WHAT'S NEW IN ATLANTIC CANADA 2021 - Hotel Openings, Anniversaries and NEW Experiences
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WHAT’S NEW IN ATLANTIC CANADA 2021
Hotel Openings, Anniversaries and NEW Experiences
Just a five-six-hour flight from London, Canada’s most easterly region is made up of four magnificent
provinces. From picturesque landscapes and mountains, bucket-list worthy adventures and a mouth-
watering culinary scene, Atlantic Canada is the perfect antidote to an incredibly challenging year. The
provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
have all the ultimate elements for a memorable and inspiring escape, once restrictions have eased,
and 2021 is set to be an incredible year of news and events. Read on for a roundup of hotel openings,
exciting anniversaries, and new experiences from each of the four provinces.
NEW BRUNSWICK
Experience the NEW roads at Fundy Trail Parkway
Part of two UNESCO designated sites and home to the
top 50 hiking trails in the world, the Fundy Trail is a
2,559 hectare park featuring a 30 km parkway hugging
the southern coast of New Brunswick. With a new
eastern entrance completed this year, the park
continues to develop with plans to build an additional
entrance connecting the Parkway to the Village of Alma and Fundy National Park in 2021. With
stunning views of the world-renowned Bay of Fundy, the park has been carved out of the Fundy
escarpment, one of the last remaining coastal wilderness areas between Florida and Labrador.
Visitors can drive the paved parkway that hugs the 250 m coastal cliffs, explore trails that lead to
pristine beaches and river estuaries, cross an 84m suspension footbridge, see tumbling waterfalls or
stop by the interpretive centre and discover the rich history of a once thriving lumber industry.
https://fundytrailparkway.com/
Hike the NEW Nepisiguit Mi’gmaq Trail
The historic Mi’gmaq hiking trail is a newly designated linear
park; a 150 km single track hiking trail that follows the mighty
Nepisiguit River from mountains to sea (from Mount Carleton
Park in central New Brunswick to Daly Point Nature Reserve in
Bathurst). For centuries it has been used as a portage route by
the First Nations people of the area. The fun Tipis at the
camping sites make for an adventure filled escape, or for the avid campers, they can bring their own
gear for the ultimate camping trip at any of the eight new sites along the trail.
https://www.migmaqtrail.ca/ https://parcsnbparks.ca/
Dine on the ocean floor in tidal sea caves with Red Rock Adventure
Red Rock Adventures is offering a world-class “wilderness
dining” experience with a twist. At low tide, travellers will
make their way to a secluded beach area in the St Martins sea
caves which are part of the UNESCO Fundy Biosphere Reserve
and Stonehammer UNESCO Global Geopark, to enjoy a
fantastic meal of locally-inspired cuisine prepared by a top
national chef. While dining on the ocean floor, diners are
entertained with stories about the cultural and natural history of the area. As there are only certain
evenings of the summer where the tides allow this to happen, it is exclusive in every way. The once-
in-a-lifetime experience will be offered three or four times a summer.
https://bayoffundyadventures.com/
Harvest your own oysters from a SUP board
Guests can embark on a unique culinary adventure as they join
the crew at Cielo Glamping Maritime and harvest their own
oysters while on a SUP board whilst enjoying a taste of the
ocean paired with seasonal local products. Guests will paddle
amongst 3 million oysters, harvest and shuck their own before tasting the difference between those
harvested at water temperature, on ice and charbroiled. This eco-friendly experience social will have
all foodies daydreaming about their next oyster feast. https://www.glampingcielo.com/copy-of-
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NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
Snowshoe and venture to top secret stargazing points at Gros Morne National Park
With endless open country and shoreline, and a population
density of just 1.4 people per square kilometre, Newfoundland
& Labrador has one of the best seats in the house when it
comes to taking in the magic of the stars. For the ultimate
winter escape, travellers can discover the winter magic on a
moonlit stargazing snowshoe adventure through the snowy
mountain paradise in Gros Morne, one of the best places for
observing a dark sky. Venture to top secret stargazing points where guests will turn off their
headlamps and take in the amazing dark sky. Ideal for all types of abilities, this magical tour is perfect
for adventurers wanting to discover remote mountains, forest and lakes enabling stargazing at it is
finest.
https://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/plan-and-book/travel-offers/2470
See the first sunrise in North America at Cape Spear
Unique with its own flavour, Newfoundland and Labrador
offer options for experiencing the natural beauty, including
the first sunrise in North America. Cape Spear National Historic
Site is the most easterly point in North America and the perfect
place to be the first to see the sunrise. Perched atop a rugged
cliff sits Cape Spear Lighthouse, the oldest surviving lighthouse
and an iconic symbol of the province’s marine history.
