Donalda Club

Club History

The club opened to members in late 1960, with the first nine holes playable in 1961. It was originally created by Canadian professional Jimmie Johnstone. Course improvements and a redesign by Thomas McBroom began in 1994, and the greens were rebuilt to USGA standards, reopening in 2014. A detailed timeline of these milestones is available on the club's website here.

Golf Courses

The club features an 18-hole championship parkland course routed through the Don River valley, with a listed yardage of 6,686 yards. The course was redesigned by Thomas McBroom, and the greens were rebuilt to USGA specifications, including 20 new putting surfaces when it reopened in 2014. It is described as challenging yet playable, with a valley and river character along with modern USGA greens. More information can be found on the club's site here.

Golf Program

The club offers year-round golf programming, which includes junior camps and development programs such as Little Birdies and Eagles, as well as junior playing lessons. PGA of Canada professionals are on staff, and there are four high-definition indoor golf simulators available for practice and instruction throughout the year. Further details are available here.

Social Activities

The club maintains an active social calendar that includes various dining events such as buffets, wine socials, and Sunday prime-rib nights. There are also tennis social events like the Club Champions party and Member Appreciation Breakfast, along with family and junior programming. Year-round member events are highlighted on the club's website here.

Wellness Facilities

The club features an outdoor 25-metre pool equipped with a slide and splash pad. The pool is lifeguarded and includes a cabana with change rooms and showers. Additionally, the club offers lessons, aqua-aerobics, and hydrotherapy classes. More information can be found here.

Fitness Services

The recently renovated Fitness Centre has floor-to-ceiling windows and operates approximately from 5:00 to 22:00. It features four personal trainers and a full class schedule that includes spin, pilates, yoga, aqua-fit, interval training, and cardio kick-boxing. Youth fitness activities are also offered, and massage therapy is available. Details can be found here.

Event Spaces

The club provides multiple private and banquet spaces for meetings and celebrations, including the Log Room, Dunlap Room, and Donalda Room, which can accommodate up to approximately 150 guests for banquets. There is also a second-floor Boardroom that seats 22 and is equipped with audio/visual equipment. Outdoor seasonal spaces and in-house catering services are available, with an event inquiry form for bookings accessible here.

Dining Experiences

Members can choose from five distinct dining options, ranging from fine dining in the Log Room to casual dining in the Willow and Sun Rooms, as well as an outdoor patio. The club regularly hosts buffets, themed nights such as Sunday prime rib, wine socials, and private dining in the Dunlap Room. More information is available here.

Corporate Facilities

Facilities suitable for corporate meetings and events include a Boardroom with AV for executive meetings, banquet rooms, and full event and catering services. Contact information for event inquiries and catering is provided on the club's website here.

Visitor Access Policy

Guests are welcome when accompanied by a member for golf, tennis, and dining. Unaccompanied dining guests must register at the North entrance with reception. Details regarding arrival procedures, dress code, and locker/pool access can be found on the guest information page here.

Membership Options

The club offers several membership categories, including Full Membership, which provides access to all activities including golf; Activity Membership, which allows access to club activities with limited golf access; and Dining Membership, which grants access to dining, meeting facilities, pool, and bridge for family. Contact names, emails, and phone numbers for membership inquiries are listed here.