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Spencer Lifestyle Summer Spirits: Shaken or Stirred, Voyager Station 2027, DreamDrive Vacations: Nova Scotia, The Explore Ireland Series, Part I - The Emerald Isle DreamDrive Vacations in Nova Scotia 103 Spencer w Volume 2, Issue 2 w 2021

SPENCER LIFESTYLE Summer Shaken or Stirred By Blair Phillips & Davin De Kergommeaux Summer passes quickly. One minute you’re smearing on sunscreen, then two blinks later, you're back salting icy sidewalks. So, why not take some time from summer’s daily grind to enjoy the sunny season? If this means sitting outside in the warm sun, cocktail in hand, Canadian distilleries have been working hard to ensure your bar cart is well stocked with spirits that translate your cold summer drinks into liquid deliciousness. 104 www.spencer-magazine.com

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SPENCER LIFESTYLE Dairy Distillery Vodkow Almonte, Ontario 106 www.spencer-magazine.com

STPAIRSITSE The thriving town of Almonte, Ontario, once supported several woollen mills. When cheaper foreign textiles began arriving in the 1950s, the mills closed one by one, leaving the sheep to work in the bedtime counting industry. Nearby, Canada's largest dairies produce a waste by-product called milk permeate. A well-rested Omid McDonald saw an opportunity in this by-product and opened Dairy Distillery in Almonte to distil the permeate into vodka. The resulting “Vodkow” comforts every tastebud like a hundred tiny pillows. Its soft and creamy texture underlies delicate flavours that float across the palate with subtle indulgent notes of a vanilla milkshake. Sip Vodkow on ice or shaken into your favourite refreshing cocktail. 107 Spencer w Volume 2, Issue 2 w 2021

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SPIRITS Sheringham Distillery Rye Whisky Vancouver Island, B.C. Now, his ultra-small-batch whiskies are coming of age. These include one made When Jason and Alayne MacIsaac with rye grown on British Columbia farms. opened the Sheringham Distillery Like Sheringham’s gins, this rye is robust, on south Vancouver Island, they and it’s also loaded with fresh oak and ripe dreamed of making whisky. Jason had spent stone fruits while weaving delicate and twenty-three years as a chef studying fla- warm spicy accents throughout. Rich rye vours and aromas, perfecting how they work grain notes braided through this whisky together. As a distiller, his talent for finding make you wonder if Sheringham has found these abundant and seasonal ingredients a way to put an entire field into a barrel. moved from food to gin. It was a smashing Robust, delicious and refined, if this whisky success. were a movie, it would be Jaws vs Bambi. 109 Spencer w Volume 2, Issue 2 w 2021

SPENCER LIFESTYLE Distillerie la Manufacture Panacée Gin Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Quebec Panacea was the Colonel Sanders of Greek mythology. Her secret recipe of herbs and spices was said to cure anything. Sanders may not be able to make that claim, and nei- ther can Distillerie la Manufacture, but the flavours in their Panacée Gin, French for the Greek goddess, are 100% truth. Laurent Roche-Ballard, Pier-Luc Roussel, Maxime Chouinard and Michael Bourdag- es opened the distillery in the small Quebec town of Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, sur- rounded by a stunning Laurentians land- scape. To develop their gin recipe, they collected local flora such as organic wild blueberries, sweet-fern sprouts and dune pepper – a plant with flavours somewhere between black pepper and evergreen. Panacée is presented in a gorgeous tin flask to match the liquid inside. This tremendous modern Quebec gin pairs peppery high notes beautifully with zesty citrus and ju- niper, all balanced by a definitive pinch of earthy forest and floral tones. We guarantee that Zeus never had a gin close to this on Mount Olympus. Perhaps that explains his mood swings. 110 www.spencer-magazine.com

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SPENCER LIFESTYLE The Farmhouse Spirits Company Sight Vodka Bradford, Ontario It’s tempting to think that vodka made from carrots and with a rabbit on the label would be something Wile E. Coyote might order from an ACME catalogue. For Riga Farms, however, making vodka with carrots solved a problem. The farm, near Bradford, Ontario, grows over 300 acres of leafy vegetables and root crops. They pluck about half of these carrots from the ground and package them for eating. The scraggly ones that no one wants become vodka. After combining these lucky carrots with corn, they ferment and distil them into a new vodka with a Merrie Melodies of flavour. Sight vodka features a cohesive and sweet earthy pro- file with a slippery mouthfeel. The vodka finishes with a peppery bite planted with delicate savoury tones. It’s just perfect for adding subtle depth to a spiced-up summer Caesar. 112 www.spencer-magazine.com

