With ski season in full swing, vacationers are more concerned with finding fresh powder than pristine emerald greens. When the snow melts, resort goers might be surprised to find that their favorite luxury ski spot transforms into a top-tier golf offering come spring.

The following resorts and ski destinations, known for their winter sport selection, might pleasantly surprise golf-and-ski aficionados with world-class golf courses design by noteworthy architects. Each property provides gorgeous natural scenery, standout accommodations and easy access from major cities and airports.

Canadian Rockies golf-and-lifestyle consortium, a country with skiing facilities and winter sports so spectacular that it has hosted two Winter Olympics (1988 Calgary, 2010 Vancouver), the Canadian Rockies boast six world-class Alberta properties with more than 135 holes of awe-inspiring mountain golf. The Canadian Rockies consortium includes The Fairmont Banff Springs, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Silvertip Resort, Stewart Creek Golf & Country Club, Kananaskis Country Golf Course and Canmore Golf & Curling Club. The collection of highly-acclaimed courses features a mix of traditional, Stanley Thompson and Robert Trent Jones Senior-designed layouts, and contemporary and modern landscapes from regional architects like Les Furber. www.canadianrockiesgolf.ca, 877.323.363.