https://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/top-destinations/cape-spear
Cast a hook and catch cunnor fish on an authentic fishing experience
Guests can try their luck at fishing on a hands-on experience where they will get a taste of what it’s
like to grow up in outport Newfoundland as they catch the well-known cunnor fish. Ranging from six
to twenty inches, guests are in for a treat as they catch the tasty fish and try it for themselves.
https://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/plan-and-book/travel-offers/2484
NOVA SCOTIA
Nova Scotia to open its FIRST ever five-star hotel
Set to open in 2021, Muir Hotel will be Nova Scotia’s first five-
star hotel and the centrepiece of the new Queen's Marque
district on the historic Halifax waterfront. Designed by Nova
Scotia’s celebrated architect Brian MacKay-Lyons, the hotel’s
contemporary design will honour traditional material and
craftsmanship. The hotel will offer 110 bespoke rooms
offering comfort and serenity and with finely crafted furniture, inspired by a modern east coast
aesthetic. The hotels amenities will include refined regional dining, a wellness centre with an array of
fitness equipment, a cold plunge and hydrotherapy pools as well as a halotherapy salt room.
https://muirhotel.com/
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Bluenose II, Canada's most famous tallship
A plethora of events are being planned to mark the centennial
of the launch of Canada's most famous tallship, The Bluenose.
Kicking off with a special birthday event in Lunenburg in
March, activities will run throughout the year with a highlight
being a celebration festival planned for August as well as 100
days of harbour tours with each sail telling a themed story
relating the history of The Bluenose. The Fisheries Museum of
the Atlantic will also expand and revise its Bluenose exhibit to mark the celebration. Other events
being planned for the commemoration include night markets, dory and schooner races and a parade
of sail. LINK
Eat and sleep like a king at the NEW Inn at the Winery
Located in the Annapolis Valley next to a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, Domaine de Grand Pré is Atlantic Canada’s
oldest Farm Winery, owned and operated by the Stutz Family,
since 1994. The Swiss born family quickly made its mark
displaying a European sensibility for quality and passion for
wine. Now they are applying those same principles to a new
on-site development: The Inn at the Winery, scheduled to open spring 2021 in the family's former
farmhouse. Six new spacious rooms will be spread out amongst the 3-level home. The ground level
will also be home to a Chef's Table Dining Experience for 8-10 guests where you can watch your 5 or
7 course, wine-paired meal being prepared. https://grandprewines.com/
Experience the NEW oTENTiks at Grand-Pré National Historic Site: Parks Canada
oTENTiks accommodations are described as a cross between a
tent and a rustic cabin and will now be available as an immersive
experience to visitors at Grand-Pré National Historic Site and the
Landscape of Grand-Pré UNESCO World Heritage Site. Parks
Canada will be installing 8 oTENTiks that will be located in the
fields south of the visitor information centre and will be available
starting spring 2021. https://www.novascotia.com/see-do/attractions/grand-pre-national-historic-
site/1335
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Stay at Charlottetown’s NEW quirky Arts Hotel
Located on the site of the famed Myron’s nightclub in the
heart of downtown Charlottetown, the new Arts Hotel hosts
over 80 modern yet affordable rooms. The hotel also features
a dedicated guest lounge and Salvador Dali Café to wind down
and relax after a busy day of exploring.
https://www.theartshotel.ca/en/
Visit a one-stop shop for delicious Island products at Founders Food Hall
Founders Food Hall is the newest addition to the
Charlottetown waterfront. Food enthusiast can
experience mouth-watering island flavours in the heart
of Downtown Charlottetown with 20 unique vendors
and delicious food outlets to choose from. From a
sustainable local farm shop to the freshest oyster bars,
visitors are in for a treat as they can indulge into a variety of wholesome vendors.
https://foundersfoodhall.com/
Celebrate Anne of Green Gables’ L.M. Montgomery with NEW experiences
Written by Island author L.M Montgomery, Anne of Green
Gables has found its way into the hearts of millions of readers.
Green Gables Heritage Place is best known as the fictional
home of Anne Shirley – the red-haired heroine. Guests can
immerse themselves in the story’s landscape and relive her
youthful adventures by touring the memory-filled rooms in her
home. Then, guests must visit the newly rehabilitated site, which includes a visitor centre with an
exhibit hall and updated interpretive elements. https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/pe/greengables
Eat like a king at Charlottetown’s NEW historic restaurant
New on Charlottetown’s food scene - the early 1900 décor at Slaymaker &
Nichols Gastro House will give guests a taste of the perfect combination of
great food and a buzzing atmosphere. Serving delicious sharing plates
including deviled eggs, jalapeno pearls and maple bacon, the platters make
for the perfect social dining experience. And with a story to tell, guests can
learn about the restaurant’s historic building which was constructed in 1912
on the same city block where the circus took place which is where the name
of the restaurant derives from, the Slaymaker & Nichols Olympic Circus.
https://slaymaker.ca/
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