One port of call aboard the Discovery Princess from Vancouver to Los Angeles was Greater Victoria. I have visited Victoria, BC, several times before. The city has fond memories for me. As a child, my family vacationed at Shawnigan Lake in British Columbia. The trip always included a stop in Victoria. In the early 1970s,
Just outside Montreal is a unique region in the province of Quebec called the Eastern Townships. Located around 45 minutes southeast of Montreal, several hours from the city of Quebec, and bordering Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, the Eastern Townships offer many activities for travelers to experience in any season. The area is also known
You never know where you might spot a winery. When a group of wine writers toured Prince Edward Island, Canada, they discovered there are three wineries on the island, and of course, being the wine journalists, we had to visit at least one winery. We chose Matos Winery & Distillery. Most people traveling to the
Niagara on the Lake, Ontario is one of Canada’s well-known wine regions. Also known as Niagara wines region, one discovers in the town of Jordan a little gem of a winery called Pearl Morissette. In 2007, the winery, a collaboration between developer Mel Pearl and Francois Morissette began. One almost misses finding the winery tucked
The virtues of the city of Montreal come in many forms. History tells us that Montreal’s cultural roots are a blend of French and English influences. However, the life of this city stems from the charm of the old city, its harmonious sensibility, and leanings towards music, as well as its eclectic, multicultural presence. If