What Is the History of Eagle Crest Golf Course?

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Eagle Crest Golf Course opened as a 9-hole course in 1994 and expanded to a full 18 holes in 1999. It was built and designed by Osbourne and Garnet Ward, has stayed a family business since it began, and takes its name from the large local eagle population in the Eagle Watch Area of Centreville, Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia.

Key Dates and Facts

Detail Information
Original opening 1994, as a 9-hole course
Back nine opened 1999
Built and designed by Osbourne and Garnet Ward
Ownership Family business since its beginnings
Name origin Large population of eagles in the surrounding area
Location Centreville, Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia (Eagle Watch Area)

How the Course Grew

Eagle Crest started small: a 9-hole layout that opened in 1994. Five years later, in 1999, the back nine opened, completing the course as it exists today — an 18-hole, Par 72, 6,339-yard course with a driving range and practice green.

The design and construction were handled by Osbourne and Garnet Ward, and the course has remained in the family's hands ever since. That continuity is part of what shapes the course's identity: a family-run operation rather than a corporate-owned facility.

Where the Name Comes From

The name isn't branding for its own sake. Eagle Crest sits in the Eagle Watch Area of Centreville, and the course was named for the large population of eagles that can be seen throughout the area. The wildlife connection is tied directly to the location.

What Else Is on Site Today

Beyond the 18-hole course, the facility includes:

  • A driving range and practice green
  • Two Trackman Golf Simulators, which let you play courses from around the world regardless of weather, with shot analysis and tournament options
  • Memberships, events, and dining, per the course's own site

Practical Context

Eagle Crest is located in Centreville, in the Annapolis Valley. By car, it's just over an hour from Metro and about a 30-minute drive from Greenwood Golf Course — useful if you're planning a visit alongside other courses in the region.

For current tee times, membership details, or simulator availability, check the course's website directly, since those details can change season to season.