Articles related to "Prince Edward"

The idea of a Trans Canada hiking/cycling trail across the country was first mooted in 1992 as a project to mark the country's 125th birthday.

Designation of fourth largest MPA protects a South African biodiversity hotspot, which is home to seals, whales and seabirds, from illegal fisheries and other threats

Prince Edward Island is the home of Anne of Green Gables, the beloved novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery about a red-haired girl with a predilection for trouble.

Anne of Green Gables endures as PEI's most famous fictitious resident. Lucy Maud Montgomery museums and summer musicals offer a full slate of Anne-related activities.

Green gables and green grass make Prince Edward Island the ideal destination for a golf vacation in Canada. Discover the island golf courses and charming weather of PEI.

Travelers from around the world flock to Prince Edward Island each year to immerse themselves in the real world setting of L.M. Montgomery's famed Anne of Green Gables.

Top PEI attractions of course include everything Anne of Green Gables, but elegant heritage properties, coastal parks, and great lobster dinners also welcome visitors.

The Death of Princess Charlotte put a great question mark on the succession of the English throne.

Prince Edward Island draws thousands of visitors who know the story of the little girl that Mark Twain called 'the dearest, most lovable child since the immortal Alice'.

On the north coast of PEI, Prince Edward Island National Park offers historic and natural attractions for a family vacation.

The Green Gables House now rates as a beloved summer family vacation spot, but it was once a working farm. Visit PEI to discover the treasured Anne of Green Gables house.

Ontario's Prince Edward County has generated a great deal of excitement as a world-class wine region since being promoted to a Designated Viticultural Area in June 2007.

Though its name might suggest differently, the Rusty Nail is one smooth drink.

Alma Buote, an Acadian of Prince Edward Island, Canada, was one of the few women of her time to become a self-supporting artist.

Cavendish Beach is a stone's throw from Green Gables House, allowing visitors to view the landscape that inspired the Anne books.

The north shore of Prince Edward Island is popular for its sand-dune beaches and Gulf of St. Lawrence vista, but don't overlook the South Shore Region of PEI.

Each food purveyor in Picton offers a different taste experience though they all follow the County's mantra of using delicious fresh, local and seasonal ingredients.

The Canadian Maritimes offer runners many options in the spring and fall for marathon vacations. Routes are scenic and a new way to see historic sites.

Summer is a warm, beautiful season on Canada's east coast: a region filled with travel ideas for an active summer family vacation spent outdoors.

If you've ever wanted to visit a truly different attraction on your holidays, The Bottle Houses of Prince Edward Island certainly fit the bill.

Lucy Maud Montgomery was a prolific Canadian author during the turn of the 20th Century. Her novels are as well loved today as they were 100 years ago.

Ontario ships 45% of total exports, Central Canada consumes 76% of imports while Alberta & Saskatchewan drive an overall US$41-billion Canadian trade surplus in 2007.

The year 2008 marked the 100th anniversary of the publication of Anne of Green Gables, by Prince Edward Island's Lucy Maud Montgomery.

Prepare a seafood dish that will not only satisfy the senses but will also be easy to prepare--Mussels with Lemon and Herbs.

Disney references its past (in a good way this time), with a kids' movie that feels like the Disney of old...

Soho has an interesting history. From being just a rural track hundreds of years ago it has developed over time into one of the most cosmopolitan areas in the city.

Musician Pennan Brae releases new album, which was recorded on PEI. Read this interview for insight into the inspiration behind Pennan Brae's album "Shaded Joy."

The Woodleigh Replicas are a slice of British history in miniature and are perhaps the most unique family attraction to be found on Prince Edward Island.

The early years of Henry's reign were transitional, the latter years turbulent and the final years tranquil.

With 6000 km (3728 miles) of coast, it's no wonder Nova Scotia beaches are popular. Read on for beach vacation destinations near Cape Breton and the Northumberland shore.

The failure of Henry III, King of England, to properly address the grievances of his nobles led first to dissent and then to war.

Was J.P. Radelmüller murdered on the 13th step of the Gibraltar Point lighthouse? No one may ever know how he died, but his life was fascinating.

Disney's Enchanted is pure eye sugar, a cotton candy confection that never becomes too much. 8 out of 10.

At the Long Point Bird Observatory in Canada, you can adopt a banded bird or give an adoption certificate as a gift.

With her regal decorum, the Queen picks up the pace and gets her family back in check to quiet the critics about facing the end of the monarchy.

Motherless, fatherless, or entirely parentless, authors from Charles Dickens to Charlotte Brontë have chosen to write about orphaned children searching for family.

One of the most devastating storms in Atlantic Canada history, Hurricane Juan made landfall near Halifax, Nova Scotia on September 29, 2003.

Lucy Maud Montgomery's birthplace is well worth a visit--a reminder of the gentle island home that inspired the creation of stories that have resounded the world over.

The West End production which popped to the New York City New Amsterdam Theater does not go down with a spoonful of sugar!

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has named 18 new senators. Two: Patrick Brazeau, and Mike Duffy already face controversy.

The popularity of biopics and the fascination with royalty has led to the production of many movies and miniseries about the regal figures of England.

The Knights Templar emerged from the first Crusader army in order to protect Christian pilgrims moving from the Mediterranean ports to the holy city of Jerusalem.

An account of the professional mercenaries that ravaged and despoiled France, Spain and Italy during the latter half of the 14th century.

Henry VIII marries his third wife Jane Seymour, suppresses the Pilgrimage of Grace, reconciles with daughter Mary and finally fathers the long-awaited heir-at a price.

Looking for the perfect gift to bring back from a visit to Canada? Here are some creative gift ideas to commemorate a Canadian holiday.

With a small kitchen scale, an old cracked dish, and a spoon, a young Prince Edward Island man started the mail order business known as Vesey's Seeds.

The depigmentation or loss of melanocytes that bleached out Michael Jackson's skin can also affect dogs.

Bird watching is a favorite Maritime outdoor activity. From the endangered piping plover to the majestic blue heron, maritime birds are plentiful and fun to spot.

To exchange the fast pace of car trips with the relaxed tour on a bike through the beautiful countryside in eastern Canada brings a more intensive experience of the land.

Ottawa is finalizing proposed legislation to add over 30 seats to the House of Commons, leading to better representation of voters in Ontario, Alberta, and BC.