Prince Edward Island
This amazing place brings a new meaning to recycling. The three buildings here are constructed entirely from reclaimed bottles, collected from the local…
Must-see attractions in Prince Edward Island
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Prince Edward Island National Park
Prince Edward Island
Running along the island's north coast for 42 sandy kilometers, this national park encompasses some of the island's finest beaches, alongside a diverse…
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Built in 1867 (the same year as Confederation), the East Point Lighthouse still guards PEI's northeastern shore. As you climb the 67 steps to the top, you…
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Mi'kmaq culture remains strong on the little 535-hectare wooded islet known as Lennox Island, and this cultural center provides a decent primer on…
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Built in 1875, this striking lighthouse is immediately recognizable thanks to its black-and-white paint job. At 21m high, it's the tallest lighthouse in…
Prince Edward Island
Owned by author LM Montgomery's grandfather's cousins, the now-famous House of Green Gables and its Victorian surrounds inspired the setting for Anne of…
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Lucy Maud Montgomery's Cavendish Homestead
Prince Edward Island
This restored homestead arguably offers a more authentic picture of author Lucy Maud Montgomery's life and times than the more heavily marketed Green…
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Prince Edward Island
This homestead is an important part of the Anne of Green Gables mythos. Set in 110 hectares of fields and woodland, the house was built by author Lucy…
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Farmer's Bank of Rustico & Doucet House
Prince Edward Island
The solid red-stone Farmer's Bank of Rustico operated here between 1864 and 1894, and served an important role in providing funds for local Acadian…
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Cape Bear Lighthouse & Marconi Station
Prince Edward Island
This three-story lighthouse looks like many others in PEI, but it has its own unique place in history. Built in 1881, it was chosen in 1905 as the site of…
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Prince Edward Island
It had to happen: a museum dedicated to the humble spud, and where better than in potato-capital-of-Canada PEI? Admittedly it's a niche affair, with…
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The huge, dune-bordered beach at Stanhope sees far fewer tourists than Cavendish or Brackley, so it's a good bet if you prefer a quiet patch of sand. From…
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North Cape Interpretive Centre
Prince Edward Island
The expanded interpretive center provides displays dedicated to wind energy, local history and wildlife, as well as a small aquarium. The Black Marsh…
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This redeveloped waterfront is the highlight of Summerside. A continually expanding boardwalk allows you to wander and enjoy the harbor and its scenic…
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Prince Edward Island
The very worthwhile Acadian Museum, in Miscouche, uses 18th-century Acadian artifacts, texts, visuals and music to enlighten visitors about the tragic and…
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A marvel of Canadian engineering, the Confederation Bridge spans 12.9km linking Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. Opened in 1997, it's the longest…
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Greenwich Interpretation Centre
Prince Edward Island
Avant-garde meets barn at the Greenwich Interpretation Centre, where an innovative audiovisual presentation details the ecology of the dune system and the…
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Once upon a time, the station at Elmira represented the end of the line for PEI's railway; it now marks the eastern end of the Confederation Trail. This…
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In homage to PEI's bootlegging past, this distillery produces Canada's only legal moonshine, which comes in two strengths: the original 50% proof Strait…
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On the southern side of the river, the statuesque former post office and customs house (1888) overlooks the marina, and since 1958 has been home to this…
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For wine tasting on a grand scale, cruise over to Little Sands, 9km from the Wood Islands Ferry, where Rossignol Estate Winery has free tastings and…
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If you're still searching for PEI's finest beaches, according to many islanders you'll find them here at Basin Head – including the squeaky tones of the…
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Stretching along the northern edge of Rustico Bay, Brackley is a popular excursion for families and day-trippers from Charlottetown and beyond. There's…
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Completely restored by community volunteers in 2015, this 1853 lighthouse was constructed to guide shipping vessels into Georgetown Harbour. It has an…
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Lucy Maud Montgomery Birthplace
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Author Lucy Maud Montgomery was born in this humble little white-and-green clapboard house on November 30, 1874. Fans of Anne of Green Gables will thrill…
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This towering 19th-century church is not only the tallest on PEI, with a spire of 185ft, it's also the first brick church built on the island. Have a peek…
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The Confederation Trail begins (or ends!) two blocks south of the church on School St. The Tignish Cultural Centre, near the church, has a good exhibition…
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Blessed are the cheesemakers, or so they say. This one produces numerous variants of Gouda, which makes the perfect addition to any picnic hamper…
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If you'll be waiting a while at the ferry terminal, it's worth visiting this 1876 lighthouse, which has a good gift shop, a small shipbuilding gallery and…
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Green Park Shipbuilding Museum & Yeo House
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This museum tells the story of the booming shipbuilding industry in the 19th century. It's located in a painstakingly restored Victorian-era home known as…
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Head toward the coast from Murray River along Rte 348 (Gladstone Rd) to find Newman Estate Winery. This lovely place specializes in blueberry wines, but…
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Appropriately for a PEI distillery, this place specializes in potato vodka, as well as a newer brew made from wild blueberries. You can tour the…
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Quiet dunes, impressive rocks and lots of sand make Dalvay an attractive alternative to the busier beaches to the west, and there are a few short hiking…
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Beautiful Cavendish Beach gets crowded during summer months, but with perfect sand and a warm (ish) ocean in front, you won't really care.
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A large, red-sand beach that's free to visit, even in summer, and since it's west-facing, makes a pleasant place for watching the sunset.
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Victoria Seaport Lighthouse Museum
Prince Edward Island
This museum has an interesting exhibit on local history. If it's closed, get the key from the shop across the road.
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The modern Eptek Exhibition Centre features local and traveling art exhibitions.
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This small museum explores the history of the fishing industry in PEI.
