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Life is simply Prince Edward Island is famous better when you add a little for its beaches. On the Island Prince Edward Island was you’ll find warm white-sand voted the #1 Top Island beaches and dunes on our north in Continental US and shore and red-sand beaches Canada by Travel & Leisure along our south shore that are Magazine in 2013. perfect for exploring. Photo of Greenwich, PEI National Park, by Stephen Harris.

DRIVING TO THE ISLAND Bangor, Maine to PEI - 542 km (337 miles) Boston, Mass to PEI - 943 km (586 miles) Montréal, Québec to PEI - 1143 km (710 miles) Toronto, Ontario to PEI - 1682 km (1045 miles)

Points East Coastal Drive For easy touring, the Island is broken into five distinct regions as shown on the PAGE 150 map below, and so is this Guide. You should note that the maps illustrated in North Cape this Guide do not contain all the place names and roads on the Island. For Coastal Drive more detailed information refer to the official full-size PEI Highway Map. PAGE 82

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© 2015 Tourism PEI The Prince Edward Island Visitor’s Guide is published by the PEI Department of Tourism and Culture. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy; however, the Department bears no responsibility for errors.

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START HERE What’s in your guide? This is your complete vacation planning package. We hope you will enjoy the gorgeous photos and interesting articles in the first 60 pages, where you can learn about Island culture, experiences, outdoor adventure and touring routes. Look for Visitors’ Tips and Insider Tips in the Guide. We asked visitors to tell us some highlights from their visit and we’re passing them along. Don’t forget to take a look at this year’s Festivals & Events schedule, and remember that for the latest up-to-the-minute information, call us toll free 1-800-463-4PEI or visit www.tourismpei.com. Contents In the second part of the guide you’ll find categories for Services, Welcome...... 2 Things to do, Food & Beverage, Shopping and Places to Stay, Islandness...... 4 grouped and organized in the five colour-coded Touring Regions. Culture...... 6 The listings within each category are arranged alphabetically by Golf ...... 8 community, then alphabetically by the name of the establishment. Culinary...... 12 Accommodations are grouped in four main categories: Beaches...... 14 Camping; Hotels/Motels/Resorts; Cottages /Houses /Apartments; Crafts ...... 16 and Inns/Bed & Breakfasts. Attractions...... 22 See page 64 for an explanation of the symbols and abbreviations Family...... 24 used in this Guide. Speaking of symbols, look for the open-off-season History...... 26 Museums...... 28 symbol (N) which identifies establishments open before June 15 Theatre...... 30 and/or after September 15. Experiential ...... 32 Anne ...... 34 82 98 130 136 150 Outdoor Adventure ...... 36 Lighthouses...... 40 North Cape Green Gables Red Sands Shore Charlottetown Points East Coastal Drive Shore Coastal Drive Taste our Island...... 43 Coastal Drives...... 44 Seasons...... 46 Parks...... 48 Local Essentials ...... 50 (includes information on transportation, beach safety, weather, health and emergencies, road safety, golf courses, fishing and hunting, marinas, trails, the environment and more!) Like us on Facebook facebook.com/tourismpei Symbols and Ratings...... 64 Festivals & Events...... 66 Follow the tweets twitter.com/tourismpei Tour the Island...... 76 Follow us on Instagram Authentic PEI Experiences.. 78 instagram.com/tourismpei North Cape Find us on Pinterest Coastal Drive...... 82 pinterest.com/tourismpei Green Gables Shore...... 98 PEI video channel Red Sands Shore...... 130 youtube.com/tourismpei Charlottetown...... 136 Points East Call 1-800-463-4PEI in North America Coastal Drive...... 150 The Index...... 164 www.tourismpei.com on the web k Tourism PEI, Box 940, Charlottetown, PEI, Canada, C1A 7M5

Photos: Inset/Photos: BAGLOLE PAUL Call 902-368-5540 Fax 902-368-4438 [email protected] 1 WELCOME Add a little Island to your 2015 vacation plans!

On behalf of the Province of Prince Edward Island and the Department of Tourism and Culture, I invite you to our province for your 2015 vacation. Prince Edward Island is Canada’s premiere vacation destination and a truly unique location for travelers. Our coastline offers some of the most stunning vistas in the world. It is also home to many of the country’s best beaches including Basin Head Provincial Park which was recently voted Canada’s Best Beach by travel website vacay.ca.

Further inland, our rolling green hills and scenic farmland HARRIS STEPHEN will keep your cameras busy. Our tremendous local cuisine, including some of the freshest seafood available anywhere

in the world, will make your mouth water for more. And if Day/; Canada golf’s your game, Prince Edward Island has courses to suit all skill levels and budgets including several courses

considered among the best in Canada. OGG HEATHER Add in our unique Island culture and world-famous hospitality and you get a one-of-a-kind vacation destination. Hon. Robert Henderson We look forward to seeing you in 2015. Add a little Island Minister of Tourism and Culture to your vacation plans this year. Souris/ Oyster Fishers/

; JOHN SYLVESTER JOHN Want to find the best places for live music, local eats or where to catch the perfect sunset? Who better to answer your PEI questions than people who live here? Connect with our team of Islanders: chefs, artists or outdoor enthusiasts who’ll share their Island secrets. Find out more by visiting our website www.tourismpei.com. Photos: Potato Fields Potato Photos: Corner/ Park Orwell Cove/

Potato fields in blossom

2 Come for a visit, and get a taste of hospitality. STEPHEN HARRIS STEPHEN ; Canada Day/; Canada HEATHER OGG HEATHER Souris/ Oyster Fishers/

; JOHN SYLVESTER JOHN Souris Photos: Potato Fields Potato Photos: Corner/ Park Orwell Cove/ Orwell Cove Oyster Fishers Canada DayCanada

3 ISLANDNESS What is it? There’s something special about an island. Naturally separated and self-contained, it’s disconnected from the rest of the world–but only in the most alluring ways. Rhythm, for one thing. Prince Edward Island will draw you into its comfortable, relaxed pace. Freed from the stresses of your regular routine, you’ll soon find yourself living on Island Time, with too many unforgettable things to do, yet no pressure to do them. Personal interaction, for another. Just as the surrounding waters carve and mold the land, our people will shape your Visitors’ Tips experience. A trip to PEI goes beyond the jagged red cliffs, peaceful There’s no other place like sandy beaches, and rolling green hills. It’s more than impossibly-fresh Prince Edward Island. seafood, creative artisans, and world-class golf. It’s all of those things, Here are a few ideas for and something a little harder to identify. As you board our boats, exploring this unique place: tour our studios, and visit our homes, you’ll realize that you’ve one • You can find over also been welcomed into our hearts. And that’s 50 lighthouses, of all shapes and sizes, scattered across what will keep pulling you back for Prince Edward Island. yet another taste of life here, two • Explore PEI National another sampling of our unique Park. You can experience islandness. Yes, you’ll be glad the dunes and cliffs by car– you came, and so will we. Visit or better yet, by bike or foot. www.tourismpei.com/the-island. three • The Island is famous for its food. From freshly-caught lobster, mussels and oysters to newly-dug potatoes. four • Prince Edward Island

