NOVA SCOTIA DESTINATION RESORT, SINCE 1929

Our History

Beautifully situated overlooking the beautiful Annapolis Basin our spectacular Nova Scotia lodging has been welcoming guests since 1929. Since then, we have remained one of the best places to stay, eat, relax, and golf in Atlantic Canada.

Fun Facts

● 1903: Proprietor H.B. Churchill built a three-story hotel in Digby, Nova Scotia and named it The Pines. The large three-story hotel was built during the spring under the foremanship of Mr. D.F. Young. The Pines was originally situated in the woods, the grounds contained 51 acres and featured all the modern conveniences of the time including electricity and hot and cold water.

● 1913: Churchill during WWI gave up the hotel, the building was then used for WWI officer quarters. The officers stayed in the hotel while the men camped on the grounds.  

● 1917: the Canadian Pacific Railway (C.P.R.) purchased the hotel and it re-opened in 1918.

● 1928: On May 14, the construction of “The New Pines Hotel” began next to the original Pines. Parsons Ed Contractors was the company awarded for the job. Three cottages had to be torn down to make room for The New Pines. On June 28, the old Pines opened its doors for the last time, staying open for the summer and closing forever on September 12.  

● 1929: The New Pines Hotel officially opened on June 24. The C.P.R purchased 250 acres of land with plans to construct an 18-hole golf course. In 1931 the golf course was constructed under the direction of Stanley Thompson, the 18-hole golf course opened for business in the summer.

● 1936: Babe Ruth enjoyed a round of golf at The New Pines Hotel during his visit to Nova Scotia.  

● 1965: The Government of Nova Scotia purchased the hotel from C.P.R. and changed the name to “The Pines Hotel”

● 2005: The hotel officially became the “Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa” in recognition of the past and in celebration of the future.

● 2019: The Province of Nova Scotia sold the hotel to a private group. We are looking forward to continuing the tradition of welcoming guests to the Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa. 
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