For the first time in its history, the world-renowned Cabot Cape Breton resort in Nova Scotia is offering land for sale, marking a significant shift in its luxury living offerings. The newly released Cliff Lots present a unique opportunity for golf enthusiasts to build custom estate homes overlooking the spectacular seaside courses that have made the destination famous.
An Unprecedented Real Estate Offering
According to Mark Steenge, General Manager at Cabot Cape Breton, the sale of these lots is a landmark event. "The Cliff Lots are unprecedented," Steenge stated in January 2026. "This is the first time we have ever sold land at Cabot Cape Breton." The move responds to growing demand from buyers eager to design their dream homes from the ground up, rather than opting for turnkey residences.
The lots are situated on high ground, well back from the fairways, such as behind the picturesque 11th hole at Cabot Cliffs. They offer panoramic views of the steel-blue Atlantic Ocean, dramatic cliff-top golf holes, and the wind-swept coastal landscape. Buyers can choose to construct a fully custom home or select from thoughtfully pre-designed options known as the Cliffs Residences, all with support from Cabot's trusted design team.
Part of a Global Luxury Golf Portfolio
This expansion into custom estate living at the Nova Scotia flagship mirrors a broader vision across the Cabot Group's global portfolio. The company now owns six premier golf-anchored properties in highly desirable locations worldwide, including:
- Cabot Highlands in Scotland
- Cabot Saint Lucia in the Caribbean
- Cabot Citrus Farms in Florida
- Cabot Revelstoke in British Columbia
- Cabot Bordeaux in France
Additionally, Cabot recently purchased the spectacular Lofoten Links in Norway and manages several other golf facilities. Most of these properties feature exclusive real estate components, with Cabot Saint Lucia, for example, developing into one of the world's most sought-after private clubs.
The Unmatched Golf Experience at Cabot Cape Breton
The primary allure for prospective homeowners remains the phenomenal seaside golf right outside their door. Cabot Cape Breton boasts three distinct courses:
Cabot Cliffs: Designed by the acclaimed architectural duo of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, this course features some of the most dramatic cliff-top holes in the world.
Cabot Links: The original layout, designed by Albertan Rod Whitman, is a pure links course with firm turf, natural contours, and holes tight along the sea, reminiscent of the best Scottish courses.
The Nest: An inland 11-hole par-3 course, ideal for beginners, families, or a quick, enjoyable round.
The resort has cultivated an aura of excellence that extends beyond the fairways to its top-shelf dining and exceptional service. While the new Cliff Lots offer a more "approachable" entry point compared to some of Cabot's ultra-exclusive international properties, they represent a rare chance to secure a piece of one of Canada's most celebrated golf destinations. Given Cabot's track record, these highly desirable lots are not expected to remain available for long.
