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THE AREA CODE FOR PEI IS 902 • INDEX ON PAGE 201 • SYMBOLS LEGEND ON PAGE 59 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K beauty can be discovered through heritage of the Island. Tour buses C0A 1H0. Joining Courtney Hogan the many adventures and learning welcome. Every Fri, 8-10:30 pm. $8 Sunday evenings on stage will be THE GUILD - experiences. These bilingual adults, $3 children under 12. amazing Island entertainers that will GOTTA GO FESTIVAL entertaining and educational be sure to get your hands a-clappin’ 368-4413 activities are fun for the whole MAY 24-OCTOBER 8 and your toes a-tappin’ with East Box Office 620-3333 family. During the summer months THE LINUS C. MACKINNON Coast songs, upbeat fiddle tunes, and toll-free (866) 774-0717 pick up a copy of the Guide to Prince FAMILY’S INDOOR ORIGINAL energetic step dancing. Homemade [email protected] Edward Island National Park. For & TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH biscuits and jam available at www.theguildpei.com further details, please check bulletin CEILIDH CONCERTS intermission as well as CDs and Charlottetown, 111 Queen St. Located boards or call. 854-2245 50/50 tickets. Admission at the door. in the heart of the cultural district of MacKinnon Homestead Grounds, 31228 JUNE 29-SEPTEMBER 14 downtown Charlottetown. The PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Rte 2, 24 km west of Summerside. The Guild’s “Gotta Go Festival” STUDIO TOUR CAMPAIGN Linus C. MacKinnon Family, Richmond, KENSINGTON CEILIDHS showcases locally produced comedy, 368-6300; fax 368-6301 C0B 1Y0. Governor General’s 886-2480 music, theatre, dance and gallery www.peistudiotour.com award-winning family entertainers, [email protected] exhibits with programming available Island-wide. Marie Walsh. This event Scottish fiddling, bagpiping, step Murray Centre, Broadway and School for all ages. Open year round. features open houses at artists’ and dancing, singing, piano, accordion, streets, Kensington. Pete Blanding. craft people studios throughout the guitar, tin whistle, stories. Motor Traditional Celtic music, step PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Island. Pick up your official Prince coach tours welcome. Living-room dancing, and humour with The NATIONAL PARK - FUN Edward Island Studio Tour Map at atmosphere. Canteen. Family Long River Players. Mon 7:30 pm. THROUGH LEARNING any PEI Visitor Information Centre. entertainment - no alcohol/drugs/ $7 adults, $3 children. 672-6350 profanity. Shrine. Sun, Mon, Wed and LATE JUNE TO www.pc.gc.ca MAY 15-SEPTEMBER 25 Thu, (except Jul 1), 7:30-9:30 pm. Prince Edward Island National Park, CEILIDH AT THE IRISH HALL Admission per concert: $11 adults, $9 SEPTEMBER 20 Parks Canada. A range of interpretive 892-2367 seniors, $7 youth, $4 school children, VICTORIA PLAYHOUSE activities are offered daily by Parks [email protected] preschoolers free. FESTIVAL Canada throughout the National www.irishisland.ca 658-2025; toll free (800) 925-2025 Park, including Greenwich and Charlottetown. Benevolent Irish Society JUNE 18-SEPTEMBER 26 [email protected] Green Gables, during the summer Hall, 582 North River Rd. Trudi Barry. THE CHARLOTTETOWN www.victoriaplayhouse.com months. These interpretive programs Irish, Scottish and PEI traditional FESTIVAL Victoria Playhouse. 20 Howard St. Box tell stories of the land, people and music, song and dance. Featuring the 566-1267; fax 628-6108 83, Victoria, C0A 2G0. PEI’s little events that shaped this country. The best of PEI’s traditional performers. toll free (800) 565-0278 theatre that “acts” big. Celebrating Island’s cultural heritage and natural Working to preserve the Celtic music www.charlottetownfestival.com 28 years of professional theatre, Confederation Centre of the Arts, 145 musical and storytelling concerts. Richmond St., Charlottetown, C1A 1J1. Staged in air-conditioned Heritage The Charlottetown Festival features theatre in beautiful Victoria-by-the- professional musical theatre, Sea. “A hidden gem” - New York including Anne of Green Gables - Times. Senior, student and group rates The MusicalTM and Disco Cirque, free available. outdoor performances, gallery exhibitions, dining and shopping. JULY-AUGUST Named a top 100 Event in North CRUISE MANADA SEAL America for 2008 by the American WATCHING BOAT TOURS Bus Association. Visit the Centre’s 838-3444; fax 838-7010 website for the 2009 playbill and to toll free (800) 986-3444 book online. Open Jun 18-Sep 26. [email protected] www.cruisemanada.com JUNE 23-SEPTEMBER 19 Cruise Manada Seal Watching Boat ANNE & GILBERT, Tours, 1 Station St. Montague. THE MUSICAL “Ceilidh on the Water,” two-hour cruise, the best live entertainment, mussels and more! Tue and Fri. Advance reservations required. JULY-AUGUST FIERY FAITH & FIDDLES

