OT: interesting B&B's Atlantic Canada
Jul 9, 2003, 4:04 pm
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OT: interesting B&B's Atlantic Canada
I have family interested at staying within the country this summer and wanting to do the down east thing. Can anyone recommend some notable smaller hotels or bed & breakfasts around PEI, N.B. or N.S. in Aug. They'll likely fly into YHZ and rent a car and sightsee on their own for 10-14 days.
I know I should see that part of the country myself soon, but seems like I'm heading overseas somewhere like SIN instead. Thanks in advance for the input.
I know I should see that part of the country myself soon, but seems like I'm heading overseas somewhere like SIN instead. Thanks in advance for the input.
Jul 9, 2003, 4:32 pm
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I recently went to a wedding at the Old Orchard Inn in Wolfville, NS, in the heart of the Annapolis Valley. It's a very nice property and they treat travel industry folks like gold. My friend (and the bride in question) is a tour guide who has been all over the Maritimes.
If you're up for a splurge, she raves about this hotel in St. Andrews, NB... the name escapes me but how many fancy hotels can there be there? I've been meaning to tag along.
There is also a hotel in Southern NS that is pretty popular and has been advertising $50 rates - White Point Resort.
I can get you some recommendations for B&B's in YHZ proper, but that's not exactly "in the country". If they are first timers, I would advise them to look into the Chester/Mahone Bay/Lunenburg NS area - for my money the most picturesque in the province and apparently riddled with beautiful B&B's. I have a friend who's Dad is the head of the historical society down there that I've been meaning to call. If you want, I can dig deeper for you.
If you're up for a splurge, she raves about this hotel in St. Andrews, NB... the name escapes me but how many fancy hotels can there be there? I've been meaning to tag along.
There is also a hotel in Southern NS that is pretty popular and has been advertising $50 rates - White Point Resort.
I can get you some recommendations for B&B's in YHZ proper, but that's not exactly "in the country". If they are first timers, I would advise them to look into the Chester/Mahone Bay/Lunenburg NS area - for my money the most picturesque in the province and apparently riddled with beautiful B&B's. I have a friend who's Dad is the head of the historical society down there that I've been meaning to call. If you want, I can dig deeper for you.
Jul 9, 2003, 5:40 pm
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Tcook052: I hope this is helpful.
I did a similar NS trip last year.
Wolfville NS: Blomidon Inn www.blomidoninn.com
Annapolis Royal NS: Bread and Roses Inn
www.breadandroses.ns.ca
Brier Island Lodge NS (whale watching)
www.brierisland.com
Digby NS: The Pines
www.signatureresorts.com
Lunenburg NS: Lunenburg Inn
www.lunenburginn.com
Liscombe NS: Liscombe Lodge
www.signatureresorts.com
Baddeck NS: The Invernary Resort
www.capebretonresorts.com
I did a similar NS trip last year.
Wolfville NS: Blomidon Inn www.blomidoninn.com
Annapolis Royal NS: Bread and Roses Inn
www.breadandroses.ns.ca
Brier Island Lodge NS (whale watching)
www.brierisland.com
Digby NS: The Pines
www.signatureresorts.com
Lunenburg NS: Lunenburg Inn
www.lunenburginn.com
Liscombe NS: Liscombe Lodge
www.signatureresorts.com
Baddeck NS: The Invernary Resort
www.capebretonresorts.com
Jul 9, 2003, 8:37 pm
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In Halifax itself, one of the nicest ones is the "Pepperberry":
http://www.pepperberryinn.com/
A great property with lovely hosts, and easy to find...just off the Armdale Rotary, a block from the NW Arm.
In Lunenburg, try "The Artisans":
http://www.theartisans.ca/main.html
They'll take good care of your family!
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http://www.pepperberryinn.com/
A great property with lovely hosts, and easy to find...just off the Armdale Rotary, a block from the NW Arm.
In Lunenburg, try "The Artisans":
http://www.theartisans.ca/main.html
They'll take good care of your family!
[This message has been edited by jral (edited 07-09-2003).]
[This message has been edited by jral (edited 07-09-2003).]
Jul 10, 2003, 7:38 am
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Another great one is Pictou Lodge, near the N.S. - PEI ferry at Caribou:
http://www.maritimeinns.com/pictou/
http://www.maritimeinns.com/pictou/
Jul 10, 2003, 11:44 am
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Thanks to all for the feedback. It is appreciated. And YYZC2, thanks for the offer but no need to put yourself out digging deeper. The info from this thread will give the family plenty of options.
Jul 10, 2003, 5:38 pm
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http://www.stashtea.com/bbguide.htm
Tyr this link. It gives you a list of B and B that will take the Stash Tea 2 nights for 1 coupon ( available off this page too!)
Tyr this link. It gives you a list of B and B that will take the Stash Tea 2 nights for 1 coupon ( available off this page too!)
Jul 10, 2003, 10:25 pm
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