by Wendel
Although there's some first class golf courses in the Niagara Region of Ontario, government owned Fallsview Casino is seen by many as a massive eyesore that towers over Niagara Falls. Furthermore, the Casino's vast glass expanses present a threat to the many species of migratory birds that follow the Niagara migratory bird Flyway. And, from a financial perspective, Fallsview Casino is now struggling with a major decline in its revenue. It's believed that casino profits have fallen by approximately 2/3 over the past 3 years. Placing a mega-casino next to a Great Natural Wonder of the World is a gamble that might not pan out. There's now even a Fallsview Casino opposition organization: www.closefallsviewcasino.org

by Paul Horan
Located about 20 minutes west of Niagara Falls in Welland, Ont is Lochness Links. This is a true Scottish Links course, with shared fairways/greens, pot bunkers, and treacherous heather grass just off the fairways. It's a treat to play, and depending on the wind, can be a completely different golf course from one day to the next.
www.lochnesslinks.com