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Garden of the Gulf
The Allure of Prince Edward Island
By AP Rodrigues
The best way to enjoy a stay on the island, many will say, is to rent one of the many cottages. An excellent place is Brackley Bay Tourist Home and Cottages. The owners, Ronald and Jeanne Brewster, go out of their way to ensure visitors have a comfortable stay. The cottages are fully equipped and full of special little extras such as toys for little ones, barbecues and lots of extra fluffy towels and comforters. It's a great place to stay if you have infants, as they also have strollers and cribs available.
Dalvay-by-the-Sea is another popular place to stay and dine because of its location in Prince Edward Island National Park and all the amenities families can find on site. Miles of sandy beaches are only a short walk away, and bike rentals are located on the premises. Breakfasts and dinners are included in the room/cottage rates, and a menu especially designed for children is available. For kids of all ages, there is also the famous Dalvay Sticky Date Pudding, served with toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream.
The history of the building is as fascinating as the many gables and dormers that adorn it. Dating back to 1895, it was built as the summer home of Alexander McDonald, an extremely wealthy American businessman who was the one-time president of Standard Oil. Many years later, the family fortune was lost and Dalvay was sold over the years to various owners, some with very colorful backgrounds. In 1959, a Swiss couple, the Reymonds, purchased the building and opened an inn. Today, the inn is run by the Reymonds' grandson and his wife, offering the same wonderful hospitality from over 40 years ago.
