Cape Breton Island is the breathtaking backdrop of Golf Cape Breton golf experience. When you are not on the course, spend your time touring our Island and your memories will be filled with spectacular vistas, lively music, fun-filled festivals and new friends.
Considered "Nova Scotia's Masterpiece", Cape Breton Island has been named one of "50 places of a lifetime" by National Geographic Traveler magazine, and the "most scenic island in the world" by Condé Nast Traveler magazine. In the March issue of National Geographic Traveler, Cape Breton appeared in a "second place" finish in the Traveler’s 2003 poll of the world's greatest destinations.
As you travel from course to course, you will pass through the majestic Cape Breton Highlands located on the world famous Cabot Trail, considered North America's most scenic drive.
Just off the beaten path to the courses, you may visit the Fortress of Louisbourg, North America's largest historical reconstruction, or take in a ceilidh at a community hall where toe-tapping fiddle music abounds.
Cape Breton Island is a panorama of scenery, history, culture, and the finest golf in Canada all waiting to inspire and welcome you.
For Cape Breton Island Touring Information: www.cbisland.com or www.novascotia.com
Accolades
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”, Fodor’s has placed it among ‘7 Island Paradises’ to visit in ’08 and Condé Nast Traveler has said it’s the most scenic island in the world.
As a golfing destination, Cape Breton is ranked 29th best in the world by Golf Digest, and the courses that comprise Golf Cape Breton are among the island’s best. They include the renowned Highlands Links – ranked the number one public course in Canada by ScoreGolf and one of the world’s top 100 courses by Golf Magazine. There’s also championship-level Bell Bay (ranked 40th overall in Canada), scenic Le Portage, and family-oriented Dundee Resort and Golf Club.
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