- Cabot Wilds is scheduled to open in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, in late 2027.
- The 2,500-acre resort will include an 18-hole riverfront course designed by Jeff Mingay.
- Two, four and eight-bedroom cottages will form part of a limited residential release.
Cabot has announced plans for Cabot Wilds, a new luxury golf and lifestyle resort in the foothills of Nova Scotia’s Cobequid Mountains.
The 2,500-acre development is planned for Collingwood Corner, just outside Oxford in Cumberland County, and is expected to open in late 2027. Cabot is developing the property with Canadian businessman John Bragg and his family, founders of Oxford Frozen Foods, described by Cabot as the world’s largest wild blueberry farming operation.
Cabot will develop and manage the destination, drawing on its experience at Cabot Cape Breton and its wider international portfolio. The plans cover an 18-hole golf course, residential cottages, dining, wellness facilities, racquet sports and outdoor recreation.
Jeff Mingay to design the golf course
Toronto-based architect Jeff Mingay will design the 18-hole course beside the River Philip. Its routing will move through rugged high ground and tree-lined valleys, using the river corridor and the property’s changing elevation to create long views across the countryside.
Mingay’s work includes original courses in Canada and the United States, along with the restoration of established layouts. Cabot has not yet published the course’s par, yardage or detailed routing.
The inland landscape distinguishes Cabot Wilds from Cabot Cape Breton, where Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs occupy coastal ground. Both Cape Breton courses are established international destinations, while Cabot Cliffs recently placed ninth in Golf World’s X Factor ranking. Three Cabot courses made that list’s global top-10.
Cabot Wilds will enter Audubon International’s Platinum Signature Sanctuary certification programme. The programme will guide environmental planning and conservation across the property as the course and resort are developed.
Bragg family partnership
John Bragg’s connection to the land gives the project a local foundation. His family’s agricultural business is closely associated with the Oxford area, which is known for its wild blueberry production.
Cabot CEO and co-founder Ben Cowan-Dewar said the partnership also reflects a long personal and business relationship with Bragg.
“We are honoured to work with John Bragg and his family to bring Cabot Wilds to life and shine a light on this beautiful corner of Nova Scotia,” Cowan-Dewar said.
Bragg said opening the property to guests carried personal importance for his family.
“This land has always been a treasured place for my family and it’s incredibly meaningful to now share this special part of Nova Scotia with the world,” Bragg said.
Hart Howerton, the community planning and design firm, will oversee the resort masterplan. The development is intended to maintain links with the surrounding maple forests, blueberry fields and River Philip, integrating the resort with its setting.
Cottages and clubhouse facilities
A limited collection of residential property is available for purchase. Buyers can choose between two, four and eight-bedroom cottages, while individual lots will also be offered.
The cottages are planned with large kitchens and dining areas, fireplaces, covered porches and living spaces designed to connect with the outdoors. Available outlooks will include the golf course and River Philip, with hillside views also offered.
The clubhouse will follow a classic rural design and contain an indoor-outdoor restaurant and bar, private dining room, social lawn, pro shop and locker rooms. Menus will focus on seafood, seasonal produce and products sourced from the surrounding region.
A separate recreation pavilion and racquet facilities will broaden the resort beyond golf. Planned wellness spaces include treatment rooms, thermal therapies and quiet areas intended for rest and mindfulness.
An all-season Nova Scotia resort
Cabot is positioning Cabot Wilds as a year-round destination, with activities planned across all four seasons. River Philip will support salmon fishing, while the wider estate will provide trails for walking and cycling. Guests will also be able to pick wild blueberries in season.
Autumn will bring changing colour across the maple forests and blueberry fields. Winter activities are expected to include skiing, snow sports and access to snowmobile trails, while mountain biking and fishing will extend the outdoor programme through the warmer months.
The resort will sit within reach of Oxford and can be accessed through the international airports at Moncton and Halifax. Its mix of golf and local outdoor experiences follows Cabot’s broader model of building each destination around its setting. At Cabot Bordeaux, for example, the resort combines two courses with the Médoc region’s wine, food and spa offering.
Cabot Wilds will give the company a second Nova Scotia destination when it opens, but with an inland river-valley character distinct from the seaside golf of Cape Breton.
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