September 4, 2020
There’s 18 days left of summer and I plan on savoring every one!
How great is this weather?!
The intense heat is gone, but you can still put on a swimsuit in the day and change into a cozy sweater at night.
It’s the transition between summer and fall… before we have 5 months of winter to deal with.
There’s still summer activities to take advantage of and it’s a long weekend, so don’t put away your summer style just yet!
Below are some fun things to do this long weekend and before summer ends. I also listed where to find cute beachwear on sale for activity #1!
#1 Chill or go swimming at the beach, lake, or pool (my favorite)
By day: Put on your swimsuit and sun hat! I also love throwing on a button-up shirt as a cover since it’s not extra hot. The great thing about swimming this time of year is the water is warm from all summer!
By night: Throw on a bucket hat and your favorite sweats to have drinks by the fire (on the beach or in the backyard).
Top 3 favorite sandy beaches near St. John’s:
Northern Bay Sands – 2 hours away
Bellevue Beach – 1 hour away
Salmon Cove Sands – 1.5 hours away
Top 3 favorite sandy beaches near Montreal:
Parc-nature du Bois-de-l’île-Bizard – 40 mins away
St-Zotique beach – 1 hour away (make a reservation and rent kayaks)
Clock Tower Beach – in old port (no swimming, but very instagramable)
Where to shop swimsuits and beachwear:
Taking advantage of sales now means not paying full price next year; you’ll thank me then 😉
Garage: very affordable and great fit. The “pinstripe over-sized shirt” for $40 also makes for a great cover. https://www.garageclothing.com/ca/g/clothing/swim
Aerie: swim is 40% off online and the “button down cover-ups” are $20.https://www.ae.com/ca/en/x/aerie/swimsuits
Ardene: insanely affordable styles (I’m talking $10 on sale); there’s some pretty cute bucket hats too! https://www.ardene.com/ca/en/swimwear
La Vie En Rose: if you’re looking for more coverage there’s a great affordable assortment. https://www.lavieenrose.com/en/swimwear
Aritzia: the best assortment of beach and bucket hats ($25 bucket hats and $28-$38 beach hats). Plus, they’re very durable (it’s easy for beach hats to become misshapen if they’re not the right material). https://www.aritzia.com/en/clothing/accessories/hats
Envy Clothing Company: a great assortment of bucket hats!
#2. Blueberry picking (or apple picking if you’re in MTL) followed by baking and drinks with the girls
Put on your favorite yoga pants, sweatshirt, sneakers and grab a bucket (and bucket hat)! If you caught my Instagram story on Monday, you saw I did that.
In NL, it’s the perfect time for blueberries and apple picking just started in MTL! For those who like to bake, you can make some creative things afterwards, even cute drinks with the girls! (Google blueberry drinks)
Best places to pick blueberries in NL:
The first rule of berry picking in NL: don’t give away your secret spot! But, a great “area” near St. John’s is the woods along Foxtrap access road.
Best places to go apple picking in MTL:
Magie de la Pomme
Saint-Joseph-du-Lac (dog friendly!)
Domaine Lafrance
#3. Go to a brewery or terrace
If you’re in NL, it’s the last weekend for the Water Street pedestrian mall!
Top 3 favorite breweries with a patio near St. John’s:
The Newfoundland Distillery – have you checked out their new place? It’s less than an hour from St. John’s and they have a huge patio overlooking the ocean.
Bannerman Brewery
Dildo Brewing and Co.
Top 3 favorite terraces in Montreal:
Terrace Nelligan (rooftop overlooking old port)
Perche in William Grey (4th floor) or Terrace William Grey (8th floor)
Terrasse Bonsecour
#4. Cod Fishing / Boating
If you’re in NL, it’s the last weekend to go cod fishing!
If you’re in Montreal, rent a boat with some friends and explore the St. Lawrence!
#5. Hiking
Top 3 favorite places to hike near St. John’s:
Topsail Mountain
Signal Hill
Doctor’s Cove
Top 3 favorite places to hike near MTL:
Mount Royal
Mont Orford
Sentier Des Cascades (4$)
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