GOLF AMBASSADOR:

The Resort boasts 81 newly designed guestrooms with top-of-the-line amenities to make your stay unforgettable. If one great course wasn’t enough, Mill River Resort recently acquired Eagles Glenn, an 18-hole championship course spread over 300 acres in Cavendish and designed by legendary golf course architect Graham Cooke.

The Ambassador of Golf for both courses is Lorie Kane, a Canadian Golf Hall of Famer and four-time winner on the LPGA Tour. In recognition of her contributions to Canadian sport, Lorie received the Order of Canada in 2006 and in 2020 was inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. She serves as the consultant on all things golf, from course playability, golf operations and events, as well as instructional opportunities at the resort.

“I remember playing on the Mill River course as a junior golfer,” says Lorie. “Since Don and Marion MacDougall took ownership, I’ve grown to love Mill River in every season. I get my most restful sleeps at the resort because I can’t find a more comfortable bed! I even have a favourite room overlooking the driving range and golf course!”

Playing a round of golf with Don, her dad, and her sister Mary Lynn was what first sparked Lorie’s interest in what Don was doing to promote PEI as a tourist destination. “I get to do what I love about golf, from quick tips to golfers, recommendations for golf shop merchandise, or chatting with restaurant guests. I see myself as a just another member of the great Mill River team.”

Lorie is a firm supporter of women in golf. “My dad Jack often said, ‘Leave it better than you found it.’ I’ve seen how much sport gives back to those who participate. The women who blazed a trail before me showed me a career in sport was possible. I want to leave the sport of women’s golf better than I found it.” She champions causes like KidSport and helps with local girls’ golf lessons whenever she is able. In addition to many other golf packages, Mill River is offering the PEI Ladies Golf Getaway package from July 5-9. It includes accommodation, three rounds of golf, coaching and warm up clinics by Lorie and her team, meal gift cards, and transportation to Charlottetown. Off the course, Mill River has an indoor pool and 90 foot waterslide, full service spa, tennis courts, and a nature trail. For those wanting more of resort living, there is the Residences at Mill River, a contemporary rustic year-round community of two bedroom executive homes in a beautiful tree-lined setting with access to all the Mill River amenities.

“My golfing career has meant I have spent more time away from PEI than I would like,” says Lorie. “Coming back home, I’m glad to be part of the PEI tourism activities and to showcase our golf courses. I’m excited to bring more well-deserved attention to PEI, Mill River, and Eagles Glenn.”

Mill River Resort

180 Mill River Resort Rd. Route 136, Woodstock, PE 902.859.3555

Toll free: 1.844.375.3555 www.millriver.ca

All year round, there’s loads to do in Summerside, but now with the warmer weather and sunny skies, we can add some of our favourite summer activities and sports to our list of ways to live our best #seasidelife!

By Millicent Mckay, Explore Summerside Photos Caley Joy Photography

Dining al Fresco

It’s no secret that we love dining outdoors! Let’s start with a picnic! There’s no lack of green space in Summerside and a picnic along the water or at the park is the best way to capitalize on enjoying good food and sunshine! Whether you pack your picnic yourself, or you pick one up, eating outdoors is a fun way to experience the waterfront!

Next, we suggest enjoying a cold treat on the boardwalk! With dairy bars being an Island staple (we have several in the city) why not enjoy your cold treat when you stroll along! Birds will be chirping; a chipmunk might make an appearance and you can get your steps in while you cool off with your favourite flavour!

Dine on the deck! We have multiple restaurants with outdoor seating, including a handful that are right on the water, allowing you to eat right next to the ocean whether you’re eating surf or turf.

Spend time at Spinnakers Landing

There’s no shortage of favourite shops in Summerside, and it’s always exciting when the shopping at Spinnakers Landing opens for another season! It’s one of the markers that summer has come! This year there are some new additions and favourite familiars on Spinnakers!

Outdoor Fun

With the warmer weather, getting outdoors sometimes feels a lot less daunting than the wintertime counterpart; and with that in mind, there’s a bunch to do outside in the seaside air!

First stop, the Knot Beach Bar and Rentals! If you’re looking to get your heart rate up by spending some time on the water, you can enjoy kayaking or paddle boarding by renting gear from The Knot! The crew at the Knot can also set you up with cruiser bikes if you’d like to actively make your way through the city on two wheels!

If you’re looking for team or individual activities, head back to the grounds of Credit Union Place and take some time at the outdoor tennis courts or beach volleyball courts. Get your gang together and spike the ball for a volleyball round or grab your rackets and serve a mean game of tennis; for access to the courts, check in at the front desk of Credit Union Place.

If tennis isn’t your favourite, but you’re still looking for some similar fun, head to the pickle ball courts at Wilmot Centre! Set on a smaller scale, pickle ball might be your new favourite sport for the summer! And, if you’re a skater or BMX rider don’t miss some fun at Summerside’s skatepark with a bowl and other obstacles to send it!

The Dome

While it offers regularly scheduled programming, the Summerside Dome also offers pop-up sports nights, drop-ins, and other fun public events you can take in! As one of the city’s newest sporting and activity facilities, the 60,000-foot turf field often features flag football, soccer, baseball, inflatables, yoga and other activities every week! To stay up to date with fun activities, make sure to follow The Dome at @summersidedome on Facebook and Instagram!

Credit Union Place

If all things sports are your jam, don’t miss the chance to celebrate Island sports history with the PEI Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Featuring stories, memorabilia, and more, the display set up at Credit Union Place is a great way to learn about the impact sport and leisure have had on PEI and the Island!

Speaking of Credit Union Place, whether it’s a rainy day or clear skies, there’s always fun to enjoy at the city’s premier facility. While you’re at the CUP, you can enjoy time at the Aquatics Centre in their lap pool or leisure pool! On weekends they open up their water slide and rock-climbing wall for added fun! On occasion, they also have aqua sports like underwater hockey and water polo.

Also at Credit Union Place are The Lanes—the city’s bowling lanes. You can enjoy seven-pin bowling, cosmic bowling, arcade games, and pub food in the licensed area for some fun time for all ages!

Active Living in Summerside

Like the Dome, Active Living Summerside offers regularly scheduled programming, from single activities to multi-week programs; there’s no reason not to sign up for some fun to keep active in the city! From spike ball pop-ups to kids’ camps, if you’re in Summerside, following along with Active Living is a great way to find activities for all ages that can also be done as a family!

So, where will your next adventure take you as you embrace your best seaside life in the city by the sea?