Weekend Getaway

There is something about working day in and day out that makes the weekend a special time. Sometimes it just feels good to hang around the house, other times you just have to get away. Here on Prince Edward Island, there is a curious pastime, the cottage. It is almost a family tradition, if you are lucky enough to… Continue reading

Golf Vacations on PEI

On Prince Edward Island great golf is always nearby. PEI’s provincial government has played an important role in bringing PEI golf to the forefront. A decade ago, with support from Golf PEI and its members, the government made golf a core element of its tourism marketing strategy and new courses were developed across the province. Glasgow Hills, Anderson’s… Continue reading

Anne of Green Gables

Of course, no PEI oceanfront vacation discussion would be complete without mentioning PEI's most famous fictional character, Anne of Green Gables, from the books by Lucy Maude Montgomery. Green Gables, located in Cavendish in the Prince Edward Island National Park, is a popular tourist destination. Each year hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world visit the site. In addition to the Green Gables House, several… Continue reading

Prince Edward Island Vacation

Sure, there are a lot of vacation options out there. I would like to suggest one that is near to my heart and also near to my house. Prince Edward Island, PEI is Canada's smallest and greenest province. Located on the ocean in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the Island is known for the vivid colors of red soil and green pastures… Continue reading