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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, outdoor adventure and touring routes. Also take a look at Photo by LEONA ARSENAULT
the schedule for this year’s Festivals & Events, and don’t forget that for up-to-the-
minute information call us toll free 1-800-463-4PEI or visit us at gentleisland.com. CONTENTS
Culinary ........................... 2
The listings for accommodations, attractions, activities, craft shops, Experiential ...................... 4
shopping and restaurants are organized according to the five colour-coded Welcome ........................... 6
Touring Regions. The listings within each category are arranged alphabetically Golf ................................. 8
by community, then alphabetically by the name of the establishment. See sample Beaches.............................10
page illustration below for more detail. Accommodations are grouped in three Heritage............................ 12
Attractions ..................... 18
main categories: Hotels/Motels/Resorts, Cottages/Apartments/Houses, and
Anne ................................ 20
Inns/Bed & Breakfasts. Go to page 70 for an explanation of the symbols used Outdoor Adventure......... 26
in this Guide. Look for the open-off-season symbol (N ) which identifies Lighthouses...................... 28
establishments open before June 15 and/or after September 15. Crafts ............................... 30
Taste our Island ............. 37
Coastal Drives ................ 38
INNS/BED & BREAKFASTS Tyne Valley › COTTAGES/APTS/HOUSES East Bideford
Seasons............................ 40
TYNE VALLEY (D-4)
THE DOCTOR’S INN
WEST POINT LIGHTHOUSE INN
***&(I)
BAYSIDE (E-5)
CAERNARVON COTTAGES
Cottage - 4 hsk units. 4B&S. Daily
$125(4), $10 add’l person. Weekly
1 Touring Region Location
BED & BREAKFAST
**&(B&B)
CDHQN
CDEGILNP AND GARDENS
CAA-AAA ◆◆◆
****(C)
$850(4), $25 add’l person.
Off-season rates available.
BROOKLYN (E-13)
General Information ...... 46
831-3057 CH MILL RIVER LOG HOME
3 Community Name
queen. Adult environment. 1V0. Canada’s first inn in an active
Cancellation policy. MC, V lighthouse, featuring the “Tower ****(C)
GRAND RIVER FARMS
accepted. Open year round.
Bed & Breakfast - 2 o/n units. 1B.
Room” or rooms in the attached
inn. Licensed restaurant, patio on
property. Cancellation/deposit
COTTAGES
**&(C)
C
831-2202; mobile 439-0816
sanswaysummerhome@hotmail.com
North Cape Coastal
(alphabetical)
Daily $70-85(1-2), $20 add’l person.
Weekly $420-510(1-2), $120 add’l policy. Seventh night free. AE, MC, CGLNP www.sansway.com
person. Breakfast included. Prices V accepted. Open May 24-Oct 15. 854-2683; mobile 432-2370 Sandra Henderson, 38 Wallace Dr.,
include off-season rates.
URBAINVILLE (E-4)
Inn - 9 o/n units. 9B&S. Daily
$100-145(1-2).
fax 854-2683
cdmcneill@pei.sympatico.ca
www.grandriverfarmscottages.com
4462 Bayside, Rte 12. Donna &
Brooklyn, C0B 1B0. Open Jul 1-
Aug 31.
Cottage - 1 hsk unit. 1B&S(jacuzzi),
1S. Weekly $1000(6), $50 add’l
Drive .........................72
CHEZ YVETTE BED & Charlie McNeill, Box 29, 31271, person.
BREAKFAST
**&(B&B)
CDQNO
ALBERTON (C-3)
BRIARWOOD INN, COTTAGES
Richmond, C0B 1Y0. Come enjoy
peaceful sunrises and sunsets! Two
beautiful waterfront cottages.
Executive three-bedroom cottage
CAPE WOLFE (D-1)
MERMAID’S LOOKOUT 4 Map Coordinates for Green Gables Shore ...... 90
854-2966 AND LODGE **&C
with upper and lower decks and
yvetteandgerry@hotmail.com
www.chezyvette.ca/
1154 Rte 124. Yvette Deschenes, Box
63, Urbainville, C0B 2E0. Located
***(C) **&(B&B)
**&(H/M)
CGHQN
fireplace. Two-bedroom cottage
with lower deck. Fully equipped.
Satellite TV. Open Jun 1-Oct 30.
CN
Community Name Red Sands Shore ........ 140
in the heart of the Evangeline area Cottage - 2 hsk units. 2B&S. Daily
9 Description of Establishment
available.
