Canada’s National Women’s Open returns to the province of Quebec for the first time since 2011
CPKC Has Heart to leave meaningful community legacy in support of pediatric heart health
GATINEAU, Que. (May 25, 2026) – Golf Canada and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) announced today that The Royal Ottawa Golf Club in Gatineau, Que. will host the 2027 CPKC Women’s Open August 18-22, 2027.
The 2027 tournament, the 53rd playing of Canada’s National Women’s Open championship, returns the event to The Royal Ottawa Golf Club for the second time and the first since 2000. That year, Meg Mallon won her first of three national Women’s Open titles by one shot over Rosie Jones. This will be the tournament’s sixth appearance in the Ottawa-Gatineau region, the last being in 2022.
The 2027 CPKC Women’s Open will mark the 14th time that the event has been contested in the province of Quebec and the first since 2011 at Hillsdale Golf and Country Club in Mirabel, Que.
“In partnership with CPKC, we are very pleased to announce that the CPKC Women’s Open will return to The Royal Ottawa Golf Club in 2027,” said Garrett Ball, Chief Operating Officer, Golf Canada. “Gatineau is a passionate golf community, and we are excited to return to the province of Quebec and the National Capital Region for the CPKC Women’s Open. The Royal Ottawa Golf Club have been incredible partners to Golf Canada over the years, and we extend our sincere thanks to the membership and staff. We are equally proud to partner with Ville de Gatineau, Tourism Outaouais, the City of Ottawa and Ottawa Tourism as we work collectively to deliver a memorable experience in 2027.”
The CPKC Women’s Open will once again will leave a meaningful legacy in the host community. Since 2014, CPKC has helped raise more than $27 million for children’s heart health in the communities that have hosted the CPKC Women’s Open through the company’s tournament sponsorship and the CPKC Has Heart program.
“The National Capital Region historically has been a tremendous host to the CPKC Women’s Open with wonderful fans coming out in big numbers for this incredible event and its critical mission supporting local heart charities that make such a difference in their communities,” said CPKC President and CEO Keith Creel. “We look forward to returning in 2027 to raise money for another worthy cause that will leave a lasting charitable legacy in the Ottawa-Gatineau area and province of Quebec through CPKC Has Heart.”
The CPKC Has Heart community charity partner will be announced in early 2027.
The Royal Ottawa Golf Club, one of the oldest clubs in North America, was founded in 1891 by a group of civic and business leaders eager to promote the “healthy and satisfying game” of golf. Originally named the Ottawa Golf Club, it earned its “Royal” designation in 1912 by permission of King George V. The club’s first course was a modest nine-hole layout in Sandy Hill, Ottawa, where the first Canadian Amateur Championship was held in 1895. In 1896, the Club moved to their first Quebec home on the Chelsea Road. Then, in 1903, purchased the McVeity Farm on the Aylmer Road, now the club’s permanent home, and opened their 18-hole course and magnificent clubhouse in May of 1904. Today, The Royal Ottawa Golf Club continues to honour its heritage, offering regal surroundings and challenging 18-hole and 9-hole courses that reflect its storied past.
The main course layout is designed according to the ‘Scottish principle’ with emphasis on the natural layout of the land, rather than artificially created hazards. The hills and dales, various tee positions, small and fast greens will offer a fair challenge to the LPGA Tour’s best.
The historic club also holds the record for hosting the most Canadian Amateur Championships, most recently hosting the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, this past July, marking the 14th Amateur Championship hosted. The Royal Ottawa Golf Club is also one of only eight clubs in Canada to host Golf Canada’s four premier events: RBC Canadian Open, CPKC Women’s Open, Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship and Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship.
“The Royal Ottawa Golf Club and its Board of Directors are thrilled to be hosting the top women golfers in the world in 2027. Our championship golf course, maintained to the highest standards, historic clubhouse and accessible location in Gatineau, Quebec, just a short par 5 away from Ottawa are ready to show off what our members enjoy every day to the world,” said Greg Richardson, General Manager, The Royal Ottawa Golf Club. “The Senior Management team and I look forward to working with the many volunteers who will make this event a success. With the support of the Ottawa Valley golf community, we aim not only to host a memorable championship but also to raise impactful funds for local charities through the CPKC Has Heart program.”
This past August, Canada’s own Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont. won her second CPKC Women’s Open title at the Mississaugua Golf and Country Club in Mississauga, Ont. Henderson fired a 4-under 67 to beat Minjee Lee by one stroke to claim her 14th career LPGA title and further strengthen herself as Canada’s all-time winningest professional golfer. Fifteen-year-old Team Canada – NextGen member, Aphrodite Deng of Calgary, Alta., won the Marlene Stewart Streit medal for finishing as the low amateur in a tie for 20th.
One of Canada’s premier annual sporting events and a signature stop on the LPGA Tour, the CPKC Women’s Open has been named Sport Tourism Canada’s International Sport Event of the Year (2024) and is a two-time recent winner of the LPGA Tour’s Tournament of the Year (2022-2023)
The 2026 CPKC Women’s Open will take place August 19-23, 2026, at the Royal Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton, Alta. Tickets are now on sale. To purchase or for information about volunteer opportunities or corporate hospitality, please visit www.cpkcwomensopen.com/.
ADDITIONAL QUOTES
“Gatineau is proud to host the 2027 CPKC Women’s Open and to welcome such outstanding talent to our community. This is the kind of event that showcases our city, generates momentum, and highlights the important place women’s sport deserves.” – Gatineau Mayor Maude Marquis-Bissonnette
“We’re proud to welcome the CPKC Women’s Open back to the National Capital Region and to showcase our destination on an international stage. Working closely with partners on both sides of the Ottawa River, we’re excited to help deliver a seamless, world‑class experience for athletes, fans and partners, and to welcome golf fans from around the world to our region.” – Michael Crockatt, President and CEO of Ottawa Tourism