Golf Travel Guide 2012 - Nova Scotia

Golf Travel Guide 2012 

South SHore 

White Point Golf Club ........................................... 4 

Bluenose Golf Club............................................... 4 

Granite Springs Golf Club...................................... 5 

Yarmouth & Acadian Shores 

Clare Golf & Country Club..................................... 9 

Bay of Fundy & Annapolis valley 

Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa ........................... 13 

The Links at Penn Hills ...................................... 15 

Riverrun Golf Club.............................................. 15 

Eastern Shore 

River Oaks Golf Club........................................... 19 

Osprey Shores Golf Resort.................................. 19 

Northumberland Shore 

Fox Harb’r Golf Resort & Spa ............................. 22 

Northumberland Links ....................................... 22 

Directory of Golf Nova Scotia Member Courses....23 

Map of Nova Scotia’s Golf Regions......................24 

Golf Nova Scotia Courses Driving Directions....... 26 

halifax metro 

Glen Arbour Golf Course......................................30 

The Links at Montague........................................30 

Lost Creek Golf Club........................................... 31 

Grandview Golf & Country Club........................... 31 

Uniacke Pines..................................................... 33 

Cape Breton Island 

Highlands Links ................................................. 36 

The Lakes Golf Club........................................... 39 

Cabot Links ....................................................... 40 

Bell Bay Golf Club............................................... 42 

Dundee Resort & Golf Club................................. 45 

Le Portage Golf Club........................................... 47 

Packages..................................................... 48-49 

Photographs without noted credit are courtesy of Golf Nova Scotia 

member courses or the Department of Economic and Rural Development 

and Tourism. Golf Nova Scotia would like to thank the Department of 

Economic and Rural Development and Tourism for its continued support 

and guidance. 

Please note that event information may change from time of printing so 

please confirm dates on novascotia.com and on the event website before 

finalizing plans to attend. 

Northumberland Links Golf Course, Pugwash 

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South Shore Region 

The South Shore stretches from the capital of Halifax down through the province’s southern 

fishing villages and towns. The idyllic setting of this area consists of spectacular bays dotted with 

islands, 18th century sea captains’ mansions and brightly painted fishing fleets. Explore warm and 

welcoming communities and enjoy quaint boutiques and galleries. After a day of touring, relax in a 

luxurious resort, historic inn or bed and breakfast. 

Festivals & Events 

• June 7-10 - Shelburne County Lobster Festival - www.discovershelburnecounty.com 

• June 28 - July 1 - Privateer Days, Liverpool - www.privateerdays.com 

• August 3-5 - Mahone Bay Pirate Festival & Regatta - www.mahonebayregatta.wordpress.com 

• August 5 - Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival - www.nsfolkartfestival.com 

• August 9-12 - Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival - www.folkharbour.com 

• September 15-16 - Whirligig & Weathervane Festival - www.discovershelburnecounty.com 

Destination Highlights 

• Peggy’s Cove - one of the most photographed places 

in Canada and the only post office in a lighthouse 

• Old Town Lunenburg UNESCO World Heritage Site - 250 years of preserved history 

• Ross Farm Museum - experience rural life in the 1800s on this 60-acre working farm 

• Birchtown (Story of) - Black Loyalist Heritage 

• Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, Lunenburg 

• Lunenburg County Winery 

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White Point Golf Club 

From its perch along the shoreline of the Atlantic Ocean, White Point Golf Club has 

been welcoming golfers for more than 75 years. The delightful, yet testy, oceanside 

9-holes of this Donald J. Ross designed CPGA course are surrounded by spectacular 

ocean views and pounding surf. 

This course is considered one of the most pleasurable and challenging courses 

on the South Shore. The signature par 3 hole is a bunkered bowl of a green with 

a deceptively innocent appearance. 

Nestled within White Point Beach Resort, enjoy our course with our Golf Getaway 

Packages, memberships or daily green fees. 

Celebrating 80 Years of Oceanside Play in 2012. 

1-800-565-5068 

For complete contact information, see page 23. 

Holes 9 

Par 35 

Yardage 3100 

Slope 124 

Designer 

Donald Ross 

Season April 1 - November 15 

Hours 

7:00am - Dusk 

Green Fees $35 - $48 (+ HST) 

Rentals 

Yes 

Power Carts 

Yes 

Pull Carts 

Yes 

Practice Green 

Yes 

Driving Range 

No 

Teaching Pro 

Yes 

Food / Beverage 

Yes 

Soft Spikes 

Yes 

Granite Springs Golf Club 

Located just 30 minutes from downtown Halifax on your way to famed Peggy’s 

Cove, this 18-hole golf course combines both scenery and challenge. The layout, 

overlooking Shad Bay, presents a uniquely different golf experience that has 

become a favorite for local and visiting golfers alike. On this course, strategy is 

an asset that will help the thinking golfer avoid trouble. The fairways are narrow, 

but you will be rewarded for a well-struck golf shot. 

The course is very scenic, with granite outcroppings and a variety of wildlife. A 

camera is a must for first time visitors, as you will want pictures of our wonderful 

golf holes. The cedar log clubhouse will entice you with its cozy atmosphere. 

Whether you’re here for a round of golf or just on your way to Peggy’s Cove, 

stop by for lunch or dinner and experience a great meal prepared by our chef. 

The well-appointed golf shop is fully stocked for all of your golfing needs. 

We pride ourselves on delivering Nova Scotia hospitality at its finest. So tee it 

up at Granite Springs and enjoy a round of golf that you won’t soon forget! 

For more information visit www.granitespringsgolf.com. 

902-852-4653 


Holes 18 

Par 72 

Yardage 

6460 (Blue Tees) 

Slope 139 

Season 

April - November 

Hours 

7:00am - Dusk 

Green Fees $48.67 (+ HST) 

Rentals 

Yes 

Power Carts 

Yes 

Pull Carts 

Yes 


Yes 

Driving Range 

Yes 

Teaching Pro 

Yes 


Yes 

Soft Spikes 

Yes 

Bluenose Golf Club 

The Bluenose Golf Club is a picturesque, 9-hole golf club, which presents golfers 

with a challenging game. With small greens and uneven lies, the Bluenose Golf 

Club offers many great views that overlook the beautiful and historic UNESCO 

Town of Lunenburg. Located just one hour from Halifax and the Valley, and 

three hours from Yarmouth, the Bluenose Golf Club is in a central location for all 

golfing enthusiasts. The Club has a large full-service practice facility, along with a 

full-service clubhouse that was originally the family farmhouse. To this day, it still 

maintains its historical beauty. 

