from big-brand hubs like Halifax Shopping Centre and Mic Mac Mall to Spring Garden Road’s boutiques. Closer to port, Pictou culture and history are showcased at the McCulloch House Museum and the Northumberland Fisheries Museum. Afterwards, a tour of the Grohmann Knives Factory may be in order, followed by a pick-me-up from Mrs. MacGregor’s Shortbreads or Uncle Leo’s Brewery. Overnight visitors can check in at Pictou Beach Lodge Resort, then take breakfast in its Oceanside Dining Room. “It’s a one-stop resort; you can go kayaking, swimming, have a bonfire,” enthuses Gillis.
Those disembarking in PEI, meanwhile, may visit countless local treasures. (A quick flip through PEI Living ought to showcase a few.) Rossignol Estate Winery, Copper Bottom Brewing, and the Wood Islands Lighthouse are especially convenient to the ferry, says Gillis. The Maritimes’ many autumn celebrations make fall travel especially tempting. Island-bound foodies can indulge at the Fall Flavours Festival and PEI International Shellfish Festival, and the Island’s summer season of live theatre continues into September at some venues. Meanwhile, Nova Scotia’s autumn highlights range from Tatamagouche’s Oktoberfest to the hip Halifax Pop Explosion.
Mature Islanders may recall Northumberland Ferries as part-and-parcel of their childhood vacations. (Indeed, Gillis adds, they may be thrilled to discover that the retro arcade games that defined their teenage crossings are still playable onboard!) But for young Islanders, Gillis continues, the ferry can be an extraordinary adventure, rather than a routine pleasure. “Many Island children haven’t yet experienced the ferry,” she says. “It’s always amazing to witness them do that for the first time. It’s a magical experience.”
Northumberland Ferries Ltd. Toll-free: 1.877.762.SAIL (7245) www.ferries.ca www.seasideexperiences.com
“You can see everything — the coast, the red sand cliffs, the leaves. It’s beautiful.”
- Jessica Gillis
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