SPIRITS BarChef Late Harvest Vesper Toronto, Ontario The Vesper Martini became a classic cocktail when James Bond ordered one in the 1953 book Casino Royale. At Toronto’s BarChef, instead of relying on Bond gadgets, Frankie Solarik brought the concept of the Vesper into his lab to re-invent it with homegrown Canadian flavour. He makes his cocktail with an exclu- sive high octane spruce tip gin distilled at Concord Ontario’s Still Waters distillery. Spruce tips imbue this gin with bright hits of citrus, floral accents and green forest notes. Solarik mixes the gin with a regional Canadian Late Harvest Vidal wine, which adds tropical fruit layers. A splash of the bar’s Bay Leaf and Laven- der Bitters and a dash of sweetener balance the cocktail. This is elegance, refined, and very fla- vourful. Shaken or stirred? Solarik resolves this Bond debate by making it easy. Simply pour this stylish and flavour-forward ready-to-drink cocktail over ice straight from the bottle and enjoy. For a refreshing summer twist, pour two ounces of the Late Harvest Vesper over ice and top with your favourite tonic water. “A Martini is always stirred, by the way - always.” 113 Spencer w Volume 2, Issue 2 w 2021

SPENCER LIFESTYLE Recipes Mooberry Sweet Cream (Credit: Dairy Distillery) Makes 1 Cocktail Cocktail: ½ oz Vodkow 2 oz Vodkow Cream 4 Blackberries and Raspberries Handful of ice cubes 1 pinch of Ground Black Peppercorn for garnish In a shaker, muddle the berries. Add ice, Vodkow and Vodkow Cream. Shake and double strain into a tulip glass. Garnish with fresh ground black peppercorn. (Berries can be substituted with what’s in season.) Red Rye Hand (Credit: Mike Norbury) Makes 1 Cocktail Mint Stem Oleo 250 g sugar 25 g mint stems 150 ml hot water Cocktail: 2 oz Sheringham Rye 1/3 oz Mint Stem Oleo 3 muddled strawberries 3 dashes angostura bitters Handful of ice cubes Crushed ice Mint Sprig for garnish For the Mint Stem Oleo, in a saucepan, muddle the mint stems and sugar into a paste. Add hot water, then stir until dissolved. Fine strain into a clean jar. It will store in the fridge for two weeks. For the cocktail, muddle the strawberries in a shaker. Add ice, rye, mint stem oleo and angostura bitters. Stir until cold and silky smooth. Fine strain into a rocks glass over crushed ice. Garnish with a mint sprig. 114 www.spencer-magazine.com

SPIRITS Laurentides Negroni (Credit Maxime Coubes) Makes 1 Cocktail Cocktail: 1 1/4 oz Gin Panacée 3/4 oz sweet vermouth 3/4 oz Campari Handful of ice cubes Chunk of ice Orange Peel Twist for garnish Add ice, gin, sweet vermouth and Campari to a mixing glass. Stir for 15 seconds with a bar spoon. Strain into a rocks glass over a chunk of ice. Garnish with an orange twist. Blair Phillips Blair is a lifestyle and spirits writer specializing in Canada's growing landscape of spirits and distilleries. He is the Canadian contributing editor for Whisky Magazine and writes for the popular Distiller app. He also contributed features for drinkingmadeeasy.com during the TV Series' three season run. He judges several spirits competitions including the World Whisky Awards and Canadian Whisky Awards. Davin De Kergommeaux Davin is a drinks writer, public speaker and spirits judge, recognized as the world expert on Canadian whisky. He has travelled to four continents to visit spirits producers and distilleries, and make presen- tations about Canadian spirits. In 2016 the Globe and Mail named him one of the 50 most influential Canadians in food and drink, then in 2018 the New York Times said his significance in the revival of Canadian whisky could not be overstated. The Definitive Guide to Canadian Distilleries is an indispensable guide to the past, present and future of Canada's distilleries. Written by bona fide Canadian spirits expert Davin de Kergommeaux, this book covers more than 200 of the most exciting and cutting-edge distilleries, large and small, who are shaping the industry today. Just a decade ago, fewer than a dozen distilleries, concentrated in two provinces, produced almost all the spirits (mainly whisky) made in Canada. Today, there is a movement afoot in Canada's spirits world. There has never been a better selection of rich specialty spirits--from gin to moonshine, from flavoured vodka to liqueurs--to tempt the palate and supplement your long-time favourites. Despite flourishing public enthusiasm for Canada's distillers, other than incomplete and inaccurate web-based information, no one has offered consumers an all-inclusive guide... until now. 115 Spencer w Volume 2, Issue 2 w 2021