toll free (877) 566-3346 www.AnneAndGilbert.com Internationally celebrated musical about Anne of Green Gables in love. “Anne & Gilbert” is such a hit!” - Newsweek. “The Anne you need to see... Hands down the 886-3320 best!” - The Guardian. [email protected] The Skys Performance Centre, Clinton. JUNE 28-SEPTEMBER 6 Riverdance-style Irish step dance NEW DOMINION CEILIDHS and fast-paced fiddles dominate 675-3593 this high-energy Celtic dance and [email protected] gospel production. Fiery Faith & www.courtneyhogan.ca Fiddles, performed by the Afton Community Centre, New internationally-acclaimed Sky Dominion, Rte 19. Courtney Hogan, Family. The evening is punctuated 60 4059 South Shore Rd., Cornwall RR2, with hilarious skits and seasoned

THE AREA CODE FOR PEI IS 902 • INDEX ON PAGE 201 • SYMBOLS LEGEND ON PAGE 59 with gospel inspiration. It will This young brother-sister foursome JULY 11-SEPTEMBER 7 make you soar, think, cry, and performs a high-energy show KINGS PLAYHOUSE laugh out loud. Heart-melting featuring Island/Acadian fiddle toll free (888) 346-5666 MAY 28 sweetness with foot-stomping music and their trademark step www.kingsplayhouse.com SAVOUR FOOD & WINE fiddling - Celic music like you’ve dancing; plus songs and stories in The historic Kings Playhouse hosts 940-3195; edining.ca never heard it before! Soft drinks English, with a wee dose of French. an exciting summer theatre season. Confederation Centre of the Arts. and sundaes available. Family A true, down-to-earth PEI musical Attractive dinner theatre packages Tracey Singleton. This is your chance entertainment at its best! Every Tue, experience in a charming, rural hall are available at the beautiful to get up close and personal with Thu and Sun, 7:30 pm. that is only a five-minute drive Georgetown Inn. The Playhouse Prince Edward Island’s finest west of Cavendish! Strawberries also showcases a sparkling new Executive chefs, sommeliers and JULY-AUGUST and ice cream available. Every Mon LE FRICOT / CABARET NIGHT musical comedy revue as well as restauranteurs. Discover the and Wed, 7:30 pm. Admission at the concerts, comedians, and movie innovative culinary terrain as you 854-3300; fax 854-3533 door, $10 adults, $5 children under screenings year round. Call or visit savour, sip and taste fine wines. [email protected] 12 years. our website for details. Learn new cooking techniques. www.centreexpofestival.com Savour Food & Wine is a mouth- Abram-Village, Rte 124. Box 37, JULY 7-AUGUST 25 watering evening of decadence! Wellington, C0B 2E0. A unique EAST COAST LIVE 6:30-9:30 pm. $69 person. Acadian-style soirée featuring music, 888-2850 FEBRUARY 13-15 dancing, comedy and storytelling. [email protected] Going to “Le Fricot” means going to JACK FROST CHILDREN’S www.lazyjacks.ca WINTERFEST a great party. A bilingual experience Tyne Valley Britannia Hall. Dwight JUNE 19-21 not to be missed! MacDonald, 401 Maple Grove Rd., toll free (800) 955-1864 ST. LOUIS BLUEGRASS & Summerside, C1N 5G4. 2009 ECMA info@walkandseacharlottetown. OLDTIME MUSIC CAMPOUT JULY 1-AUGUST 26 com Nominee - Traditional/Roots Group 882-3056 WEDNESDAY EVENING Recording of the Year. Fans raved www.jackfrostfest.com Historic Charlottetown Waterfront. [email protected] WITH L.M. MONTGOMERY over last year’s show, so it’s back. St. Louis Community Centre, 3563 831-3133; off-season 831-2817 PEI’s pre-eminent Celtic folk band, The Jack Frost Children’s Winterfest presented by The Confederation Union Rd. Eileen Brown, Box 53, St. www.bidefordparsonagemus LazyJacks, is back for a second Louis, C0B 1Z0. eum.com season of uproarious, toe-tapping Bridge is the largest winter festival Bideford Parsonage