Culinary Adventures take food enthusiasts on a chef- driven experiential food journey across the Island. five • Find incredible vistas with rich reds, vivid greens and deep blues while touring our three DUIVENVOORDEN YVONNE coastal drives. Northumberland Ferries HEATHER OGG HEATHER

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Springbrook YVONNE DUIVENVOORDEN YVONNE HEATHER OGG HEATHER ; Inset-Northport/ Park Corner/ Park JOHN SYLVESTER; JAMES FIELDING JAMES ; Ferry/ ; North Lake/ North Cape/ North Lake North Cape Park Corner Park PAUL BAGLOLE PAUL YVONNE DUIVENVOORDEN YVONNE Facing page: Springbrook/Facing Photos: Darnley/Photos: 5 CULTURE Come share our heritage! All groups of people are defined by the things they celebrate and the traditions that endure. Prince Edward Island is brimming with a heritage all its own. The Highland Storm Festival in Summerside offers a slice of Scottish culture, and features fiddle and bagpipe music, drumming, and step-dancing. The Scotchfort Pow Wow is an enjoyable glimpse into the customs and practices of the Mi’kmaq – the earliest residents of this beautiful Island. L’Exposition Agricole et le Festival Acadien is a four-day agricultural and musical extravaganza, highlighting the Acadian component of our past and present. Victoria Visitors’ Tips Playhouse presents a new slate of plays and concerts every year, and Experience Prince Edward is a leading showcase for PEI talent and creativity. Studio Tours feature Island culture first hand! hands-on arts & crafts workshops. The Lighthouse Treasures Festival one • Take in a live play, concert, ballet, or comedy shines with artisans and musicians at lighthouse locations. Culinary show at the intimate Boot Camps welcome you into the world of master chefs. The Festival of Harbourfront Theatre Small Halls presents over 50 performances in more than two dozen rural in Summerside. communities. And these are just a few of the many events taking place two • The Festival of this year. All over the Island, musicians, dancers, storytellers, Small Halls features actors, and artisans will demonstrate their gifts and internationally-acclaimed bring to life the rich culture that took root performers from PEI, here long ago – and continues to Atlantic Canada and abroad. three • The Charlottetown flourish across PEI. See more at Festival is always a favourite. www.tourismpei.com/pei-culture. This year they’re adding the Atlantic-Canadian premiere HEATHER OGG HEATHER of Alice Through the Looking- Glass to their lineup with Anne of Green Gables–The TM

Musical . ; Abram-Village/ four • Take in the outdoor concerts at the PEI Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Festival. five • Attend the Victoria Playhouse Festival as they BARRETT MACKAY & celebrate their 34th season. ; Clyde River/; Clyde YVONNE DUIVENVOORDEN YVONNE Charlottetown inset/ ;

Attending a performance or visiting a studio in one of our Island’s quaint cultural STEPHEN HARRIS STEPHEN

venues gives you the opportunity to DUIVENVOORDEN YVONNE experience a piece of our history as well as the ; Charlottetown/ beautiful scenery ; New London/ that surrounds it. LOUISE VESSEY LOUISE k HARRIS STEPHEN See more about our festivals on page 66 Festival of Small Halls Facing page: North Rustico/Facing 6 of Small Halls/ Festival Photos: Our island is alive with culture from tip to tip. HEATHER OGG HEATHER North Rustico ; Abram-Village/ BARRETT MACKAY & ; Clyde River/; Clyde YVONNE DUIVENVOORDEN YVONNE inset/ ; STEPHEN HARRIS STEPHEN YVONNE DUIVENVOORDEN YVONNE ; Charlottetown/ ; New London/ LOUISE VESSEY LOUISE Clyde River Clyde STEPHEN HARRIS STEPHEN New London Abram-Village Facing page: North Rustico/Facing Photos: Festival of Small Halls/ Festival Photos: 7 8

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Mill River Golf Course Links at Crowbush Cove GOLF Pure golf heaven! When the earliest Scottish settlers arrived on Prince Edward Island in the eighteenth century, they had no time to think about golf, a game their ancestors helped invent. Nor could they have imagined that PEI would one day become Canada’s most popular golf destination. But pros and amateurs from all over North America have been enjoying our courses for years. And now the rest of the world is starting to take notice. Is it our breathtaking scenery, the quality and variety of our courses, or the value and convenience of playing here? All of the above, and more. Whether you’re a beginner, a regular player, or dreaming of turning professional, you’ll find just the Visitors’ Tips right course, and fees lower than you might expect. And remember, You can’t play all our courses in one trip, so you’ll PEI is Canada’s smallest province, so you’re never far from beaches, just have to come back! restaurants, theatre, or any of our stunning courses. Traveling in a one • The Eagles Glenn large group or planning a convention? No problem! Our golf facilities Golf Course in Cavendish is are able to accommodate your needs. We’re sure both challenging and scenic that no matter where you’ve played before, with its inspiring views and your favourite round of golf is waiting for Graham Cooke design. you somewhere on Prince Edward Island. two • Green Gables Golf Visit www.tourismpei.com/pei-golf. Club was originally designed by legend Stanley Thompson and recently renovated by Thomas McBroom. three • Challenge yourself on each of Mill River Golf Course’s 18 unique holes. four • The Stanhope Golf & Country Club is a superb course with stunning views. five • For a quick, but challenging 9 holes of golf, Red Sands Golf Course provides tricky variations in elevation that are Green Gables Golf Course guaranteed to satisfy.

You may have heard of Green Gables, The Links at Crowbush Cove and Mill River. These three impeccable courses, and 29 others, are part of what makes PEI the favourite destination of so many Canadian golfers. Book tee times online at www.golfpei.ca.

k See more info for golf courses on page 56

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CULINARY Time to eat! There are many advantages to a small island, especially this one. The land here is rich and our waters teem with fish, as well as lobster, oysters, and other shellfish. Ask almost anyone in the world where the best mussels come from, and they’ll tell you: Prince Edward Island. And because the distance between any two points on the Island is small, food doesn’t have to travel far from source to plate. Our farmers and fishers provide the ingredients and our award-winning chefs turn those fresh ingredients into culinary masterpieces. But it’s about Visitors’ Tips more than a meal. We also have food experiences and events. Culinary Whether you’re looking for a Boot Camps bring you into state-of-the-art kitchens, where you’ll quick bite or fine dining, the prepare and enjoy your own creations (www.culinarybootcamps.com). right meal is right here. Or explore The Culinary Trail, an Island-wide series of itineraries one • Order the seafood– complete with guidebook and map (www.peiflavours.ca). Try a the lobster, mussels and traditional PEI Lobster Supper for a unique dining experience. This fall, oysters can’t get any fresher! don’t miss the PEI International Shellfish Festival, and more than 60 other • Find the most two events at the annual Fall Flavours Festival (www.fallflavours.ca). succulent lobster, fresh rolls, potato salad and local As we said, it’s about more than a meal. It’s about local produce at a traditional and fresh, traditional and innovative. And it’s PEI Lobster Supper. about time to eat! three • The Fall Flavours Festival in September features celebrity guest chefs and a wide range of unique culinary experiences. four • Everyone loves our ice cream. Try one of 60 delicious ice-cream flavours at Jewell’s Country Market dairy bar. five • Potatoes, yes potatoes! The PEI potato has a unique flavour because of our rich red soil. Roadside stand HARRIS STEPHEN

