If seeing puffins close up is on your bucket list, book a half-day excursion to Machias Seal Island. Avid bird watchers, nature lovers, scientists, wildlife photographers, and filmmakers have been flocking to this wee mile-long island in the lower Bay of Fundy for almost 200 hundred years. Folks like me go, too, toting a little camera with a tiny lens, and a big sense of adventure because no other birding destination compares for close range puffin observation and photography. If you love puffins, the puffin tour at Machias Seal Island is a must do.
Read MoreEnjoy a Halifax urban foodie experience focused on sustainably conscious places to eat and drink in the iconic, diverse, colourful and trendy North End neighbourhood. Pack your walking shoes, and bring your appetite and sense of adventure, because this Halifax Urban Foodie Tour delivers an abundance of delights.
Read MoreClare, Nova Scotia is a sweet little southwestern Nova Scotia community that is big on Acadian culture & heritage, and home-style hospitality. It is also a fishing community privileged to have year-round access to fresh seafood. Add in a few top-notch Chefs with innovative ideas to create flavourful dishes & special events, a cidery, a brewery, a distillery, and a couple wineries, and a culinary destination is born that is putting Clare, Nova Scotia on the map.
Read MoreWishing for an Passport to Adventure? Fundy-St. Martins delivers spectacular views, lovely accommodations & dining, interesting architecture & history, vibrant arts & culture, and many trails & adventures. Explore St. Martins sea caves, the beach & tidal harbour, two covered bridges, the Quaco Head Lighthouse, the Quaco Museum & Library, and the Fundy Trail Parkway. Your Beach Street Inn Bay of Fundy Experience is waiting.
Read MoreMoncton-Dieppe, New Brunswick is your hub for fun in the heart of the Maritimes. Indulge in world-class food & drink experiences, shop ‘til you drop, pamper yourself, and embrace the vibrant arts & culture urban landscape here. This is the grown-up playground you have been waiting for and it is a perfect weekend getaway!
Read MoreSt. Andrews by-the-Sea casts its salty spell on you instantly. The pull of this seaside resort town has enticed wealthy summer visitors since the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. They knew this town was special, and you will, too. You can sense the history and grandeur here. Let it sweep you off your feet and hold you spellbound. I dare you to not to fall in love with St. Andrews.
Read MoreImagine vacationing in a 1830’s home that was once owned and decorated by Kate Reed, Canada’s first interior decorator. Then imagine that same historic house, recently redesigned by international designer Lee Wells, with luxurious style and comfort. Picture yourself staying in this beautiful 4 + 1 bedroom, 6 bathroom cottage set in the resort town of St. Andrews by-the-Sea on a garden property with an ocean view rooftop balcony. This is Cory Cottage.
Read MoreMaple lovers unite… it is time to make your annual pilgrimage to your local sugarbush farm. Visions of pancakes, and pure golden maple syrup, and that sweet, sweet taffy will soon be dancing in your head! Follow me to Dumfries Maples for a variety of sweet maple products, a sugarbush tour, a maple meal, and the complete sugarbush experience. Make a reservation at their Pancake House, and strap in for the sweetest day ever!
Read MoreWelcome to Christmas at the Manor - an old-fashioned Victorian Christmas Market at Lady Smith Manor. Shop for unique holiday gifts & stocking stuffers as well as delectable sweets & treats all made by local makers and creators. Discover vintage-inspired vendors & local artisan booths, and festive family-fun activities on the grounds of an 1840 Georgian Manor nestled in the village of Dorchester, New Brunswick.
Read MoreTour The Towns By The Bay (of Fundy) for an ah-mazing adventure with breathtaking scenery as you discover countless hidden gems in Rothesay, Quispamsis, Hampton and Grand Bay-Westfield. Stay in a romantic inn, dine in unforgettable restaurants & sweet cafés, and explore parks, trails, a river system along a rolling countryside. Take a ferry ride and embark on a quilt barn tour, a historic heritage home tour, and a sculpture tour. Go apple picking, taste local brews, and visit farmers markets. Go antiquing, and pop into arts & artisan shops. Seek out a lighthouse, and a covered bridge. Enjoy four towns, in three days, and two nights for one spectacular New Brunswick Bay-cation getaway.
Read MoreDown-home hospitality, fresh seafood, and the best “dam burger” await you on the North Cape Coastal Drive. Witness where two waters collide over the longest natural rock reef in North America. Beautiful beaches, sweeping vistas, and unique attractions welcome you at every turn. Go Up West to enjoy music festivals, theatres, museums, and cultural centres. Visit an alpaca farm and a village made of bottles. Go golfing, lobster fishing, or beachcombing. Stomp your feet to Island music and get “Shucked In.” Take some time to play along the shore, too. I promise you will be glad you did.
Read MoreMusique de la Baie kitchen parties, Le Festival Acadien de Clare, Les Beaux Vendredis Seafood Suppers, and the Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie cycling experience have caught the attention of many and soon everyone will know Clare. In 2024, the Congrès Mondial Acadien is coming. This international gathering of Acadian culture is held every five years and its mission is to fortify the ties among Acadian communities around the globe. This southwestern Nova Scotian community will be on the world map then, but now is your chance to get a sneak peek, so you can plan your visit before the rest of the world learns about this hidden gem. Meet Clare Nova Scotia.
Read MoreBe moved, be changed forever by the transformative Ballet by the Ocean. Immerse all your senses as you enjoy culinary art and ballet art together in a magical place. It is a world-class experience featuring a chef-inspired regional local tasting menu and original ballet choreography inspired by and created for an outdoor stage in a stunning natural habitat on the southeast shore of New Brunswick, Canada.
Read MorePaddle around Flowerpot Rocks in a sea kayak at high tide then return a few hours later at low tide to walk the very ocean floor you recently kayaked. It is an experience that you will never forget and it happens at the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park in New Brunswick Canada.
Read MoreEnjoying a Farm to Table NB experience at Lavender at Ocean Breeze Farm during peak bloom is like a trip to France in summer time (without the headache of air travel). What a delightful, delicious, dreamy day. Mark your calendars for Dinner in a Lavender Field next year to reserve a seat at the table. This is a dream come true and it happens right in Saint-Édouard-de-Kent, New Brunswick.
Read MoreCast your line for 24 hours of fun in Miramichi and hold on tight. The Mighty Miramichi is well known for its salmon fishing, but take my word for it - there is a lot more than fish to lure you here. So brace yourself for endless outdoor adventure, amazing local food & drink, a few fascinating history lessons, and a heaping measure of down-home hospitality. Welcome to the Chi!
Read MorePull up a chair at a beautiful table set on the ocean floor to experience the ultimate culinary adventure at the site of the world’s highest tides. Savour the best of Nova Scotia food, beer & wine. Chef Domenic Padula of Food Fantastique orchestrates it all oceanside at Burntcoat Head Park on the Bay of Fundy, declared one of the Seven Natural Wonders of North America! Dining on the Ocean Floor was recently named One of the 13 Most Spectacular Dining Destinations in the World. This is a bucket list experience you do not want to miss.
Read MoreWelcome to the luxurious Tidal Treasure Guest House. This unique 14-acre property is specifically designed to welcome and pamper guests from around the world while showcasing the beautiful southwest region of New Brunswick. I spent 3 nights, and 4 days in this 5-Star Bed & Breakfast overlooking the historic St. Croix River near St. Stephen and I highly recommend you treat yourself, too.
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