Surrounded by Nature
Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa has been welcoming guests for over 90 years
Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa has been one of the best places to stay, eat, relax, and golf in Atlantic Canada since 1929.
The hotel was originally built in 1903 by proprietor H.B. Churchill as a three-story hotel in Digby, Nova Scotia called The Pines. It was originally situated in the woods and the grounds contained 51 acres and all the modern conveniences of the time – including electricity and hot and cold water.
In 1913 Churchill gave up the hotel and it was then used for WWI officer quarters. In 1917 the Canadian Pacific Railway (C.P.R.) purchased the hotel re-opening it in 1918. Construction of the New Pines Hotel began in 1928, next to the original and officially opened June 24, 1929.
The C.P.R. purchased 250 acres of land that same year with plans to construct an 18-holf golf course. In 1931 the golf course was constructed and opened that summer. In 1965 the Government of Nova Scotia purchased the hotel and changed the name to The Pines Hotel. It officially became the Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa in 2005 in recognition of the past and in celebration of the future. In 2019 The Province of Nova Scotia sold the hotel to a private group.
The hotel has 85 guest rooms including six suites. There are 31 cottages available.
The hotel has spacious common areas available including the Grand Lounge Veranda. Guests can also enjoy the fire pit, shuffleboard, a giant chess game and hiking trails.
Other amenities include Churchill’s Restaurant and Lounge, 19th Hole Eatery at the golf course, Aveda Conference Spa, conference facilities and the 18-hole Stanley Thompson Golf Course.
“We are a full-service resort located in a rural setting surrounded by nature. Digby is home to the world-famous Digby Scallops and one of the largest scallop fleets in the world. Minutes from the Bay of Fundy, a short drive to some of the world’s best whale watching and our course our Stanley Thompson designed golf course,” shares Val Stackhouse, manager product development/marketing.
The demographic includes couples, families and groups.
“The hotel had wonderful support this season from travellers in the Atlantic Bubble and now from all parts of Canada,” shares Stackhouse.
The design is Normandy Style Architecture dating back to 1929.
The hotel is currently seeing some renovations.
“Final planning is now in process to winterize the main hotel building after closing for the winter at the end of October. It is anticipated that this work would be completed in time for a Spring reopening in late April or early May. From that time forward it is planned that that hotel will be open on a year-round basis,” explains General Manager, Paul Stackhouse.
The renovations will also include new heat and air conditioning systems for all guestrooms and public areas. It is also planned that some initial upgrades will take place including new flooring and bathroom renovations. In addition, there will be some redecorating of public spaces and additional amenities including a coffee bar in the Grand Lounge.
Val notes that their employees play a significant role in making the hotel a special place.
“We have employees that have been with us for over 30 years, and an incredible team of dedicated staff.”
With everything it has to offer it is no surprise that the Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa continues to welcome guests over nine decades later.
Nicole Sherwood | Eastern Hotelier Magazine