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CTV News
3 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Danish Canadian Club reopens Mermaid Inn restaurant in new location
The Danish Canadian Club was a fixture on 11 Avenue S.W. in Calgary for decades, but has since relocated. The Danish Canadian Club is set to reopen after moving to a new location. The organization had been in a building in the 600 block of 11 Avenue S.W. since 1964 – more than 60 years – but the decision was made to move once the building began to near the end of its lifespan. On Wednesday, the club will reopen its Mermaid Inn restaurant at its new location inside the Austrian Canadian Cultural Centre at 3112 11 St. N.E. 'We look forward with high expectations and excitement to creating new memories at our new location for the next 60 years,' reads a post on the club's website. The Mermaid Inn will reopen at 11 a.m. on June 4. The former site of the Danish Canadian Club will eventually be demolished to make way for a new condominium complex.
The Irish Sun
06-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
One of the UK's most unique hotels has half price stays on Wowcher – it's in the perfect seaside town
A HISTORIC seaside hotel is offering half price stays on Wowcher and it is in a pretty beach town. Rye in East Sussex , is known for cobbled streets, historic buildings and beautiful views. 4 The Mermaid Inn is one of the best hotels in the UK Credit: Alamy 4 And now you can stay there for nearly half the usual price Credit: Alamy And nestled in the town on Mermaid Street is one of the best hotels in the UK - The An Guests would be staying in one of Rye's most iconic buildings, which is award-winning and dates back to the The inn features period details including timber beams and old floorboards. Read more on UK beaches In the morning guests can enjoy a full English breakfast too. Rye is also known for its charming architecture and smuggling history and has many places to explore including scenic walks and One spot is Rye Windmill, which boasts panoramic views of the town and There are also multiple independent tea rooms, pubs, restaurants and shops in the town. Most read in News Travel For more history, travellers can head to Rye Castle or the National Trust's Lamb House, which was once home to E.F Benson, the author of Mapp & Lucia series. Alternatively, for beach lovers there is The perfect Haven holiday park for a kid-friendly break - with direct beach access, indoor waterpark and neighbouring seaside theme park The beach was voted second on summer 2025. One recent visitor commented in a review: "Camber Sands is the most amazing place, with lots of activities for kids." Another added: "Great for children to build sand castles and great for The Mermaid Inn offer is valid for stays on selected dates until October 31, 2025 for Sunday to Thursday stays only. The Sun's Head of Travel Caroline McGuire weighs in... "I grew up near Rye and since my teen years, it has been the destination for many day trips and weekend breaks. "Thanks to its untouched charm, location, pubs and shops, the historic town has something to please almost anyone. "Kids (and adult-sized kids) will love the Knoops hot chocolate shop, with its endless variations on the cocoa drink, and if that's not enough of a sugar hit, there's the delightfully old fashioned Britcher and Rivers sweet shop, where they still measure out orders from huge plastic tubs. "For some quintessential seaside fish and chips - ok it's not quite on the sea but it's not far off - there's Marino's Fish Bar, which plenty of people have argued is the best chippy in the UK. "Then there's always the option of a walk to Camber Sands or the beautiful village of Winchelsea is a short drive. "If that still isn't enough, Tillingham winery, with its great wood-fired pizzas and wine tastings is also 10 minutes in the car. " Tripadvisor also Plus, 4 Located in Rye, the hotel is surrounded by historical buildings and countryside Credit: Alamy 4 Nearby is also Camber Sands - one of the least crowded beaches in Europe Credit: Alamy
The Sun
06-05-2025
- The Sun
One of the UK's most unique hotels has half price stays on Wowcher – it's in the perfect seaside town
A HISTORIC seaside hotel is offering half price stays on Wowcher and it is in a pretty beach town. Rye in East Sussex, is known for cobbled streets, historic buildings and beautiful views. 4 4 And nestled in the town on Mermaid Street is one of the best hotels in the UK - The Mermaid Inn. An overnight stay for two people with breakfast costs from £119 or two-nights from £119 - which saves up to 43 per cent compared to normal booking prices. Guests would be staying in one of Rye's most iconic buildings, which is award-winning and dates back to the 12th century. The inn features period details including timber beams and old floorboards. In the morning guests can enjoy a full English breakfast too. Rye is also known for its charming architecture and smuggling history and has many places to explore including scenic walks and quaint shops and cafes. One spot is Rye Windmill, which boasts panoramic views of the town and countryside. There are also multiple independent tea rooms, pubs, restaurants and shops in the town. For more history, travellers can head to Rye Castle or the National Trust 's Lamb House, which was once home to E.F Benson, the author of Mapp & Lucia series. Alternatively, for beach lovers there is Camber Sands which features two miles of shoreline with dunes, parking and water sports activities. The perfect Haven holiday park for a kid-friendly break - with direct beach access, indoor waterpark and neighbouring seaside theme park The beach was voted second on Time Out Europe's least crowded beaches list for summer 2025. One recent visitor commented in a review: "Camber Sands is the most amazing place, with lots of activities for kids." Another added: "Great for children to build sand castles and great for walking and, at this time of the year (October), letting your dog run free." The Mermaid Inn offer is valid for stays on selected dates until October 31, 2025 for Sunday to Thursday stays only. The Sun's Head of Travel Caroline McGuire weighs in... "I grew up near Rye and since my teen years, it has been the destination for many day trips and weekend breaks. "Thanks to its untouched charm, location, pubs and shops, the historic town has something to please almost anyone. "Kids (and adult-sized kids) will love the Knoops hot chocolate shop, with its endless variations on the cocoa drink, and if that's not enough of a sugar hit, there's the delightfully old fashioned Britcher and Rivers sweet shop, where they still measure out orders from huge plastic tubs. "For some quintessential seaside fish and chips - ok it's not quite on the sea but it's not far off - there's Marino's Fish Bar, which plenty of people have argued is the best chippy in the UK. "Then there's always the option of a walk to Camber Sands or the beautiful village of Winchelsea is a short drive. "If that still isn't enough, Tillingham winery, with its great wood-fired pizzas and wine tastings is also 10 minutes in the car. " Tripadvisor also recently announced its top hotels - including a train station and a prison. Plus, The Sun travel team's favourite hotels for 2025. 4 4
