It’s a rarity that I learn something new about oysters, but here’s something that stopped me mid-slurp: before New York City earned its famous nickname as The Big Apple, it was known as The Big Oyster. Not surprisingly, I love this fact unreasonably. And honestly? Same, New York. Same. I…
When the world came to a standstill in 2020, Maritimers were quietly handed an unexpected invitation: an invitation to rediscover home. With borders closed and trips to faraway lands undone, we started exploring our own provinces in ways that many of us never had before. We followed winding coastal roads,…
The holidays have washed ashore in New Brunswick, and I’m so looking forward to hosting friends and family at our home for Christmas parties and holiday feasts. I grew up in a home where holiday hosting was simply part of our holiday traditions. The door was always open, more chairs…
There’s something extra magical about Christmas on the coast in New Brunswick. Maybe it’s the salty sea air mixing with the scent of holiday baking or seafood feasts, or the way fishing wharves and seaside towns transform into something straight out of a Hallmark movie with Christmas trees made of…
This year marked the 7th annual Campobello Island Seaglass Festival, a month-long celebration of seaglass and beachcombing, on the most beloved of the Fundy Isles—Campobello Island! I’ve been fortunate enough to be attending the Campobello Island Seaglass Festival since its conception back in 2019. Looking back, the island was busy–ish with…
If you’re dreaming of a day trip packed with jaw-dropping coastal views, lighthouses, otherworldly sea caves and what may arguably be the best lobster roll in the province, then look no further than St. Martins, New Brunswick. Tucked along the Bay of Fundy and accessible via the iconic Fundy Trail…
If Prince Edward Island has been calling your name, this mermaid-approved guide is your sign to pack your Boat & Tote and hit the road (or the bridge!) for a magical day trip to the island this summer. From iconic Anne of Green Gables sites and stunning red-sand beaches to…