Museum, music and comedy at Tyne Valley east of Quebec City. See snow and 784 Bideford Rd. Rte 166, Ellerslie- Britannia Hall. Bring the whole ice come alive through the amazing Bideford, C0B 1J0. Speakers/ family to join the party, welcome artistry of Canada’s Olympic Snow readings from writings of our special guests, and be a part of Sculpting Team. There is something L.M. Montgomery published our live CD. Tue evenings this for the entire family; children’s during 1909. Wed evenings, 7:30 pm. summer at 7:30 pm. For advance ticket popular TV characters and information contact lazyjack_tickets@ programming, indoor and outdoor JULY 6-SEPTEMBER 16 hotmail.com. Admission $10. family winter activities, and live BRACKLEY BEACH CEILIDHS entertainment. WITH CYNTHIA MACLEOD JULY 8-AUGUST 19 & FRIENDS CONCERTS IN THE GARDEN 432-1296; fax 432-1328 [email protected] www.wyattheritage.com Wyatt Heritage Properties, 75 Spring St., Summerside, C1N 2E5. Marlene Campbell. Combine nature, music and the best of homemade ice cream at WHP’s summer Wednesday evening concert series. Limited seating provided. For 672-2555 reserved seating, bring along your [email protected] favourite chair. Wed evenings, www.cynthiamacleod.com 6:30-8:30 pm. Admission by donation. Brackley Beach Community Centre, 3330 Brackley Point Rd. Rte 15. “A JULY 9-AUGUST 27 great Island flavour experience!” EDDIE MAY MURDER Join Cynthia MacLeod and friends MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE every Monday and Wednesday for 886-2882 an evening of lively fiddle tunes, toll free (800) 361-2882 east coast songs and step dancing. www.eddiemay.ca Strawberry sundaes and Stanley Bridge Country Resort. refreshments available at Hilarious improvisation, wonderful intermission. A must-do event for mystery and an amazing four- every vacation! $8 adults, children course meal. 12 yrs and under $4. JULY 10-AUGUST 22 JULY 6-SEPTEMBER 23 SKETCH-22 THE ROSS FAMILY 566-1267 CEILIDH - LIVE MUSIC / reservations (800) 565-0278 STEP DANCING SHOW [email protected] Charlottetown. MacKenzie Theatre, corner of Grafton St. and University Ave. Live sketches and videos create an evening of uproarious laughter and unforgettable characters. “Right on par with the best sketch comedies of our age.” - The Buzz. Explicit content. Licensed. Fri and Sat, 10:30 pm.

569-4551; fax 569-4551 toll-free (866) 298-8244 [email protected] www.rossfamily.ca Stanley Bridge Women’s Institute Hall. Intersection of rtes 224 and 6. 61

THE AREA CODE FOR PEI IS 902 • INDEX ON PAGE 201 • SYMBOLS LEGEND ON PAGE 59 JULY 3-5 JULY 9-12 JULY 17-18 2ND ANNUAL ANNE OF GREEN COLES REUNION - “MERMAID TEARS” - SEA JULY 1 GABLES COUNTRY FAIR 200TH ANNIVERSARY GLASS FESTIVAL CANADA DAY CELEBRATION - 963-3050 566-5913 962-2685 TOWN OF SOURIS www.avonleavillage.ca [email protected] [email protected] 687-2157; fax 687-4426 Avonlea Village. Cavendish invites www.colesreunion.pe.ca peiseaglassfestival.com [email protected] your family to our old-fashioned Brackley Beach North Winds Inn & Wood Islands Lighthouse. Rte 18. www.sourispei.com Country Fair, hosted by the Suites. 200th Anniversary reunion. Nancy Perkins, Murray River PO, Come out and enjoy a fun-filled colourful characters created by Welcome all descendants of George C0A 1W0. Lecture, book signing, day for the whole family. Author, L.M. Montgomery. The and James Coles, brothers who shard appraisals by Richard La Entertainment, games, activities, weekend begins with a colourful originated from Evercreech, Motte, author of “Pure Sea Glass,” prizes, food, free tree seedlings and street parade. Traditional music England. Please join us for this shard best of show, demonstrations, spectacular fireworks over the bay. and dance fill the streets as you four-day celebration! sales by artisans, children’s enjoy vintage booths, magic shows, JULY 10-12 activities, lighthouse tours, JULY 1 puppet shows, a stilt walker, barbecue, silent auction, bake table. CARDIGAN CANADA artisans, and fortune teller. ÉVANGÉLINE BLUEGRASS AND Fri, 6-9 pm, Sat, 10 am-5 pm. DAY PARADE Competitions for all ages, cake TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 583-2212 auction, pig races and our vintage 854-3391/3300; fax 854-3533 JULY 17-19 Cardigan. Floats, entertainment, flag