major centres in Hamilton and St. George's
were enjoyable to explore and offered var-
ious attractions.
Hamilton is a city with plenty of restau-
rants and boutiques, many offering
duty-free prices on luxury U.S. and British
brands. There are cultural and historical
attractions here, too, including the Bermuda
National Gallery and the Bermuda Cathe-
dral, which had 157 narrow stone spiral
stairs that left me breathless, only to be
rewarded with stunning views of the city
and islands beyond.
Roaming the cobbled streets of quaint
St. George's is a very serene experience.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site dates
back to 1612 and its historic St. Peter's
Church was built the same year the town
was settled. There are little boutiques and
galleries, and that's where I found the
family-run Sweet Saak Bakery and picked
up my delicious spicy coconut cake men-
tioned earlier.
I left Bermuda with a bucket list of activ-
ities I didn't have time to accomplish and
places I wish I had seen, which, of course,
means I have to return. Bermuda is a fan-
tastic destination for Canadians, especially
for those who live in Eastern Canada.
TRAVEL PLANNER
Air Canada (aircanada.com) and WestJet
(westjet.com) offer year-round non-stop
service from Toronto to Bermuda, with con-
venient connections from other Canadian
gateways. For more information on this par-
adise getaway, visit gotobermuda.ca.
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