Food and wine go hand in hand and make even more of an impact when enjoyed on holiday. A guided tour of the Maritime Provinces in Canada, famous for its seafood specialities and fine wine, offers a wonderful holiday opportunity for the discerning traveller who appreciates the finer things in life.
On a guided tour to the magnificent Maritime Provinces, you can look forward to indulging not only your love for food and wine, but for history and natural beauty too. On a trip that takes in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, you can relax and enjoy a truly unforgettable trip to Canada. Holidays in this region are bursting with unique experiences.
Fabulous Scallops and Incredible Wines
Digby, the seafood capital of Canada, is famous for its delicious scallops. Restaurants a plenty line the streets of this charming fishing town and everywhere has scallops on the menu, perfect for enjoying while sat by the sea and lapping up the stunning scenery.
Pan-fried scallops dressed with nothing more than a flake of sea salt and squeeze of lemon cries out for a glass of something crisp and fresh. Wine and seafood is a match made in heaven and Halifax is the city to head to if wine is high on your agenda when in the area. Most itineraries feature a trip to Halifax and will more than likely include a tour and tasting at a local winery. After an interesting visit that covers the winemaking techniques and processes as well as offering information about grape growing, you will enjoy a guided tasting that is complemented perfectly by a selection of nibbles.
Lobster Love
New Brunswick is rightly famous for its lobster, a seafood staple that has contributed hugely to the economic and human health of this region. Not only does the crustacean feed the local population but it is also a delicacy that attracts tourists from all over and consequently keeps fishermen in business. A highlight for many visitors is a boat ride on Shediac Bay. While cruising the calm waters, you will be regaled with lots of interesting information and treated to a fresh lobster dinner. There is no better way to eat this delicious dish.
Shediac is known as the Lobster Capital of the world, and this is thanks to the love the locals bestow on this funny little crustacean. You really have to see the World’s Largest Lobster statue that stands here. Constructed as a tribute to the city’s favourite sea creature, this statue is eleven metres in length, five metres wide and five metres tall. There are steps to one side that you can climb just so you can get that cliché photograph.
Guided tours that take in the Maritime Provinces cover everything from seafood and wine tasting to history and sightseeing. For anyone wanting to make the most of their time in the area, booking with a recommended travel tour operator is recommended. Their expert teams will take care of all the logistical details while you relax, look forward to the experience and need only think about what to pack for your trip to Canada. Holidays that nourish not only your body, but your soul too are possible on a visit to the Maritime Provinces.
John Dixon is the Chairman and Managing Director of Prestige Holidays. For almost a decade he has been sending his clients on bespoke Canada holidays, handcrafted by his award-winning team. John is an experienced world traveller and tries to visit each of the destinations regularly in order to ensure the quality of the properties he recommends, and stay up-to-date about the latest local news and events. He has a taste for the finer things in life and has an interest in arts, history and culture.
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