Hartlen Point Forces Golf Club sits on a compact peninsula in Eastern Passage, just southeast of Dartmouth and overlooking the approaches to Halifax Harbour. The course serves Canadian Forces members and their families, part of a network of military golf facilities across the country. The property occupies land within the broader Hartlen Point military reserve, a site with longstanding defense significance given its strategic position at the harbor entrance. The layout makes efficient use of limited coastal acreage, with holes routed across gently rolling terrain that transitions between wooded inland sections and more exposed ground near the water. Players encounter typical Nova Scotia coastal conditions—persistent wind, firm turf during dry periods, and views across the harbor approaches toward McNabs Island and the open Atlantic. The design emphasizes playability for a wide range of abilities rather than championship length, reflecting its primary role as a recreational amenity for military personnel and their guests. The club operates with the straightforward character common to Forces golf facilities: accessible green fees for authorized users, a welcoming atmosphere for families, and modest clubhouse amenities focused on function over formality. Hartlen Point provides military members stationed in the Halifax region with convenient access to golf in a setting that captures the rugged, maritime character of Nova Scotia's eastern shore. The course remains relatively unknown outside military circles but serves its community as a practical and scenic option for regular play.