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A TASTE FOR ADVENTURE By Kristen Johnson Photos Story Thorburn, Mike Needham & Nature Space Eco Resort
I magine paddling around a secluded beach on a kayak, and then enjoying a five-course lunch of the freshest shellfish available. Nature Space Eco Resort is pleased to offer this and other nature-based experiences on the Island this summer.
paddling, food, and bringing people together.
At Nature Space, kayaking is a highlight. “Nothing whets the appetite better than a bit of activity, and there’s no better way to get on the water and immerse yourself in nature than by kayak,” says Jarrod. You can enjoy KaYOGA (kayaking and yoga combined), a nature tour by kayak, or culinary kayak tours including Paddles and Pints, a partnership with Bogside Brewing on the Montague River. The signature experience, The Beach Feast, combines a bit of everything. “It is a four to five-hour culinary kayak experience allowing participants to sample the best in PEI shellfish in a five-course lunch, on a secluded beach, after a delightful nature enriched
“For more than a decade we’ve dreamed of creating culinary
Shimmering waters and fresh seafood await you on a new and unique PEI experience. ▲ (Back L-R) Jarrod and Heather Gunn McQuillan, (Front L-R) Finlay and Emma Photo: Story Thorburn
experiences paired with adventure,” says Heather Gunn McQuillan. She and her partner Jarrod have built this business around their strengths and interests. Jarrod has worked in the PEI shellfish industry for more than ten years, has been actively involved in local food movements, and is a highly acclaimed kayaking instructor. Heather is a yoga teacher and a wellness advocate. Together, they have grown a business that focuses on their personal passions including nature, wellness,
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