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There’s something special about golfing in Nova Scotia, maybe it’s the salty ocean, the dramatic coastal views, or the way every course feels a little different from the last. Whether you’re chasing a bucket-list round or looking for a laid-back 18, here’s a list of some of the standout courses worth teeing up at this summer in Nova Scotia.
Cabot Cape Breton
You can’t talk about golf in Nova Scotia without mentioning Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs. These world-renowned courses have put the province on the global golf map. Cabot Cliffs and Cabot Links have been named #13 and #25 respectively on Golf Digest’s World’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses for 2024 and #1 and #6 respectively on Golf Digest’s Best Courses in Canada for 2024. Cabot Links offers an authentic Scottish-style links experience right along the coast, while Cabot Cliffs ups the drama with cliffside holes and jaw-dropping ocean vistas. It’s bucket list golf, plain and simple.
Highlands Links
Another Cape Breton standout is Cape Breton Highlands Links, currently ranked #12 in SCOREGolf‘s Top 100 Golf Courses in Canada. Designed by Stanley Thompson, this course is often ranked among the best in Canada. It weaves through forest and along the coastline, offering a mix of challenging holes and unforgettable scenery.
Bell Bay Golf Club
Perched above the Bras d’Or Lake, Bell Bay Golf Club is a must-play. This course is known for its elevation changes and panoramic views. It’s both visually stunning and strategically interesting, making every hole feel unique.
Le Portage Golf Club
In the Acadian village of Chéticamp, Le Portage Golf Club is a hidden gem. Offering a laid-back atmosphere and a well-kept layout that makes for an enjoyable round. With views of the Cape Breton Highlands and the Gulf of St. Lawrence and a layout that winds through natural surroundings, it’s the kind of place where you can take your time, enjoy the scenery, and feel right at home from the first tee to the final putt.
Fox Harb’r Resort
At Fox Harb’r Resort, golf meets luxury on the Northumberland Shore. This championship course offers wide fairways, immaculate greens, and ocean views that seem to follow you from hole to hole. It’s the kind of place where you take your time—not just because the course deserves it, but because you won’t want the round to end.
Northumberland Links
Over at Northumberland Links, currently ranked at #26 on SCOREGolf‘s Top 59 Public Courses in Canada, you’ll find a classic seaside links-style experience. With rolling terrain, natural bunkers, and constant coastal breezes, it’s a fun challenge for golfers of all skill levels. Bonus: the views across the Northumberland Strait are just as memorable as the play.
White Point Golf Club
Tucked along the South Shore, White Point Golf Club offers a relaxed, scenic round. The course winds through forest and along the coastline, giving you a bit of everything—tree-lined fairways, ocean glimpses, and a peaceful atmosphere that makes it easy to settle into your swing.
Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa
For a classic resort-style experience, Digby Pines Golf Course delivers with sweeping views of the Bay of Fundy. The course features elevation changes and a traditional design that keeps things interesting from start to finish. Don’t miss a meal of Digby scallops after your round at the onsite Churchill’s Restaurant.
No matter where you tee off, golfing in Nova Scotia is about more than just the scorecard, it’s about the setting, the pace, and the experience. With courses this diverse and scenic, it’s easy to turn a simple round into something unforgettable. Click here for more Nova Scotia golf courses.
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