902-634-4260 


Holes 9 

Par 70/73 

Yardage 5275 

Slope 108/126 

Season April 15 - October 31 

Hours 

Apr-May / Sept-Oct 8:00am - Dark 

June, July & August 7:00am - Dark 

Green Fees $22.00 - $40.00 (+ HST) 

Rentals 

Yes 

Power Carts 

Yes 

Pull Carts 

Yes 


Yes 

Driving Range 

Yes 

Licensed Clubhouse 

Yes 

Soft Spikes 

Yes 

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Yarmouth & Acadian 

Shores Region 

The Yarmouth & Acadian Shores region is comprised of the welcoming seaside town of Yarmouth 

and its neighbouring Acadian communities of Clare, Pointe-de-l’Église and Pubnico. The province’s 

rich and vibrant Acadian culture comes to life in this unforgettable region. Enjoy the sights and 

sounds of l’Acadie during local festivals, live concerts and theatre performances. Dine on regional 

cuisine in one of the many local restaurants and pubs. 


• July 18-28 - Yarmouth Seafest - www.seafest.ca 

• July 28 - August 15 - Festival acadien de Clare - www.festivalacadiendeclare.ca 

• January 1- December 31 - Upcoming Events - www.yarmouthandacadianshores.com 


• Th’YARC - live theatre, music concerts and other performances 

• Le Village historique acadien de la Nouvelle-Écosse - explore rich Acadian history and genealogy 

• Argyle Township Courthouse - the oldest courthouse in Canada 

• Cape Forchu Lightstation - features look-off points, Mug Up tea room, and a revamped museum 

• Acadian Shores Interpretive Tour - 29 Acadian heritage sites, including new Rendez-vous de la 

Baie cultural centre, in Pointe-de-l’Église 

• St. Mary’s Church - the largest wooden church in North America 

• Rendez-vous de la Baie Cultural and Interpretive Centre 

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Clare Golf & Country Club 

Nestled in the French Acadian community of Clare, this course offers the 

combination of a charming, rustic clubhouse and a truly challenging layout 

for golfers of all abilities. 

Clare Golf & Country Club possesses a full variety of golf holes with distinctive 

character and beauty. Until now, this layout has been one of Nova Scotia’s 

best kept secrets! 

902-769-2124 


Holes 18 

Par 71 

Yardage 6154 

Slope 122 

Designer 

Louis Gaudet 


Hours 

7:00am - Dusk 

Green Fees $35 Weekdays (+HST) 

$39 Weekends (+HST) 

Rentals 

Yes 

Power Carts 

Yes 

Pull Carts 

Yes 


Yes 

Driving Range 

Yes 

Teaching Pro 

Yes 


Yes 

Soft Spikes 

Yes 

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Bay of Fundy and Annapolis 

Valley Region 

The beautiful Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley region meanders through the province’s lush valleys 

and rugged coastline. Visitors touring this region are captivated by nature’s untouched majesty and 

power. Residents and visitors alike gaze in wonder at the dramatic landscape at Five Islands, 

Cape Chignecto, Parrsboro and Joggins. These shores are continually shaped by the forceful tides 

from the Bay of Fundy - the highest in the world. Whales, dolphins, seabirds and other species of 

marine life call this area home. 

Not far from the ocean’s shores, this region also boasts vineyards, farmers’ markets and roadside 

stands featuring the best of local produce. The beauty of the landscape is matched by the region’s 

warm and welcoming hospitality. 


• May 30 - June 4 - Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival - www.appleblossom.com 

• July 22 - Not Since Moses - www.notsincemoses.com 

• August 8-12 - Digby Scallop Days - www.digbyscallopdays.com 

• August 10-12 - Dutch Mason Blues Festival - www.dutchmason.com 

• August 13-18 - Annapolis Valley Exhibition - www.annapolisvalleyexhibition.com 

• August 17-19 - NS Gem and Mineral Show - www.museum.gov.ns.ca 

• August 29 - September 2 - Wharf Rat Rally, Digby - www.wharfratrally.com 

• September 28-30 - Canadian Deep Roots Music Festival, Wolfville - www.deeprootsmusic.ca 

• October 1-31 - Valley Pumpkin Fest - www.valleypumpkinfest.ca 


• Port-Royal National Historic Site of Canada 

• Grand-Pré National Historic Site - the land immortalized in Longfellow’s epic poem, “Evangeline” 

• Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site 

• Joggins Fossil Cliffs and Centre (UNESCO World Heritage site) 

• Tidal Bore and Tidal Bore Rafting • Fundy Geological Musuem • Ships Company Theatre 

• Anne Murray Centre • Glooscap Heritage Centre • Cape Chignecto Provincial Park 

• whale watching on Digby Neck • Fort Anne National Historic Site 

• About a dozen wineries in the Valley alone 

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Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa 

Significant upgrades over the past number of years have allowed the course 

to keep pace with newer courses while maintaining the golf experience 

that Stanley intended. The parkland setting, through an evergreen forest, is 

complemented by the course’s circular layout which brings the prevailing 

wind into place at almost every conceivable angle. 

The course is characterized by a winding brook that has been dammed to 

create two outstanding par 3 holes - one of which is the signature #2 hole. 

The par 5, #7 hole, is a winding, dipping adventure, rated as one of the most 

difficult holes in Canada. 

Don’t let the 6284 yards from the back tees fool you. With the narrow landing 

areas, mounded bunkers, small greens and prevailing winds, Digby Pines plays 

much longer. The two additional tee locations on each hole allow for friendlier 

play for those who don’t hit the ball far. 

Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa is an elegant and historic property, dating 

back to the late 1920s. With its 4 star rating, it is one of Atlantic Canada’s 

premier destinations. The addition of a 2,500 square foot AVEDA concept 

spa adds to the total experience at Digby Pines. 

Even after 81 years, the Stanley Thompson masterpiece continues to give 

golfers a truly “classic” experience. 

1-800-667-4637 


Holes 18 

Par 71 

Yardage 6284 

Slope 125 

Designer Stanley Thompson 

Season Late April - Late October 

Hours 

7:00am - Dusk 

Green Fees $49 - $67 (+HST) 

Rentals 

Yes 

Power Carts 

Yes 

Pull Carts 

Yes 


Yes 

Driving Range 

No 

Teaching Pro 

Yes 


Yes 

Soft Spikes 

Yes 

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The Links at Penn Hills 

The Links at Penn Hills takes advantage of the spectacular vistas of this beautiful 

property. The tidal Shubenacadie River provides an ever changing backdrop for 

golfers to enjoy. There is a nice mix of holes on the lowland dyke area, the rolling 

meadows and a series of holes in the wooded area. The Clubhouse sits high 

on the hill overlooking the river valley and features dining and bar facilities, pro 

shop, and meeting and banquet facilities. 

This is the first course in Nova Scotia designed by renowned golf course 

architect Les Furber. With its rolling hills, woodlands and spectacular views of the 

Shubenacadie River Valley, The Links at Penn Hills is the ultimate golf experience. 

