About
Our Story
Cabot Cape Breton is exploring the potential for a new world-class course at West Mabou Beach. In a few short years, Cabot helped transform Inverness into one of the world’s premiere golf and tourism destinations. Today, there is a global demand for golf in Cape Breton, and Cabot wants to work with the community to realize this vision.
Our Promise
Sustainable. Responsible. Accountable.
These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and we are committed to meeting these expectations as we discuss the potential opportunity for Mabou.
Sustainable
Our commitment to sustainable, environmentally-conscious development is part of everything we do.
Responsible
We put a great deal of care and effort into our planning to ensure our work is done safely and effectively.
Accountable
Openness and transparency are key throughout this process, and we commit to being accountable.
Environment
Environmental Stewardship
Cabot is deeply committed to environmental stewardship and wildlife preservation. We will work with the community and with the government to make sure we meet the highest environmental standards with this project. In addition to building a course, our objectives are to utilize industry-leading environmental practices, improve access to the beach, and enhance the existing trail system.
Community
Our Commitment to the Community
Cabot gives back to the local community in multiple ways, including direct grants, sponsorships, volunteer hours, and programs to make golf more accessible to everyone. As part of our vision for Mabou, we are also proposing direct annual investments in several local organizations: Mabou and District Community Development Association, Mabou Athletic Commission, West Mabou Development Association, Strathspey Performing Arts Centre, and the Mabou Gaelic & Historical Society. This would provide additional support for the people of the community, its infrastructure, and its goals for the future.
Co-Exisiting With a Provincial Park
Cabot is seeking to lease a portion of the land within the boundaries of the West Mabou Beach Provincial Park. Cabot's goals align with the goals of Nova Scotia’s provincial park system: to provide opportunities for outdoor recreational pursuits; to preserve elements of the natural environment; and to provide residents and visitors with opportunities to discover, experience, and enjoy our province’s distinctive natural resources.
There are numerous examples of golf courses, and other recreation facilities, residing within, near, or overlapping both provincial and national parks, one of the most famous being Highlands Links in Ingonish. Some courses, such as Herring Cove Golf Course and Mactaquac Golf Course, both in New Brunswick, are located entirely within provincial parks and are considered part of their parks’ offerings to guests.
There are also many provincial and federal parks that offer recreational activities. Sugarloaf Provincial Park is home to a well-known ski facility, and Cape Smokey in Ingonish borders both a national and provincial park.
Jobs & Growth
Impact
Cabot Cape Breton has contributed over $20 million to the island’s GDP, and visitors from around the world flock to our communities and support our local restaurants, shops, and service businesses. A course in Mabou would attract even more visitors and extend the length of time they visit Cape Breton, resulting in greater economic benefit and spinoff.
Cabot Cape Breton is one of the island’s largest employers, with approximately 500 people employed at the two existing courses during peak season. A course in Mabou would see an increase in both direct and indirect employment.