Cape Smokey has always been known for its landscape - where ocean, mountains, and open space come together in a way that feels distinct to Cape Breton.
That same landscape shapes the golf experience here as well.
Just beyond the hill, two distinct stays connect you to some of the most recognized courses in the region, each with its own pace, setting, and unique way of experiencing the island.
Cormorant Rock - Oceanfront Golf, Refined
At Cormorant Rock, the experience is built around connection between the course, the coast, and the time spent in between.
Set directly on the ocean below the hill, the chalets offer a more elevated stay, designed for small groups looking to combine golf with time spent together at an easy unhurried pace.
From here, Highlands Links is just minutes away. Located within Cape Breton Highlands National Park and designed by Stanley Thompson, it is widely regarded as one of the top public courses in Canada. The routing moves through forest, elevation, and coastline, creating a round that feels fully tied to the landscape.
For those looking to extend their trip, Bell Bay Golf Club offers a complementary round less than an hour away. Set above the Bras d’Or Lakes, it brings a more open layout and a different feel, while maintaining the same level of quality.
Back at Cormorant Rock, the day naturally slows. Evenings are spent on the deck, looking out over the water, sharing stories from the round, and settling into a space designed to be enjoyed with others.
It’s not just about where you play - it’s about how the entire experience comes together.
Lantern Hill & Hollow - Golf, Simplified
For a more relaxed and understated stay, Lantern Hill & Hollow offers a different way to experience golf in Cape Breton.
Located just minutes from Highlands Links, it provides easy access to one of the country’s most iconic courses while keeping the overall experience simple and flexible.
Days are shaped around your round, with the option to include Bell Bay as part of a longer stay. Evenings are quieter, less structured, more about unwinding and enjoying the beachfront setting on the atlantic.
It’s a straightforward, comfortable approach to a golf getaway, where everything feels easy and unforced.
Two Stays, One Landscape
What connects both experiences is the setting.
Highlands Links remains at the centre, a course that continues to draw people to Cape Breton, while Bell Bay adds a second complementary perspective on the region’s golf offering.
Whether you’re staying in refined comfort on the ocean at Cormorant Rock or keeping things simple in a room or cottage near the beachfont at Lantern Hill & Hollow, the experience extends beyond the course.
It’s the drive, the views, the shift in pace, and the time spent after the round that define your stay and will lead to lasting memories
Planning Your Stay
Both Cormorant Rock and Lantern Hill & Hollow offer Golf and Stay packages, with access to Highlands Links and optional rounds at Bell Bay.
For more information or to plan your stay:
Cormorant Rock
reservations@cormorantrock.ca
(902) 776-0322