
Cabot Cliffs Course
Cabot Cape Breton


About this course
Cabot Cliffs, hewn from the dramatic coastal bluffs of Cape Breton, delivers a golfing experience where the relentless North Atlantic winds and the land's rugged contours are as central to the challenge as any strategically placed bunker. Coore & Crenshaw, respecting the raw character of the landscape, crafted a links-style layout that presents exhilarating shotmaking demands, favoring players who can control trajectory and embrace creativity. The wide fairways belie the difficulty, for wayward shots can disappear quickly into the fescue. While not steeped in a century of championship lore, Cabot Cliffs has swiftly garnered global attention, luring discerning golfers seeking a pure and unforgettable seaside test. The club’s modern sensibilities have established it as a sought-after destination, drawing an international membership appreciative of the minimalist design and the unadulterated beauty of its setting. Beyond the golf, the convivial atmosphere of the Cabot Cape Breton resort has quickly become a highlight for visitors. The warmth of the local staff and the vibrant culture of the nearby town of Mabou have transformed it to one of the more talked about golf destinations in the world.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in Canada
Best in Nova Scotia
Quick facts
- Location
- Inverness, Nova Scotia, CA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2015
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,764 yards
- Difficulty
- 77.4/145
- Course Vaults score
- 9.2
Getting there
The pilgrimage to Cabot Cape Breton begins most commonly through Halifax Stanfield International (YHZ), followed by a transformative four-hour drive northwest across the rugged spine of Nova Scotia. Those arriving by private aircraft can arrange passage through smaller regional strips, though the journey by road - tracing the Caledonia Highlands before descending toward the Gulf of St. Lawrence - is itself an essential prelude to the experience. The final miles along the Ceilidh Trail hug the coastline, where the landscape opens to reveal dramatic cliffs and windswept headlands, before the road turns inland to deliver you to the understated entrance of one of golf's most remote and breathtaking retreats.

FAQ
Common questions about Cabot Cliffs at Cabot Cape Breton
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Cabot Cliffs at Cabot Cape Breton has a Course Vaults score of 9.2 out of 10 based on 133 logged golfers.
Cabot Cliffs was designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw.
Yes. Cabot Cliffs at Cabot Cape Breton is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Cabot Cliffs is 72.
Cabot Cliffs plays 6,764 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Cabot Cliffs is 145.