swim wear fashion show are just a www.freewebs.com/evangelinefe CANADA’S SEASHORE raising, auction, children’s games, few of the highlights. stival FESTIVAL food. 1745 Rte 124. Abram-Village, Box 122, JULY 6-10 Wellington, C0B 2E0. Abram-Village 963-2078; fax 963-3607 JULY 1-4 PEI SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Festival Grounds. Featuring [email protected] SUMMER WORKSHOPS bluegrass and traditional music www.seashorefestival.com ATLANTIC SUPERSTORE Cavendish. Canada’s Seashore FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 886-2369 bands from the Maritimes and USA. Campground open all week. Festival showcases the best in toll free (800) 955-1864 www.peischoolofthearts.com sand-sculpting talent, with info@ www.walkandseacharlot North Rustico. Box 664, Kensington, JULY 10-12 competitions among master C0B 1M0. Indulge your creative tetown.com NORTHPORT AQUATIC DAYS sculptors and a Family Fun www.festivaloflightspei.com spirit. Spend a week in an artistic Challenge on Atlantic Canada’s Historic Charlottetown Waterfront. pursuit such as painting, pottery, 853-2450 [email protected] favourite beach! Cavendish and The Festival of Lights is Canada’s cartooning, drawing, writing, pen the North Shore communities biggest birthday bash east of and ink, floor cloths, glass mosaics Northport, Rte 152. Boat races, trap-hauling contests, fisherman’s come to life with sand sculpting Ottawa. Come join us in Canada’s etc. with other like-minded adults. demonstrations, beach volleyball Learn from experienced artists/ skills competition, lobster races, Birthplace for live outdoor concerts, competitions, a giant family party, International buskers, children’s artisans. children’s activities, trivia, community yard sale, local enter- musical entertainment, children’s midway and the largest fireworks tainment, tug-of-war, boat parade theatre, shellfish tasting, fishing display in Atlantic Canada. of lights, spectacular fireworks, excursions, and more! Charlottetown rocks this Canada great food, accommodations, Day weekend! shopping, and much more. JULY 18-20 WEST POINT LIGHTHOUSE JULY 10-12 FESTIVAL & BOAT RACE SOURIS SEA FEST/PORT DAY 859-1274/1674 687-2157; fax 687-4426 www.exhibitions-festivalspeiae.com [email protected] O’Leary RR2, C0B 1V0. Alvin Smith/ www.sourispei.com Karla Williams. Adult dances, Souris Harbour. Town of Souris, children’s events, lobster pan/ Box 628, Souris, C0A 2B0. A summer Xactic tank races, trivia, fishing festival the whole family can enjoy. boat races, boat parade of lights, Greasy pole, tub races, inflatables, street parade, competitions, good poker run, entertainment, free food and more. barbecue and much, much more. Spend your weekend with “the JULY 22-26 friendliest folks around.” PEI POTATO BLOSSOM JULY 11 FESTIVAL INC. STRATFORD STRAWBERRY 859-1487/2178 FESTIVAL PotatoBlossomFestival08@hot 569-1995 mail.com [email protected] www.exhibitions-festivalspeiae. www.town.stratford.pe.ca com/peipotatoblossomfestival.html Town of Stratford, 234 Shakespeare Box 434, O’Leary, C0B 1V0. Miss PEI Dr., C1B 2V8. Annual pancake Potato Blossom pageant, awards breakfast and family activity day. banquet, tractor pull, children’s Entertainment and games. 8 am- day, dance, sidewalk sale, flea/ 1 pm. Free of charge. farmers market, midway, parade, gospel concert, car show, car rally, JULY 11-18 flower show, harness racing, fun SUMMERSIDE LOBSTER run, entertainment. Fireworks! CARNIVAL 436-4925 (Apr-Jul); 436-3650 JULY 24-25 [email protected] EMERALD JUNCTION www.exhibitions-festivalspeiae.com SUMMERFEST Box 1295, Summerside, C1N 4K2. 886-2400/2479 Featuring street sales, celebrity www.festivalspei.com dinner, street parade, lobster Emerald Festival Grounds. 1929 Nodd suppers, talent shows, harness Rd., Rte 113. Box 8311, Emerald, racing, Maritime Midways, spelling C0B 1M0. A mid-summer musical bee, children’s entertainment and celebration featuring intimate Sink or Swim boat race. Family fun concerts and lively shows with a for everyone. Visit Summerside variety of seasoned performers and Lobster Carnival Week 2009. rising stars, all inside the festival tent. Chairs permitted, licensed, under 19 permitted until 9 pm. Tickets at the gate, details online.

