at the bistro with their parents or recharge with some tasty ice in the dairy bar.
| Pro Tip: Village Dunnd’s gets really busy on Fridays and weekends, so it’s best to avoid visiting on those days. If you’re only free around those days, prepare to wait for a few minutes before each hole. |
Stan’s Driving Range and Miniature Golf
Address: 1905 Richardson Side Rd, Carp, ON K0A 1L0, Canada
Website: https://stans.ca/
Contact details: 613 831 3848
Operating hours: April to October, hours depend on the season
Admission fee:
Adult: $10
Children (under 12): $8
If you’re looking for a wonderful place to celebrate a birthday or any occasion near Ottawa, Stan’s Driving Range and Miniature Golf is one of your best bets. This is a gem for golf lovers, offering not only a serene course but also cheap prices.
Stan’s 18-hole miniature golf course is packed with fun challenges, from water hazards and waterfalls to tricky slopes and surprises around every corner. The driving range near it also offers 25 turf mats for those who want to practise their swings.
Feeling a bit worn out from all the fun? Take a break on one of the shaded benches scattered throughout the course and bask in the beauty around you, or head over to the clubhouse for a cold drink, tasty snack, and refreshing ice cream or popsicle.
| Pro Tip: Stan’s Driving Range and Miniature Golf is only open during warmer months, around April to October. Their hours depend on the season, so make sure to always check their Facebook account for updates! |
Le Rigolfeur De Gatineau
– From xcummingsx
Address: 1870 Boulevard Maloney E, Gatineau, QC J8R 3Z4, Canada
Distance from Ottawa: 26 minutes
Website: http://rigolfeur.com/gatineau.php
Contact details: 819 643 5376, 819 962 5488; [email protected]
Operating hours:
Monday to Thursday: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday to Saturday: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Another miniature golf course to visit is Le Rigolfeur De Gatineau, just a 26-minute drive away from Ottawa. With a bunch of funny twists here and there, this 18-hole, wacky mini golf course takes fun golf to the next level, literally!
Each hole features unique pranks and tricks to make kids laugh after picking up their ball. Think holes that splash water when you open the toilet cover, farting holes, fake snakes creeping out of the holes and so much more!
The place is up for rental for those who want to celebrate some occasions there. By renting the place, you won’t only be able to enjoy the place once because each member of the group will also receive one free game for a future visit!
| Pro Tip: Really young kids might fight some of the pranks overwhelming, so it’s best if the parents try a couple of holes first to ensure that the kids won’t get hurt from playing. |
