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My wife ’ s sister and a niece live in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island , respectively . Whenever we visit them , we build in trips to various parts of the Maritimes , an area that ’ s loaded with nature ’ s treasures . We ’ ve made excursions to Newfoundland and the Magdalen Islands as an adjunct to these family visits .
I don ’ t think I ’ ve been to anywhere in Canada that has more diverse historic sites and natural areas than Newfoundland , which is a paradise for those who love the outdoors . We ’ ve feasted on moose burgers and even seal flippers while vacationing at the “ Rock !” The last time my wife and I travelled to this fine province , we spent several days fly angling for Atlantic salmon at a rustic fishing lodge in the northern peninsula . Previously , we ’ d fished the famed Miramichi River in New Brunswick for Atlantic salmon , an experience of a lifetime after visiting relatives in Dartmouth . Men don ’ t have to just go fishing with “ the boys ,” because wives , sons , and daughters all make ideal fishing companions .
Our many outdoor adventures have been made even more special by sharing them with family , and these experiences have strengthened our ties to both .
Koalas and kangaroos were a feature in an Australian family vacation
Duane Radford recommends , now that the worst of COVID-19 is behind us , that we make plans for some family adventures so we ’ ve got something to look forward to , going forward .
Author ’ s wife Adrienne on the Magdalen Islands
As the magazine was going to press , sadly we learned of Adrienne ’ s death on Sunday November 20 , 2022 .
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