Penn Hills’ four sets of tees, ranging from 5,400-7,200 yards, will ensure all 

golfers, from scratch to casual players, will be able to enjoy themselves 

902-758-1406 


Holes 18 

Par 72 

Yardage 5400 - 7200 

Slope 119/135 

Designer 

Les Furber 

Season April 15 - November 15 

Hours 

Dawn - Dusk 

Green Fees $47.79 (+HST) (Mon -Thur) 

$52.21 (+HST) (Fri - Sun + Holidays) 

Rentals 

Yes 

Power Carts 

Yes 

Pull Carts 

Yes 


Yes 

Driving Range 

Yes 

Teaching Pro 

Yes 


Yes 

Soft Spikes 

Yes 

Riverrun Golf Club 

Riverrun Golf Club is a quality 9-hole course offering tremendous value in a relaxed 

and friendly atmosphere. Riverrun is a five-minute drive from the town of Truro and 

one hour from Halifax. 

The course offers beautiful rolling topography, with breathtaking views from many 

of the elevated tee decks. Golfers will appreciate the challenges of the course 

featuring water hazards including the North River, a trickling brook, and eight 

spring fed ponds which come into play on seven of the holes. 

Visit our website, riverrungolf.ca for our daily specials and weekly event schedule. 

Remember... there’s always time for nine! 

902-893-8400 


Holes 9 

Par 34/68 

Yardage 2637/5274 

Slope 115/123 

Season Early Spring to Late Fall 

Hours 

7:00am - Dusk 


Rentals 

Yes 

Power Carts 

Yes 

Pull Carts 

Yes 


Yes 

Driving Range 

Yes 


Yes 

Soft Spikes 

Yes 

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Eastern Shore Region 

The Eastern Shore is a special destination spot for nature enthusiasts who enjoy the region’s 

many parks and beaches including Lawrencetown and Martinique Beach with their pounding 

surf. Try your luck angling in the Liscombe River or take to the trails in Taylor Head Provincial 

Park or kayak through salt-marshes that teem with wildlife. 

This region is also steeped in history. Discover glimpses of the past when you visit a restored 

18th-century fishing village at Fisherman’s Cove or a 19th century lumbering and ship-building 

town at Sherbrooke Village. 


• June 25-28 - Road to Stanfest Songwriters’ Music Camp - www.sherbrookevillage.ca 

• June 29 - July 1 - Stan Rogers Folk Festival, Canso - www.stanfest.com 

• August 8-19 - Seaside Festival - www.seasidefestival.sheetharbour.ca 

• August 18 - Atlantic Canada Harmonica Festival - harmonicafestival.ca 

• August 15-18 - Halifax County Exhibition - www.halifaxcountyex.com 

• August 19 - Annual Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle & Sculpture Competition - www.clamharboursandcastle.ca 

• August 24-25 - Sherbooke Village Rally that Gives - www.sherbrookevillage.ca 


• Sherbrooke Village - relive 1860s prosperity in this timber town 

• Fisherman’s Cove - 200-year old active fishing village just 20 minutes from downtown Halifax 

• Memory Lane Heritage Village - remember rural life in the 1940s 

• Canso Islands National Historic Site - commemorate 18th-century fishing 

• Clam Harbour Beach 

• Lawrencetown Beach 

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River Oaks Golf Club 

Established in 1986, the picturesque River Oaks course is the realization of 

Merlin Kerr’s dream to construct a course compatible with the environment 

and to provide a facility in keeping with the peacefulness and serenity of the 

Musquodoboit Valley. River Oaks is a 27-hole full service facility for the green fee 

player, with accommodations and golf packages available on site. The 18-hole 

course layout features balanced front and back nines, including two par 3’s, 

six par 4’s and one par 5. River Oaks South is located across from the 18-hole 

course with a regulation 9-hole layout. The rolling hills and scenic terrain provide 

a challenge to any golfer. The South course plays as a par 36, ranging from 

2,543 yards (front tees) to 3,113 yards (back tees), giving the players a variety 

to play 18 holes. 

902-384-2033 

www.riveroaksgolfclub.ca 


Holes 18/9 

Par 72/36 

Yardage 5887/3113 

Slope 120/124 

Designer 

Merlin Kerr 

Season 

April - October 

Hours 

Dawn - Dusk 

Green Fees $39.13 - $43.48 (+HST) 

Rentals 

Yes 

Power Carts 

Yes 

Pull Carts 

Yes 


Yes 

Driving Range 

Yes 

Teaching Pro 

No 


Yes 

Soft Spikes 

Yes 

Osprey Shores Golf Resort 

For more than 30 years, Osprey Shores Golf Resort on Nova Scotia’s scenic 

Marine Drive has drawn visitors to this remarkable peninsula in Guysborough 

Harbour for a delightful seacoast vacation experience. 

Osprey Shores Golf Resort blends the exceptional recreational activities that 

magnificent Chedabucto Bay has become famous for, with an enjoyable golf 

course and the amenities of an historic seaside village. Set against the Atlantic 

Coast’s largest bay with abundant sea and wildlife, Osprey Shores provides a pace 

that is unhurried and a setting that is pristine. 

Outstanding golf, dining, recreation, rich history and more are waiting for 

you in the charming seacoast village of Guysborough. Experience for yourself 

what the Halifax Chronicle Herald says are “views to rival those at Chester 

or Northumberland.” Call us at 1-800-909-3904 to begin your Nova Scotia 

golf vacation experience. 

902-533-3904 - 1-800-909-3904 


Holes 9 

Par 35 

Yardage 2654 

Slope 112 

Season May 1 - October 21 

Hours 

7:00am - Dusk 

Green Fees 9 Holes: $25.66 (+HST) 

18 Holes: $39.82 (+HST) 

Rentals 

Yes 

Power Carts 

Yes 

Pull Carts 

Yes 


Yes 

Driving Range 

No 

Teaching Pro 

No 


Yes 

Soft Spikes 

Yes 

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Northumberland Shore Region 

The Northumberland Shore offers visitors a diverse array of adventures both 

on and off the golf course. This region is best known for its warm salt-water 

beaches, crisp local wines and dramatic landscapes. 

Discover tranquil vistas as you dine on rich seafood and scrumptious local 

blueberries. Sandy shorelines and quaint Scottish communities will delight 

visitors touring the Northumberland Shore. In addition to the area’s many 

Scottish festivals and highland games, some visitors cherish quiet time in 

vineyards and browsing professional artisan shops. 


• July/August - Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre - www.festivalantigonish.com 

• July 6-8 - Pictou Lobster Carnival - www.pictoulobstercarnival.ca 

• July 8-15 - Antigonish Highland Games - www.antigonishhighlandgames.ca 

• August 3-5 - New Glasgow Riverfront Jubilee - www.jubilee.ns.ca 

• August 17-September 1 - Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival, 

Fundy/Northumberland - www.wildblueberryfest.com 


• Creamery Square, Tatamagouche 

• Hector Heritage Quay, Pictou 

• Northumberland Fisheries Museum and Lobster Hatchery, Pictou 

• Anchors Above Ziplining, McGrath’s Mountain 

• Melmerby Beach 

• Museum of Industry in Stellarton - experience the 

human story of Industry in Nova Scotia 

• Jost Vineyards, Malagash 

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Fox Harb’r Golf Resort & Spa 

A Course that Will Beckon Your Return. 

