There are a wealth of activities to keep you busy or relaxed on Prince Edward Island... Known as Canada's smallest and greenest province, Prince Edward Island is cradled on the waves of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The Island's rolling landscape is ringed with soft white-sand beaches you can beachcomb along for kilometers. Fill your days by wandering through wonderful antique shops, farmers’ markets and pastoral villages where you can sample delicious culinary treats fresh from the sea. We're small enough for you to explore the Island from tip to tip.
Hike or bike along the pastoral Confederation Trail, an old abandoned railway bed that spans 350 kilometers from one end of the Island to the other. You’ll pass green pastures, highlighted by the deep-red soil and the bright blue of rivers, marshes and bays, into lovely rural communities and the capital city of Charlottetown. For leisurely strolling, choose any of the long sandy beaches and let your feet be caressed by warm, gentle waves.
A sense of history will envelope you in our capital city of Charlottetown, the birthplace of Canada's confederation. Proud of its past, residents also take pride in their city's manicured lawns, well-kept flower beds, tree-lined streets and lovely historic homes. A walk along the waterfront will bring you to Peake’s Wharf, a collection of merchants and attractions combining the best of Island entertainment, shopping, boat tours and dining – especially world-famous Malpeque oysters, baked or on the half-shell.
Even as the Gentle Island has grown into a vibrantly diverse province, it still can keep one foot in the present and the other in the past. Where else can a hand-painted sign on the side of a road be considered a store front? This down-to-earth philosophy can be found in community festivals and cultural events throughout the Island. This is one of the most relaxing yet varied holiday experiences you'll ever have.
Source: Tourism PEI, Atlantic Canada Tourism Partnership