There’s no better way to inspire envy among your friends back home than to tell them you dined on the freshest possible PEI shellfish. But if you’re looking to really impress them, discuss the distinction between Malpeques and Raspberry Points, or between Colville Bays and Lucky Limes. These and other “boutique” HARRIS STEPHEN oyster brands can be enjoyed at many of our local restaurants and pubs, along with scallops, clams, and world-famous Island mussels. Visit www.tourismpei.com/culinary-pei. k See more about our food experience on page 43

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Bay Fortune 13 BEACHES Where sea meets shore. PEI and beaches. They’re practically synonyms. When visitors think of Prince Edward Island, many immediately imagine the smooth warm sand, red sandstone cliffs, soft blue sky, and the white-capped waves of the surrounding seas. We have eleven hundred kilometres of shoreline, much of it in the form of pristine beaches. It’s what English, French, Scottish, and Irish settlers first saw when they arrived here centuries ago. And often, it’s still the first place visitors head when they arrive Visitors’ Tips Choosing a beach presents today. Whether you prefer napping in the sun, splashing in the a challenge when you’re water, building a sandcastle, enjoying a leisurely stroll, or capturing on an island surrounded by that unforgettable sunset, there’s a beach that’s perfect them. Here are a few ideas: for it. This Island is filled with many wonders–scenic one • Cabot Beach Provin- beauty, cultural richness, diverse history, and cial Park. Stroll from your a welcoming spirit. Wrapped around it all campsite to the beach. are those beaches. They are the boundary • Cavendish Beach in two of Prince Edward Island, and what PEI National Park is a very popular family beach close separates us from the rest of the world. to Cavendish attractions. Visit www.tourismpei.com/pei-beaches. three • At low tide explore the warm tidal pools at Argyle Shore. four • The many beaches from Brackley to Dalvay in PEI National Park. five • Canadian travel website vacay.ca has named Basin Head Provincial Park

the best beach in Canada. Take a walk along the beach and listen for the Singing Sands. LOUISE VESSEY LOUISE

Cedar Dunes Provincial Park

Protected by the Northumberland Strait, the south shore tends to have the warmest water and reddish sand. The north shore faces the Gulf of St. Lawrence, with rolling surf and white sand. Over on the eastern shore there’s even HARRIS STEPHEN

a beach with singing sand! ; Inset/ Be beach safe, see page 52. Park Corner/ Park ; Chelton/ DUIVENVOORDEN YVONNE JOHN SYLVESTER; JOHN SYLVESTER JOHN k See more about our beaches on page 52 Basin Head Facing page: Basin Head/Facing Lakeside/ 14 Dunes/ Cedar Photos: Basin Head/ This island is surrounded by fun, and beaches!

LOUISE VESSEY LOUISE Basin Head STEPHEN HARRIS STEPHEN ; Inset/ Park Corner/ Park ; Chelton/ DUIVENVOORDEN YVONNE JOHN SYLVESTER; Lakeside JOHN SYLVESTER JOHN Park Corner Park Chelton Beach Chelton Facing page: Basin Head/Facing Lakeside/ Photos: Cedar Dunes/ Cedar Photos: Basin Head/ 15 16

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Pastimes PEI Play in Clay Experience CRAFTS One of a kind. People visit Prince Edward Island looking for unique experiences, and that certainly applies to the artwork and crafts created here. If it’s something specific you’re after, you’ll likely find it being made somewhere on the Island. Our skilled craftspeople are busy year-round, producing one-of-a-kind treasures you simply won’t find anywhere else. Our mills have woven creations made from the wool of their very own sheep and alpaca; the assortment of sweaters, mittens, hats, scarves, blankets, and rugs is breathtaking. Pottery studios display and sell decorative and functional items. Seasoned woodworkers are turning Visitors’ Tips cups and bowls, and producing carved masterpieces, even as you read You can find the perfect this. Stained glass, wrought iron, handmade soaps? It’s all here. Painting, take-home memory, or try sculpture, photography, prints? How much time do you have? a hands-on craft project. Watch the artisans as they work. Tour their workshops. Take a one • Gateway Village in PEI Studio Tour (www.peistudios.ca). Borden-Carleton promises Or sign up for an Authentic PEI Experience a unique experience as you savour Island food products (see page 78) and try your hand at and shop from local artisans. creating your own unique reminder two • The PEI Preserve of this one-of-a-kind place. Company in New Glasgow has everything from Celtic family tartan blankets to locally-made pottery and jewellery (and preserves!) three • The Dunes Studio Gallery in Brackley (pictured above)–fine Canadian art plus items from around the world. four • Visit Spinnakers’ Landing in Summerside to check out hand-made JOHN SYLVESTER JOHN jewellery at Celtic Mist and MaiYa Pearls. five • In Charlottetown visit Island Traditions the craft shops and gallery on Victoria Row, stroll down

; McAskill/ PEI/ Pastimes historic Great George Street, When you buy a souvenir, you’re purchasing a reminder of then head to Peake’s Quay for the place you visited. When you acquire something from more great Island crafts.

ALANA JANKOV a skilled artisan, you’re taking home a real part of the place–its history, culture, and people. The number of artists producing masterful works of creativity

JOHN SYLVESTER JOHN here is startling. Each is waiting to share a piece of their beautiful Island. Visit ; Fire & Water Creations/ & Water ; Fire www.tourismpei.com/pei-arts-crafts.

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Top Notch A truly unique Island experience! Become a fisherman. Embark on an Lobster Tours adventure from the Charlottetown Harbour aboard the “Top Notch” 2 Prince Street behind - an authentic lobster boat with a genuine lobster fishing crew. “Lobster on the Wharf” A Canadian Signature Experience and TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence (902) 626-6689 winner in 2014. Daily cruises: 10:30am-12:00pm, 1:30-4:00pm & 5:00-7:30pm. www.markscharters.com Lobster served 1:30pm & 5:00pm cruises (Licensed). July 1st - August 31st.

Anne of Green Gables: The Guinness Record-holding, longest-running annual musical returns for its The Musical 51st season at The Charlottetown Festival. A true Canadian classic, Anne of Confederation Centre of the™ Arts Green Gables–The Musical™ has delighted more than two million audience Corner of Queen & Grafton Streets members over its stellar run! Jessica Gallant stars as the sensitive and imagina- (902) 566-1267 or 800-565-0278 tive red-haired orphan who is prone to mishaps, but who eventually wins the www.charlottetownfestival.com hearts of Avonlea. June 10th - August 29th at Confederation Centre of the Arts. Photo credit: Anne cast, Charlottetown Festival 2014 (Louise Vessey).