Fox Harb’r is a magnificent blend of both Scottish links and traditional parkland 

golf, voted Best New Course 2001 by Golf Digest. The outward nine lures you 

away from the sea to sheltered forests, expansive wetlands and deep rock-lined 

lakes. Winding amidst tall spruce and sculptured terrain, each hole commands 

its own unique setting and signature. The inward nine is a pure delight to play. 

The Scottish flavour of the course is highlighted as you are drawn along 

the spectacular rugged sea coast of the Northumberland Strait. Fields of rich, 

waving fescue surround and accent one of golf’s finest finishing nines. 

Fox Harb’r is destined to redefine your golf dreams. 

Northumberland Links 

Located on the scenic shores of the Northumberland Strait, Northumberland Links 

is a Scottish links-style course sure to challenge the experts, yet offers playability 

to the novice golfer. 

Designed by Bill Robinson, the layout offers you views of the sea from 16 holes and 

a view of all three Maritime provinces. Known for its excellent condition, natural 

fescue and spectacular scenery, Northumberland’s true test is on its championship 

greens. The smooth, slick greens offer a variety of putts as well as many options for 

the approach shot. 

Northumberland Links is conveniently located and accessible to golfers living or 

travelling throughout the Maritime provinces. Located in Pugwash, Northumberland 

Links is two hours from Halifax, 1.5 hours from Moncton, New Brunswick and 

two hours from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Northumberland Links has 

become a favourite destination for all who play. Come and enjoy a championship 

golf course and friendly hospitality. Make Northumberland Links your destination 

while in Nova Scotia. 

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902-257-1801 


Holes 18 

Par 72 

Yardage 7253 

Slope 141 

Designer 

Graham Cooke 


Hours 

Dawn to Dusk 

Green Fees 

$225 (+HST) 

Rentals 

Yes 

Power Carts 

Yes 

Pull Carts 

Yes 


Yes 

Driving Range 

Yes 

Teaching Pro 

Yes 


Yes 

Soft Spikes 

Yes 

1-800-882-9661 


Holes 18 

Par 72 

Yardage 6601 

Slope 135 

Designer 

Bill Robinson 

Season Mid May - Mid October 

Hours 

6:30am - 9:00pm 

Green Fees 

$59 (+ HST) 