YOU HEAR “mmmmmm” a lot on Prince Edward Island. It’s the sound
of people savouring their first bite of lobster supper. Or Malpeque oysters
freshly harvested from the bay. Or a PEI potato cooked to perfection. There’s
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a renewed appreciation for local ingredients of late, and that can only mean
one thing: seafood, meat and veggies that have taken the shortest possible
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route from source to plate. Put those ingredients into the hands of award-
Whether you’re looking for a
winning chefs, and just imagine the results. Better yet, come taste for yourself. quick bite, fine cuisine, or a
We have the best in fine dining, casual, and family restaurants, as well as an long, romantic experience,
assortment of cuisines that just may surprise you. For a food experience you’ll the right meal is right here.
never forget, sign up for one of the Culinary Institute’s Boot Camps: half- or ONE ~ Feed all of your
senses at once, surrounded
full-day courses where you’ll work with an experienced chef in a state-of- by beautiful gardens at The
the-art kitchen (culinarybootcamps.com). Or set out on The Culinary Trail, Dunes Café in Brackley,
a series of itineraries–complete with guidebook and map–designed around pictured above.
Prince Edward Island’s many food related treasures (www.peiflavours.ca). TWO ~ Don’t miss the
signature dessert at Seaweed
If your visit to PEI is in the fall, get here hungry. September is Culinary Month,
Pie Café in Miminegash.
with the International Shellfish Festival and more than a hundred culinary (It’s seaweed pie. Really!)
events at the annual Fall Flavours. Visit gentleisland.com/culinary. THREE ~ Have lunch on
the deck at Clam Diggers
Restaurant in Georgetown.
FOUR ~ Order the veggie
quiche at Landmark Café
in Victoria-by-the-Sea.
Roadside stand, Tryon
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As a visitor to PEI, you can do more than just witness the Island
way of life. You can live it, too. Real experiences. Simple pleasures.
Being active and relaxed at the same time. Any island is its own
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unique world. Stories, music, recipes, and skills are preserved and
passed down for generations. But here you’re welcome to take part,
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Islanders are eager to share
and take home some of our traditions. Islanders are eager to help.
their way of life with you in In an ever-growing series of activities, you can work side-by-side with
an Island Experience. chefs, artisans, fishermen, farmers, musicians, and a host of people
ONE ~ Let artist Maurice who defy categorizing, but who love what they do and want to share
Bernard help you turn a pile it with you. A partial list includes Happy Clammers, Metal Magic,
of sand into a magical day of
Back Road Folk Art, GPS Adventure Quest, A Ray of Sunshine Garden
imagination, Building a
Sandcastle, pictured above. Walk, Digging for Dinner, and Fish Tales & Tall Ships. So if you’re
TWO ~ Make your own looking for a holiday with some real life behind it, you’ll find it
novelty soap from Irish here. Yes, you might get your hands dirty. You might also get your
Moss, at SeaSplash Soap shoes wet. And your knees stained. All temporary. But the
Making in Tignish.
memory of your Island experiences will last a lifetime.
THREE ~ Climb aboard a
real lobster boat, haul traps www.gentleisland.com/experiences.
with Island fishermen, and
enjoy a hard-earned meal!
FOUR ~ Join Spuds, Fudge
& Tales for a total potato
learning experience. And
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Hon. Robert Ghiz Premier of Prince Edward Island Hon. Valerie Docherty Minister of Tourism
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KEEP YOUR EYE on the ball. Easier said than done when you’re playing
on one of Prince Edward Island’s thirty-plus courses. We’re Canada’s top golf
destination, and for many good reasons. First, there’s the sheer beauty of
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the place: green hills, red cliffs, crystal blue water, and golden sunshine.
Then, there’s the selection of play: nine-hole public courses, sumptuous resorts,
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and everything in between. Some of these courses are as famous as the golf
You can’t play them all in
one trip, so you’ll have to legends who’ve played them: The Links at Crowbush Cove. Dundarave. Brudenell
come back. Meanwhile, River. Others are simply well-designed, impeccably-manicured, delightfully-
here are a few to consider: situated courses, waiting to challenge your game and enthrall your senses.
ONE ~ The Links at Join us for the 2nd Annual International Couples Golf Festival – five days
Crowbush Cove (pictured
of golf, luxury accommodations, fine dining, music, and new friends.
above), is challenging,
scenic, and near the top If you’re a beginner, an occasional player, or just looking for a little exercise
of everyone’s list. and fresh air, PEI is the place for you, too. The Island is compact, so you’re
TWO ~ Play a round at never far from anything. Play a round of golf, and still have time for shopping,
Mill River Golf Course, the a trip to the beach, lobster supper or theatre. You can even book your tee times
setting for the Golf Channel’s
online (www.golfpei.com). Is Prince Edward Island really golf heaven? Come
reality show The Big Break.