Peakes Wharf Cruise the harbour, watch seals in their natural habitat, or take part in a Boat Tours lobster hauling excursion! An unforgettable Prince Edward Island Experience, Historic Charlottetown Waterfront Peakes Wharf Boat Tours are available for up to 35 people. Located on the (902) 566-4458 Historic Charlottetown Waterfront behind the Delta Hotel and PEI www.peakeswharfboattours.com Convention Centre, the MV Fairview is a Transport Canada approved charter with a licensed canteen and washrooms on board. Open June - September 30th. Lobster on the Savour the best lobster and the best view in town! Wharf Licensed waterfront restaurant specializing in seafood Historic Charlottetown Waterfront while oﬀering something to satisfy all food tastes. (902) 894-9311 or (902) 368-2888 Enjoy a drink while watching the action in the busy port www.lobsteronthewharf.com of Charlottetown. Travel pack service for lobster available in our adjoining seafood market. Open daily for lunch and dinner. May 1st through October.

Northern Watters Home of the world-famous Island handcrafted Knitwear British Wool sweaters & accessories, the 150 Richmond St., Victoria Row ﬁnest of Island crafts, sheepskin Win a Trip (902) 566-5850 or 800-565-9665 products, yarns, preserves & so very www.nwknitwear.com much more. You are welcome to view 3to Nights Charlottetown! at The Holman Grand Hotel our on-site workshop and see our Confederation Bridge Pass skilled knitters at work. We are the largest PEI craft store. Open all year. Theatre Tickets Dining Dollars 18 Historic Tour & More

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ATTRACTIONS Let’s just play! As young children, we lived to play. Having fun was our job and we were good at it. Then we grew up, and play became recreation–hiking, camping, sailing. All great activities, but there’s still that child inside of us who just wants to play. Prince Edward Island is the perfect place for family vacations because it’s easy to find the right balance. Birdwatching and nature walks? Of course. But we also have bumper boats, waterslides, and go-karts. When was the last time you went horseback riding? Have you ever taken a ride on a mini-train? We have paintballing, laser Visitors’ Tips tag, and even hot air balloon rides. Do you remember From water parks to the excitement when you were about to board your sandcastles, this is the place for family fun. first ferris wheel or roller coaster? You can relive one • At North Cape Wind that magic at one of several amusement parks. Energy Centre get up close to Finish your day with a round of mini-golf or the giant windmills and visit an evening at the drive-in theatre. Recreation? the interpretive centre to There’s plenty of time for that tomorrow. learn about wind energy. Today, let’s be kids again. Let’s just play. two • At Avonlea Village Visit www.tourismpei.com/pei-activities. travel back in time and surround yourself with PEI’s favourite story, Anne of Green Gables. three • Basin Head Day Park features a lifeguarded white-sand beach, a gift shop and ice cream stand. four • Step back in time, get cozy, and catch a movie at Brackley Drive-in Theatre (Atlantic Canada’s #1 drive-in).

five • At the COWS Creamery O’BRIEN EMILY Factory, take the tour to see COWS Ice Cream being made and, maybe best of all, have a sample! Lakeside

There are lots of fun activities on PEI that may not spring readily to mind. Like dressing up in period costumes and posing for an old-fashioned photograph. There’s free

outdoor theatre at the Confederation ; Burlington/ Orwell DUIVENVOORDEN; YVONNE Corner/ Centre. You can climb to the top of a lighthouse. Or, how about PAUL BAGLOLE ; Lakeside/ PAUL

learning all about wind energy! SYLVESTER JOHN

k SYLVESTER JOHN Find more about our attractions on page 62 North Cape Facing page: Shining Waters/Facing Mill River/ 22 NorthPhotos: Cape/ Inset/ They’re called attractions because their pull is irresistible. Shining Waters Family Fun Park Fun Family Shining Waters EMILY O’BRIEN EMILY ; Burlington/ Orwell DUIVENVOORDEN; YVONNE Corner/ PAUL BAGLOLE ; Lakeside/ PAUL JOHN SYLVESTER JOHN Burlington JOHN SYLVESTER JOHN Orwell Corner Mill River Fun Park Mill River Fun Facing page: Shining Waters/Facing Mill River/ Photos: NorthPhotos: Cape/ Inset/ 23 24 forever. oneswe treasure with Memories we Memories build f a mil Point Prim y are the

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Confederation Trail Deep-sea Fishing, Souris FAMILY Endless discovery. Even while the warm summer sun on Prince Edward Island lulls visitors to our slower pace, the cool ocean breezes beckon them to explore. In the process, families rediscover how to relax as one, and how to grow as individuals. Where do they find such gifts? Over every hill or on the other side of every dune, or aboard a lobster fishing boat that’s gently tossed by the sea. In museums that celebrate our nation’s history or a culture’s rich traditions. Immersed in the magical world of Anne of Green Gables. Building masterpieces of sand on a secluded beach, or climbing the Visitors’ Tips stairs of a lighthouse and feeling the silent awe pull you together as Family fun is found on the you catch that first glimpse of the view from the top. Learning how Island from tip to tip! to shuck oysters, or harvest potatoes, or prepare a gourmet meal. one • Climb to the top of These are just a few of the countless ways our guests discover our East Point Lighthouse. The Island, our way of life, and most important, each other. It’s all here, view is magnificent, and waiting to be explored. What unexpected and priceless gifts will more than worth the effort. • The Bottle Houses your family take home from their trip to Prince Edward Island? two in Cap-Egmont feature Visit www.tourismpei.com/pei-family-fun. life-size buildings made of 25,000 bottles! three • Spinnakers’ Landing is well known for shopping. But you can also stroll the boardwalk along the water’s edge, wave to the sailboats

and watch the sunset. four • Have a unique family picture done at Grandpa’s Antique Photo Studio. five • Sandspit Amusement Park in Cavendish features a roller coaster, ferris wheel, and more than 15 other carnival favourites. Charlottetown

“It doesn’t matter what we do, as long as we do it together!” On PEI, there’s no need for such carefully worded declarations. Whether you’re STEPHEN HARRIS STEPHEN ; Point Prim/; Point ; New Glasgow/ MONK RUSSELL DUIVENVOORDEN YVONNE pushing yourselves to the limit or taking it slow, feeding your stomachs or devouring the scenery, you’ll

; Charlottetown/ be glad you’re doing it here. JOHN SYLVESTER JOHN And, yes, very glad you’re doing it together. JOHN SYLVESTER JOHN k See more activities for your family on page 62 Sandcastle Building Experience

Facing page: Deep-sea Fishing/Facing Trail/ Confederation Building/ Sandcastle Photos: Inset/ 25 HISTORY Our past comes alive. History is a link to the people who lived before us, and who can still teach us a great deal. Prince Edward Island is a small stretch of land with a broad and diverse past: First Nations, French, English, Irish, and Scottish. Archeologists have found evidence of Mi’kmaq settlements that date back thousands of years. Be sure to visit the Lennox Island Mi’kmaq Cultural Centre, as well as the annual Abegweit Pow Wow, to learn more about PEI’s aboriginal heritage. The earliest European settlers began arriving in the sixteenth century, and their influence is still Visitors’ Tips evident in the names found on mailboxes, as well as the prevalence Experience Prince Edward of Acadian and Celtic music and dance. Trips to the Acadian Museum Island culture first hand! in Miscouche and Roma at Three Rivers will introduce you to one • Visit Green Gables the tumultuous history of the French pioneers. Then relive the Heritage Place. This home dramatic birth of Canadian Confederation at Founders’ Hall, where inspired famous author Lucy you’ll see and hear how the new nation began to take shape in Maud Montgomery to write Charlottetown in 1864. Or take a tour of historic Charlottetown Anne of Green Gables. with the Confederation Players, a troupe of costumed young two • Get a taste of PEI in Canadians performing as the Fathers of Confederation. the 1890s by learning to See more on www.tourismpei.com/pei-history. make ice cream at Orwell Corner Historic Village. three • Visit the Elmira Railway Museum to learn the story of railroading on PEI. Ride the miniature train! four • The West Point Lighthouse Museum displays an extensive collection of lighthouse artifacts. five • Finish your tour of the Wood Islands Lighthouse Museum in the Tower Top, with an amazing 360º view.

