Hebridean Sky - Kalos Golf Cruises · after play, we return to Halifax to embark Hebridean Sky....

Nova Scotia • cape bretoN • priNce edward iSlaNd

Hebridean SkycaNadiaN maritimeS golf cruiSeJuNe 10–21, 2018

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Fox Harb’r

Halifax

St. PierreCharlottetownBaddeck

Ingonish

Bras d’Or Lake

Lunenburg

Canadian MaritiMes 2018

Remotely Rugged and unspoiled, the Canadian maritime provinces occupy the easternmost portion of north america. the beauty and lure of the sea is always close at hand. stunning coastal scenery, picturesque centuries-old villages, world-class historic sites, and a wealth of attractions have turned these provinces into one of Canada’s top vacation spots. original settlers in nova scotia were of scottish origin, and the landscape and villages of the area take on a true mix of new england meets the Highlands.

With the Bandon dunes-like development of Cabot links and Cabot Cliffs, renewed enthusiasm and attention has been focused on the maritimes as a golf destination. locals will say it has always boasted some of north america’s best courses like Highlands links and Crowbush Cove and even relatively recent course launches like Fox Harb’r have always been must plays.

For those interested in more than golf, we have designed informative tours that meet the interests of discerning travelers. We’ll sample local seafood and wines, explore the flora and fauna of Cape Breton island, all the while discovering the character and charm of wonderful Victorian villages.

there may be no better way to golf and tour these remote provinces, particularly without the hassles of packing and unpacking, and no vessel better suited than our host, Hebridean Sky. the comfort and attentive service of our host vessel create an intimate cruising experience, as our privately chartered ship glides along these unspoiled coasts.

Whether playing golf or exploring natural beauty with our experienced guides, discovering the heritage of the maritimes or scanning for whale pods at sea, you will be treated to unsurpassed personal attention, returning from your journey with new and enriched friendships and memories of a captivating travel experience.

Memorable Golf Adventures

. . . . . . .Halifax Pre-Tour June 8–10, 2018

Our pre-tour gives guests an opportunity to arrive early to settle in and explore Halifax for two nights before heading to Fox Harb’r. Plan to arrive on June 8, and you will be transferred to The Prince George Hotel, centrally located near the Citadel Historic Site, and in close proximity to some of the city’s best restaurants.

Golfers play Glen Arbour, a Graham Cooke parkland gem that weaves through wooded terrain with several water features coming in to play at key strategic points; in particular on your approach to the finishing hole. Glen Arbour will be a wonderful warm up for the golf ahead.

Touring passengers enjoy a visit to Peggy’s Cove to view its iconic lighthouse and explore the town—one of Nova Scotia’s most picturesque fishing villages.

tour price is $675 per person, double occupancy in a deluxe Room; $975 per person, double occupancy in a Junior suite. the price includes two nights accommodations at the prince george Hotel, one round of golf at glen arbour or tour to peggy’s Cove, a city tour of Halifax, two breakfasts, transfers for golf or touring and transfer from Halifax airport to the prince george Hotel on June 8.


June 10: Halifax, nova ScoTia

plan to arrive in Halifax, Nova Scotia on June 10. You will be greeted at the airport and transferred to our meeting point in Halifax before traveling onward to fox Harb’r resort. our welcome dinner this evening features a sampling of local food and drink. . . . . . . .June 11: Wallace, nova ScoTia

Golf: fox Harb’r

on a peninsula between pugwash and tatamagouche in the north of Nova Scotia, fox Harb’r opened for play in 2001 to immediate acclaim. designed by canadian graham cooke, the course is essentially two distinct loops of nine holes. the outward nine is parkland, played away from the shore to sheltered woodland, wetland and lakes, while the back nine is links-like, with many holes played above the steep rocky shore of the Northumberland Strait. fox Harb’r promises a fitting and well-balanced representation of maritimes golf.

