Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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88 to being an aquaculturalist that involves years of training, passion, and some pluck with the shuck. at's met back in the kitchen, where you get to savor your catch with a master chef who's tailored a menu for each group of guests. is is by no means the last of extraordi- nary culinary experiences on a long-weekend getaway to the island, where there are in- numerable farm-to-table and fish-to-dish memories to be made. Most people fly in and rent a car at the airport for a quick drive to Charlottetown. Arriving at night, it seems impossibly sleepy for a capital. But then again, that's kind of the point behind a journey here; it's easy to loosely plan one activity a day and fill the rest of the time unencumbered, admiring bucolic landscapes and a slower pace of life that has enraptured a new genera- tion thanks to Netflix's Anne with an E series. You'll rest easy at the Great George boutique hotel, an eclectic mix of luxury condos, suites and townhouses smack-dab in the middle of the historic district with a complimentary breakfast smorgasbord. Locals in turn-of-the- century costume wander near here and a few blocks away toward Peake's Wharf along the Atlantic or downtown, beckoning visitors back to a time for which PEI is known best: that of rowdy redheaded schoolgirl Anne Shirley. Even today there's not much urban sprawl, and ac- tive walkers can cover the harbor, downtown, and historic Port-la-Joye in an afternoon. As there's no direct air routing from Greater Boston to PEI, the scenic drive here (about nine hours direct) is an alternative worth considering. Even better, the typical route goes through New Brunswick, another charming maritime gem in its own right with a thriving seafood scene. The sleepy and secluded northern part of the province offers up an outside- the-box adventure: Cielo Glamping Maritime. Summer is the perfect time to escape to admire views of both the e evening is best saved for ocean kayak- ing and ravenous appetites. After paddling the Northumberland Strait as the sun begins to set, By-the-Sea Kayaking guides offer up wine, cheese, and stories about what it's like to live on an island. But be sure to save room for some of the best food and hospitality on the island at nearby Landmark Oyster House. Here, mouthwatering crudite and charcuterie boards are made from the best of what's TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHS, TOP TO BOTTOM BY SHUTTERSTOCK, CIELO GLAMPING MARITIME. stars and the sea from one of five deluxe geodesic domes, constructed in part with reclaimed wood from a local farm. This is way beyond camping—each "pearl" has plumbing, a pellet stove, private hot tub and cooktop. But you likely won't make too many meals if you opt for a weekend stay, as feasts including local oysters, clams, ice creams, and craft coffees (among other epicurean delights) are served. There's even an oyster tasting at check-in. New this year is a paddleboarding and clam digging adventure, which will also feature foraging for herbs and berries, which will be cooked and served with local craft beers. Life and business partners Pat Gauvin and Émilie LeBlanc launched Cielo last year in order to "showcase and inspire the development of local products and develop the community," said Gauvin. But it's also been incredibly satisfying to offer visitors "an opportunity to relax and recharge, with great food and the chance to admire nature." EXTEND YOUR TRIP WITH A GLAMPING GETAWAY Charlottetown is the capital of Prince Edward Island. Geodesic domes on the coast offer away-from- it-all accommodations.