THREE ~ Stay where you find out for yourself. See page 53 for more info and a list of PEI courses.
play. The Island has five golf
resorts to suit your needs.
FOUR ~ The Stanhope
Golf & Country Club is a
superb course with stunning
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THE BEACH. It’s a special place, one that tugs at you even when
you’re somewhere else: “It’s a beautiful summer day. I should be at
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the beach!” Sea air, warm sun, and that wonderful rhythm of the tide
that gives your mind a chance to catch up with the rest of you.
INSIDER TIPS The beach is a place for picnics, walks, volleyball, or better still, just
Choosing a beach presents
closing your eyes and doing nothing at all. On Prince Edward Island, there
a challenge when you’re on
an island surrounded by are 90 beaches or more, each with its own special feature–best beach for
them. Here are just a few clams, best sand for castles, best warm water pools inside the sandbar.
to choose from: Best of all, a visit to your special beach doesn’t have to take up your whole
ONE ~ Jacques Cartier day, because wherever you are, there’s a beach just minutes away. Which is
Provincial Park in the why it’s so hard to ignore the tugging of red cliffs, sparkling sand, and dark
western tip of PEI.
blue water meeting light blue sky. A visit to an Island beach will be your
TWO ~ Ross Lane, a
small, quiet beach access
chance to discover –or recapture –the feeling that you’re exactly where
inside PEI National Park. you’re supposed to be. See more beaches gentleisland.com/beaches.
THREE ~ At low tide
explore the warm tidal
pools at Arglye Shore.
FOUR ~ Beach Point in
southeastern PEI, next to
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Fiddle Festival.
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1 877 894-3980
www.golfpei.ca
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HAVE YOU EVER WISHED for your own private playground? Prince
Edward Island may be just the place to fulfill your childhood dreams.
Sandy beaches, warm ocean water, lively fun parks and an overall casual
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atmosphere make up your Island playground. Who among us does not
have a happy memory of a family day at the beach, when the atmosphere
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From water parks to
sandcastles, this is the place
days when the excitement of piling into the car for a family road trip set
for family fun. Here are a the tone for a memorable week of togetherness? Who wouldn’t want to
few ideas to get you started: relive those moments in the company of our own children? Prince Edward
ONE ~ Orwell Corner Island seems to provide just the right magical mix of nostalgia and fun.
Historic Village, a kid-size A PEI family vacation is designed to be as wholesome and uncomplicated
step into the past. as an ice cream cone on a warm afternoon. Your Prince Edward Island
TWO ~ Avonlea Village,
holiday will become part of those legendary “remember when” family
(pictured above) for lots
of non-stop activity. moments. Lots of family fun on gentleisland.com/attractions.
THREE ~ Shining Waters
Family Fun Park, be prepared
for fun, and to get wet!
FOUR ~ Mill River Fun
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Now beginning its second century in print, the novel Anne of Green Gables
has enchanted audiences all over the world. How best to explain the phenomenon?
Is it the character of Anne, or the book’s Prince Edward Island setting?
It seems to be the combination of the two: a unique personality and her
Photo UNIVERSIT Y OF GUELPH ARCHIVES ongoing relationship with a unique place. Each is changed forever, and for
the better, by having known the other. To truly understand, you have to
INSIDER TIPS read the story, then find your way to PEI. At the Charlottetown Festival,
After a hundred years and Anne of Green Gables –The Musical™ takes to the stage for its 46th
a birthday party that lasted
consecutive season. The little girl is all grown up in Summerside’s
for months, Anne shows
Anne & Gilbert. At the Anne of Green Gables Country Fair in Cavendish,
no sign of slowing down.
Here are a few ideas for enjoy a raspberry cordial on a perfect summer day. Or visit the many gift
keeping up with her: shops to find that special doll or collectible. You won’t be able to explore
ONE ~ Explore the house, everything Anne in one visit, any more than you could see the Island
and even walk the haunted itself in a single trip. Think of it, rather, as just the beginning of a magical
wood, at Green Gables in
friendship. And stay in touch forever at www.gentleisland.com/anne.
PEI National Park.
TWO ~ Shop at the Anne
of Green Gables Store and
take home a special memory.
THREE ~ Stroll through
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Continue your
Maritime
Drive less. See more.
vacation. Experience the Sea.
