Summer romance in the air
Atlantic Canada offers plenty of opportunities for couples to spend time together
Ready for a romantic getaway? Whether newlyweds or married for 50 years, the East Coast is the perfect backdrop for a staycation this summer.
NOVA SCOTIA
Wine, picturesque vineyards, adorable bed and breakfasts, what’s more romantic than that?
Wolfville is calling, and couples should be packing their bags. This charming town is waiting to welcome people with open arms as they explore world-class wineries and the beautiful surroundings in the Annapolis Valley.
Don’t worry about a designated driver when you and your partner book a tour on the Magic Winery Bus. This double-decker bus will pick you up at the Wolfville Visitor Information Centre, take you to five of the most popular wineries, then drop you safely back.
Need to know:
• Booking information and more can be found at magicwinerybus.ca.
• The Wolfville Visitor Information Centre is located at 11 Willow Ave, Wolfville.
• Tours range from $60$100 and last from six to eight hours.
• For more information, contact dhovell@magicwinerybus.ca.
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
There’s a reason P.E.I. is one of Canada’s top honeymoon destinations and a perfect location for a romantic staycation.
Take a scenic drive to North Cape and stroll along the reef during low tide before enjoying a P.E.I. lobster dinner.
If you’re more adventurous, try your hand at a kiteboarding lesson. P.E.I. Kiteboarding offers lessons for the adventurous taught by PASA certified instructors who are sure to make your visit one to remember.
“We are pleased to invite you into our own backyard and partner our love of kiteboarding with your adventurous side,” says David Macneill, lead instructor.
If you’re looking for a perfect package, check out Cavendish Beach Love offered by Fairways Cottage. This package includes a carriage ride, stargazing at your own firepit and a spa tub fit for two. They even pack you a picnic lunch with local cheeses, fruit, sweet treats and champagne.
Need to know: Kiteboarding:
• More information can be found at peikiteboarding.ca/ lessons.
• Packages are $200 for two to 2.5-hour lessons.
• Lessons take place in the Cavendish Beach Area.
Need to know: Cavendish Beach Love:
• More information can be found at fairwayscottages.com/packages.
• Fairway Cottages is at 7420 Mayfield Rd., Cavendish.
• From July to September, this package is $569 per couple and includes two nights accommodations, a carriage ride, a picnic lunch, a welcome bottle of wine and a romantic dinner for two.
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
Nothing says romance like delicious food and a magical setting, which is exactly what Lighthouse Picnics in Ferryland offers. Ferryland Lighthouse, built in 1870, is home to a unique business that provides couples with perfect picnic lunches made fresh every day at the lighthouse. Menu options include a veggie picnic, ham and brie picnic and curried chicken picnic, with an incredible dessert menu to choose from.
Lighthouse Picnics offers guests books from its library on everything from wildflowers to poetry.
“I honestly don’t know how it could get any better than this – fantastic food, fabulous view and beautiful weather. Money can’t buy this kind of peace and relaxation," says Charlene Tulk Woodford from Newfoundland.
Need to know:
• More information is at lighthousepicnics.ca.
• Ferryland is about a onehour drive from St. John’s, and the lighthouse is one of the first things you’ll see as you enter the area.
• For more information, call 709-363-7456 or email reservations@lighthousepicnics.ca.
• Picnics should be booked in advance and are $29 per person.
NEW BRUNSWICK
If sleeping in a castle is your idea of romance, the Algonquin Resort will make dreams come true.
Located in St. Andrews by the sea, this resort has everything to make a romantic getaway an experience to remember.
Relax and indulge at the on-site spa or play a round of golf at the resort’s worldrenowned course.
It’s the perfect place to relax, forget about your worries and focus on one another in Canada’s first bayside resort town.
Need to know:
• More information can be found at algonquinresort.com.
• The resort is at 184 Adolphus St. in St. Andrews.
• For more information, call 506-529-8823 or email reservations@algonquinresort.com.
• Masks are mandatory in all public areas, and many guest experiences have been adjusted to be contactless.
• Rooms range from $150-$250 per night with packages available at various rates.