SPENCER LIFESTYLE a vacation way, way off the beaten path and... Out of thWisORLD Voyager Station, 2027 By Joseph Edward Schur Yuri Gagaron, April 12, 1961. History. The Russian cosmonaut spent exactly 108 minutes in space orbiting the Earth. Just 23 days later on May 5, 1961, NASA's Alan Shepard made a 15 minute suborbital flight that reached an altitude of 115 miles. And that was just the beginning of humans conquering space. Let’s jump ahead to 1998 when the first components of the International Space Station were launched. On November 2, 2000 the first long-term residents arrived at ISS, the largest artificial object in space orbiting the Earth. For now. As a young boy, I spent countless Saturday after- noons at my local theater watching B-movies about outer space, like Flash Gordon, Rocketship X-M, Queen 116 www.spencer-magazine.com

TRAVEL of Outerspace, Teenagers From Outerspace, and of course the legendary Plan 9 From Outer Space. Yes, I was enthralled with outer space, refusing to accept that it was nothing but science fiction. Hollywood aside, I’ve always been optimistic that one day a regular Joe like myself would break through Earth’s atmosphere into space. Some 60 years later, I'm actually considering a vacation, maybe even a Spencer party orbiting our planet. Who is responsible for making this happen? You can thank the team at the Orbital Assembly Corporation, a branch of The Gateway Foundation, which was set up in 2012. Originally called The Von Braun Space Station, the out-of-this-world hotel has been rebranded as The Voyager Station. Construction is scheduled to commence in 2025, utilizing robots in space, assembling the station while in low Earth orbit. Shaped like a giant doughnut, with a diameter of 200 meters, Voyager Station will consist of 24 modules in the outer ring. The amenities are similar to what you would expect on a first-class cruise ship, including luxury hotel suites, restaurants, a sky- bar, a gymnasium, and even a concert venue. And just in case you're bored on board, how 117 Spencer w Volume 2, Issue 2 w 2021

SPENCER LIFESTYLE about a space walk? “There’s nothing between you and the universe but the face plate,” astronauts claim. “Going out there and looking at the whole solar system and the Earth from the outside, it’s going to be an extraordinary moment.\" Of course, you might be thinking: \"What if I'm float- ing around like I'm in some kind of goopy-goo lava lamp? How can I sip my Dom Perignon without fear of staining my Chanel shoes?\" A fair question, and the answer is simple. It's called artificial-gravity and that won't be a problem. We can thank Dr. Wernher von Braun, the first center director at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Back in the 1950s, von Braun conceptualized the first space station, which was derived from other, older ideas. Essentially, the station will rotate about its axis, creating an envi- ronment of artificial gravity. Thus, everyone inside the station will experience what’s called centripetal acceleration. So, you'll be able to eat, sleep and shower like all of the rest of the \"landlubbers\" on Earth. 118 www.spencer-magazine.com

