{"id":13865,"date":"2017-05-04T12:40:42","date_gmt":"2017-05-04T16:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.ca\/insightblog\/?p=13865"},"modified":"2017-09-21T12:58:29","modified_gmt":"2017-09-21T16:58:29","slug":"great-canadian-escape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/insightblog\/en\/2017\/05\/04\/great-canadian-escape\/","title":{"rendered":"The Great Canadian Escape"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s no surprise that Canada is trending on travel bucket lists this year \u2014 as we celebrate the nation\u2019s 150th birthday, Canada has been heralded by some of the world\u2019s most respected travel publications as a top travel destination for 2017. Let this be your year to discover the 49th parallel\u2019s hidden gems.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\"\"A scenic view of Canada's legendary Rocky Mountains<\/a><\/div>\n
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Rocky Mountain Foothills, AB<\/h2>\n

Calgarians are well versed at getting out of the city thanks to the plethora of outdoor ad- ventures and the iconic Canadian Rockies so near by. Happily, your tantalizing weekend getaway is no more than an hour away.<\/p>\n

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\nItinerary<\/strong>  Head southwest along the Cowboy Trail, near Priddis, and on to the Azuridge Estate Hotel, where luxury life in welcome seclusion awaits you in one of 13 rooms. The boutique hotel is best known for the personalized service of its four butlers, who will cater to whims you never even knew you had. When it\u2019s time to explore, head south to the twin towns of Black Diamond and Turner Valley for a wander through Branch Market & Studio for cool souvenir gifts and local wares, possibly a shake at Marv\u2019s Classic Soda Shop or a tasting at Eau Claire Distillery, the first independent craft distillery in Alberta. Closer to the hotel, the hamlet of Bragg Creek on Elbow River is also good for a little shopping and perhaps a pit stop at the new Bragg Creek Brewing Company.<\/p>\n

Must Do  <\/strong>Dive into fish tacos, po\u2019 boys or ribs at The Westwood caf\u00e9 in Black Diamond, which started life as a food truck.<\/p>\n

Take Home  <\/strong>Hit the Makers and Growers Guild, a new farmers\u2019 market starting up in Black Diamond this summer, and load up the trunk with the full-on freshness of local produce.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Charlevoix, QC<\/h2>\n

Charlevoix is Quebec\u2019s best-kept secret \u2014 a pastoral playground of rolling hills, arts and culture, guilty culinary pleasures and quaint inns.<\/p>\n

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\nItinerary<\/strong>  From Quebec City, take a cab to Montmorency Falls, then get on Le Train, which will take you on a romantic two-hour trip along the St. Lawrence coastline right to the front door of Le Germain Hotel Charlevoix. The hotel\u2019s Foodies Package includes time at their divine Spa du Verger. Regional cuisine throughout Charlevoix is both plentiful and delicious, as are the craft beers and apple cider.In Baie-Saint-Paul, the galleries and boutiques will keep you occupied for hours, and the caf\u00e9s \u2014 including Le Caf\u00e9 des Artistes and L\u2019Orange Bistro \u2014 will keep you fortified. It\u2019s worth scheduling your visit around the 35th Contemporary Art Symposium, on throughout August. In La Malbaie, pop into the lobby bar of Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu before trying your luck at the tables at Casino de Charlevoix next door. Dinner plans need to include the Auberge des 3 Canards \u2014 and do have the duck.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"\"A private helicopter ride for whale watching<\/a><\/div>\n

Must Do  <\/strong>Take a helicopter ride with H\u00e9li-Charlevoix \u2014 from 20 to 300 kilometres \u2014 to fly over parkland, canyons and riverside to check out the Charlevoix meteor crater or to watch for whales.<\/p>\n

Take Home<\/strong>  Organic lavender from Azul\u00e9e, a farm outside Baie-Saint-Paul, comes in many forms, including essential oil, lip balm, soap and honey. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"\"Sun drenched passengers on a Vancouver ferry<\/a><\/div>\n
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Sunshine Coast, BC<\/h2>\n

A trip up the Sunshine Coast highway yields staggering vistas, luxury glamping, little-known destinations, local colour \u2014 and pure Canadiana. The ferry ride helps break things up a bit.<\/p>\n

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Itinerary<\/strong>  Drive from Vancouver to Horseshoe Bay, then hop on the ferry to Langdale. Carry on to the town of Gibsons for fish and chips at Molly\u2019s Reach restaurant of The Beachcombers fame. Gibsons has a brand-new public market you can hit if the car snacks need replenishing. Forty-five minutes later, you\u2019re checking into a luxe tenthouse suite at Rockwater Secret Cove Resort and booking the signature massage and a private yoga class. A pre-dinner stroll along the forest boardwalk will help melt away city cares. For a change of scenery \u2014 and pace \u2014 reserve a spot at the Upper Deck Restaurant at nearby Secret Cove Marina for the fresh seafood and the romantic view. On the return trip, stop by the 11-acre farm-based Persephone Brewing Company to see what\u2019s on tap and to catch live music on weekend afternoons.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"\"A stunning aerial view of Halfmoon Bay Pier<\/a><\/div>\n

Must Do  <\/strong>Detour up Cypress Bowl Road toward Cypress Mountain ski resort, but pull over at the rest stop halfway up to drink in the Vancouver view.<\/p>\n

Take Home<\/strong>  Take-Home Goodies by \u00c9minence Organic Skin Care, the Rockwater spa\u2019s preferred line of products from Hungary. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"\"The owner's suite at the Drake Devonshire<\/a><\/div>\n
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Prince Edward County, ON<\/h2>\n

Niagara is stunning and Muskoka is magnificent, but you\u2019re heading east on the 401 to Prince Edward County \u2014 near Belleville, Ontario \u2014 for wining, dining and sun shining.<\/p>\n

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\nItinerary<\/strong>  Check into either the Drake Devonshire Inn in Wellington or the boutique B&B Maison Depoivre just outside Bloomfield. Both are gorgeous and comfortable. The Drake\u2019s kitchen is a County highlight for brunch and dinner, as is East and Main Bistro, just around the corner. Closer to the community of Hillier, indulging in a wood-fired pizza on the deck at Norman Hardie Winery is pure heaven. Carve out time for the scenery on the County\u2019s east side with drinks at The Inn at Lake on the Mountain, stopping at Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Co. to pick up picnic fixings. If you need a retail hit, pop into Kokito for fun gifts and homewares on your way through Bloomfield. And if the weather works, a beach afternoon at Sandbanks Provincial Park is one well spent.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"\"An Ontario vineyard basks in the sunset<\/a><\/div>\n

Must Do  <\/strong>Learn how to prepare a seasonal themed meal at From the Farm Cooking School, then sit down with your fellow chefs to enjoy it.<\/p>\n

Take Home<\/strong>  Wine! There are at least 40 wineries here, so map out your route in advance. This is pinot noir country, but there are also amazing chardonnays and pinot gris.
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By Doug Wallace – *This article originally appeared in INSIGHT: The Art of Living | Spring 2017<\/a><\/p>\n

Photos: Azuridge, Emily Exon; Helicopter, H\u00e9li-Cherlevoix Tour; Ferry Andrew Strain\/Destination B.C.; Halfmoon Bay, Sunshine Coast Tourism\/Regan; Vineyard, Ontario Travel<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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