Rentals 

Yes 

Power Carts 

Yes 

Pull Carts 

Yes 


Yes 

Driving Range 

Yes 

Teaching Pro 

Yes 


Yes 

Soft Spikes 

Yes 

South SHore 

White Point Golf Club 

75 White Point Beach Resort Rd. 

Queens County, NS B0T 1G0 

1-800-565-5068 

(902) 683-2485 

fax: (902) 354-7278 

golf@whitepoint.com 

www.whitepointgolf.com 

Bluenose Golf Club 

P.O. Box 922, 18 Cove Road 

Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0 

902-634-4260 

fax: (902) 640-3063 

contact@bluenosegolfclub.com 

www.bluenosegolfclub.com 

Granite Springs Golf Club 

4441 Prospect Road, 

Bayside, NS B3Z 1L6 

(902) 852-4653 

fax: (902) 852-4423 

info@granitespringsgolf.com 

www.granitespringsgolf.com 


Clare Golf & Country Club 

RR #1, Church Point, NS 

B0W 1M0 

(902) 769-2124 

fax: (902) 769-0228 

claregolf@ns.sympatico.ca 

www.claregolf.ca 

Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley 

Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa 

111 Culloden Road 

PO Box 70, Digby, NS 

B0V 1A0 

1-800-667-4637 

(902) 245-7709 

fax: (902) 245-6133 

pines@digbypines.ca 

www.digbypines.ca 

The Links at Penn Hills 

14049 Hwy 215 

Shubenacadie, NS 

B0N 2H0 

(902) 758-1406 

fax: (902) 758-7124 

golf@linksatpennhills.com 

www.linksatpennhills.com 

Riverrun Golf Club 

922 West North River Road 

Truro, NS B6L 6X9 

(902) 893-8400 

fax: (902) 893-8215 

riverrun@eastlink.ca 

www.riverrungolf.ca 

Golf Nova Scotia Directory 2012 

Halifax Metro 

The Links at Montague 

Executive Course and Academy 

222 Montague Road 

Dartmouth, NS B2W 3P5 

(902) 433-3330 

fax: (902) 433-3334 

golf@thelinksatmontague.com 

www.thelinksatmontague.com 

Lost Creek Golf Club 

310 Kinsac Road, Beaverbank, NS 

(902) 865-4653 

info@lostcreek.ca 

www.lostcreek.ca 

Grandview Golf & Country Club 

431 Crane Hill Road 

Dartmouth, NS B2Z 1J5 

(902) 435-3767 

fax: (902) 435-4380 

Contact: Gavan Fitzpatrick 

gfitzpatrick@eaglequestgolf.com 

www.eaglequestgolf.com 

Uniacke Pines 

83 Alder Lane 

Mt. Uniacke, NS B0N 1Z0 

(902) 866-2440 

www.uniackepines.ca 

Glen Arbour Golf Course 

40 Clubhouse Lane 

Hammonds Plains, NS B4B 1T4 

(902) 835 4653 

golfshop@glenarbour.com 

www.glenarbour.com 

Eastern shore 

River Oaks Golf Club 

Meagher’s Grant, NS B0N 1V0 

(902) 384-2033 

South Course (902) 384-3033 

rogc@ns.aliantzinc.ca 

www.riveroaksgolfclub.ca 

Osprey Shores Golf Resort 

119 Ferry Lane, PO Box 110 

Guysborough, NS B0H 1N0 

(902) 533-3904 

1-800-909-3904 

fax: (902) 533-3166 

golf@ospreyshoresresort.com 

www.ospreyshoresresort.com 


Fox Harb’r Golf Resort & Spa 

1337 Fox Harbour Road 

Wallace, NS B0K 1Y0 

1-866-257-1801 

fax: (902) 257-1852 

mail@foxharbr.com 

www.foxharbour.com 

Northumberland Links 

1776 Gulf Shore Road, 

PO Box 2 

Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0 

1-800-882-9661 

(902) 243-2808 

bruce@northumberlandlinks.com 

www.northumberlandlinks.com 

Cape breton island 

Highlands Links 

Cape Breton Highlands 

National Park 

Ingonish Beach, NS 

B0C 1L0 

1-800-441-1118 

(902) 285-2600 

fax: (902) 285-2734 

highlands.links@ns.sympatico.ca 

www.highlandslinksgolf.com 

Bell Bay Golf Club 

PO Box 641, Baddeck, NS 

B0E 1B0 

1-800-565-3077 

fax: (902) 295-1255 

info@bellbay.ca 

www.bellbay.ca 

Dundee Resort & Golf Club 

RR #2, West Bay, NS 

B0E 3K0 

1-800-565-5660 

Pro Shop (902) 345-0420 

fax: (902) 345-2697 

paul@capebretonresorts.com 

www.dundeegolfclub.com 

Le Portage Golf Club 

15580 Cabot Trail Rd. 

P.O. Box 414 

Chéticamp, NS 

B0E 1H0 

(902) 224-3338 

fax: (902) 224-1165 

info@leportagegolfclub.com 

www.leportagegolfclub.com 

The Lakes Golf Club 

5101 East Bay Highway #4 

Ben Eoin, NS 

B1J 1P1 

(902) 828-4653 

info@thelakesgolfclub.ca 

www.thelakesgolfclub.ca 

Cabot Links 

15933 Central Avenue 

Inverness, NS 

B0E 1N0 

(902) 258-4653 

www.cabotlinks.ca 

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South SHore 

White Point Golf Club 1 

Bluenose Golf Club 2 

Granite Springs Golf Club 3 


Clare Golf & Country Club 4 


Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa 5 

The Links at Penn Hills 6 

Riverrun Golf Club 7 

Halifax Metro 

Lost Creek Golf Club 8 

Grandview Golf & Country Club 9 

Uniacke Pines 10 

Glen Arbour Golf Course 11 

The Links at Montague 12 

Eastern Shore 

River Oaks Golf Club 13 

Osprey Shores Golf Resort 14 


Fox Harb’r Golf Resort & Spa 15 

Northumberland Links 16 


Highlands Links 17 

Bell Bay Golf Club 18 

Dundee Resort & Golf Club 19 

Le Portage Golf Club 20 

The Lakes Golf Club 21 

Cabot Links 22 

For detailed driving directions, 

please see next page 

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How to find us... 

South Shore 

White Point Golf Club 1 

From Halifax follow Hwy. 103 towards Yarmouth, take Exit 20A and 

follow the signs to 75 White Point Beach Resort Rd. From Yarmouth 

follow Hwy. 103 towards Halifax take Exit 20 and follow the signs to 

White Point Beach Resort Rd. 1-800-565-5068 • (902) 683-2485 

Bluenose Golf Club 2 

From Halifax, take Exit 11 off Highway 103. Follow signs to the Town 

of Lunenburg (approx 15 mins). Off main Highway from Yarmouth, 

take the 103 and turn off on the same exit (Exit 11). (902) 634-4260 

Granite Springs Golf Club 3 

30 minutes from downtown Halifax on Route 333, 15 km past 

Exhibition Park and just 10 minutes from famed Peggy’s Cove. 

(902) 852-4653 


Clare Golf & Country Club 4 

Off Exit 29 on Hwy. 101 and then take first left onto Mark Melanson 

Road, direct to the golf course. (902) 769-2124 


Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa 5 

Hwy. 101 from Halifax or Yarmouth, Exit 26. Follow signs to Saint John 

Ferry. 1-800-667-4637 • (902) 245-7709 

The Links at Penn Hills 6 

Located just 1.7 km off Exit 10 on Hwy. 102 it is easy to find and only 

20 minutes from Truro and 40 from downtown Halifaxv. 

(902) 758-1406 

Riverrun Golf Club 7 

Hwy. 102, Exit 14A from Halifax, turn right at top of ramp, turn left 

onto West North River Road. Riverrun is approximately 4 km on the 

right. (902) 893-8400 

Halifax Metro 

Lost Creek Golf Club 8 

Hwy. 101 to Beaver Bank Road. 8 km to Lost Creek Golf Club and 

Village Sign at Pinehurst Way. Turn right. (902) 865-4653 

Grandview Golf & Country Club 9 

Turn left off Main Street, Dartmouth onto Lake Major Road. Take the 

first right off Crane Hill Road. Drive 1/2 mile. Golf Club is on right hand 

side. (902) 435-3767 

Uniacke Pines 10 

Hwy. 101 From Halifax or Windsor take Mount Uniacke exit turn left at 

Irving Station 5.8 km to Alder Lane. (902) 866-2440 

Glen Arbour Golf Course 11 

30 minutes from downtown Halifax. Highway 102 to exit 3B 

Hammonds Plains Road, Route 213W. 8km turn right on Glen Arbour 

Way. Follow the signs to the clubhouse. (902) 835 4653 

The Links at Montague 12 

From Dartmouth, travel east on Main Street (# 7 Hwy) past Forest 

Hills Parkway. Turn Left onto Montague Road and left at entrance to 

Montague Estates. (902) 433-3330 

From Halifax, take either Bridge and head towards Main Street (#7 Hwy). 

Travel east on Main Street (# 7 Hwy) past Forest Hills Parkway. Turn Left 

onto Montague Road and left at entrance to Montague Estates. 

From Burnside Industrial Park, take Akerley Blvd. to Forest Hills 

Extension (Hwy# 107) and turn left onto Main Street (#7 Hwy). 

Turn Left onto Montague Road and left at entrance to Montague Estates. 

Eastern Shore 

River Oaks Golf Club 13 

Hwy. 107 to Musquodoboit Harbour. Left on Hwy. 357, 

20 km. north to River Oaks or Hwy. 102 to Exit 5A (Aerotech Park). Hwy. 

212 to Elderbank, right on Hwy. 357. 8 km south. (902) 384-2033 • 

South Course (902) 384-3033 

Osprey Shores Golf Resort 14 

Exit 37 off Hwy. 104, south on Hwy. 16, 30 km to Guysborough Village 

or via Marine Drive. 1-800-909-3904 • (902) 533-3904 


Fox Harb’r Golf Resort & Spa 15 

Exit 11 off Hwy. 104 West, Hwy. 4 to Wentworth. Turn right onto Hwy. 

307. At Wallace, turn left onto Hwy. 6. Follow Ferry Road to Fox 

Harbour Road. 1-866-257-1801 

Northumberland Links 16 

Take Exit 6 (Oxford) off Hwy. 104 into the town of Oxford. Continue 

straight onto Route 301 to Port Howe. Turn right onto Route 6, follow 

into Pugwash then onto Church St. (turns into the Gulf Shore Rd.) 

1-800-882-9661 • (902) 243-2808 


Highlands Links 17 

Hwy. 105 to Cabot Trail to Ingonish Beach, Cape Breton 

Highlands National Park. 1-800-441-1118 • (902) 285-2600 

Bell Bay Golf Club 18 

Take the Trans-Canada Hwy. #105 to Exit 9, Baddeck. 

Travel through the village, Bell Bay is 1 km beyond the 

Alexander Graham Bell Museum on the Bay Road. 