TRAVEL So, why not make a reservation right now for you and your family? The price tag is in the neighborhood of $5 million USD per person, double occupancy. Okay, actually not that expensive, ev- erything considered, as it does include the return flight aboard the SpaceX Starship shuttle. Checkout time? You'll have to ask at the front desk. While writing this travel article, my imagination goes ballistically wild, of course. I’m thinking about a movie: “Wedding Crashers in Space” each invitee would have to undergo both safety and starring Owen Wilson, Vince physical training. So it kind of leaves Uncle Albert out Vaughn and Rachel McAdams. as he's pushing 375 lbs. on a good day. Is it just me or Based, of course, on Director Da- don't we all have an Uncle Albert?! Oh, nuts. vid Dobkin’s hilarious, hit movie Are we in the \"golden age\" of space vacations? No. back in 2005, Wedding Crash- We're on the precipice. It's rather expensive right now ers. Don't blame me for planting but that will change. There are thousands of people any seeds here, but just for fun... already making reservations. And I’m one of them, imagine wedding planners out obviously. See you up there! there, chomping-at-the-bit to be Space, the final holiday frontier? the first ones to hold services in space, because, well, wouldn't that 119 be cool? You'll have to consider Spencer w Volume 2, Issue 2 w 2021 the details though, beyond just the cost. For example, capacity for the hotel is limited to 280 guests, and

SPENCER LIFESTYLE DreamDrive Vacations DreamDrive Vacations was founded by and is led by Steve Davies. Steve, an engineer by training and a successful technology entrepreneur, has long loved sports cars and has owned Porsches, a Ferrari, NSXs, and currently, a Lotus and a McLaren. Steve has endured years of engineer jokes and has somehow managed to develop a personality fuelled by a deep interest in cars, sailing and some of the finer things in life. Steve is a proud Bluenoser (slang for someone from Nova Scotia), and combines his auto- motive and East Coast passions in DreamDrive Vacations. Steve has years of experience leading driving tours and is also an experienced track driver. 120 www.spencer-magazine.com

TRAVEL Drive Canada’s Ocean Playground. Share open roads, stunning scenery and exquisite dining with like-minded car enthusiasts. DreamDrive Vacations offers luxury touring experiences in Nova Scotia, Canada, named one of the top places in the world to travel in 2021. 121 Spencer w Volume 2, Issue 2 w 2021

SPENCER LIFESTYLE Looking for a fully curated driving vacation? Then consider joining DreamDrive A Vacation's tour through Canada's Ocean Playground, Nova Scotia! re you a driving enthusiast? Do you appreciate world-class accomodations, fine dining and cruising on some of the most exciting roads you'll ever see? Then you absolutely must consider joining this 5-star tour of beautiful Nova Scotia. Imagine cruising along Nova Scotia’s amazing roads, winding through the province, enjoying the world famous Cabot Trail, the ocean views of Peggy’s Cove and Oak Island to the wineries and orchards of the fertile Annapolis Valley. Included in the tour is a welcome reception, premium accomodations, 3-4 hours of driving per day, three great meals, and dinners are accompanied with wine. DreamDrive Vacations can even arrange for enclosed vehicle transport to Halifax and return. There are cars available for the tour, such as Lotus, Aston Martin, etc. For more information and to book your tour, contact: [email protected] or call 1 (855) 222-5710 Rekindle your passion for driving. Experience the scenic beauty of Nova Scotia and enjoy the finer things the province has to offer. DreamDrive Vacation's 7-day Itinerary, as follows: DAY 1 HALIFAX - The capital of Nova Scotia. Accommodation: Sutton Place Hotel Arrive in Halifax prior to beginning your DreamDrive tour. There is so much to see and do in this vibrant city! Take a stroll along Halifax’s waterfront, 1 of the world’s longest downtown boardwalks. End at the timber-frame & stone warehouses of Historic Properties, originally built to safeguard booty captured by legalized pirates called privateers, and grab a spot on one of many patios or find a spot inside a pub to take in live local music. In the evening get acquainted with Dream Drive staff and fellow guests during a welcome reception. 122 www.spencer-magazine.com

