Unless you’re new around these waters, you know that Grand Manan is not only my favorite destination on the map in New Brunswick but we’re also homeowners on the island. And oh buoy, it feels so good to say that! I’m often asked, what made us decide to buy a…
If you’re visiting Grand Manan this summer and it’s not your first visit, you may think that you’ve done it all on past visits to the Queen of the Fundy Isles. Trust me. I’ve been there before, thinking I’d seen it all. It wasn’t until we started spending more time…
If you’re traveling in New Brunswick this summer, rest assured that the possibilities for the most delicious coastal takeout, including our coveted fried clams and lobster rolls, are as endless as the ocean. In fact, you might be overwhelmed with just how many roadside takeout spots there are to choose…
This summer, the Atlantic Ballet’s Ballet by the Ocean is back for its third season, and take this mermaid’s word for it – it’s a coastal New Brunswick experience you’ll want to add to your summer plans. Last year was my second time attending Ballet by the Ocean and trust…
As a little girl, I was obsessed with shipwrecks, treasure and naturally – all things Titanic. When I was about eight years old, I got my first book about the Titanic disaster written by Robert Ballard and that hard cover book (that I still have) became my bible. I read…
I dedicate a lot of time on East Coast Mermaid to talking about the adventures I take with my husband, but there is something just as special about a memorable trip with the girls. Or as we say around these waters – the gulls! Living in the Maritimes, there are…
Not to shock anyone, but we all know I’m not exactly a “winter” person. But this year, I’ve been making an honest attempt to enjoy winter in New Brunswick with my husband more than ever before. We went skiing at Poley Mountain, which was a total blast, as always. We…