1-800-565-3077 

Dundee Resort & Golf Club 19 

Take Exit 2 off Hwy. 105 or travel through Port Hastings and Port 

Hawkesbury, taking Old Route 4 to Cleveland. (This is a shorter route 

if coming over Canso Causeway). 1-800-565-5660 

Le Portage Golf Club 20 

15580 Cabot Trail (behind “Les Trois Pignons” and Arena), 

Chéticamp, NS. 1-888-618-5558 • (902) 224-3338 

The Lakes Golf Club 21 

The Lakes Golf Club is located on Route #4, at Ben Eoin, Cape Breton 

Island. A mere 15 minute drive from Sydney and just over 1 hour from 

the Canso Causeway. (902) 828-4653 

Cabot Links 22 

From Halifax: Take the Trans-Canada Hwy #104 to Cape Breton, 

follow Route 19 for 50 miles to Cabot Links! 

From Sydney: Take the Trans-Canada (Hwy #105) 54 miles to the 

Red Barn, turn right and follow signs to Cabot Links. 

(902) 258-4653 

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Halifax Metro Region 

When you’re not striding the fairways, explore Halifax - a bustling city that blends cosmopolitan tastes 

with a wealth of small-town charm. Choose from fine dining to pub-style meals or savour delicious 

seafood in a waterfront setting. 

Stroll amid engaging museums, fashionable boutiques and trendy cafés in the city’s historic downtown. 

Enjoy an evening of theatre, revel in the rhythms of the symphony, or sing along with a hearty maritime 

shanty in the warmth of an Old World pub. Variety and convenience all in one place. 


• May 18-20 - Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon, Halifax - bluenosemarathon.com 

• July 1-8 - Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo - www.nstattoo.ca 

• July 6-14 - TD Halifax Jazz Festival - halifaxjazzfestival.ca 

• July 19-29 - Tall Ships Nova Scotia - www.my-waterfront.ca 

• July 22-29 - Halifax Pride Week Festival - www.halifaxpride.com 

• July 29-31 - Telus Skins Game - telusskins.com 

• August 2-6 - Alexander Keith’s Natal Day Festival - www.natalday.org 

• August 2-12 - Halifax International Busker Festival - www.buskers.ca 

• September 13-22 - Atlantic Film Festival, Halifax - www.atlanticfilm.com 

• October 16-20 - Halifax Pop Explosion - www.halifaxpopexplosion.com 


• Maritime Museum of the Atlantic - spectacular exhibits of shipwrecks, 

the Halifax Explosion and the Titanic 

• Black Cultural Centre in Dartmouth - preserving and promoting 

Nova Scotia’s Black History and Culture 

• Museum of Natural History • Halifax Citadel National Historic Site 

• Halifax Waterfront & Historic Properties • Great Shopping • Harbour Hopper 

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Glen Arbour Golf Course 

Glen Arbour Golf Course, artistically hewn from some of the Nova 

Scotia’s most pristine landscape, offers an exceptional golf experience 

just a short distance from Halifax. 

Whether you choose to play our 18 hole 6,800 yard par 72 course 

or 9 hole par 3 Executive course, the effect will be the same - a 

premium golf experience that surpasses your greatest expectations. 

It will challenge the best and promises to reward all. 

902-835-4653 


Holes 18 

Par 72 

Yardage 6800 

Designer 

Graham Cooke 

Season 

May –October 

Hours 

7:00a.m - Dusk 

Green Fees From $100 (+ HST) 

Rentals 

Yes 

Power Carts 

Yes 

Pull Carts 

Yes 


Yes 

Driving Range 

Yes 

Teaching Pro 

No 


Yes 

Soft Spikes 

Yes 

Lost Creek Golf Club 

Located just 25 minutes from downtown Halifax/Dartmouth, this maturing course 

could be one of Nova Scotia’s best kept secrets. Recently re-designed with the 

player in mind, Lost Creek now offers more forgiving fairways, larger tee boxes 

and friendlier bounces. “Mother Nature’s lay of the land” has guided the design of 

four new holes, uncovering some of Lost Creek’s best natural beauty. So bring your 

camera to capture that perfect portrait of Nova Scotia and enjoy an exhilarating 

round of golf while you discover Lost Creek. 

902-865-4653 


Holes 18 

Par 71 

Yardage 5940 

Slope 128 

Designer 

Gumbley & Neal 

Season 

May - October 

Hours 

6:30am - Dusk 


Rentals 

Yes 

Power Carts 

Yes 

Pull Carts 

Yes 


Yes 

Driving Range 

No 

Teaching Pro 

Yes 


Yes 

Soft Spikes 

Yes 

The Links at Montague 

The Links at Montague is going into its 11th season of operation as a public 

9 hole executive course. The classic course layout, built to similar standards as some 

of the region’s best, features bentgrass tees, fairways and greens with four par 4’s 

and five par 3’s. The Links at Montague offers a practice facility, as well as, a full 

adult and junior teaching academy with driving range, pitching and putting greens. 

Three sets of tees at each hole provides golfers a variety of difficulty for 9 or 18 hole 

play, bookings up to seven days in advance and walk-ons welcomed. 

902-433-3330 


Holes 9 

Par 31 

Yardage 1880 

Slope 100 

Designer 

Graham Cooke 

Season 

May-November 

Hours 

7:00a.m - Dusk 

Green Fees 9 Holes: $32 (+HST) 

18 Holes: $52 (+HST) 

Rentals 

Yes 

Power Carts 

Yes 

Pull Carts 

Yes 


Yes 

Driving Range 

Yes 

Teaching Pro 

No 


Yes 

Soft Spikes 

Yes 

Grandview Golf & Country Club 

The natural beauty of Nova Scotia is on display throughout the 18 holes at 

Eaglequest Grandview Golf & Country Club - located just 20 minutes from 

downtown Halifax. 

Designed by Bill Robinson, the course is rich with history, taking the best 

from golf’s past - undulating terrain, majestic trees lining the fairways - 

and combining it with golf’s newest advances. 

Protected by mature trees, strategic bunker locations and water features 

throughout, the course will challenge players of any skill level while still 

accommodating even the most novice golfers. 

For great dining, be sure to visit our Creekside East Restaurant & Pub. Visit 

Grandview and experience what has always made us a local favourite and 

a tremendous golf value. www.eaglequestgolf.com 

902-435-3767 


Holes 18 

Par 72 

Yardage 6812 

Slope 139 

Designer 

Bill Robinson 


Hours 

Dawn - Dusk 

Green Fees $52.22 (+HST) Weekday 

$58.41 (+HST) Weekend 

Rentals 

Yes 

Power Carts 

Yes 

Pull Carts 

Yes 


Yes 

Driving Range 

Yes 

Teaching Pro 

Yes 


Yes 

Soft Spikes 

Yes 

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Uniacke Pines 

Located only minutes from Bedford and Sackville, the course formerly known as 

“Witch’s Ridge” is set to open for its second season. Changes to the course that 

winds through 80 acres offering fabulous vistas, include new greens, wider fairways, 

new paths, updated drainage and a clubhouse complete with food and beverage 

service. During 2012, the club plans to continue improvements to ensure golfers 

enjoy Uniacke Pines. 

