Garden of the Gulf
Nestled in the watersof the Saint Lawrence Gulfsits Canada’s smallest provinceknown as Prince Edward Island. The traditional home of theIndigenous Mi’kmaq people. So named in honour ofthe 4th son of King George III,Prince Edward’s mother washonoured With that of Charlottetown. Birthplace of Confederation eventhough having not joined Canadauntil 6 years later. Isolated except by ferry, the Confederationbridge now spans the Northumberland Strait. Still, the island is uniquelynostalgic with Victorian architectureAnd not a skyscraper in sight. Renown throughout the worldas the birthplace of Lucy Maud Montgomeryhaving chronicled the life of thered-headed girl “Anne of Green Gables”. With rich red soil andbeaches in every direction. Many avid golfers makea habit of playing on thepristine courses. And one should dare notoverlook the multitude of lighthouses. In addition to potatoesthe island’s waters providebluefin tuna, lobsters, oystersand a bounty of mussels. Besides Charlottetown oneshould not miss visiting Summersideand the Confederation Trail. Cows Creamery is famous asCanada’s best-made ice cream. One final note: Myriad View ArtisanDistillery produces Canada’s only legalmoonshine at 75% alcohol.