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THE AREA CODE FOR PEI IS 902 • INDEX ON PAGE 201 • SYMBOLS LEGEND ON PAGE 59 JULY 24-26 AUGUST 8 SEPTEMBER 13 SEPTEMBER 29- ATLANTIC FIDDLERS JAMBOREE PRINCE COUNTY FIDDLERS HARBOUR BRIDGE OCTOBER 4 854-3300; fax 854-3533 IN CONCERT, WITH SHOW AND SHINE FALL FLAVOURS - PRINCE www.regionevangeline.com SPECIAL GUESTS 569-5357 EDWARD ISLAND Abram-Village, Rte 124. Box 37, 836-3844/436-9811 25 Hopeton Rd. Ben or Milly 629-1864; fax 892-5486 Wellington, C0B 2E0. Annual festival [email protected] MacWilliams, c/o Habour Bridge toll free (800) 955-1864 with traditional and Acadian Community Gardens Arena, Garden Restaurant. Vintage and classic cars [email protected] fiddling, step dancing and other Dr., Kensington. Fiddle music and on display for a community www.fallflavours.ca musical presentations. Performers step dancing from Prince Edward fundraiser. Car Registration, 9 am-12 Visitors seeking authentic culinary from La Région Évangéline and the Island. Featuring solo and group noon. Open to the public, 11 am-4 pm. experiences from the traditional to Island, invited guests from the performances in the Scottish, Irish SEPTEMBER 18-20 the gourmet, Island culture, and the Atlantic coast. RV camping on site. and Acadian traditions. 8-10 pm. opportunity to experience food General admission $8, 6 and under free. PEI INTERNATIONAL from the source will be drawn to JULY 25 SHELLFISH FESTIVAL CRAPAUD EXHIBITION Family rates available. Tickets available Fall Flavours. Enjoy over 130 at the door. No reserve seating. toll free (866) 955-2003 culinary events across Prince 658-2787 www.peishellfish.com Edward Island in six days. Come [email protected] AUGUST 14-16 Historic Charlottetown Waterfront. and join us at our bountiful table, www.exhibitions-festivalspeiae.com WEST PRINCE RED CLAY Atlantic Canada’s biggest kitchen Crapaud Exhibition Grounds and BLUEGRASS & OLD-TIME party. A celebration of PEI shellfish Actiplex Facility. 20569 TransCanada MUSIC FESTIVAL including oysters, lobsters, mussels Hwy. Elmer MacDonald. Livestock, 882-2364 and clams. Featuring great enter- OCTOBER 2-4 4-H displays, food, barrel racing, tainment, the PEI/World Invitational rising stars, home-cooked meals, [email protected] CONFEDERATION TRAIL www.redclaybluegrassfestival. Oyster Shucking Championships, RECREATIONAL CYCLING cattle show, children’s midway, the PEI/International Chowder Holstein heifer show, activities, piczo.com EVENT - 2009 West Prince Heritage Property. Championships, culinary demos home arts, entertainment. Concert, and much more. 583-2412 Jul 23, parade, Jul 24. Chiasson Rd., Tignish. Featuring www.islandtrails.ca bluegrass and old-time-music SEPTEMBER 19 Island Trails will host this three-day JULY 27-AUGUST 2 bands from the Maritimes, Ontario recreational cycling event on the and USA. Gates open Aug 12, 1 pm. ISLAND CHOCOLATES ST. PETERS WILD BLUEBERRY COMPANY CHOCOLATE Confederation Trail. Open to all age FESTIVAL & HOMECOMING AUGUST 28-30 FESTIVAL groups and accompanied by Trail [email protected] PROVINCIAL PLOWING Officer volunteers. There are two www.stpetersblueberryfestival.ca 658-2320; toll free (800) 565-2320 receptions each day and lots of St. Peters Bay. In beautiful St. Peters. MATCH AND AGRICULTURE [email protected] prizes. For more information, call A community celebration with yard FAIR (DUNDAS) www.islandchocolates.ca Grace at (902) 583-2412, or visit our sale, trivia, guided nature walks, 583-2723; off-season 583-2319 Victoria-by-the-Sea, 7 Main St. website. youth/adult dances, children’s day, [email protected] Celebrate all things chocolate. golf tournament, concerts, parade, www.dundasplowingmatch.com Lectures and demonstrations, OCTOBER 17-18 interfaith service, blueberry Dundas Fairground. 