Uniacke Pines boasts many fine holes often featuring majestic Pines that define 

the fairways and protect the greens. One of our signature holes is #6, featuring an 

elevated tee 100 yards from a shallow green, over 100ft in length, protected by 

water on three sides. Across from #6 green you’ll be impressed by Uniacke House 

Museum, a popular visit in this area of Nova Scotia. 

For more information visit www.uniackepines.ca 

902-866-2440 


Holes 9 

Slope 

118 (estimated) 

Season 

April - November 

Hours 

8:00am - Dusk 


Rentals 

Yes 

Power Carts 

Yes 

Pull Carts 

Yes 


No 

Driving Range 

No

Cape Breton Island Region 

Get ready for the majesty and wonder that awaits you on Cape Breton Island - one of 

the most magnificent golf destinations in North America. Play award-winning courses 

surrounded by towering highlands and inspiring seascapes. 

The Island’s Gaelic culture is heard in dance halls and kitchen parties which tempt visitors 

to try a step or two. Hike through the picturesque Mabou Highlands. Spot moose, deer 

and other wild creatures among the woodlands, tundra and marshes of the 950 square 

kilometres Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Gaze over towering cliffs as the Cabot 

Trail curls away into the distance. 

Cruise the placid waters of the Bras d’Or Lakes beneath the shadow of a circling eagle. 

Explore vibrant Acadian culture and traditions and step to the riveting sounds of the Celtic 

fiddle. Admire canon salutes in a bustling 18th-century military town at the Fortress of 

Louisbourg National Historic Site. No matter where you go, you’ll find an abundance of 

outdoor adventures and a host of friendly people. 


• July 15 - August 15 - Festival de l’Escaouette, Chéticamp - www.festivallescaouette.com 

• August 4-12 - Action Week in Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Sydney 

• August 3-6 – Cape Breton Bike Fest - www.capebretonbikefest.com 

• September 14-23 - Hike the Highlands, Cabot Trail - www.hikethehighlandsfestival.com 

• October 5-13 - Celtic Colours International Festival, Cape Breton - www.celtic-colours.com 


• Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site - the largest reconstructed historic site in North America 

• Whale Watching - spot humpback, sei, minke, pilot and fin whales while boating off Cape Breton’s rugged coastline 

• Inverness County Centre for the Arts - an art gallery featuring local and international artists and artisans 

• Nova Scotia Highland Village Museum in Iona - experience the lifestyle of Cape Breton’s early Highland Scots 

• Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - look into the life and legacy of a genius 

• Glace Bay Miners’ Museum - relive the heyday of the Cape Breton Coal Mining industry 

• Cape Breton Highlands National Park - spectacular camping and hiking adventures 

• Mabou Highlands - hike the trails and admire the ocean panorama 

• Les Trois Pignons in Chéticamp - displays artifacts, fine hooked rugs 

• Louisbourg Playhouse - performances June through October 

• Granville Green Concert Series, Port Hawkesbury - Concerts on the Green 

during most Sundays in the summer, free admission 

• St. Peters Canal National Historic Site 

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Highlands Links 

As one of the World’s Top 100 Courses (#86, Golf Magazine, 2009) and Canada’s #1 Public Course (Atlantic) 

SCOREgolf Magazine 2009 for the third consecutive year, Highlands Links represents the essence and purity of golf 

as it was meant to be played. Here, between the majesty of the Cape Breton Highlands and the roar of the Atlantic 

Ocean, Stanley Thompson’s masterpiece has grown into a national treasure. 

Located in the heart of one of North America’s most beautiful national parks (Cape Breton Highlands ranked #2 

National Park in North America-National Geographic Traveler Magazine, 2005), this 18-hole journey showcases 

breathtaking mountain views and ocean vistas. The brilliance of Thompson’s design is apparent to all with his famous 

bunkering and magnificent routing, winding its way seamlessly through rocky headlands and wooded glens. Whether 

it’s the feel of the ocean breeze at your back as you tee off from “Ben Franey” (#1) or the exhilaration of watching 

eagles soar above as you challenge “Killiecrankie” (#7), Highlands Links welcomes each golfer with its inspiring 

natural beauty. “Few courses anywhere are more pleasing to the eye”, (Golf Odyssey, Sept. 2005). 

While this “Canadian Classic” (Globe Golf, May, 2005) has been included among golf’s elite courses for several years, 

the Parks Canada operated course is equally proud of the fact that Highlands Links enjoys the distinction of being 

designated the first course in Atlantic Canada as a “Certified Audubon Co-operative Sanctuary.” As Thompson himself 

once stated, “Nature must always be the architect’s model.” 

Together, the brilliance of Thompson’s design combined with a spectacular natural setting has resulted in one of the 

world’s most unforgettable courses (#38 Golf Digest Top 100 Courses Outside the United States), and a spectacular 

golfing experience between the mountains and the ocean. www.highlandslinksgolf.com 

Online tee time booking available. www.golfcapebreton.com 

1-800-441-1118 


Holes 18 

Par 


Yardage 6592 

Slope 141 

Designer Stanley Thompson 

Season Mid May - October 26 

Hours 

6:00am - Dusk 

Green Fees From $65.93 (+ HST) 

Rentals 

Yes 

Power Carts 

Yes 

Pull Carts 

Yes 


Yes 

Driving Range 

No 

Teaching Pro 

Yes 


Yes 

Soft Spikes 

Yes 

#57 Course 

in the World 2012 

LINKS100 - LINKS Magazine 

Top Canadian 

Public Course 

2005 

Top Canadian Public 

Course 2009 

Photos courtesy of Chris Gallow 

2006 

Golf Digest Places to Play 2006 

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The Lakes Golf Club 

Cape Breton’s newest golf masterpiece, The Lakes Golf Club at Ben Eoin, officially 

opened to the public in May, 2010. This Graham Cooke - designed course is 

world-class, capitalizing on the beautiful landscapes and outstanding views of the 

Bras d’Or Lakes. 

Coupled with Cape Breton’s existing courses, The Lakes at Ben Eoin wrap up 

Cape Breton Island as an international golf destination. Located on Route #4 just 

10 minutes from Rita’s Tea Room and 15 minutes from Sydney, The Lakes is 

situated centrally within one of the world’s most attractive tourist destinations. 

“Each golf hole at Ben Eoin will have an intriguing appearance and the course will 

have a balanced challenge so that all golfers will be able to have an unforgettable 

and entertaining experience”, according to Graham Cooke. 

“The Lakes Golf Course will be a wonderful place to call home and it will certainly 

capture the hearts of all the tourists and guests who come to visit.” 

