MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF HIGHLANDS LINKS GOLF COURSE AND KELTIC LODGE RESORT AND SPA

Parks Canada is inviting proposals for the management, operation and maintenance of the Highlands Links Golf Course

(Highlands Links) and the Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa (Keltic Lodge) located within Cape Breton Highlands National Park of

Canada on the Cabot Trail in Ingonish, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Highlands Links is repeatedly ranked among the top golf courses in Canada and around the world. The Keltic Lodge boasts

guest rooms, executive suites and cottages, and guest services such as dining, meeting rooms and an AVEDA concept spa.

Perched on the cliffs of the Atlantic Ocean, these two properties present an unrivalled opportunity to package world-class golf

and accommodations to a local, regional and international market.

Steeped in history, backed by international accolades and poised for an exciting future, the successful proponent would be

operating a well-established resort and golf property with an impressive legacy. Become part of the international reputation

that has made

- Cape Breton the #1 Island Destination in North America

- Cabot Trail one of the world’s best road trips

- Highlands Links rated #7 of the top 100 golf courses in Canada

- Highlands Links rated #57th golf course in the world by Links Golf Magazine

Parks Canada will enter into a lease agreement with the successful proponent for up to forty-two (42) years commencing on

January 1, 2015 for the management, operation and maintenance of the Highlands Links and the Keltic Lodge.

Documents may be obtained from the following location

Parks Canada Agency

Pamela Hayhurst

Senior Realty Advisor

1869 Upper Water Street

Suite AH 201

Halifax, NS B3J 1S9

Tel: (902) 426-6260

Fax: (902) 426-2728

e-mail: Pamela.Hayhurst@pc.gc.ca

Parks Canada retains the right to negotiate with proponents on this opportunity.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Sealed Proposals marked “Solicitation Number: PCA-2014-14-CBHNP" will be accepted at the above noted address.

Proposals must be received on or before 2:00 p.m. Atlantic Daylight Saving Time on Tuesday, October 7, 2014.

No proposal shall be considered unless it is accompanied by the required documents as stated in the RFP and received by

the date and time specified above. Proposals received after the specified date and time will be returned unopened.

Site visits can be arranged by contacting Pamela Hayhurst by email or telephone.

The highest or any proposal shall not necessarily be accepted.