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Islands 'epic and fun' for rowing championships
This weekend's World Pilot Gig Championships, held annually in the Isles of Scilly, is much more than a showcase for the sport. It also provides a substantial boost to the local hospitality and tourism industries at the start of the summer season. For Nick George, landlord of the Mermaid Inn beside St Mary's quay, the preparations include ordering extra supplies and making sure the drinks do not run out. Mr George called the event "phenomenal" and said he ordered 120 kegs of beer and cider for the weekend - enough for more than 10,000 pints. "I tend to over-order supplies because the next boat isn't until Tuesday," Mr George said. "It's a bit of guesswork, but it's better to have more than run out." He said the event contributes nearly 10% of the pub's annual turnover over a six-day period. About 450 crews have been in the islands, 28 miles off Cornwall, taking part in the three-day event, with between 2,000 and 3,000 spectators. The rowing is serious for many who have endured long winters of tireless training, and with highly coveted World Championship medals at stake. Rowers compete in various categories over the weekend with the main men's and women's finals on Sunday afternoon - leading to a busy night in the island's pubs. Mr George said: "The Mermaid on a Sunday night of gig weekend is unbelievable - Sunday night is epic. "Carnage is more the word I'd use, but it's a good laugh with no trouble. "It's my 11th or 12th year with the event, and I love it". Euan Rodger, executive vice chair of Visit Isles of Scilly said the championships were a "wonderful economic boost and a spectacle to enjoy". "Gig racing is worldwide now, with crews from America and Holland this year. "The reach is wide, and many gig rowers go home talking about the wonderful week they had," he said. This helps attract new visitors and puts the Isles of Scilly on the map. "We're always looking for new visitors, and we hope this event plays its part in that," he said. It also fosters a sense of community and celebration, making it a highlight of the year for both locals and visitors. "It's an incredible weekend, and everyone unwinds," he said. "It's pretty good, to be honest." Sgt Al Jordan is the resident police officer for the islands and said it was a "fantastic" event. To handle the influx of people he brings in more officers from the mainland "to ensure everything goes according to plan and everyone is safe and happy". "We just like to say, be sensible," he said. "We're out on the street all day and evening, ready to help if needed." Isles of Scilly Chaplain Elizabeth Burke said the gig championships bring a "completely different atmosphere", to the islands where physical isolation from the mainland brings benefits but also problems, from loneliness to getting hospital treatment. "It's really exciting," she said about the championships. "There's a real buzz about it. It's important for the economy and for networking and coming together." Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Rowers head to Scilly for World Gig Championships Rowers head to 'blooming marvellous' championships Gig rowers head to Scilly for world championships World Pilot Gig Championships
BBC News
04-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Isles of Scilly 'epic and fun' for gig rowing championships
This weekend's World Pilot Gig Championships, held annually in the Isles of Scilly, is much more than a showcase for the also provides a substantial boost to the local hospitality and tourism industries at the start of the summer Nick George, landlord of the Mermaid Inn beside St Mary's quay, the preparations include ordering extra supplies and making sure the drinks do not run George called the event "phenomenal" and said he ordered 120 kegs of beer and cider for the weekend - enough for more than 10,000 pints. "I tend to over-order supplies because the next boat isn't until Tuesday," Mr George said. "It's a bit of guesswork, but it's better to have more than run out."He said the event contributes nearly 10% of the pub's annual turnover over a six-day period. About 450 crews have been in the islands, 28 miles off Cornwall, taking part in the three-day event, with between 2,000 and 3,000 rowing is serious for many who have endured long winters of tireless training, and with highly coveted World Championship medals at compete in various categories over the weekend with the main men's and women's finals on Sunday afternoon - leading to a busy night in the island's George said: "The Mermaid on a Sunday night of gig weekend is unbelievable - Sunday night is epic."Carnage is more the word I'd use, but it's a good laugh with no trouble."It's my 11th or 12th year with the event, and I love it". Euan Rodger, executive vice chair of Visit Isles of Scilly said the championships were a "wonderful economic boost and a spectacle to enjoy"."Gig racing is worldwide now, with crews from America and Holland this year. "The reach is wide, and many gig rowers go home talking about the wonderful week they had," he helps attract new visitors and puts the Isles of Scilly on the map. "We're always looking for new visitors, and we hope this event plays its part in that," he also fosters a sense of community and celebration, making it a highlight of the year for both locals and visitors. "It's an incredible weekend, and everyone unwinds," he said."It's pretty good, to be honest." Sgt Al Jordan is the resident police officer for the islands and said it was a "fantastic" handle the influx of people he brings in more officers from the mainland "to ensure everything goes according to plan and everyone is safe and happy"."We just like to say, be sensible," he said."We're out on the street all day and evening, ready to help if needed." Isles of Scilly Chaplain Elizabeth Burke said the gig championships bring a "completely different atmosphere", to the islands where physical isolation from the mainland brings benefits but also problems, from loneliness to getting hospital treatment."It's really exciting," she said about the championships."There's a real buzz about it. It's important for the economy and for networking and coming together."
