A new high-tech golf entertainment venue is set to open in Cornwall, Ontario, with a grand opening ceremony planned for May 9, 2026. The event at Archie’s Golf Centre, located at 1719 Vincent Massey Drive, will feature an 11:00 AM ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the launch of the new Toptracer Range.
The Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce is organizing the grand opening alongside the golf centre, and members of the public are invited to attend the free event. The facility is a significant expansion for the local business, which was founded in 1955 by Archie MacDonald when he converted a farmer’s field into what became the first aqua driving range in Canada in the early 1960s. The site remains a family-operated business under the care of owner Carol Ann Baxter.
The new range uses the same camera and software tracking technology seen on professional golf broadcasts to provide players with real-time shot data, including distance and accuracy. The facility is designed for all skill levels and features covered, lounge-style bays that can be used for virtual course play and interactive games. The Chamber of Commerce describes the project as a fully immersive, tech-enabled experience intended to make golf more accessible and fun for the community.
The expansion comes as the city continues to see economic growth. According to Cornwall Economic Development, the local economy saw strong success throughout 2025, with more than $67 million in construction activity recorded across the city. Economic Development Manager Bob Peters noted that this growth demonstrates strong investor confidence in the community.
The new bays are available for public use at a rate of $25 per hour plus tax during non-prime times, and $40 per hour plus tax during prime times. These rates are charged per bay rather than per person, and range balls are included in the price.
