American World Traveler Fall 2017 Issue

60
S t a y & P l a y Fox Harb’r Resort & Sanctuary Cap Cana
Fox Harb’r Resort in Nova Scotia is Right on Target
“I’ve never held a rifle before,”
I mention to Peter Phillips, our
clay shooting instructor at Fox
Harb’r Resort.
“You still haven’t because it’s a
shot gun,” he retorts goodnaturedly.
Oh…So, I’m not at all confident
as I’m being instructed on how to
shoot the clay pigeons that fly up
into the air as targets. When it’s
time to try in on my own, I whisper
“pull”, with my cheek tight against
the gun. The target soars into the
air and I follow it. Bang! The gun
jerks back and the clay disk
breaks into pieces. A perfect shot!
“Pull”, I say again, and I hit the
target this time, too. My heart is
pounding, and I can’t stop grinning.
Having never had any success
in anything sports related, it’s
a novel sense of exhilaration.
by Jennifer Merrick
Skeet shooting is just one of the many activities
offered at Fox Harb’r Resort, a 1150-
acre property, located 90 minutes north of
Halifax on the Atlantic Ocean’s
Northumberland Strait. Guests can also try
their hand at fly fishing in the fully-stocked
trout ponds, ride horses or bikes along the
Foxtrot Trail overlooking the ocean, watch
seals play on a kayaking excursion and, of
course, golf.
The property is best known for its championship
golf course designed by Graham
Cooke, a Canadian Golf of Fame architect.
The views of the ocean from the bottom
nine would convince anyone to take up the
sport, and you can learn how right here (or
improve your swing) at the Golf Academy.
If you need to unwind after all these activities
or prefer to skip any exertion altogether,
there are plenty of R & R options to
choose from. Treat yourself to a massage
or facial at the Dol-ás Spa or indulge in a
sublime meal at the Cape Cliff Dining
Room. Executive Chef Shane Robilliard is
passionate about sustainable seafood and
locally-sourced ingredients, and works
closely with resident horticulturalist,
Michael Stewart.
“I’ve been growing things since April 6th,
1966,” says Stewart. “And I’ve never used
pesticide.” Incidentally, his secret to flavourful
tomatoes is Epsom salt. Stewart is also
responsible for the beautifully manicured
flower gardens throughout the grounds.
Or you can simply sit on the balcony of the
roomy townhouses and take in views of the
greens, the ocean and perhaps even a
mirage-like Prince Edward Island in the distance.
Above all, it’s the stunning location,
which is the resort’s star attraction.
www.foxharbr.com
Photo: Fox Harb'r
Jennifer Merrick
Photo: Fox Harb'r
Jennifer Merrick