For more information, please visit www.thelakesgolfclub.ca. 

www.golfcapebreton.com 

902-828-4653 


Holes 18 

Par 72 

Yardage 6970 

Slope 139 

Designer Graham Cooke Associates 

Season 

May - October 

Hours 

Dawn to Dusk 


Rentals 

Yes 

Power Carts 

Yes 

Pull Carts 

Yes 


Yes 

Warm-up Range 

Yes 

Teaching Pro 

Yes 


Yes 

Soft Spikes 

Yes 

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Cabot Links 

Never is the game of golf more appealing than when a course is set in a rugged, oceanfront 

landscape, on linksland running firm and fast. This is Cabot Links, Canada’s only authentic links. 

This is Cabot Links, where the holes spread out between the sea and the village of Inverness. 

This is Cabot Links, where every hole offers an ocean view and where five holes play directly 

adjacent to the beach. 

To see the ocean from everywhere on the links, and to play golf on the ground as well as in 

the air, to imagine shots and to understand that the contours of the fairways and greens invite 

creativity: This is golf as it was meant to be and as it has been for centuries on the classic links 

that represent the best the game has to offer. Yes, this is Cabot Links, where golf is truly 

a game, meant to be played. 

Play Cabot Links and you will feel linked to the game’s enduring values. You will feel at home, 

because you will have come home to the true game. This is golf the Cabot way, on a course 

designed for all golfers who know the game has a heart, and a soul, and who understand that 

playing it means engaging all the senses. Cabot Links will do that, because of where it is, how 

it plays, and the values it expresses. Canada’s first links has come to Nova Scotia. Golfers are 

sure to follow. 

www.cabotlinks.ca 

902-258-4653 


Holes 18 

Par 70 

Designer 

Rod Whitman 

Season June 29-November 4 


Rentals 

Yes 

Power carts 

No 

Food/beverage 

Yes 

Caddies 

Yes 

twitter.com/cabotlinks 

facebook.com/cabotlinks 

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Bell Bay Golf Club 

The beautiful Bell Bay Golf Club located in the quaint village of Baddeck, Nova Scotia, was awarded “Best New Course 

in Canada” by Golf Digest 1998 and ranked in the top 55 Best Course in Canada by ScoreGolf Magazine. Bell Bay 

sits high above Cape Breton’s inland sea, the Bras d’Or Lakes, offering panoramic views from virtually every hole. 

Bell Bay is an experienced site for high profile events such as: The RCGA’s Canadian Amateur Championship in 2005; 

the RCGA’s Canadian Club Champions Championship in 2000 & 2006; and the 2001 Wayne Gretzky 

and Friends Invitational featuring Mike Weir vs. Brett Hull and Joe Sakic and Wayne Gretzky. 

The routing of the course takes full advantage of the natural features of the land and each hole has a distinctive 

element that makes it both unique and memorable. 

Bell Bay is distinguished by its final 4 holes, which have been called one of the best finishing sequences anywhere. A 

strong candidate for the signature hole is the seventeenth par 3, “Banshee.” The drastic elevation changes, ravine 

and a green that is set in a pocket of trees on the other side offer an illusion to the golfer’s normal distance perception 

and it is easy to underhit the shot. The true signature hole though is saved for last. “Breadalbane” is one of the most 

scenic tee shots in golf. A sweeping panorama of the Bras d’Or Lakes and Alexander Graham Bell’s summer estate 

can take one’s attention away from this par 5 finishing hole. Starting with a tee shot over a great gorge, the hole winds 

its way to the clubhouse silhouetted by the Highlands in the background. 

Overall playability is enhanced by bent grass greens, tees and fairways, exceptionally manicured. There are four 

distinct teeing areas, positioned to assure both challenge and enjoyment for players of all skill levels. A member 

of Golf Cape Breton. For more information, visit: www.bellbay.ca. 


1-800-565-3077 


Holes 18 

Par 72 

Yardage 

7037 (Black Tees) 

Slope 

137 (Black Tees) 

Designer Thomas McBroom 


Hours 

6:30am - 9:30pm 


Rentals 

Yes 

Power Carts 

Yes 

Pull Carts 

Yes 


Yes 

Driving Range 

Yes 

Teaching Pro 

Yes 


Yes 

Soft Spikes 

Yes 


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Dundee Resort & Golf Club 

This Robert Moote-designed course is nestled on the side of South Mountain 

and offers spectacular vistas of the Bras d’Or Lakes from virtually every hole. 

Golfers boast about Dundee’s atmosphere and spectacular surroundings. 

Golfing Dundee is truly a unique experience! 

The Resort offers a variety of accommodation and dining options. 

The new clubhouse is a great place to dine and relax after your round. 

Dundee is a Cape Breton Resorts property and offers a variety of golf 

packages. www.dundeegolfclub.com 


1-800-565-5660 


Holes 18 

Par 72 

Yardage 5887 

Slope 127 

Designer 

Robert Moote 

Season 

May - October 

Hours 

Dawn - Dusk 

Green Fees 9 holes starting @ $32 (+ HST) 

18 holes starting @ $45 (+ HST) 

Prices include a shared cart 

Rentals 

Yes 

Power Carts 

Yes 

Pull Carts 

Yes 


Yes 

Teaching Pro 

Yes 


Yes 

Soft Spikes 

Yes 


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Le Portage Golf Club 

Le Portage will help you find the greatness in your golf game, amid scenic 

surroundings which feature Cape Breton at its best. As visiting golfers quickly 

discover, the golf experience at Le Portage extends beyond the fairways and 

greens into our home community - the culturally rich French Acadian community 

of Chéticamp. 

A memorable golf vacation at Le Portage starts with 18-holes set on a plateau 

overlooking the Gulf of St. Lawrence, with majestic views of the world famous 

Cabot Trail and surrounding mountains. Known as a challenging course, you will 

want to play Le Portage again and again. After your round, mingle with local 

club members and enjoy food and refreshments in our licensed clubhouse. 

When the sun sets, take in the sights, sounds and tastes of Chéticamp. Dine 

on fresh seafood in one of our restaurants, laugh along during live theatre 

performances and tap your feet to the beat of local music in our pubs. For the 

non-golfers in your party, this seaside village boasts whale watching tours, 

craft shops, museums, beaches and hiking excursions in the National Park. 

Le Portage is located in the only francophone region on The Cabot Trail, making 

this Golf Cape Breton course a unique cultural experience for golfers and nongolfers 

alike. For more information, visit www.leportagegolfclub.com. 


1-888-618-5558 


Holes 18 

Par 72 

Yardage 


Slope 


Designer Robert & David Moote 



Rentals 

Yes 

Power Carts 

Yes 

Pull Carts 

Yes 


Yes 

Driving Range 

Yes 

Teaching Pro 

Yes 


Yes 

Licensed Clubhouse 

Yes 

Soft Spikes 

Yes 


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2012 Packages

Highlands Links, Ingonish

Golf Travel Guide 2012 - Nova Scotia

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