Atlantic Canada

What’s new in atlantic canada

When it comes to stunning scenery and welcoming hospitality, Atlantic Canada just keeps on giving

Whilst the rest of the world may have pressed pause during the pandemic, Atlantic Canada has been busy creating fresh tourism appeal for both new and returning visitors. From sipping award-winning beer at the base of a mountain to taking a gondola ride over the roiling cliffs, here’s the top new developments across the region...

Prince Edward Island

As ospreys circle overhead and cows graze peacefully, both seasoned and novice hikers can traverse the red-hued soil and fertile fields of The Island Walk. The trail loops around the outer perimeter of Prince Edward Island, with a mixture of inland and coastal scenery. Intertwining through Charlottetown and Summerside, the circular route also visits smaller communities plus both tips of the island: North Cape and East Point. Dedicated walking pilgrims can complete the epic 700km route in 32 days, or various sections can be tackled at a leisurely pace, with time to take in individual areas. theislandwalk.ca

Nova Scotia

Resplendent during all four seasons, Cape Smokey is a year-round mountain playground. A new gondola ride offers a birds-eye view of the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Breton Highlands National Park. In winter, skiing, snowshoeing, sledding and snowmobile rides offer thrills across the snow capped peaks. Whether it’s snacks at the Summit Shack or a cosy dinner at The Nest at Cape Smokey’s base, local produce and menus are always on hand. From 2022, clients can sample award-winning Pilsner at the only brewery at the base of a mountain along the Cabot Trail and walk North America’s first Treewalk. novascotia.com

Newfoundland and Labrador

Boutique hotel Hew & Draw, which opened in spring 2020, pays homage to its surroundings with local coffee, amenities, and wallpaper inspired by the province. The name relates to an old depiction of Canadians as hewers of wood and drawers of water – but now showcases pride in the area’s abundance of natural resources and wilderness. Collaborations with the community mean sustainability sits at the heart of its ethos, from its handmade natural soap to the paintings on the walls. Located in Corner Brook, it’s a 90-minute drive from the fjords, beaches, and bogs of Gros Morne National Park, with kayaking available in the nearby Bay of Islands. hewanddraw.ca

east point on prince edward island

New Brunswick

Carved out of one of the last remaining coastal wilderness areas between Florida and Labrador, check out the recently completed Fundy Trail Parkway. Hugging the southern corner of New Brunswick, 19 miles of dramatic cliffs, waterfalls and secluded beaches await. With stunning views of the world-renowned Bay of Fundy, the trail forms part of two UNESCO designated sites, the Fundy Biosphere Reserve and Stonehammer Global Geopark, and is the beginning of the Fundy Footpath, one of the top 50 hiking trails on the planet. fundytrailparkway.com