Warm Weekend Wishes!
Ahhh. Victoria Day Weekend. A uniquely Canadian holiday that celebrates the May 24, 1819, birth of Queen Victoria.
This is one of those holidays that moves around each year, to the Monday closest to the date, giving us a long weekend to enjoy with family and friends.
In many parts of Canada, this is known as the “May Two-Four” weekend and is celebrated with a case of 24 bottles of beer. (How Canadian!)
However, not being a beer drinker myself, I prefer the more gentile Victoria Day tradition that has a warm place in the hearts of many Prince Edward Islanders: a picnic.
I think Shirley and I may pack-up a couple of lobster sandwiches, some iced tea and go for a drive on Monday. With so many beaches, parks, and green spaces around the Island, there’s certainly no shortage of places to enjoy a meal in nature. Who knows where we’ll end up!
This year is celebrating 150 years as a nation and our federal government has opened the gates on all national parks to visitors free of charge.
I would love to hear about your Victoria Day Weekend traditions! Family BBQs? Lobster dinners? A spring walk on the beach?
It is contest time and this week we are offering readers an opportunity to win a Dunoon English Bone China Teapot. Enter Here
Comments
Carol M said:
Yum love lobster! Usually go to the lake, but this year spent it at home which was ok because it rained all weekend.
May 25, 2017
Denise Vierich said:
Planting, finally!!!! Last frost date :)
May 23, 2017
Melissa Hughes said:
Visited beautiful PEI in 2003, hope to come back one day very soon. I’m so happy I found this blog and your store. Great contest too with the tea pot, thank you!
May 23, 2017
Paula Kirev said:
I enjoy your blogs. It’s just the funniest thing because your words really connect with me, almost as if I have written them myself! I’m wondering if there is some spiritual connection! I always intend to comment but just never have taken the time. Alas, when you say you are not a beer drinker, I felt compelled to type. :) Last summer, I missed our annual girl’s trip to PEI Preserve due to my illness. It was always my favourite trip of the year. I can’t explain the feeling I get when I visit, but there is something magical about the place. Perhaps i will get there in the summer for the raspberry pie. Until then, I will enjoy your blogs and pictures of your beautiful area. Have a great day!
May 23, 2017
Colleen said:
Off to the garden centre, my Victoria Day tradition. I can’t wait for the sight of colourful flowers on the patio and in the garden.
May 22, 2017
Marjorie Guindon said:
Happy Victoria Day. We’re having a relaxing weekend and like you lobster rolls on the menu ? Looking forward to our PEI family reunion in July and you can be sure PEI Preserves will be top of our list as places to visit. My favourite shop and restaurant in PEI! I always come come with some new treasure ?❤️
May 22, 2017
Marjorie Guindon said:
Happy Victoria Day. We’re having a relaxing weekend and like you lobster rolls on the menu ? Looking forward to our PEI family reunion in July and you can be sure PEI Preserves will be top of our list as places to visit. My favourite shop and restaurant in PEI! I always come come with some new treasure ?❤️
May 22, 2017
Tammi L. said:
We don’t have any traditions but I must say that picture makes me want to find a cabin!
May 21, 2017
Catherine Robichaud said:
We usually have our first bonfire this weekend and a family BBQ.
May 21, 2017
Josee B said:
Hoping to visit P.E.I. one day!! beautiful weekend to be outdoors over here in Victoria! Happy Victoria day, thank you for the contest!
May 21, 2017
Susan said:
would love to win the tpot, happy spring/summer love the sun.
May 21, 2017
Treen Goodwin said:
Happy Victoria weekend , looks and sound like a great time :) you had me at Lobster sandwiches , i’m not a beer drinker either , love spending it with family and friends having a bbq and playing yard yahtzee and a few cold ones :)
May 21, 2017
Carole D said:
I am not a drinker myself and we usually spend it enjoying great BBQ food all weekend, planting the seed in the garden and buying our flowers.
May 21, 2017
Robyn L said:
a BBQ in backyard and often times someone joining us.
May 20, 2017
Jean Smith said:
Love to visit your shop when on the Island.
May 20, 2017
Ron Walsh said:
Awesome picture
May 20, 2017
Pat Quillman said:
Sure wish I was there
May 20, 2017
Cody Pfoh said:
that looks just amazing
May 20, 2017
Cheryl said:
Love the ducky, enjoy your lobster.
May 20, 2017
Robyn Bellefleur said:
For our Victoria Day weekend, we have our first family bbq of the season, potluck style. And then we all go to Ashbridges beach for the fireworks.
May 20, 2017
Debbie Craft said:
We usually get fresh cut fries from our local chip truck after a long winter of closure!
May 20, 2017
Jo-Anne Pfoh said:
THIS LOOKS SO BEAUTIFUL AND RELAXING
May 20, 2017
Donna Maroulis said:
My Victoria Day weekend tradition is to celebrate my wedding anniversary on May 21st ! 39 years this year !
May 20, 2017
Janice Cournoyer said:
I just adore your tea Pots I would have a hard time choosing which one to buy.
May 20, 2017
Tracey said:
Our family celebrates with a neighbourhood street party including a BBQ and fireworks.
May 20, 2017
Marlene J said:
NO Victoria Day Weekend traditions – just hanging around the city.
May 20, 2017
Elizabeth Matthiesen said:
May 20, 2017