Golf Cape Breton

And over the years the Nova Scotia island has become noted for offering some of the best, most intriguing, & exciting golf Travel + Leisure ranks Cape Breton the #1 island to visit in continental North America, National Geographic Traveler calls it one of “50 places of a lifetime”, and Condé Nast Traveler has said it’s the most scenic island in the world. You’ll soon learn why Cape Breton is known

as ‘Nova Scotia’s masterpiece’. You’ll also quickly discover why Highlands Links is among the country’s most renowned golf courses. Ranked #1 public course in Canada by SCOREGolf magazine, the course is located within the spectacular Cape Breton Highlands National Park. In Cape Breton, you’ll find an environment that’s rugged and untouched. You’ll see wildlife unique to the region, which could include moose, bears, foxes, coyotes, lynx and bobcats. You’ll discover the spectacular seacoast, valleys, and highlands. You’ll also find, constructed on three plateaus and overlooking the rolling hills and waters of the Bras d’Or Lakes, the Graham Cooke-designed course The Lakes. The five courses of Golf Cape Breton are all located on or near The Cabot Trail, which The Lonely Planet calls one of North America’s best road trips and most scenic drives. In the vibrant community of Baddeck, known as the beginning and end of The Cabot Trail, you’ll find the award-winning, Audubon-certified Bell Bay Golf Club. Baddeck is also home to the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site of Canada. Whether you’re coming home or visiting for the first time, you’ll receive the same warm welcome. Cape Bretoners are genuine, authentic and friendly. The relaxed atmosphere and challenging layout of Dundee Golf Club makes it the perfect place to find that downhome atmosphere that Cape Breton is famous for. When you’re finished on the course, you can enjoy a couple of pints with friends old and new at the on-site pub. Along with the hospitality, you’re also sure to enjoy the vibrant culture found here. All over the island, you’ll find ceilidhs at community halls, where toe-tapping fiddle music and traditional step dancing abound. You’ll also enjoy the fresh seafood and hearty home cooking that’s so much a part of the place. Beautiful Le Portage Golf Club offers ample opportunity to experience the island’s spirited culture. The course’s home base, in the beautiful ocean-side village of Chéticamp, offers visitors the chance to experience some terrific Acadian cooking and take in the local music scene.