Fox Harb’r: Nova Scotia’s 5-Star, 4-Diamond Coastal Resort Oasis
Stay and play on Nova Scotia's coast.
Equidistant from Halifax and Moncton, along Nova Scotia’s royal blue Northumberland Shore, sits grand and elegant Fox Harb’r Resort, a 1,300-acre, adventure-filled oasis sprinkled with warm Maritime charm and hospitality. One of only five five-star, four-diamond resorts in the country , it offers flavours, amenities, and activities that confidently support the province’s moniker as Canada’s ocean playground.
Fox Harb’r is synonymous with championship golf. Legends and enthusiasts including Bill Clinton, Bobby Orr, and Tiger Woods have graced its greens. Architect and Golf Hall of Famer Graham Cooke designed the course to fit the varied landscape, using elements from traditional parkland courses and, on the back nine in particular, a strong influence from Scottish links golf. In 2025, the resort will debut the first phase of a completely reimagined golf experience along the ocean, designed by acclaimed Canadian golf architects Doug Carrick and Tom McBroom. But you don’t have to be a pro to tackle these challenging fairways that feature deep, rock-lined lakes, expansive wetlands, and signature oceanside views. Led by golf aficionados, the resort’s Golf Academy offers personalized and group lessons for all ages and skill levels, while corporate golf programs conveniently combine business and golf. On rainy days, Fox Harb’r’s Simulator Golf library allows you to virtually transport yourself to over 30 of the world’s most iconic courses, including Pebble Beach and St Andrews. The TrackMan Performance Studio records your every shot and provides instant insights and feedback on how to improve your game.
Beyond golf, pickle ball and tennis await. But a must is the trifecta: sport shooting, archery, and axe throwing as expert instructors safely guide adventure seekers eager to demonstrate their sharp-shooting skills. Hop on a shuttle and enjoy off-site horseback riding, or go on a guided e-bike tour along an oceanside stretch of the Trans Canada Trail. Both the Fox Trot and Lodge Wooded Trail offer hikers chance encounters with foxes, of course. Wine lovers rejoice as sommeliers lead wine-tasting experiences through Nova Scotia’s second-largest single-block planting of grapes, including l’acadie blanc, chardonnay, riesling, new york muscat, and lucy khulman varietals.
Home to some of the warmest waters north of the Carolinas, the resort features exhilarating water activities, including kayak and SUP along shallow, calm, and protected Wallace Bay. Go salt-water fishing, relax on a pontoon cruise, and enjoy luxury at its best on the 62-foot crewed Ferretti yacht at sunset. The rugged Northumberland Strait will astound you, and chances are you may see the resort’s resident herd of seals along the way.
With a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a mineral pool, and a junior Olympic-sized pool, relaxing comes naturally. The resort’s Dol-άs Spa is on the Canadian Spa & Wellness Awards’ Top 25. Dol-άs—Scottish Gaelic for “escape”—features an extensive menu of signature spa packages that combine manis, pedis, facials, and massages that refresh, rejuvenate, and blissfully transport mind, body, and soul. For the ultimate escape, Just The 2 Of Us is a three-hour package for couples that includes an essential relaxation massage, spa facial, and spa pedicure, all side-by-side.
Savour succulent burgers and seafood chowder at The Willard. Indulge at the award-winning Cape Cliff, Atlantic Canada’s first Ocean Wise recognized sustainable seafood restaurant. Seasonally inspired with a passion for local flavours, must eats include the Atlantic lobster benny, Sambro halibut with lemon risotto, Acadian sturgeon caviar sourced from the nearby Saint John River, Tatamagouche rack of lamb, and of course, Cape Breton carrot cake.
After dinner, cozy up and enjoy the night sky while making s’mores from your private beachside bonfire, or head for the comfort of your home away from home. Eight-eight ocean-view rooms, including executive suites, golf manor suites, studio, or classic, all feature heated granite bathroom floors, goose-down king pillows and duvets with Italian Frette bed linen. Custom homes contain up to six bedrooms for ultimate space and comfort. Marina Landing villas are secluded three- and four-bedroom hillside retreats, while executive ocean view townhomes are three-bed, three-bath oases that complement the natural surroundings and showcase the spectacular ocean views.
Charter a private jet, and land on Fox Harb’r’s private runway courtesy of Jetport. Access the resort by sea, and dock at its full-service marina. Fly into Halifax or Moncton, and book a shuttle service. Or simply drive yourself. Getting here is easy, but leaving this beautiful piece of Maritime paradise is always the hard part.