Tour: TaTamaGoucHe

touring guests visit a quaint local village, followed by lunch at the landmark tatamagouche train Station inn. this evening, we all gather for a traditional lobster boil. . . . . . . .June 12: Wallace • Halifax • embark Hebridean Sky

Golf: fox Harb’r

we enjoy a second round at fox Harb’r this morning; course knowledge paired with new pin positions will offer fresh challenge. after play, we return to Halifax to embark Hebridean Sky.

Tour: HecTor HeriTaGe Quay muSeum

in 1773, Hector landed in pictou Harbour with 189 Scottish Highlanders on board, who had left their homes with the promise of better life in the New world. Hector was the first ship to directly transport passengers from Scotland to Nova Scotia and this historic voyage marked the beginning of a wave of immigration that would shape the future of North america. we visit a replica Hector and the Heritage Quay museum where we learn the story of those first settlers.. . . . . . .June 13: Day aT Sea

Sit back and relax as we cruise to Saint pierre, a french island off the coast of Newfoundland. today will be a fine day to settle in to Hebridean Sky and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow guests.


Fox Harb’r Resort


. . . . . . .June 14: SainT Pierre iSlanD, france

today, we visit Saint pierre island. under french rule since the 17th century, this quaint island village is a little piece of france in North america. we have time to walk to town from the ship and guests are free to visit l’arche museum, which covers the island’s history, including the role it played during prohibition; we also have an opportunity to see the only working guillotine in North america.. . . . . . .June 15: baDDeck • inverneSS, nova ScoTia

Golf: caboT linkS

mike Keiser, of bandon dunes fame, opened cabot links to instant acclaim in 2012. the unique quality of the site with its firm, sandy soil drew Keiser to New Scotland (Nova Scotia), and given the topography, it is not surprising to know that cape breton island and Scotland share a pre-historic geologic link. as with bandon dunes, the remote location and pristine surroundings have earned cabot the sense that it is indeed special. after our round, we overnight at cabot resort.

Tour: THe marGaree Valley and alexander GraHam bell memorial

we travel through one of the most picturesque valleys in the maritime provinces, the margaree valley, with an immaculate backdrop of forest, small farms and fields crisscrossed by pristine streams and rivers—some of the finest atlantic salmon angling rivers in eastern canada. at the margaree valley fish Hatchery, we will learn of the conservation efforts underway since 1902 to keep the salmon and trout population thriving. after lunch, we tour the alexander graham bell National Historic Site.. . . . . . .June 16: inverneSS • baDDeck

Golf: caboT cliffS

cabot cliffs was one of the most anticipated new courses in recent memory, and reviews have been outstanding. bill coore and ben crenshaw brought elements from courses around the world to this wonderful site along the gulf of St. lawrence. eight holes run along the coast, sitting dramatically high on cliffs, fairways and greens impossibly perched on rocky bluffs, making for dramatic views and demanding a steady stroke. Some of these holes remind us of pebble beach, old Head and turnberry, but the course has a personality all its own. it will be a delight to play this spectacular venue.

Tour: WHale WaTcHinG

touring passengers enjoy some whale watching today. we charter a local ship to search for migrating herds of whales that populate the gulf of St. lawrence: right whales, beluga, sperm, blue and killer whales, among others.


Cabot Cliffs



. . . . . . .June 17: ingoniSH, nova ScoTia

Golf: HiGHlandS linkS

located on the very tip of cape breton Highlands National park, Highlands links was designed by Stanley thompson in 1939. the course starts on an isthmus with steep cliffs that roll down to the atlantic ocean. with holes that run over wild, tumbling land, and play along the base of majestic mountains, there is a flow and a uniqueness of layout that make the course one of the most striking in canada. thompson preached that “nature must always be the architect,” and no truer statement can be made about Highlands links.

