Cabot Cape Breton, Inverness.

Perched on the rugged coastline of Inverness, Nova Scotia, Cabot Cape Breton is a definitive pilgrimage site for walking-only golf. The resort is defined by two distinct 18-hole layouts: Cabot Links, a traditional seaside course built over former coal mines, and Cabot Cliffs, where dramatic elevation changes culminate in a nerve-wracking stretch of holes atop jagged bluffs. Beyond the fairways, the aesthetic is one of restrained, modern luxury. The 72-room lodge and surrounding villas utilize cedar, glass, and heavy timber to frame floor-to-ceiling views of the Atlantic. Three on-site restaurants range from refined dining to casual pub fare, all anchored by local seafood. Between rounds, a mile-long sandy beach and the 10-hole short course, The Nest, provide a more relaxed pace. It is a rare North American destination that authentically replicates the raw, wind-swept soul of Scottish links.