The Tom Petty and Bob Seger tunes were blasting as we cruised down the Loyalist Parkway, soaking up the sun along the northeastern shores of Lake Ontario in Prince Edward County. The electricity of a summertime getaway was in the air — and our vehicle. Armed with an electric vehicle, we set out to experience PEC, a lakeside haven two hours east of Toronto, through a more eco-conscious lens.
We share the general mindset of many Canadians who have never been behind the wheel of an EV but have an increasingly piqued interested as more and more neighbours and friends take the leap into the world of all-electric vehicles. Pardon the electricity pun but after this weekend consider us converted. For those open to the idea of an EV and incorporating eco-conscious practices into personal travel, the good news is that, if our PEC getaway was any indication, going a little greener is only getting easier, both in daily life and on vacation.
Enjoy a complimentary EV charge while you recharge at the Everly Inn , a newish PEC accommodation that blends the best elements of a bed and breakfast with the privacy and amenities of a boutique hotel, all on one purpose-built sustainable property. Tonja Buder and husband Mark Pavlidis were determined to “make a difference, even in a small way” when they set out to design the three-bedroom bed and breakfast in Hillier, PEC. “Every aspect of the build, we tried to say, ‘What is a material that stands the test of time?’” Tonja said.
A mas.