Picture it: A golf course so far north that in summer, it’s light out for 24 hours a day. In winter, there is 24-hour darkness, with -40 C temperatures. A raven might swoop down and steal your ball. Nearby, bannock and arctic char are being cooked up for feast. This is the scene at Ulukhaktok Golf Course in the Northwest Territories, where the game is unlike anything you’ve experienced before. And good news, golf fans: big things are happening across the country. Here’s a roundup of new and exciting courses to watch in the coming year.

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