Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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89 SEASIDE ESCAPES AND LANDSCAPES Canada is famed for its pristine wintery landscapes, but it's worth trading the snowflakes for powdery sand—summer here is an ideal time to visit for seafood, beaches, and lighthouses aplenty. Shutterbugs will love Cape Tryon Light- house, accessible via a bumpy, narrow road that leads to a stunning red sandstone cliff. The working lighthouse was built in 1905 and its vibrant red lantern contrasts nicely with the white building. Covehead Harbour Lighthouse is one of the most-photographed on PEI and is in the Brackley Beach region. The smaller stretches of sand here don't get as much traffic as the larger ones for those who prefer quieter beach days. Also part of Prince Edward Island National Park is the new Robinsons Island Trail System, three miles of multi-use trails for hikers and bikers of all levels. The stacked loop means adventur- ers can opt for a shorter or longer route. available at local farms, in addition to tortiere (French-Canadian meat pie), Atlantic salmon, lobster—and, of course, bivalves. Epic epicurean experiences continue at the Inn at Bay Fortune, where sparks fly in more ways than one. e prelude to a daily family- style FireWorks Feast with Canadian celeb- rity chef Michael Smith helming the hearth features a sustainable farm tour with outdoor hors d'oeuvre and cocktail stations. It's all topped off with either a nightcap or marsh- mallows toasted just so over a blaze as smoke drifts off toward the bay. ere are also feasts for the eyes here, and PEI's landscapes are truly breathtaking. One of Canada's most beautiful is Greenwich PEI National Park, where the dunes trail includes a walk over a pond with an extensive float- ing boardwalk. is meandering path leads to one of the island's most beautiful white- sand beaches and views of the parabolic dune system that has most folks fervently using the panoramic setting on their camera phones. e park is a can't-miss on the way to Dal- vay by the Sea, the grande dame resort that's Canada's answers to Newport's "cottages." Built by a railroad tycoon as a summer geta- way, the myriad bedrooms here have been con- verted into stunning guestrooms (though there are also family-friendly cottages on site). It's easy to see why Prince William and Kate Mid- dleton chose to stay at this Queen Anne Revival style National Historic Site nestled between a lake, pond, and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. It would be easy to spend the rest of a getaway here alternating between lazing on the wraparound porch with a good book, canoeing, kayaking, or swimming—but surely, no trip to Prince Edward Island is complete without a trip to visit the farm that inspired the creation of Anne Shirley. Green Gables Heritage Place blends the experiences of this redheaded heroine and local author Lucy Maud Montgomery, who grew up admiring this idyllic countryside. What's old is new again, where an afternoon exploring Vic- torian island life kicks off at a pristine new visitors center. Children are enraptured with interpreters costumed as Anne herself, who stroll the farmyard, 19th-century gardens, the Haunted Wood and Lovers Lane. Grab a snack at the brand-new cafe here to fuel up for the journey home, but leave room for dessert— island bovines produce all of the dairy for the tasty ice creams and cheeses at nearby COWS. It's the cherry on top of a sweet Sunday sun- dae, as a long weekend here draws to a close. PHOTOGRAPHS, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT BY SHUTTERSTOCK, BY PAUL BAGLOLE, AND BY JOHN SYLVESTER Clockwise from top left, Covehead Harbour Lighthouse; George Dowdle of The Table Culinary Studio; and Anne of Green Gables Museum is a popular family tourist attraction. Needless to say with any summer travel plans, check COVID-19 restrictions. Please check updates on summer travel to Canada by visiting travel.gc.ca.