Nova Scotia, Canada

Cabot Cape Breton

Cabot Cape Breton is one of those places that doesn't feel real the first time you see it. You're driving through Cape Breton on what starts to feel like the wrong road — a fishing village, the Gulf of St. Lawrence coming into view — and then suddenly, out of nowhere, two of the best golf courses in the world appear along the sea. Cabot Links sits right at water's edge, the only true links course in Canada. Cabot Cliffs climbs above the coastline with views that stop you mid-swing. The seafood is extraordinary, the hospitality is genuine, and the whole thing feels like a secret that got out just enough. A personal favourite of our founder — and once you've been, you'll understand why.

Best time to visit: June – October

Featured Courses

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Cabot Links

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Rod Whitman's masterpiece along the Gulf of St. Lawrence — the only true links course in Canada, where fairways run right to the water's edge and the sea is never out of sight. Consistently ranked among the top 20 courses in the world.

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Cabot Cliffs

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Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw's clifftop masterpiece — perched dramatically above the Gulf of St. Lawrence with some of the most visually arresting holes on the planet. Ranked the #1 course in Canada and in the top 10 in the world. The par-3 16th alone is worth the trip.

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The Nest

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Rod Whitman & Dave Axland's 11-hole par-3 course perched at the highest point of Cabot Cliffs — commanding views, firm links-style greens, and rugged bunkering. Perfect for squeezing in an extra round or chasing a hole-in-one. Night golf available late season under stadium lights.

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Cape Breton Highlands Links

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Stanley Thompson design inside Cape Breton Highlands National Park — one of Canada's most celebrated public courses. The drive from Cabot along the Cabot Trail is one of the most scenic in North America and half the experience. Absolutely worth the day trip.

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Cabot Cliffs

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