260 Little River chocolate tasting, chocolate fountain, best-brownie contest, movies, BMO NESBITT BURNS PRINCE pancake brunch, bingo, progressive Rd. Sandra Acorn, Cardigan RR5, C0A EDWARD ISLAND MARATHON 45s, surf and turf barbecue 1G0. Horse and tractor plowing, chocolate therapist and a special (featuring homemade blueberry livestock shows, horticulture, craft chocolate-themed meal at the 569-8692 buckle), fireworks and more. and cooking competitions. Victoria Village Inn, and much more! www.princeedwardislandmar Agricultural displays, heritage farm athon.com JULY 30-AUGUST 1 equipment, great local food, farmers’ SEPTEMBER 19-20 North Shore to Charlottetown. A great PRINCE COUNTY EXHIBITION market, music, youth talent, Queen PEI PET EXPO weekend for the whole family! 853-3013/2455; fax 853-3552 of the Furrows, family fun, camping. 892-1190 Participate in the marathon (a [email protected] [email protected] Boston Qualifier Marathon), www.exhibitions-festivalspeiae.com Crapaud Actiplex, 20591 TransCanada half-marathon run or walk, 10k-run Wendy Warren. Box 169, Alberton, C0B Hwy. PEI’s first Pet Expo. Exhibits, or walk, free kids’ spud run or the 1B0. Strongman competition, judging SEPTEMBER 4-6 demonstrations and furry family fun! corporate/team relay. Add to this of livestock, flowers, crafts, food, 4-H ISLAND MOTORCYCLE RALLY Sat, 10 am-6 pm; Sun 12 noon-5 pm. the Marathon Expo, pasta supper, projects. Youth talent competition, 629-1320; fax 629-1319 and our legendary PEI hospitality. rising star competition, horse-pull, [email protected] SEPTEMBER 26-27 It’s not just an event, it’s an parade, midway, horse races, etc. www.angelfire.com/pe/peimtc 12th ANNUAL 70-MILE experience. Make your plans now COASTAL YARD SALE to join us October 17-18. It’s a JULY 30-AUGUST 2 Vacationland RV Park, Brackley Beach. Sharon, PEI Motorcycle Touring Club, 962-3761; [email protected] weekend you’ll never forget! TIGNISH IRISH FOLK FESTIVAL Island Rally, Box 2856, Charlottetown, www.woodislands.ca/yardsale 882-3446 C1A 8C4. 26th annual three-day Southeastern PEI. Yard sales galore, www.tignishirishfolkfestival.com motorcycle event. Includes: poker 150+ sites. Food, fun, antiques, toys Community of Tignish. Ceilidhs, pub, run, field events, riding contests, to trucks. Explore Orwell to Beach golf tournament, car rally, Irish motorcycle judging, dances, bird Point, Kilmure to Wood Islands. meals and much more. dance contest, trophies, prizes, Booklet online or at Visitor Sizzler “Hip of Beef.” Camping on Information Centres mid- site. Motorcycle enthusiasts of all September. Daily, 9 am-4 pm. ages welcome. Rally package: $60 AUGUST 5-9 adults, $45 youth (12 years of age and TYNE VALLEY OYSTER FESTIVAL under). 831-3294 [email protected] SEPTEMBER 10-14 www.tynevalleyoysterfestival.ca PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND’S Tyne Valley. Gary MacKay. 45th year. FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Party in the heart of oyster country. 