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In 1764-65, surveyor Samuel Holland, on orders from the British Crown, created the first truly modern, accurate map of Prince Edward Island. Holland’s map has had an enormous impact on the evolution of our Island. SYLVESTER JOHN The Samuel Holland 250 celebrations will celebrate Samuel Holland, the historical significance of the map, and how it continues to define us today. Visit www.samuelholland250pei.ca.

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26 Island/ Panmure Row/ Victoria Photos: Wow, Pow Abegweit Players/ page: Confederation performer/Facing Acadian Doucet House/ Rivers/ Roma at Three To know the Island’s history is to understand who we are today. Confederation Players Confederation JOHN SYLVESTER JOHN JOHN SYLVESTER JOHN Acadian performer Acadian Doucet House, Rustico Doucet House, Roma at Three Rivers Roma at Three

Photos: Victoria Row/ Abegweit Pow Wow, Panmure Island/ Panmure Row/ Victoria Photos: Wow, Pow Abegweit Players/ page: Confederation performer/Facing Acadian Doucet House/ Rivers/ Roma at Three 27 MUSEUMS Step back in time. Wherever you wander on PEI, you’re retracing the steps of long-ago people. How far back do you want to go? Although the Acadians settled here in the early 1700s, the British, French, Irish and Scottish were all playing major roles two centuries earlier. But even they might be considered newcomers: by the time the Europeans arrived, the Mi’kmaq had already been here for thousands of years. Want to become absorbed in these and other stories? Begin in our provincial and community museums. At the Acadian Museum, experience 300 years of struggle and survival. At the Green Park Visitors’ Tips Shipbuilding Museum and Yeo House, relive the glory days of that There is a lot to see, hear once-booming industry. At the newly-renovated Canadian Potato and learn at PEI museums. Museum, take a farm tour and walk the same fields our forefathers • When you spot one did. From one corner of PEI to the other, you’ll the biggest potato you’ve ever seen, you’re at the find hidden gems, such as the Garden of the Gulf Canadian Potato Museum in Museum, Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Birthplace, O’Leary. You can’t miss it! and Beaconsfield Historic House. Whether you’re two • The Anne of Green interested in planes, trains, or automobiles, Gables Museum at Park one-room schoolhouses or elegant mansions, Corner is dedicated to the Mi’kmaq culture or the silver fox industry, we life and works of author have a museum that brings our history to life. Lucy Maud Montgomery. Visit www.tourismpei.com/museums. three • Visit the Acadian Museum in La Région Évangéline for a taste of Acadian history and culture. four • The Basin Head Fisheries Museum (pictured above) depicts PEI’s inshore fishing industry.

five • The Farmers’ Bank ARSENAULT LEONA of Rustico and Doucet House Museums tell the story of PEI’s oldest Acadian settlement. Orwell Corner Historic Village BRIAN SIMPSON BRIAN The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation comprises of seven museums and historic sites, located across PEI. 2015 celebrates the 250th anniversary of Samuel Holland’s survey of Prince Edward Island. Based on this survey, the 67 lots, parishes and many of today’s Island communities and their names were established.

For more information on what’s happening in ; Orwell O’BRIEN ; Inset/ Corner/ EMILY 2015 and a list of museums and events go to www.peimuseum.com. k SYLVESTER JOHN See more about our heritage on page 54 Roma at Three Rivers Facing page: Potato Museum/ page: Potato Facing Museum/ Elmira ; Beaconsfield/ JOHN SYLVESTER Museum/; Bideford BRIAN SIMPSON 28 Rivers/ Roma at Three Photos: Visit our museums and travel through time. Canadian Potato Museum Potato Canadian LEONA ARSENAULT LEONA BRIAN SIMPSON BRIAN ; Orwell O’BRIEN ; Inset/ Corner/ EMILY JOHN SYLVESTER JOHN Beaconsfield Bideford Parsonage Bideford Elmira Railway Museum Railway Elmira Facing page: Potato Museum/ page: Potato Facing Museum/ Elmira ; Beaconsfield/ JOHN SYLVESTER Museum/; Bideford BRIAN SIMPSON Photos: Roma at Three Rivers/ Roma at Three Photos: 29 30 And humourously, too. We take theatre

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Young Company Anne of Green Gables–The MusicalTM cast, 2014 THEATRE All the Island’s a stage! Well, maybe not all of it, but if you love live theatre in any of its many forms, prepare to be enthralled. Our varied venues for the performing arts run the spectrum, from world-famous blockbuster to best-kept-secret status, and everything in between. If it’s musical theatre you’re after, Anne of Green Gables–The Musical™ will have you singing and dancing for days. This year The Charlotte- town Festival will launch a world premiere musical version of the fun and popular Bittergirl, and bring back the poignant musical, Evangeline, running from mid-September to mid-October. But the Confederation Visitors’ Tips Centre of the Arts is also home to a wide range of shows, including Look for theatre across the concerts, free outdoor performances, dance recitals, drama, and Island, onstage and in some comedy. The nearby Cabaret-style theatre The Mack provides top-notch unexpected places: entertainment in a more intimate setting. Also look for Anne & Gilbert– one • The Kings Playhouse in Georgetown has been The Musical, in its 8th year, now playing in Charlottetown. Want to be performing for over close enough to hear the actors breathing? Visit the Victoria Playhouse 120 years–making it one in Victoria-by-the-Sea, Watermark Theatre in North Rustico, the St. Peters of Canada’s longest Courthouse Theatre in St. Peters, the Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside running theatres. or King’s Playhouse in Georgetown. Maybe we weren’t exaggerating: all two • The Charlottetown the Island is a stage. Visit www.tourismpei.com/theatres. Festival showcases professional musical theatre, comedy and drama. three • Anne & Gilbert–The Musical is the story of Anne of Green Gables–in love! four • Arrive early before the show to enjoy the licensed terrace at Watermark Theatre. five • The Victoria Playhouse has live theatre and concerts in an intimate setting. ; Victoria Playhouse/; Victoria PRICE PAMELA

Watermark Theatre LOUISE VESSEY LOUISE The word “theatre” means different things to

; Kings Playhouse/ GALPIN JAMIE different people. For some, it has to include a play, presented in three acts. Others favour a tap-dancing spectacle, with a live orchestra,

