If you’re looking for things to do in Nova Scotia, add these seven culinary adventures to your East Coast road trip itinerary.
If you're on East Coast Canada, here are the best Nova Scotia wineries and Nova Scotia breweries to visit this year.
Oh my gosh, you guys! Summer is winding down. It’s late August and it won’t be long before it’s all “I love your sweater”, and “those boots are amazing”. But before we bid adieu to the dog days of summer, we have to wrap up the EDT summer wine series. And what better way to do it than with a tropical tasting chardonnay from Fleur Du Cap? So let’s have just one more before you turn over that summer wardrobe. Continue Reading →
It’s that time of year again. Time to head back to the New Zealand Winegrowers show! This year I attended New Zealand in a Glass Ottawa, at the beautiful Museum of Nature to see what the Kiwis and their temperate climate had in store. Now, this show is for stockists and distributors (no plebeians allowed) … Continue Reading →
Most newlyweds say the best part of their wedding was the honeymoon. After the chaos of hosting a nuptial extravaganza, couples are ready to flee from expectations, drunken speeches and bad dancing. After my own wedding one year ago, my husband and I basked in newly wedded bliss in a very special way: living in … Continue Reading →
It’s here! Summer that is. And to celebrate its long awaited arrival we are launching our three part summer wine series. We’ll be sharing wonderful reds and whites to sip at cottages, parties and on patios until the leaves turn. This week we’re celebrating summer with a pair of wines cultivated a world away in … Continue Reading →
Any city dweller knows that too much time spent in an ultra urban setting can drive you a bit mad. Even the most hardcore city-mice have to escape the concrete jungle once in a while. A nearby destination that offers access to nature, fine dining, beautiful grounds and spa services is just what us city … Continue Reading →
With warm weather on the horizon, many Canadians have already booked a big fat summer vacation — they may even be rubbing it in your face. But if you haven’t booked some time away because of expensive plane rides or a lack vacation time, you’re not out of the game just yet. Get ready to … Continue Reading →
It’s no secret that this winter had has been beyond terrible. The record cold, constant cloud cover and unending snowfall had many of us gathered indoors with only our friends, our national sport and our food to comfort us. If there were a Stanley Cup for worst weather, this year would win hands down. But … Continue Reading →
I love Ottawa. It’s beautiful and you can get anywhere in 30 minutes or less, your blood pressure in tact (I’m talking to you St. Clair Avenue). But there is one problem—the Pub Epidemic. The streets of Ottawa are lined with Irish pubs, one literally next to another. Sure, there are a few gems but … Continue Reading →
An unexpected adventure in the Yukon Territory got us out of the international departures line and into Kluane National Park and Reserve. Continue Reading →
The experience of flying over a glacial mountain range in a Cessna is difficult to describe. As the overwhelming and awe-inspiring landscape pours into your eyeballs, your language functions are rendered inoperable. Sights like this can make even the Hitchens-iest of atheists reconsider their faith if only for a moment — I did. But God … Continue Reading →
Do you remember when littering suddenly became taboo in the 80s? At the time, it was a bit strange changing our habits. But after awhile, people started recycling and carrying coffee flasks to clear their environmental conscience. Today, a new shift is happening. We are reflecting on our meat and animal product consumption. I dare say, a heightened awareness … Continue Reading →