TRAVEL DAY 2 LIGHTHOUSE ROUTE Starting Location: Halifax Finish Location: Liverpool Accommodation: Quarterdeck Resort Distance: 296km (4 driving hours) Begin by driving through the scenic South Shore along the Lighthouse Route to the iconic Peggy’s Cove, followed by a winding seaside drive around the Aspotogan Peninsula, through the picturesque towns of Chester and Mahone Bay with lunch in Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home port of the famous schooner Bluenose. Continue on past some of Nova Scotia’s most beautiful beaches and spend the evening at the Quarterdeck Resort on Summerville beach, one of Nova Scotia’s longest white sand beaches. DAY 3 FUNDY ROUTE Starting Location: Liverpool Finish Location: Wolfville Accommodation: 470 Main Street Distance: 323 km (4 driving hours) Drive through the centre of the province past Kejimkujik National Park towards the Bay of Fundy, on a sparsely populated road where it will be just you and your car. Dine at The Pines Resort near the town of Digby, known for its world famous scallops. Enjoy the transition to the orchards and open roads of the Annapolis Valley before stopping in the working fishing village of Halls Harbour. Drive on to Wolfville, a lively university town surrounded by some of the best vineyards in the province. Tour wineries and dine at the award winning Lightfoot & Wolfville winery before retiring for the evening at 470 Main, a modern, boutique hotel. 123 Spencer w Volume 2, Issue 2 w 2021

SPENCER LIFESTYLE DAY 4 GLOOSCAP TRAIL Starting Location: Wolfville Finish Location: Fox Harbour Accommodation: Fox Harb’r Distance: 270km (3.5 driving hours Drive the Evangeline and Glooscap Scenic Routes towards Fox Harbour and the Northumberland Strait. Visit Burncoat Head Park, home of the highest tides in the world, and experience the unique red sand- stone landscape. Fox Harb’r offers a variety of experiences -- from driving your car at top speed on the private runway to skeet shooting, golf and spa. Jost Vineyards, the longest operating and largest winery in Nova Scotia will host lunch. The luxurious oceanside Fox Harb’r Resort boasts Atlantic Canada’s first Ocean Wise™ recognized sustainable seafood restaurant. DAY 5 SUNRISE TRAIL Starting Location: Fox Harbour Finish Location: Inverness Accommodation: Cabot Cape Breton Resort Distance: 342km (4 driving hours) Experience the Sunrise Trail’s sandy shores, bright red bluffs and tidal salt marshes en route to the stunning Cape George loop. Stop at the Main Street Cafe, one of the best restaurants in the Antigonish area. Continue along the northern coastline of the province to Inverness, the location of Cabot Cliffs and Cabot Links, #1 and #3 ranked courses in Canada. Stunning views complement luxury accommo- dations and a unique dining experience at Cabot Cape Breton Resort. 124 www.spencer-magazine.com

TRAVEL DAY 6 CABOT TRAIL Starting Location: Inverness Finish Location: Baddeck Accommodation: Inverary Resort Distance: 377km (5 driving hours) Begin the flagship drive of the world famous Cabot Trail where the mountains meet the sea and wind through breathtaking views unique to Nova Scotia. Ranked by virtually every website and magazine as one of the top places to visit in the world, the twists, turns, and elevations challenge even the most ex- perienced drivers. Enjoy lunch at the Keltic Lodge in the Cape Breton Highlands and wind down at the Inverary Resort with live local music, fine dining and a spectacular view of the Bras D’Or Lakes. DAY 7 RETURN Starting Location: Baddeck Finish Location: Halifax or Home Accommodation: Sutton Place Distance: 364km (4 driving hours) Embark on the final leg back to Halifax or peel off and head home to parts West. We will head westward back toward the mainland and over the Canso Causeway and then rejoin the picturesque Sunrise Trail with its rolling farmlands to New Glasgow for lunch. From this point those wishing to head homeward will depart here. Those continuing will enjoy a road less travelled with rural sweepers on our way back to Halifax arriving mid-afternoon. 125 Spencer w Volume 2, Issue 2 w 2021

