Nova Scotia - A Golfer's Dream ListMemorable golf, outstanding courses, spectacular scenery and hospitable service have established Nova Scotia in the international golfing realm as a recognized world-class golf destination. In 2005 the LPGA Tour made its first ever stop in Nova Scotia when Glen Arbour hosted the 2005 BMO Financial Group Canadian Women's Open Golf Championship.
Choose from over 60 courses throughout the province, where classic designs and contemporary layouts combine championship depth, diversity and pure golfing pleasure. Stroll down sculpted fairways framed by magnificent natural settings, strategic hazards and stunning Atlantic seascapes. Tee off at any of Cape Breton’s award-winning Fabulous Foursome courses, or play mainland Nova Scotia’s Glen Arbour, Northumberland Links, The Pines, and Granite Springs—just some of the sure-bet courses for an enjoyable and rewarding game that will delight novice and expert alike.
The accolades are well deserved. Highlands Links is ranked by Golf Magazine as the 64th Best Course in the World and 5th by SCOREGolf’s 2004 Top 100 courses ranking. Glen Arbour is ranked #19 in SCOREGolf’s Top 100 courses for 2004 and recently received 4 1⁄2 stars from Golf Digest as a must-play course. Bell Bay was named Golf Digest’s Best New Course in Canada in 1998 and was named Most Underrated Course in Canada by SCOREGolf last year. The course also received a nod for Best Practice Facility in SCOREGolf’s 2003 Golfers Choice Awards. Cape Breton’s Fabulous Foursome courses are ranked #29 among Golf Digest’s 50 Best Golf Destinations Worldwide. A Silver Award went to Nova Scotia for Best Canadian Golf Destination in SCOREGolf’s 2001 Golfers’ Choice Awards.
Nova Scotia offers a golf travel holiday that will surpass all expectations. Experience world-class value and worldclass golf.