Golf in Halifax

Glen Arbour has two courses (18 holes and 9 holes) in a residential/golf community that are open to transient players. Greens fees are C$13-$100. 40 Clubhouse Lane, Hammonds Plains, Halifax, NS, B4A 1T4. 902/835-4653 or 877/835-4653. www.glenarbour.com.

Within an easy drive of downtown Halifax is Granite Springs Golf Club, an 18-hole, par-72, semiprivate course open to greens-fee play. Rates range from C$27.50 to C$50.50 depending on the date, tee time, and number of holes you play. 4441 Prospect Rd., Bayside, Halifax, NS, B3Z 1L6. 902/852-3419. www.granitespringsgolf.com.