Explore Ireland Series The EMERALD ISLE Part 1 By Harlen Troost What makes Ireland such a popular destination for travellers? For me, it's the rich history, the culture, and the welcoming hospitality. And of course, the striking landscape. Surrounded by three seas in the North Atlantic, Ireland's rugged coastline hugs the island in 'Forty Shades of Green,' referring to the popular phrase. Yes, this country is very green. As tempting as it may be to hang out at one of the many colourful pubs, enjoying a Guinness, I encourage you to explore the beautiful countryside. By car, cycling, walking, or even by horseback, you won't want to miss the great outdoors during your visit. Also, there are a number of tours available that will take you to places like the Cliffs of Moher, offering some of the most spectacular scenery in Ireland. It's a popular site for surfers, with some of the biggest waves in the world. Nearby is Aill na Searrach, where parts of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince were filmed. I could go on, but I'd like to share some fun facts about this amazing country! Just a bit of trivia about Ireland and the people: w An Irishman designed the award given at the Oscars. w Ireland has more Nobel Prize winners for literature than any other country in the world. w Ireland has its own ancient version of the Olympics called the Tailteann Games. w St. Valentine is actually buried in Whitefriar Street Church in Dublin. w The White House, in Washington, D.C. was designed by an Irishman. w The oldest yacht club in the world is in Ireland. w Bram Stoker, who wrote Dracula, is from Dublin. w The guillotine was used in Ireland before it was used in France. w Halloween was derived from an Irish festival called Samhain. w Ireland is home to one of the oldest pubs in the world; it opened in 900 AD. In this five part series, I'll take you on an exciting journey to the Emerald Isle. I'm sure that you will share my enthusiasm for choosing Ireland as a must-add to your bucket list of places to visit. For now, let's start with where you'll stay, wrapped in luxury at castles fit for royalty. 126 www.spencer-magazine.com

Waterford Castle: An Island Resort Steeped in Irish history, this beautiful castle was the ancestral home of the Fitzgerald family for 800 years. During the 15th and 16th centuries the Fitzgeralds were the \"Kings of Ireland\" in all but name. Long before then, this enchanted island was host to a monastic settlement. Then came the Vikings in the 10th century, followed by the Norman Invasion in 1170. That was the beginning of the Fitzgerald dynasty, with Maurice Fitzgerald, the English Earl of Pembroke, leading the charge. The Fitzgeralds retained control of the island until 1958. The current owner is Mr. Seamus Walsh, who has endeavoured to restore the castle to its' prime. The resort is situated on a 310 acre private island, sur- rounded by the River Suir. Featuring 19 elegant rooms and suites with stunning views, all with modern amenities. You can wrap yourself in luxury with the goose-down quilts while enjoying coffee or tea. En- joy fine dining? The castle's Munster Room Restaurant boasts 2-AA Rosettes, with an opportunity to taste the best of traditional and contemporary Irish cuisine. Imagine being treated like royalty, dining under Waterford crystal chandeliers, oak panelled walls and ornate ceilings. After dinner, you'll want to relax with an apertif in the Fitzgerald Bar, housing one of the finest Irish whiskey collections. Of course, after dinner you could take a stroll on the grounds. If you're in the mood for a round of golf, the resort offers an 18 hole, par 72 Championship Golf Course. Located just 90 minutes from Dublin. For more information, or to make reservations: www.waterfordcastleresort.com 127 Spencer w Volume 2, Issue 2 w 2021

Clantarf Castle Tranquility awaits you at one of Ireland's most luxurious hotels. Located just minutes from Dublin's city center, Clantarf Castle is surrounded by first-class golf courses and the Irish Sea. This remarkable castle has a storied past. The first castle on the grounds, of which no trace remains, was built in 1172. Clantarf was held by the Knights Templar and, after their suppression in 1308, passed to the Knights Hospitaller, until they were in turn deprived of it at the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Irish history, yes. But what can you expect from a visit to this castle? Beyond relaxing in the luxurious suites, how about some Irish cuisine? Try the Knights Bar, or maybe Fahrenheit Restaurant. You can be assured that Executive Chef Paul Devoy will deliver a dining experience fit for royalty. For more information, or to make a reservation, visit: www.clantarfcastle.ie Cabra Castle This magical, fairytale castle is set on 100 acres, backing on to the Dún a Rí Forest Park. Recognized as one of the leading luxury hotels in Ireland, it is both significant in history and architecture. Whether you cozy up to a roaring fire in one of the reception rooms, or grab some fresh air outside to explore the spectacular gardens and parkland, you'll be transported back in time. If you have an appetite for sumptuous cuisine, look no further than the elegant Courtroom Restaurant. Featuring an award-winning menu with a focus on locally-sourced and seasonal produce. For more information, or to make reservations: visit www.cabracastle.com 128 www.spencer-magazine.com