MIKE NEEDHAM MIKE and performers belting out memorable tunes. Comedy? Stories about modern life? The classics? Whatever your preference, it’s all here. Enjoy the show! ; Watermark Theatre/; Watermark

LOUISE VESSEY LOUISE k Find more info for theatre Anne & Gilbert–The Musical on page 68

Facing page: Cast of Anne page: Cast Facing 2014/ Company Young Centre 2014/ Confederation / Evangeline Anne & Gilbert/Photos: 31 EXPERIENCES Walk in our shoes. Most vacation spots are places to visit. You take some nice pictures and buy a few souvenirs. On Prince Edward Island, you’ll find a unique way of life that you can casually observe. Or you can take part in it. From North Cape to East Point and everywhere in between, chefs, artisans, musicians, farmers, fishers, and a host of others are waiting to share their stories, and help you experience the life of an Islander. Imagine catching and cooking your own lobster. Forging a piece of folk art from recycled metal. Weaving a family keepsake, learning an Visitors’ Tips Acadian step dance, or dabbling in watercolour paint. There’s Islanders are eager to share even a whole series of Culinary Boot Camps devoted to helping their way of life with you in you prepare and enjoy your own food masterpiece. We call them Authentic PEI Experiences. one • Get the best view in Authentic PEI Experiences and we’re pretty sure you’ll want to come the house of the Island’s back and do them again. On Prince Edward Island, we like when great harness racing people pay us a visit. But we love it when they walk in our tradition with the Owner shoes, and take home a little piece of our lives, too. for an Evening Experience. Visit www.tourismpei.com/pei-experiences. two • Explore the shore beachcombing for sea glass, shells and other gems. three • Experience the life of a lobster fisher through A Delicious Catch: PEI Style. Hook buoys, haul traps, and enjoy your fresh lobster- catch on the wharf. four • Many artisans offer demonstrations on how they craft their art. Some offer workshops, like Right off the Batt Pottery (pictured above). five • Digging for Dinner. The tide is out. You have a Deep Sea Fishing

spade in one hand and ; Giant Bar Clam dig/ STEPHEN HARRIS a bucket in the other. Now learn how to dig clams! Our Authentic PEI Experiences are

your perfect chance to take part in SYLVESTER JOHN Island life, meet the locals–and go home with a story worth telling the neighbours! Like how you dug your own clams for dinner! ; Folk Art/; Folk fishing/ Lobster ; Digging clams/; Inset/ DUIVENVOORDEN YVONNE STEPHEN HARRIS

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L.M. Montgomery Birthplace Green Gables Heritage Place ANNE Lucy Maud’s Island. When the novel Anne of Green Gables was first published in 1908, most people could only dream of visiting its magical setting. As the book became popular around the world, it’s likely that many readers had no idea where Prince Edward Island was. They may have even wondered, “Is it a real place?” Today, millions of the book’s fans have made the trip to PEI and discovered the land that captivated Anne in Lucy Maud Montgomery’s stories. And for those who just can’t get enough of their favourite red- headed girl, or the woman who created her, there are Anne-related attractions all over the Island. First, of course, is Anne of Green Visitors’ Tips Even after a hundred years, Gables–The Musical™, Canada’s longest running musical. In Anne shows no sign of Cavendish, you’ll find Green Gables Heritage Place, Avonlea–Village slowing down. Can you of Anne of Green Gables, and Montgomery’s Homestead, where the keep up with her? writer’s descendants still live. Lower Bedeque is home to the one • Explore the house schoolhouse where the author taught, and in July there’s the or even walk the Haunted L.M. Montgomery Festival. If you love Anne, you too will feel Wood at Green Gables Heritage Place in PEI right at home on her Island. National Park. two • Shop at the Anne of Green Gables Store and take home a special memory. three • Anne of Green Gables–The Musical™ has been thrilling Anne fans for 51 years. four • Enjoy a day of family fun at Avonlea Village in Cavendish. five • Explore the Canadian National Historic site of L. M. Montgomery’s

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JOHN SYLVESTER JOHN live theatre, exhibitions and music concerts. Visit www.tourismpei.com/anne-of-green-gables.

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; Green Gables; Green Heritage Place/ Authority Inc and are used under license. k LOUISE VESSEY LOUISE Find more stuff for Anne fans Green Gables Heritage Place on page 98

Facing page: Green Gables page: Green Heritage Place/Facing Birthplace/ Station/ Kensington of Anne/ Cast Photos: 35 OUTDOORS Take it outside! People here always seem to be heading outside. Maybe that’s because there’s so much to do out there. But before you can settle on a specific activity, you have to answer the more general question: land or sea? This is a cyclist’s paradise, with trails and pathways that have terrain changing at every turn. Our rolling hills and gorgeous scenery are perfect for any fitness level or interest, and will get your heart racing, one way or another. Bikers, walkers, and runners alike love the Confederation Trail’s Visitors’ Tips 414 kilometres (257 miles) of rolled stone-dust surface. Many also Here are some specific pack a GPS, because it’s the largest geocache power trail in the ideas for stretching your world, with more than 1,800 caches, and climbing (the Island has legs–and arms! more than five thousand). For hikers, there’s plenty of wilderness one • Try a walking trail: to explore, both inland and along the rocky shore. Of course, you’ll Bubbling Springs in Dalvay; find golf, horseback riding, paintballing, and guided tours. And be Macphail Woods in Orwell; sure to get a close-up look at the other-worldly beauty of shifting and Black Marsh Trail at North Cape to name a few. sand dunes–boardwalks will take you right over them–or hunt for two • Cycle from Mount polished glass and other treasures on our stunning beaches. Stewart to St. Peters on the Which brings us, inevitably, to the sea... Confederation Trail. Enjoy the views of St. Peters Bay. three • Go camping! End the day with a campfire at sunset. four • Try a horseback ride through a beautiful wooded trail or along the north shore. five • PEI has over 5,000 hidden geocaches that will lead you to historic sites, scenic lookouts, or local secrets off the beaten

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Snorkeling, Cavendish Kayaking, St. Margarets OUTDOORS Immerse yourself! If you love being in, on, or just near the water, Prince Edward Island is the place to be. Our countless bays, coves, and inlets make this the ideal setting for canoeing, kayaking, and boating of all kinds. We have deep-sea and freshwater fishing, with guided and charter services available. Short cruises will take you out for an afternoon of sun and salt air, where you may spot seals napping on the rocks, and eagles soaring overhead. If it’s a traditional trip to the beach you’re after, ours are pristine and uncrowded, with sand that’s smooth and clean, and water that’s Visitors’ Tips warmer than any north of the Carolinas–great for swimming, Here are a few ideas for snorkeling, or just floating the time away. If you’d like to ride both dipping into the wonders of the waves and the wind, try parasailing or kiteboarding. But no our watery world. matter how you spend your day, the perfect ending is a night in one one • Learn the ropes on a of our many campgrounds, where fresh air and the sounds sailboat charter, or just relax of the sea will lull you to a well-earned and enjoy the warm, calm seas along the south shore. sleep. Be sure to get plenty of rest two • Become a lobster though: the great outdoors will be fisherman! Join the fishing calling for you again tomorrow. crew on Top Notch Charters and experience lobster fishing first hand. three • Go fish. Catch a trout at a stocked lake, or test your skill (or luck) on a deep-sea fishing excursion. four • Learn to kayak! Tours are available whether you’re a beginner or an experienced paddler. five • Beachcombing is a popular and relaxing JOHN SYLVESTER JOHN activity for all ages.

