STYLE DESTINATION
Our favourite destinations for a stylish summer vacation in Canada and abroad
Quebec City
STAY Fairmont Le Château Frontenac Located in the heart of Old Quebec, atop Cape Diamond, this 123-year-old castle-like hotel exudes charm and character in every possible way. fairmont.com/frontenac-quebec EAT/DRINK Le Lapin Sauté This delightful little eatery has a creative menu. Step out of your comfort zone and try the rabbit lasagna. lapinsaute.com DO Montmorency Falls Park The 83-metre-high waterfall can be viewed from ground level, a cable car or the suspension bridge. sepaq.com
Muskoka, Ontario
STAY The Great George This boutique hotel encompasses a total of 15 heritage buildings and offers rooms with plenty of East Coast character and charm. thegreatgeorge.com EAT/DRINK Terre Rouge The island is synonymous with fresh food, and this farm-to-table restaurant is no exception. terrerougepei.ca DO Victoria Row During the summer, this pedestrians-only block is the place to be. Featuring casual restaurants, bustling bars and live music, Victoria Row is the perfect spot for having a relaxing stroll or a refreshing summer bevvie on a patio.
Charlottetown
STAY Touchstone on Lake Muskoka If you’re travelling with a group, opt for a treetop villa. Each one offers a 270-degree view of thet lake and a private hot tub. touchstoneresort.com EAT/DDRINK Muskoka Brewery Treat yourself to an afternoon tour of the brewery (and pick up a six-pack of its awardwinning cream ale while you’re at it). muskokabrewery.com muskoka SHOP Cottage decor shops Browse quintessential cottage decor stores, such as Port Carling’s Muskoka Living Interiors, Peaks & Rafters and Lock + Quay, which have outfitted so many of the cottages that grace our pages. muskokaliving.ca; muskoka peaksandrafters.com; lockandquay.com
Edmonton
DO Muttart Conservatory Four iconic glass pyramids adorn this must-visit botanical garden. edmonton.ca EAT/DRINK Tres Carnales Taqueria It’s widely regarded as one of the best Mexican restaurants in Canada, and for good reason. The owners keep the main menu simple and impress with fresh ingredients. trescarnales.com SHOP Duchess Provisions Here, you’ll find cookbooks, gourmet foods and kitchen tools, including cookie cutters in nearly any shape you can imagine. Stop in at the next-door Duchess Bake Shop, a worldclass bakery, to sustain your sightseeing adventures with something sweet. duchessbakeshop.com
Vancouver
SHOP The Cross Decor & Design One of the Style at Home team’s best-loved shops in Canada, The Cross has everything from bedding and dishes to artwork and kids’ stuff – all with a refined yet relaxed and playful aesthetic. thecrossdesign.com STAY Opus Vancouver In the heart of Vancouver’s vibrant Yaletown neighbourhood, this modern elegant boutique hotel boasts top-notch amenities. vancouver.opushotel.com EAT/DRINK La Pentola della Quercia Reserve a table at this award-winning restaurant with a superb northern Italian-inspired menu. lapentola.ca
Napa Valley, California
STAY Solage Calistoga This classy resort in Calistoga has airy cottages with soaring ceilings, and the bicycles parked at the doorsteps are yours to take for a spin. solage.aubergeresorts.com EAT/DRINK Round Pond This winery, kitchen garden and olive mill offers the quintessential Napa experience: good food and great wine. roundpond.com DO Meadowood Set among 250 wooded acres in the hills of St. Helena, Meadowood resort is the place to wine, dine, play and be pampered. Take a croquet lesson on the sunny lawn with the resident pro. meadowood.com
New York City
DO The High Line Stroll through this elevated park that runs along an old freight train line, featuring stunning views of Manhattan and amazing landscape architecture with plants sprouting up through the tracks. thehighline.org SHOP Chelsea Market You’ll find more than 30 vendors here, including hunger-inducing food stands, a well-stocked kitchenware shop (Bowery Kitchen Supply) and a fabulous flea market (Artists & Fleas). chelseamarket.com STAY Wythe Hotel This former barrel-making factory in Brooklyn nails that elusive warm industrial vibe with lofty rooms, vintagestyle wallpaper, soaring windows and eclectic furnishings. wythehotel.com
Dublin, Ireland
STAY The Morrison Hotel Perfectly situated on the banks of the River Liffey in the city centre, this hotel is a short walk to a ton of Dublin’s main attractions. morrisonhotel.ie DO Fab Food Trails Take an insider’s look at the city’s past and culinary heritage with a local guide. fabfoodtrails.ie SHOP Dublin Flea Market If you’re in the city on the last Sunday of the month, check out the Dublin Flea Market for all kinds of antiques and vintage knick-knacks. dublinflea.ie
Paris, France
EAT/DRINK Septime With pairings, its cool this laid-back popular locale vibe and is an stellar absolute food-and-wine must-visit for travelling foodies. septime-charonne.fr SHOP Merci Peruse new and vintage items in this shop that has an emphasis on French-designed goods. Its Used Book Café is also worth checking out. merci-merci.com EAT/DRINK Carette Located in the Place des Vosges, at the heart of Le Marais, this is one of Paris’s prettiest patisseries. Our editor’s pick: a double espresso and a pain au chocolat. carette-paris.fr
Ravello, Italy
EAT/DRINK Mamma Agata’s No trip to Ravello would be complete without a visit to Mamma Agata’s cooking class. Each session features her family recipes, such as the simply sublime Farmer’s Spaghetti. mammaagata.com DO Beach day in Capri Take the ferry from Amalfi to the storied island of Capri. Go for a day trip: Rent a chair and umbrella from one of the local beach clubs and then have an alfresco lunch at Aurora, which serves the island’s best pizza. auroracapri.com STAY Villa Cimbrone This hotel is a complete splurge but worth it for the memorable experience. The 11th-century villa, which counts Greta Garbo, Virginia Woolf and Sir Winston Churchill as past guests, features frescoed ceilings, majolica floors, marble fireplaces and antique furniture for a feel that’s more aristocratic abode than hotel. hotelvillacimbrone.com
Each of Mamma Agata’ s cooking classes begins with a slice of heavenly lemon cake.