436-3176 Featuring the Canadian Oyster- [email protected] shucking championship, PEI Oyster www.redhighheelsproductions.com Grading Championship, Canadian 171 Abegweit Rd., Augustine Cove. Chowder Championship, Miss Rachel or Catherine at Red High Heels Oyster Pearl Pageant, entertain- Productions. Come gather with ment, singing contest, kid’s day at artists and their work. Beautiful Green Park, community parade, visual exhibits, music and poetry. West Prince Volunteer Fireman’s Learn the specialized techniques of Challenge, dance, non-denomina- experienced artisans as they share tional worship service, matinée their craftsmanship in their sulky racing, community awards. workshops. Workshops available Famous fried oyster/scallop in the morning. Open to the public suppers, Fri and Sat, 4-7 pm. 1-5 pm. $5 person, additional cost for workshops. 63

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Tours include [email protected] accommodations at charming www.scottwalking.com Inns/B&Bs, breakfast, luggage Box 308, Hubbards, NS, B0J 1T0. The transfer, detailed route cards, EXPERIENCE PEI perfect escape. Memorable walking highlighted maps, deluxe bicycle, professional outfitting, emergency N experiences with optional activities, 887-3620; fax 887-3102 857-3600; fax 857-3612 road repair service. Bike shop: responsible travel, local guides, toll free (866) 887-3238 toll free (800) 672-0775 Island’s largest pro shop offering charming inns, regional cuisine. [email protected] [email protected] quality rentals, sales, repairs. Also Custom trips and self-guided www.experiencepei.ca www.freewheeling.ca guided upscale cycle tours of Cuba itineraries along the Confederation Mary & Bill Kendrick, 274 Salutation Cathy & Philip Guest, Hubbards RR1, since 1994 (Nov-Apr). Reservations Trail with luggage transfers. Open Cove, Bedeque RR1, C0B 1C0. Be an NS, B0J 1T0. Guided or self-guided recommended. Open year round. year round. Islander - tong for oysters, catch cycling and multi-sport holidays. Independent tours starting at $1025. lobster, dig clams, drive a Small groups. Travel at your own racehorse, sculpt sandcastles, make pace. Cycle Cavendish to Cardigan cheese, gather Irish moss, carve a through the PEI National Park, or INDEPENDENT TOURIST candle, go geocaching, make tip-to-tip on Confederation Trail. MALPEQUE BAY SELF-GUIDED CYCLING chocolate, make moonshine. Open Extend your adventure with KAYAK TOURS LTD. VACATIONS year round. 8 am-midnight. Magdalen Islands multi-sport N GHLNP option. Inns and cuisine are 432-0111; off season 861-2399 exceptional. Also Nova Scotia, toll free (866) 582-3383 Newfoundland, Quebec, Iceland [email protected] EAST CONNECTION SHUTTLE and Europe. Bicycle and sea kayak www.peikayak.ca rentals delivered from Nova Scotia. 393-5132/892-6760; fax 892-0088 Rte 105 at Malpeque Bay. Anne Blair Ferguson, 28 Admiral St., Open year round. Murray, C0B 1M0. 5 km from Cabot Charlottetown, C1A 2C6. Passenger Provincial Park. Kayak one of the shuttle and delivery service to and OUTSIDE EXPEDITIONS prettiest natural tours in PEI. Enjoy LNP from eastern destinations. Souris sightings of thousands of birds, red (Îles-de-la-Madeleine ferry), cliffs, fishers and marine life while Montague, Wood Islands Ferry, St. paddling around Ram Island. Peters. Passenger, bicycle, shuttle (573) 876-1212 Kayak and cruisor bicycle rentals service on Confederation Trail. Open Jul 6-Aug 28. Kayak toll free (866) 269-9913 available. Island wide and Anne tours tour $55 adults, $50 children. [email protected] available. Ask for Blair. Open www.independenttourist.com Jun 20-Oct 17. Daily. Henry Curran, 3000 Oak Lawn Dr., Columbia, MO, USA 65203. Cycle the Island at your own pace on a four- to seven-day independent bicycle tour. 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