
Penn Hills Course
Links at Penn Hills

About this course
The Links at Penn Hills occupies rolling terrain in Shubenacadie, a rural community in central Nova Scotia roughly forty minutes north of Halifax. Designed by Lee Furber and opened in the early 2000s, the course takes advantage of the region's natural topography, with fairways that move across elevated ground and through wooded corridors typical of the province's interior landscape. The routing incorporates elevation changes and natural contours that require golfers to manage both uphill and downhill lies throughout the round. Furber, a Canadian architect with several designs across the Maritimes, shaped Penn Hills to reflect a links-inspired aesthetic where terrain allows, though the setting is more characteristic of parkland golf than true coastal linksland. The layout features open areas where the land rolls and visibility extends across multiple holes, contrasted with sections where mature trees frame playing corridors and define strategic angles. Bunkering and green complexes emphasize ground-game options and reward thoughtful course management over pure distance. The facility serves both local membership and visiting golfers exploring Nova Scotia's golf offerings beyond the province's more prominent coastal venues. Penn Hills provides a straightforward test of golf in a quiet, accessible location, appealing to players seeking a less crowded experience in the Halifax region. The course conditions and maintenance reflect its role as a community-focused club rather than a destination resort, with an emphasis on playability across a range of skill levels.
Quick facts
- Location
- Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, CA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2003
- Designer
- Lee Furber
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,236 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.9/131
Getting there
The journey to Links at Penn Hills begins at Halifax Stanfield International Airport, roughly forty-five minutes southwest of the property. From the terminal, the route north traces Highway 102 through the rolling, forested terrain of central Nova Scotia, gradually ascending into the Cobequid Hills where the landscape opens to reveal sweeping pastoral views and glimpses of the Shubenacadie River valley below. The final approach into Shubenacadie trades the main artery for quieter country roads, where the hum of the highway gives way to the stillness of rural Acadian farmland and the unmistakable sense of arrival at one of Atlantic Canada's most thoughtfully secluded golf destinations.

FAQ
Common questions about Penn Hills
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Penn Hills was designed by Lee Furber.
Yes. Penn Hills is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Penn Hills is 72.
Penn Hills plays 7,236 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Penn Hills is 131.
Penn Hills is a 18-hole course.



