About Rideau View

On October 23, 1955 a group of 20 golf enthusiasts met in Ottawa at the home of Jack Snow, to discuss building a golf club for the Jewish community. Several more "parlour" meetings took place, and on September 18, 1956 the first annual general meeting of the Rideau View Golf and Country Club took place. At that historic meeting, 66 men made the formal decision to build a golf club. A ladies' association was established in 1957.

Several committees were formed and swung into operation. A 200-acre parcel of land near Manotick, Ontario was purchased, and several prominent businessmen volunteered their time, expertise and business acumen to make the venture a success. Charter members were those who joined before August 1, 1957.

Howard Watson, one of Canada's foremost golf course architects, was hired to design the first nine holes, and the official sod-turning took place on June 23, 1957. The first nine holes opened for play in June, 1958. The club-house was built on the highest point of land on the property, to offer the best view. Once play was underway on the original nine holes, tournaments, field days and inter-club competitions, and social events were introduced and enthusiastically supported by the membership.

In 1961, construction began on the second nine holes, which were designed by C.E. "Robbie" Robinson, also an eminent Canadian course architect. By 1963 the 18-hole course was complete. In 1973, the club decided to open up membership to the general public.

From the earliest days, Rideau View produced some of the best golfers in the region — men, women and juniors — a tradition it maintains to the present day. In particular, Rideau View has long been recognized as a leading club in the Ottawa area when it comes to the junior program. Rideau View has also been known as a club where the first priority is the course itself, and over the years, the club's steady and responsible commitment to the ongoing improvement of the course has resulted in Rideau View being among the most challenging and well-maintained golf courses in the Ottawa area.

The members of Rideau View Golf Club are proud of their beautiful course, the history and heritage of their club, and the relaxed and friendly atmosphere at Rideau View.