Spencer resource directory HOTEL VIE - Tribute Portfolio Marriott HEIDI VON PALLESKE Laura Compagni Real Estate 905-266-2145 www.heidivonpalleske.com www.LauraCompagni.com STEPHEN WALLIS www.imdb.com/name/nm1543910 THE OPULENT CLUB 647-286-4799 ROSITA STONE www.rositastone.com www.TheOpulentClub.com ALYSSA RUBINO ANALUCIA BELTRAN DIAMONDS www.alyssarubino.com www.analuciabeltrandiamonds.com NFT BAZL - GDA CAPITAL and ELITIUM CANADA FASHION NETWORK www.nftbazl.com www.canadafashionnetwork.com BROKEN CAGE GALLERY FOTOGRAFIA BOUTIQUE www.brokencagegallery.com 905-338-3686 Blair Phillips | Davin De Kergommeaux www.fotografiaboutique.ca The Definitive Guide to Canadian Distilleries HANNAH ALPER www.canadiandistilleries.com www.callmehannah.ca DREAMDRIVE VACATIONS BRITTANY KRYSTANTOS www.dreamdrivevacations.com www.brittkrystantos.com EXPLORE IRELAND SERIES KING & BAY CUSTOM CLOTHING INC. www.waterfordcastleresort.com www.mykingandbay.com www.clantarfcastle.ie DIVINE DECADENCE ORIGINALS www.cabracastle.com 416-324-9759 SCUDERIA FERRARI CLUB TORONTO JARAGON www.scuderiaferraritoronto.club www.jaragon.com Visit the Spencer Magazine Website for more DIRECTOR ANN SHIN detailed contact information. www.artificialimmortality.ca www.spencer-magazine.com PHOTO CREDITS in this issue of Spencer Magazine: Hannah Alper, Juan Sebastian Aragon, Stephen Chung, Steve Davies, Zackary S. Grant, King & Bay Custom Clothing Inc., Brittany Krystantos, Jonathan Levy, Eric McKinnon, Iris Ng, Alexey Olivenko, Heidi von Palleske, Vasili Prangikos, Marcia Reid, Alyssa Rubino, Wanda Ryan, Ann Shin, Stephen Wallis, WikiMedia 129 Spencer w Volume 2, Issue 2 w 2021

Spencer Ever wonder who all of the people are on the globe? Well, in each issue of Spencer we add all of the people contributing. Why? Because, we are Spencer, and this is our world. Behind the Scenes We always have a lot of fun at Spencer, especially when we're on set at a photo shoot! We work as a team, leaving our egos at the door, and collaborate to achieve the best for our readers. Here's a quick, exclusive look behind the scenes at some of our recent shoots. ABOVE - The DIOGO SNOW Cover Shoot. Hozefa Hararwala of King & Bay (see their article on page 22) graciously provided us with their luxurious lounge. The shoot was directed by Joseph Edward Schur, Spencer's Publisher. Our Creative Director, Dan Walsh worked alongside Stylists Marcia Reid and Dev Ramsumair. Jonathan Levy captured the awesome images as Spencer's Director of Photography. And our brilliant Makeup Artist, Travisha Budder, made sure that Diogo looked great! Wanda Ryan provided the pictures here as our \"Behind the Scenes\" Photographer. 130 www.spencer-magazine.com

ABOVE - The DIVINE DECADENCE ORGINALS Photo Shoot. Shot on location at Carmelita Blondet's beautiful store in Yorkville, Canada. See the Exclusive Feature Article on page 44. This was a wonderful experience for the Spencer Team as we are all about family, and here you'll see three generations: Carmelita's daughter Caroline and grandkids, Haley and Henley. The Creative Team included Photographer Jonathan Levy, Dan Walsh and Wanda Ryan as Creative Directors, Stylists Marcia Reid and Dev Ramsumair, Hair Stylists Ranya Hatzis and Maria Hatzis, and Makeup Artists Sharon Hansen and Terry Tomlinson. Behind the scenes pictures were captured by Wanda Ryan and Marcia Reid. BELOW - BROKEN CAGE GALLERY. See the Feature Article on page 86. In the pictures (from L to R), Joseph Edward Schur, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Spencer Magazine, Lauren Gibson, Fashion Designer and Eric McKinnon, Owner and Curator of the Gallery. The fluffy puppy is Fury. 131 Spencer w Volume 2, Issue 2 w 2021

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