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Make Ocean Memories Aboard NORTHUMBERLAND FERRIES
Words by Rebecca Spinner Photos: LaVie in Pictures
H
ave your friends and family been saving precious vacation days for the autumn months?
says Gillis. “You can see everything--the coast, the red sand cliffs, the leaves. It’s beautiful.” The ferries don’t just showcase autumn foliage. Beyond deck, passengers can glimpse one-of-a-kind ocean spectacles. “If the weather’s warm into fall, we may sight marine life, like porpoises,” says Gillis. “During evening crossings, herring fishing boats often light up the Northumberland Strait.” Throughout peak season, the Music on Deck program transforms ferry passengers into audiences; travellers can also enjoy exceptional Maritime handicrafts via Seaside Experiences. “Seaside Experiences allows PEI and Nova Scotia vendors to sample and sell products onboard--
chocolate, preserves, wineries, breweries, local chefs, and more,” explains Gillis.
Peckish passengers should dive into the Salt Water Cafe’s new menu, which mixes seafood specialties (lobster rolls, fish and chips) with cheeky comfort food (donair egg rolls and dill pickle fries). PEI favourites like The Handpie Company and mv Confederation’s Cows Ice Cream round out the dining options. Those travelling by ferry from PEI disembark near Pictou, on Nova Scotia’s Northumberland Shore. From there, they can cruise the Cabot Trail or Sunrise Trail, delving into two of the province’s loveliest landscapes. Others may explore Halifax’s diverse shopping scene, which ranges
Jessica Gillis, Northumberland Ferries’ Marketing and Customer Experience Manager, says autumn getaways are on the rise. “It’s an Atlantic Canadian trend. September and October are so beautiful now, we see lots of people travelling.” But how many shoulder-season vacationers get a sailor’s-eye view of our gorgeous autumns? The stunning oceanscapes visible from Northumberland Ferries’ two PEI-to-Nova Scotia vessels (mv Confederation and mv Holiday Island) are enhanced come fall,
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www.pei-living.ca FALL 2018
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