Snorkeling/ Kiteboarding, Malpeque Cavendish / On any island, the sea beckons from all YVONNE DUIVENVOORDEN YVONNE directions. The pull is even stronger on PEI, because its slender shape means you’re never ; Deep-sea fishing more than a few minutes from the surf. And with more than a thousand kilometres of jagged coastline, there’s room for pretty JOHN SYLVESTER; Inset/ JOHN SYLVESTER;

STEPHEN HARRIS STEPHEN much any water sport you can think of. You’re sure to discover an ocean of possibilities. ; Brudenell/ Visit www.tourismpei.com/pei-adventure.

STEPHEN HARRIS STEPHEN k Find more about our parks on page 60 Brudenell Facing page: St. Margarets Kayaking/ page: St. Margarets Facing Parasailing/ Photos: Kiteboarding/Photos: 39 LIGHTHOUSES Welcoming lights. Whether you’re approaching from sea or land, a lighthouse is a welcome sight. It helps guide boats to safety, calling out through darkness, fog, and storm. It’s unique and beautiful, reaching into the sky with silent grace, like a needle pinning shore to ocean. And it offers a view like no other, unmarred by buildings and billboards. There is nothing else in the world quite like them, and if you’re one of those people who’s inexplicably Visitors’ Tips drawn to lighthouses, you’ve come to the right place. Prince Nine of Prince Edward Edward Island has more than 50 of these structures dotting its Island’s lighthouses are open ragged coastline. More than 38 still function as navigational aids, to the public–why not follow and nine are open to the public. The lighthouses of PEI: different our Lighthouse Lover’s Tour? heights and shapes, varying colours and designs. one • The North Cape Lighthouse on the Island’s Each is unique, with its own history and northwestern tip is dwarfed story to tell. But they do share one by nearby windmills. Also on common element. They all offer site is an interpretive centre, their welcoming light. restaurant and nature trail. two • The Covehead Lighthouse (pictured above) is probably the most photographed on the Island. three • The Point Prim Lighthouse is PEI’s oldest lighthouse and has been classified as a National Heritage Site. four • The North Rustico Lighthouse has helped guide our local fishers since 1876. It is one of the few remaining lighthouses on PEI that have

attached living quarters. SYLVESTER JOHN five • Tour inside the Cape Bear Lighthouse, where the Panmure Island first distress signals from the Titanic were heard. The lighthouse at West Point is well-known for its distinctive black and white stripes and the beautiful beach it overlooks. But you may not know that it’s open to the public, and includes 13 guestrooms and a museum! Several other PEI lighthouses feature gift shops, where you just may discover that perfect treasure to take back home. Visit ; Inset/ BAGLOLE PAUL www.tourismpei.com/island-lighthouses. MacCallums Point/ MacCallums Point/ STEPHEN DESROCHES ; East New London/ JOHN SYLVESTER JOHN k See more about our beaches on page 52 West Point ; BAGLOLE Point/ page: West Facing PAUL 40 Island/ Panmure Photos: Point/ West Our lighthouses are welcome sights, day or night.

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TASTE OUR ISLAND! Shaw’s Hotel & Restaurant has won the 2014 PEI Adapt Council’s “Taste our Island” Award. Striving to produce fabulous food in concert with the region’s agricultural season, the partnership of fourth-generation hotelier Robbie Shaw and chef extraordinaire Peter Angus has taken the concept to a whole new level. The original hotel was established in 1860 by Robbie’s great-grandfather, John Shaw. Back then the inn, which was located on farm property, provided most of its food on site. Other ingredients were obtained by trading with nearby farmers and fishermen. Shaw’s original commitment to buying from local suppliers has endured for more than a century and a half, and continues stronger than ever. Shaw’s Hotel “Our farmers helped us survive two world wars and the great depression,” & Restaurant The accommodations and said Robbie. “We have always had a reputation for serving quality food derived food at Shaw’s will make from Island sources. Chef Peter has taken this idea and ran with it. Our menu is any visit to PEI even more as local as possible, and is a testament to how good our products are on PEI.” memorable. Below, Chef Chef Peter has long been involved in the sustainable food movement, Peter Angus and Robbie but his arrival on Prince Edward Island has bolstered the local component Shaw proudly display their to his cooking philosophy. “I have gotten to know the great organic farming 2014 “Taste our Island” Award. movement here,” he said, “and our customers are really demanding those www.shawshotel.ca products.” He adjusts Shaw’s menu accordingly, matching the restaurant’s delicious offerings with the seasonal availability of ingredients. Shaw’s Hotel & Restaurant is open from early June to late September, and is located at 99 Apple Tree Road, overlooking the bay in Brackley Beach.

Above photo: seared yellowfin tuna with cucumber textures, horseradish cream and mizuna. Top-right: rod & reel-caught striped bass with tomato water, nettle gnocchetti and spring vegetables.

. TASTE OUR ISLAND AWARD SEMI-FINALISTS , SIMS CORNER STEAKHOUSE INN AT BAY FORTUNE EDEN’S GATE (Georgetown) Each of these restaurants has Chef Kyle Panton combines Chef Dana Wood’s menu Chef Bobbi Jo MacLean has excelled in turning fresh, local artistry and elegance with a changes daily to focus on created a wide-ranging and ingredients into unforgettable down-to-earth approach to fresh, local ingredients with diverse menu, filled with dining experiences. More info food. (Charlottetown) a farm-to-fork menu. delicious meals at affordable on www.peiadapt.com. www.simscorner.ca www.innatbayfortune.com prices. www.edensgateinc.com

