The Canadian island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence offers a mix of rustic cabins, modern townhouses and classic saltbox houses.

The 25-room Dalvay by the Sea is a perfect example of Queen Anne Revival architecture and has been designated a National Historic Site. For some bookworms — of which I proudly count myself ...

but marginally bigger), but what Prince Edward Island (PEI) lacks in size it more than makes up for in stature. Situated off the east coast to the north of Nova Scotia, PEI was originally home to ...

Prince Edward ... Borden-Carleton on Prince Edward Island. The other is to board Northumberland Ferries (www.peiferry.com) for a 75-minute sail from Caribou, Nova Scotia, over to Wood Islands.

3:00-4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday on Radio One Close To Home is all about people and communities throughout Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island! Close To Home brings listeners to ...