Sweeping cliffs, majestic ocean views, and miles of green—Cape Breton Island was made for golf. Inspired by the Island’s Scottish heritage and designed to complement our stunning terrain, you’ll find a course to suit every game, from championship courses to Canada’s only true links course.
It has been written that Cape Breton is a “magical island,” which National Geographic said features one of the world’s great drives. And over the years the Nova Scotia island has become noted for offering some of the best, most intriguing, and exciting golf courses in all of North America.
Cape Breton’s golf courses are housed in very unique communities throughout the Island, each boasting accommodations that welcome golfers and ensure that your ‘stay and play’ is a memorable experience. Our Island offers golf packages to suit every golfer’s needs.
Cape Breton golf courses have been featured in publications such as Golf Digest, SPY.com, and Score Golf and have been recognized in the Top 10 Golf Courses in the World and World’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses.
World’s 100 Greatest Courses
Cabot Cape Breton’s, Cabot Cliffs holds the #10 spot while Cabot Links is #39 and The Cape Breton Highland Links comes in at #94.
Best Public Courses in Canada
Cabot Cliffs #1
Cabot Links #2
Cape Breton Highland Links #5
As the crisp autumn air settles over Cape Breton Island, the landscape transforms into a vibrant tapestry of red, orange and gold. This season is the perfect time to explore the Island's natural beauty, rich culture and warm hospitality.
As the crisp air of autumn descends upon Cape Breton Island, the landscape transforms into a canvas of vibrant reds, oranges and yellows. It’s the perfect season to explore the Island’s world-renowned golf courses, where the beauty of the surrounding
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Cape Breton is a beautiful island in any season, but there's one season where it shines brighter and that's fall!
Cape Breton Island invites all golf lovers to hit the greens this summer! Be sure to look "fore" the opening date and book your tee time. We will see you there.
My name is Tom and I am an outdoor enthusiast and photographer based in Sydney, Nova Scotia. I moved to Cape Breton from India in 2019 and immediately fell in love with this beautiful island.
There are direct flights to Sydney from Halifax, Toronto and Montreal and from other North American and European cities via those cities. If traveling by ground, the Trans-Canada Highway 104 leads to Cape Breton Island.
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