Cabot Links
Canada's only true links course — every one of the 18 holes touches the Atlantic and follows the natural contours of the coastline.
Cabot Links sits on a former coal-mining site along the shore of Inverness, Nova Scotia, and opened in 2012 as the first authentic links course in Canada. Designed by Rod Whitman, the layout follows the natural contours of the coastline so that all 18 holes touch the Atlantic — a distinction that places it in rare company on this continent.
At 6,854 yards and par 70, the course is built on pure links principles: no forced carries, no manufactured drama, no framing trees. Wind off the ocean is the defining variable on every round, and the ground game is not only possible but essential. Fescue fairways and firm turf reward low, running approaches, while the exposed terrain means conditions can shift dramatically from one nine to the next. The course has ranked among the world's top 100 since opening.
Greens fees range from CAD 275 to 400, reflecting both the quality of the experience and the logistics of reaching Inverness — a small Cape Breton town that sits roughly two and a half hours from Halifax. The remoteness is part of the appeal: the town is quiet, the coastline is unhurried, and the golf is the reason most visitors make the drive. Players who want a genuine links test in North America without crossing the Atlantic will find Cabot Links a legitimate answer to that search.
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Is Cabot Links open to the public?
Yes, Cabot Links is a public-access course. Golfers do not need to be members to play.
How much does it cost to play Cabot Links?
Green fees at Cabot Links range from CAD $275 to $400, depending on the season and tee time.
Can I book a tee time at Cabot Links online?
Online booking is not available for Cabot Links. You'll need to contact the course directly to reserve a tee time.
What are the course specs at Cabot Links?
Cabot Links is an 18-hole, par-70 course measuring 6,854 yards from the tips.
What makes Cabot Links unique compared to other Canadian golf courses?
Cabot Links is Canada's only true links course — all 18 holes run along the Atlantic coastline, following the natural contours of the land with no forced carries or artificial framing. Designed by Rod Whitman and opened in 2012 on a former coal-mining site, it has been ranked among the world's top 100 courses since its opening.
What is the signature experience at Cabot Links?
Every hole at Cabot Links touches the Atlantic Ocean, meaning wind and the natural seaside terrain are constant factors throughout your round. The course features gorse, fescue, and an exposed coastal layout true to classic links-style golf.
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Stay & Play at Cabot Links
This course is hand-arranged through our concierge. Tell us when you’d like to play and we’ll line up tee times and a stay, then send you a price within one business day.