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Tonging for oysters, making moonshine or painting watercolors may appeal to solo travelers in Canada

Four Canadian provinces are offering unusual and interesting activities that might draw goal-oriented solo travelers. 

You can "Live Like an Islander," on Prince Edward Island, learning to tong oysters, make moonshine (legally), be a lobsterman or try harness racing. There are dozens of island experiences such as these. Most, if not all, involve meeting up with a guide or other guests, lessening any potential feelings of isolation that traveling solo might kick up. Back Roads Folk Art

In New Brunswick's cultural capital, Fredericton, you can choose from classes in painting, photography, fiction writing, jewelry making, pottery and quilting. And then explore the riverfront city on your own. Or, perhaps, with people you meet in a class.

If you want to explore Newfoundland and Labrador for a week, an outfitter offers a seven-night iceberg-tracking trip.  

Many travel destinations have classes and day adventures that provide a way to find companionship, as I wrote here. It's just a matter of finding them.

Photo: Back Roads Folk Art. Prince Edward Island

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2 responses to “Tonging for oysters, making moonshine or painting watercolors may appeal to solo travelers in Canada”

  1. Dominique Avatar
    Dominique

    We loved PEI when we visited there more than 15 years ago…when they were still talking about building the Confederation Bridge and you had to take a ferry to get to the island.
    One of our most memorable evenings came when we attended a ceildh–a sort of house/hall party with Celtic fiddling, dancing and singing. We found a notice about one close to where we were staying–it looked like these types of events were fairly plentiful during the summer months on the island…and still look like they are today http://www.tourismpei.com/pei-music-story
    I’d think it would be fun as a solo traveler because the event attracted a varied and very friendly crowd..both travelers and locals.
    I’d love to go back to PEI and see how it’s changed, or not, since my last visit.

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  2. Ellen Avatar
    Ellen

    Dominique,
    Nice that you can vouch for PEI’s appeal for solo travelers. Or at least the ceildh’s. I’ve never been to one. Sounds fun.

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