People Are Buzzing About Talking Rock

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One Shuswap area facility that gets near universal raves from golfers is the well regarded Talking Rock Golf Resort & Quaaout Lodge Resort .

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While the name “Talking Rock” recognizes ancestors who recorded historic events by painting or carving on large rocks, these days, the talking is being done by golfers who are giving this course consistently positive reviews.

Talking Rock is located near Chase, BC, midway between Salmon Arm and Kamloops along the shores of Little Shuswap Lake.

Owned and operated by the Little Shuswap Indian First Nations Band, Talking Rock was designed by Cooke Carleton International.

Design architects Wayne Carleton and Graham Cooke have worked with First Nations in the past, most recently on the award-wining Dakota Dunes in Saskatchewan.

“It’s a dynamic property with some very interesting holes and great views across Little Shuswap Lake,” said Cooke.

“Golfers will notice a nice transition from the front nine to the back, from lower lands to the higher, powerful properties on the back nine. There are a lot of pine trees on the property as well. It’s a very sandy-based property as well and that’s enabled us to produce some rugged bunkers. We’ve had to maintain a very formal relationship with the trees. We think we’ve come up with an attractive look and we like the routing plan.”

The 7,248-yard layout offers a unique experience. The only hole you can see is the one you’re playing. It can be a long golf course, but  people can take out the big stick with the wide fairways.
 
The number of tee boxes (four) makes Talking Rock an ideal course for new players looking to experience a longer course with their seasoned playing partners.
 
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Here it is the lodge, originally built in 1992, that received 2-million dollars worth of upgrades just last year. 
 
The Quaaout Resort and Conference Center is the hotel component at the resort which includes 62 lake view guestrooms, 6 Jacuzzi suites, a presidential and bridal suite.
 
The renos include re-furnishing and re-designing all guest rooms, adding a new gift shop and completing the addition of balconies to all of the guest rooms.
 
Guests can now be treated to an experience that is rich in Native history, culture and tradition, all set amidst an abundance of natural beauty.
 
The resort also offers a menu which honor the 1st Nations traditions of the region.
 
Patrons at Jack Sam's Restaurant can enjoy such delicacies as Venison, Cedar Board Salmon Steak, buffalo ragout and our traditional "chicken or Salmon" in Clay.
 

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