I had some wonderful visits in the U.S. and Canada this year, including a monumental train trip from Colorado to Utah, a wonderful six days in Prince Edward Island and great stays in Los Angeles, southwest Ontario, southern Florida and northern California. I also got to visit one of my fave islands, Molokai, and spent four nice but sobering days on Maui to see how they’re recovering from the devastating and still unfathomable wildfires. It wasn’t all pretty, but I had many a remarkable experience and more than a few great meals along the way. Thanks to everyone who helped Read more
Inn at Bay Fortune
Prince Edward Island has some of the best food in Canada, with everything from lobster and mussels to fresh island beef. You also can take cooking lessons, dine on fresh tuna poke and indulge in a legendary feast with celebrity chef Michael Smith. My wife and I recently spent six days chowing down around central and eastern PEI, and came away hugely impressed with the variety of food we tasted and the passion of the people who make it. Here are some of the best food items and top restaurants we found in Prince Edward Island. A FAB COOKING LESSON Read more
These travel tips for Prince Edward Island were originally published in Zoomer magazine. Prince Edward Island is famous for lobster and that little red-haired girl with the freckles. But it’s also home to one of Canada’s finest inns, dozens of handsome lighthouses, amazing beaches and adorable little villages you’d like to cart home with you. Here’s a look at some of the top things to see and do on Prince Edward Island, known to most Canadians as PEI. EASTERN PEI One of the most striking lighthouses is the East Point Lighthouse. It’s a mere 67 steps to the top, where Read more
Golf and lobsters and Anne of Green Gables you probably know about. But there’s so much more to Prince Edward Island; cool shops and restaurants and bars in Charlottetown, fine distilleries and craft breweries, marvellous country inns and beautiful beaches. And much more. I haven’t had nearly enough time to explore the island as I’d like (especially the northern/western sections), but what I’ve seen I’ve thoroughly enjoyed. So here are some of my favourite shots from my various trips over the years…
It’s almost V-D time, folks. As in Valentine’s Day. Not the other kind of V.D. We all could use a getaway round about this time of year. And it’s always good to impress your significant other. With that in mind, here’s one well-travelled guy’s list of some of the most romantic hotels in Canada. Wickaninnish Inn, Tofino, B.C. A true sense of place, plus a wonderful restaurant steps from a long beach just made for strolling hand in hand. Try a couples massage just a few feet from the pounding surf. Prince of Wales Hotel, Niagara-on-the-Lake Stroll the quiet streets Read more
