Prince Edward Island
Schooling students in the traditional instruments of Celtic music since the 1980s – from bagpipes to fiddles – this highly regarded music college also stages an impressive Celtic concert called 'Highland Storm' (adult tickets $46) in summer. Expect plenty of step dancing, stirring drums and haunting pipes.
In July and August, there are also hourly mini-concerts ($7) between 11am and 3pm Monday to Friday.
15.43 MILES
This amazing place brings a new meaning to recycling. The three buildings here are constructed entirely from reclaimed bottles, collected from the local…
Prince Edward Island National Park
25.41 MILES
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…
14.8 MILES
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…
17.46 MILES
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…
19.6 MILES
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…
Lucy Maud Montgomery's Cavendish Homestead
19.96 MILES
This restored homestead arguably offers a more authentic picture of author Lucy Maud Montgomery's life and times than the more heavily marketed Green…
14.23 MILES
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…
Farmer's Bank of Rustico & Doucet House
23.32 MILES
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…
0.82 MILES
The modern Eptek Exhibition Centre features local and traveling art exhibitions.
0.86 MILES
This redeveloped waterfront is the highlight of Summerside. A continually expanding boardwalk allows you to wander and enjoy the harbor and its scenic…
5.37 MILES
The very worthwhile Acadian Museum, in Miscouche, uses 18th-century Acadian artifacts, texts, visuals and music to enlighten visitors about the tragic and…
10.52 MILES
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…
5. Lucy Maud Montgomery Birthplace
13.34 MILES
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…
6. Anne of Green Gables Museum
14.23 MILES
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…
7. Green Park Shipbuilding Museum & Yeo House
14.7 MILES
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…
8. Lennox Island Cultural Centre
14.8 MILES
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…