THE MILL IN NEW KITCHEN WITCH TEA ROOM PAPA JOE’S (Charlottetown) GLASGOW Chef Emily Wells Geoff and Debbie Crowther Chef Irwin MacKinnon draws creates global cuisine with an offer an extensive menu that from PEI’s bountiful land and unmistakable Island flair. includes vegetarian, gluten- sea to create world flavours (New Glasgow) free, home-made jams, and with local ingredients. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND www.oldeglasgowmill.ca breads. www.kwpei.com 902-566-5070 ADAPT COUNCIL 43 SCENIC DRIVES Follow the coast. Because of Prince Edward Island’s irregular shape and countless bays and inlets, a trip along our coast delivers new vistas at every turn. Charming communities, each with its own unique flavour, are tucked away, their secret treasures quietly awaiting discovery. Touring our three coastal drives is the perfect way to explore the Island’s diverse landscape and history. North Cape Coastal Drive is brimming with Mi’kmaq culture, Acadian music and theatre, and museums devoted to potatoes, silver foxes, and shipbuilding. You’ll find the Wind Energy Interpretive Centre, The College of Piping, and Visitors’ Tips houses made of glass bottles. The Central Coastal Drive includes Prince Edward Island fun-filled Cavendish, and much more. Enjoy spectacular views along is famous for its scenic Route 20, classic fishing ports and lobster suppers, shopping at landscape–have your Gateway Village, and a leisurely stroll around quaint Victoria-by- camera ready when you tour our coastal drives! the-Sea. Points East Coastal Drive features the unforgettable dune one • The view of the system at Greenwich in PEI National Park and the bayside community Confederation Bridge is of St. Peters, as well as stunning beaches, lively ceilidhs, and the spectacular from the meeting of the tides at East Point. Watch for eagles and seals, lookout in North Carleton. and try not to miss scenic Montague, rustic Orwell Corner, and two • At North Cape enjoy the historic Railway Museum & Miniature Railway in Elmira. a fresh seafood meal at the Visit www.tourismpei.com/pei-scenic-drives. Wind and Reef Restaurant with a majestic view of the longest natural rock reef in North America. three • Take a stroll along the seaside promenade in Cavendish, PEI National Park. Stop at Orby Head for the sunset. four • There is lots to see BAGLOLE Cows/; Holstein PAUL on the drive on Route 19 past Argyle Shore Provincial Park. Stop in for a stroll on the beach at low tide. PEI National Park five • Enjoy spectacular water views along Route 16 DUIVENVOORDEN YVONNE from Souris to East Point. Just follow the signs! Our three coastal drives are ; Inset/ BAGLOLE PAUL clearly marked along the way with colourful signage, like the sign pictured here designating

the North Cape Coastal Drive. There’s never a SYLVESTER JOHN reason to make a wrong turn; then again, there are no wrong turns, because you never know what you might find! ; Montague/ Cape/ SHIRLEY GALLANT ; West

North Cape Central Points East ALAN DEVEAU Coastal Drive Coastal Drive Coastal Drive k Find more info about West Cape touring on page 63 Photos: PEI National Park/Photos: Cape/; West DUIVENVOORDEN YVONNE 44 Island/ page: Panmure Facing Our scenic drives deliver new vistas at every turn. Panmure Island Panmure PAUL BAGLOLE Cows/; Holstein PAUL YVONNE DUIVENVOORDEN YVONNE ; Inset/ BAGLOLE PAUL JOHN SYLVESTER JOHN ; Montague/ Cape/ SHIRLEY GALLANT ; West Montague West Cape West ALAN DEVEAU Oyster Bed Bridge Photos: PEI National Park/Photos: Cape/; West DUIVENVOORDEN YVONNE Facing page: Panmure Island/ page: Panmure Facing 45 46

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Pond Hockey Confederation Trail in fall SEASONS Seasoned with colour. It’s a question that gets asked frequently: “When is the best time to visit PEI?” Most people arrive in the summer, and for many that means golf, beaches, and water sports. Indeed, from early June to late September, it’s non-stop activity: traditional music, dance, arts and crafts, theatre, Canada Day festivities, and much more. The Fall Flavours Festival eases the passing of summer with a series of culinary offerings–demonstrations, cooking boot camps, tasting events, and hands-on activities–all featuring fresh PEI ingredients and set against autumn’s gorgeous backdrop of colour. There’s also Visitors’ Tips apple-picking and harvest festivals. Winter is cold, crisp, and perfect for Nature is close at hand! downhill skiing, as well as tubing, ice skating, and snowshoeing. And the Here are a few tips passed Island is as beautiful covered in snow as it is cloaked in summer green. on from our visitors: The Jack Frost Festival and a few nights at a cozy country inn make a one • The colours in June are amazing. See bright red perfect winter getaway. In the spring the earth awakens with crocuses, farm fields framed by the tulips, daffodils, lupins, and the Lady’s Slipper, and trees once again fill vivid greens of new-season the landscape with vibrant colour. As spring slides back into summer, growth and the blues of our days and nights heat up with more fun, excitement, and memories. shore waters. When is the best time to visit Prince Edward Island? Take your pick! two • During spring, Visit www.tourismpei.com/pei-seasons. touring by car is rewarded with scenes of lupins and other wildflowers growing along Island roads. You could also spot a red fox. three • The off-season is a great time for golf. The courses are quieter and

CAROL LIVINGSTONE CAROL there is value to be found! four • Enjoy a traditional lobster supper in New Glasgow while taking in Pond Hockey/ Pond ; the fall colours along the picturesque River Clyde. five • Take a peaceful

PAUL BAGLOLE PAUL walk on a sandy beach on a sunny October day. PAUL BAGLOLE PAUL Howe Point, early June Lady’s Slipper/ Lady’s Every season seems more vibrant, more intense, on PEI. The blue ocean in summer, the gold and crimson ; Scenic Heritage Road/ leaves in fall, the snow-covered landscape JOHN SYLVESTER; SYLVESTER; JOHN in winter, and the vibrant greens of farm fields edged with purple wildflowers in JOHN SYLVESTER JOHN ; North Lake/ spring. Each will leave you speechless, and fumbling for your camera. Come experience nature’s beauty up close. ; Birdwatching/ STEPHEN HARRIS STEPHEN k ALAN DEVEAU See more on our festivals on page 66 Lupins in June Photos: Howe Point/ Howe Photos: Facing page: Confederation Trail/ page: Confederation Facing 47 PARKS Shared wonders. Look at a satellite image of Prince Edward Island and you’ll see a lot of green. Of course: this is the “Garden Province.” But even within the green are specially-designated lands that honour and preserve the natural wonders. National, provincial, community and privately-owned parks. Many are for day-use, while others include campgrounds. Some offer interpretive programs related to the local wildlife, or host special events. Trails abound. They include some of our most popular beaches. Open spaces for outdoor sports, picnics, exploration, and leisurely walks are plentiful. Visitors’ Tips The Island is an ideal Our Provincial Parks dot the coastline, offering beach access and camping site, whether some unforgettable views of the surrounding waters. Some include you camp by tent or RV. museums and heritage sites. Stretching across 60 kilometres of one • Cavendish Camp- the north shore, Prince Edward Island National Park features seven ground, PEI National Park supervised beaches, the 19 kilometre Gulfshore Way seaside trail, (pictured above) is only the towering dunes of Greenwich, as well as cultural treasures such steps from the ocean and as the Green Gables House and Dalvay-by-the-Sea National Historic is surrounded by cycling Site. Our parks are filled with wonders–protected, preserved, and hiking trails. two • Cedar Dunes Provin- and available for all to share. Visit www.tourismpei.com/parks. cial Park features a beach and is next to the West Point Lighthouse. three • Relax and wander the endless red-sand beaches of Argyle Shore Provincial Park. Especially fun at low tide. four • Travel the Gulf Shore Way from Brackley to Dalvay in PEI National Park and explore one of the five picturesque sandy beaches. five • Basin Head Provincial Park features a supervised PEI National Park ; Gairloch Trail/ STEPHEN HARRIS white-sand beach, food on site, washroom and shower facilities. Zip open your tent, pop open your JOHN SYLVESTER JOHN trailer, or climb out of your RV, and find yourself soaking in the warm sunshine and fresh air. No two camping experiences are identical, and ; Inset/ CHRIS REARDON that’s part of the fun. What will you discover camping on

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