Golf

Along the Fundy coast there are nearly forty 9- and 18-hole courses with an additional sixty courses within a relatively short drive from the Bay. Some of the highest rated courses in Canada can be found in the Maritime Provinces and golfing here can be described as nothing short of invigorating, rewarding and picturesque.

Very little crowding, moderate temperatures and great value make golfing in and around the Bay of Fundy an ideal activity.

The Algonquin Golf Course & Academy

Algonquin golf is synonymous with golfing in the Bay of Fundy region.  Carved out upon the shores of the Passamaquoddy Bay in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, this historic course has met contemporary standards with a full upgrade by Thomas McBroom in 1999.   Rated 4.5 stars by Golf Digest and included in SCOREGolf's Top 100 Golf Courses in Canada in 2006. 

Herring Cove Provincial Golf Course

On beautiful Campobello Island discover the Herring Cove Provincial Golf Course. A great 9-hole layout designed by Geoffrey Cornish, this course features challenging holes and incredible views of the Bay of Fundy.

Rockwood Park Municipal Golf Course

Just 10 minutes from the Saint John harbour, this course offers a good challenge for great value.  This 18 hole, par 70, public golf course has been given a 3 star rating by Golf Digest.  Find a quality golf experience in a casual atmosphere.

Royal Oaks Estates & Golf Club

Just north of the Bay of Fundy in Moncton, New Brunswick, this Rees Jones designed course is among the best in the region.  The course plays out on superb turf conditions among lakes and sand dunes offering both unique and breathtaking scenery.  Royal Oaks is included in SCOREGolf's 2006 list of the top 100 golf courses in Canada .

The Pines Resort Golf Course

Set on the southern shore of the Bay of Fundy in Digby, Nova Scotia, this course was designed by Stanley Thompson.   Don’t be fooled by the serene surroundings, this course offers intense challenges including the par 5 seven hole, rated one of the most difficult holes in Canada.

Kingswood Park Golf

Located just over 60 miles north of the Bay of Fundy in the New Brunswick capital of Fredericton, this new course was designed by Graham Cooke and named the Best New Canadian course for 2004.  The highlight of this course is a spectacular waterfall on the 14th hole. 

The Links at Crowbush Cove

Only an hour north of the Bay of Fundy, Prince Edward Island is home to The Links at Crowbush Cove.  This challenging course is set among the dunes of the island’s northern shore and offers spectacular ocean views.  Ranked 10th on SCOREGolf's top 100 courses, this course is among Canada's elite.

Mill River

Carved out of a mature forest in western Prince Edward Island.  Only 45 minutes from the Confederation Bridge, this course offers good challenge and great variety for golfers of all handicaps. 

Brudenell River Resort

Composed of both Brudenell River and Dundarave golf courses, the Brudenell River Resort was ranked by SCORE Magazine as one of the Top 6 Best Golf Resorts in Canada.  Brudenell River is a beautiful course and a favourite among golfers who play in PEI.  The course has been rated four stars by Golf Digest Places to Play.  Dundarave, included in SCOREGolf's Top 100 Courses in Canada in 2006, is a true Island golf experience with the red sands of PEI forming many bunkers along the greens and fairways of this Dr. Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry creation.  Rated 4.5 stars by Golf Digest Places to Play.

Fox Meadow Golf & Country Club

The Fox Meadow Golf and Country Club, just 45-minutes from the Confederation Bridge, is a challenging 18-hole course, overlooking the rural community, the historic Hillsborough River and Charlottetown Harbour. Golf Digest has given Fox Meadow a four-star rating.

Glen Arbour Golf Course

Ranked 24th on SCOREGolf's "Canada's Top 100 Courses - 2006", the Glen Arbour Golf Course has also received 4.5-stars and "must-play" distinction from Golf Digest. The layout of sculptured bent grass fairways, bluegrass roughs, sand bunkers, paved cart paths and variety of tee options truly engages the natural setting  and rewards all those who play the course.

Granite Springs Golf Course

Just thirty minutes from Halifax, near the famous Peggy's Cove Lighthouse, discover the Granite Springs Golf Course. Created in a beautiful, natural setting, this 18-hole course is a true challenge and golfers find themselves carefully thinking through each move.

Bell Bay Golf Course

Sitting high above the Bras d'Or Lakes, Bell Bay Golf Club presents a satisfying challenge to the golfer. Bent grass tees, fairways and greens, paved cart paths and the largest practice facility in Atlantic Canada, make Bell Bay a top-notch course - ranking 40th on SCOREGolf's "Canada's Top 100 Courses - 2006".

Highlands Links

Inspired by the natural landscape, the Atlantic coastline and the contours of the mountains, world-renowned designer Stanley Thompson created his "Mountains and Oceans" course with an ingenious routing through rocky headlands to wooded glens. Dating back to 1939, the original course was restored and revitalised in 1997, capturing the attention of the international golf community. The Highlands Links, located in Ingonish, Nova Scotia, was ranked 64th in the world by Golf Magazine and by SCOREGolf as Canada's #1 Public Course  and 7th on the list of "Canada's Top 100 Courses - 2006".

To find out how you can travel to the region to experience any of these Maritime golf courses, visit our Golf Packages, Itinerary Planning Services or call Marcy at 1-888-287-7115.

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