6910 Abbey Lane , Stanwood, MI 49346(Mecosta County)

Founded in 1962, Canadian Lakes is the largest private resort in Michigan. Only 175 miles from Detroit, 60 miles from Grand Rapids and 225 miles from Chicago, Canadian Lakes is the destination place for thousands of vacationers and home to many others. Ownership of property in Canadian Lakes and the surrounding St.Ives/Tullymore communities allows families to enjoy the many natural amenities, such as our lakes, streams, and recreational amenities such as 36 holes of private golf, 8 tennis courts, indoor & outdoor pools, and our Mayfair Clubhouse.

New Properties

In 2005, Canadian Lakes Development Company will open a select number of properties throughout the resort. These properties will average 3/4 acre in size, with underground utilities, including natural gas, and paved streets that will allow access to these rustic and peaceful sites. Property types will include Golf front, River front, Lake front, and Wooded interior parcels.

CANADIAN LAKES INFORMATION

Unfailingly beautiful and home to a private, laid back lifestyle. Canadian Lakes is a haven for those looking to fill their every waking hour. Framed by over 5,000 acres of hills, valleys, lakes & streams the Canadian Lakes community offers its property owners a recreational diversity seldom found under one roof.

CANADIAN LAKES AMENITIES

Basketball Courts

Canadian Lakes offers one full court at the Alpine Village and one 3/4 court at the Highland Beach area.

Beaches

Strategically located through the Canadian Lakes resort are 5+ sandy beaches. Beach volleyball is popular at Lookout Pointe Beach.

Bicycle Paths

Enjoy over 90 miles of our private roadways for an afternoon ride

Camping

Canadian Lakes Campground offers over 370 private sites available with water and electric hookups to all Canadian Lakes members and their guests.

Clubhouses

Clubhouses are located throughout the resort. The Alpine Haus is located near the Highlands Golf Course and is available for club sponsored events and it may be rented for special occasions. The Highlands Pro Shop offers a rental shop for golf and may be rented for special occasions. The Castle offers a spectacular view of Lake of the Clouds and the lower lakes and acts as a community center for large functions for the members such as bingo, dances and more. The Royal Clubhouse is located in the Royal South area and in addition ot the pro-shop offers an indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, shower room facilities and the Royal Bar & Grill.

Fishing

Canadian Lakes offers wonderful fishing for Pike, Bass, Bluegill, Perch, Crappie and more in all of the lakes throughout the resort. Current stocking programs are in place. The Little Muskegon River offers the trout enthusiast an opportunity to catch native Brook Trout or Brown Trout.

Golf

Canadian Lakes currently offers the golfing enthusiast 3 private and 2 public courses within their boundaries.

The Royal Golf Course is the 18 hole private course in the Canadian Lakes resort. This championship course will challenge the golfer on both the Royal North front nine and the Royal South back nine ending up at the Royal Clubhouse

The Highlands and Pines are both 9 hole private courses and offer quality golf for all levels of play. The Highlands also offers a driving range designed for the use of irons only. All courses offer power cart and pull cart rentals.

St. Ives Golf Club is an 18 hole championship public course with bent grass fairways, tees and greens. In addition there is an oversized practice range and large putting green. The St. Ives Manor Clubhouse offers dining, beverages and a state of the art pro shop.

Tullymore Golf Club opened in 2002 to rave revues and has been rated by Golf Digest as the #1 new public golf course in the United States in 2002.

Horseback Riding

Located adjacent to the resort is the Outback Ranch which offers a wide range of activities including guided trail rides, sleigh rides, custom parties and much more.

Ice Skating Rink

Ice skating is available in the winter at the Highlands recreational area.

Parks

Our parks are multi-usable offering baseball, football, soccer or even kite flying. All parks are set-aside for property owners and their guests to enjoy.

Pools

The Holiday Beach outdoor pool is heated and offers changing rooms & showers and provides extensive patio are for the sunbather. The Royal indoor pool is heated and has a Jacuzzi, sauna and shower room facilities and is a great place to relax any time of the year.

Rentals

Homes and condominiums are available for rent nightly, weekly or annual. Lakes Rentals provides a full time rental management program on a short term or long-term basis.

Tennis Courts

Eight macadam tennis courts with Deco-Turf surfaces are located throughout the development. Four courts are now lighted to extend the hours of use.