Tour: caboT Trail

the cabot trail makes a loop around a sizeable chunk of cape breton island, passing through cape breton Highlands National park at its northernmost point. today we tour the eastern portion of the trail, through wilderness that is home to moose, black bears and bald eagles. we follow the trail along the atlantic coast then head inland through the Sunrise valley. after lunch, we visit the whale interpretive center.. . . . . . .June 18: cHarloTTeToWn, Prince eDWarD iSlanD

Golf: croWbuSH coVe

designed by tom mcbroom, a prolific canadian course designer, crowbush cove is the centerpiece of golf on prince edward island. the early holes wander calmly through a coniferous forest, but starting with the 8th hole, we see more links influence as the course plays close to the ocean, making the most of a series of dunes between holes 14 and 17. crowbush cove gained notoriety when it hosted a skins game between mike weir, fred couples, John daly and mark o’meara in 1998, and this wonderfully manicured gem has been a staple of maritimes golf ever since.

Tour: anne of Green GableS and cHarloTTeToWn

we visit green gables National Historic Site, the setting for the famous novel “anne of green gables.” enjoy walking in the Haunted woods and down lovers lane before we lunch at one of our favorite eateries in the maritimes, dalvay by the Sea. afterwards, we tour the highlights of charlottetown, the capital city of prince edward island.


Crowbush Cove


Lunenburg, Nova Scotia


. . . . . . .June 19: Day aT Sea

this morning we make our way through the Strait of canso that divides the Nova Scotia peninsula from cape breton island. after a few days of golf and touring, we enjoy a well-earned day of relaxing on board. . . . . . . .June 20: lunenburg, nova ScoTia

Golf: oSprey ridGe Golf club

designed by graham cooke, osprey ridge serves as a fitting close to our tour of maritimes golf. this parkland layout ripples and rolls from tee to green—a roller-coaster through tree-lined fairways that places a premium on club selection and accurate shot making. Speckled with 54 sand traps, water in play on ten holes, and large undulating greens, you are sure to make good use of every club in the bag.

Tour: lunenburG

touring passengers visit the uNeSco world Heritage town of lunenburg. No town captures the seafaring romance of Nova Scotia as much as lunenburg. originally a british settlement, the town became a center of trade and shipbuilding in its formative years. we will enjoy a tour of the fisheries museum of the atlantic and lunch in this idyllic seaside village.. . . . . . .June 21: Halifax, nova ScoTia • Home

today, we bid farewell to our captain and crew and transfer to the Halifax airport for flights home.

hebridean sky


caSual expediTion lifeSTyle.Refurbished in 2016, and one of the most comfortable expedition ships in the world, Hebridean Sky hosts 114 passengers in unusually large suites, and offers multiple indoor and outdoor public areas; an ideal vessel on which to explore the memorable coast and spectacular golf in the Maritime Provinces.

The atmosphere of Hebridean Sky is akin to a cozy country hotel or club and after a day on the links, you will return to the tranquility of an especially charming ship. All suites feature a sitting area and many have private balconies. The feeling of comfort is enhanced with adornments of polished wood and brass throughout, which conveys the atmosphere of a private yacht.

Accommodations are arranged over fi ve decks and all suites have outside views. Each affords considerable space with en-suite bathroom featuring marble-topped vanity and walk-in shower, large wardrobes, dressing tables and excellent storage.

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Kalos Golf1504 East Franklin Street, Suite 200Chapel Hill, NC 27514

The truth about great international golf courses is that they are typically in close proximity to fascinating cultural and historic venues, immersed in unique landscapes ripe for discovery, making our trips ideal for couples in which one spouse is a passionate golfer, and one may rather tour. We dedicate as much purpose to planning and executing our touring programs as we do our golf line-up; no other golf tour operator can make this promise.

We know our clients demand stimulating experiences beyond golf and strive to present our guests with a rich blend of choices between golf and touring each day. Even the heartiest golfers among our guests often remark, “it was tough to decide today between the tour and the links.”

Each day, touring passengers will have the option to experience fascinating cultural and historic or culinary and wine tours. On some days, golfers and tour guests will spend the day touring together and on others, they will get together for a private wine tasting or tour after golf.

We challenge you to fi nd a touring program with any other luxury golf tour operator that is as robust, inclusive and exclusive as you will fi nd on a Kalos Golf tour.

GOLF’S FINEST TR AVEL EXPERIENCE

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