Golf Course Developer Explores Another Proposal for West Mabou Crown Land
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- Oct 9
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Drake Lowthers
The Cape Breton Post - October 9, 2025
Originally published here
Cabot Golf Eyes West Mabou Beach Provincial Park for potential development
... Last week, Rushton declined to say whether the company's current proposal differs from past efforts. A representative for Cabot did not respond to a request for comment.
A 2019 study highlighted the ecological significance of the park, noting that its unique sand dunes and wetlands support at least 17 rare plants and animals, including four bird species listed under the provincial Endangered Species Act.
Kyle MacQuarrie, the Progressive Conservative MLA for Inverness and Rushton's ministerial assistant, told reporters at Province House that he has heard from constituents on both sides of the issue.
"I try to listen to them, but without specifics it's hard to discuss it," he said.
MacQuarrie added that he has not spoken directly with company officials, though he has consulted with former Nova Scotia Premier Rodney MacDonald, whom Cabot retained several years ago as a lobbyist.
"We really didn't discuss specifics about it, just kind of the idea that something might happen or just general ideas," he said.
Declining to state whether he believes the land should remain protected, MacQuarrie said his next step would be to seek input from constituents.
"I'm keen to listen right now. That's my main goal."
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Editor's Note: West Mabou Beach Provincial Park is Crown (public) land, but it's also a designated Provincial Park