The Princess of Acadia The Confederation and the Holiday Island
Proudly serving Nova Scotia Proudly serving Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia.
and New Brunswick. Extend your Island vacation by taking the ferry home. A scenic,
This Bay of Fundy Adventure and comfortable, 75 minute ride. A true Island Experience.
will cut your travel time in www.peiferry.com
half - giving you more time to
enjoy your trip.
www.acadiaferry.com
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EVERY TRAVEL DESTINATION has its list of things you must do. In
Prince Edward Island, it’s get outside! To spend all your time indoors on
PEI would be like going to a great art museum to read the newspaper.
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What you’d miss! Running, walking, biking. There are 25 bicycle rental
shops on the Island, and with good reason: cycling is a great way to get around.
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The highest elevation is 142 meters (465 feet) above sea level, with much of
Here are some specific
the land rising and falling in gentle slopes. Add the Confederation Trail with ideas for stretching your
its 357 kilometres (221 miles) of flat, groomed surface and you have a legs–and arms!
biker’s and hiker’s dream. Canoeing, kayaking, fishing. The Island is surrounded ONE ~ Try a walking trail:
by warm summer water. If you’re not in the ocean, you’ll want to be on it. Bubbling Springs in Dalvay;
MacPhail Woods in Orwell;
(Did we mention snorkeling, swimming, seal watching or parasailing?)
and Black Marsh Trail at
Camping. When your active, fresh-air day ends and you are ready to slow North Cape to name a few.
down, there’s no better way than by spending a night in one of our More on islandtrails.ca/trails.
campgrounds. Breathe in the salt-tinged air and let the sound of TWO ~ Cycle from Mount
the waves lull you to sleep. Visit gentleisland.com/outside. Stewart to St. Peters on the
Confederation Trail. Enjoy
the views of St. Peters Bay.
THREE ~ Go camping and
end the day with a campfire
Top Notch Lobster Fishing Tour
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THERE ARE PEOPLE who are drawn to lighthouses, the way ship
captains struggling through a storm are drawn to them. Maybe it’s the
hope they represent, the promise of a safe haven. Maybe it’s the visual
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contrast, this tall, vertical structure sweeping its beacon across the flat sea
and shore. Or maybe it’s the view a lighthouse affords from the top–pure
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nature, unimpeded by buildings and billboards. Whatever the reason, if
Seven of Prince Edward
Island’s lighthouses are you’re one of those people, you will be drawn also to Prince Edward Island.
open to the public–why There are more than 50 lighthouses dotting PEI’s 1,760 kilometres of ragged
not take a day or two and coastline. Seven are open to the public: five along the Points East Coastal
follow our Lighthouse Drive alone. More than 40 still function as navigational aids. Many have
Lover’s Tour? Here’s the been moved, some more than once, away from the receding shore.
list from west to east:
The lighthouses of PEI: different heights and shapes, varying colours
ONE ~ West Point, next to
a provincial campground.
and designs. Each is unique, each has a compelling history, and each
TWO ~ Victoria Rangelight, has a story to tell. Follow the lights! For an interactive map of
houses two different lights. PEI’s lighthouses, visit gentleisland.com/lighthouses.
THREE ~ Point Prim, PEI’s
only round lighthouse.
FOUR ~ Wood Islands
lighthouse (pictured above).
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FIVE ~ In Charlottetown
stroll down Victoria Row,
visit a crafts gallery on Great
George Street, then head to
Peake’s Quay for more great
Island craft ideas.
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Your journey
through Avonlea
begins here.
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rince Edward Island’s famous heroine, Anne of Green Gables, now has a second home.
At foreveranne.com, you’ll discover an imaginative place filled with everything Anne, from
information on L.M. Montgomery’s cherished books to recommendations for exploring the land
of her adventures. There’s even a community section where Kindred Spirits can post their own
stories, share PEI vacation tips, or simply chat with fellow ‘Anne fans’ about their favourite little redhead.
Visit foreveranne.com and add a new chapter to your Anne of Green Gables experience.
foreveranne.com/blogs
twitter.com/foreveranne facebook.com/foreveranne
"Anne of Green Gables" and other indicia of Anne are trademarks and Canadian official marks of the Anne of Green Gables
Licensing Authority Inc and are used under license by the ForeverAnne.com. L. M. Montgomery is a trademark of Heirs of L. M.
Montgomery Inc. Photos copyright Tourism PEI / John Sylvester Photography. Regan Winters as Anne of Green Gables
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BECAUSE OF its irregular shape and many bays and inlets, Prince Edward
Island has a long coastline. It has communities with unique flavour, and
secret treasures tucked away and quietly awaiting discovery. One wonderful
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option for exploring our jagged coastline and charming communities is
to follow our three coastal drives. North Cape Coastal Drive ~ Brimming
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Prince Edward Island is
famous for its scenic
potatoes, silver foxes, and shipbuilding. You’ll find the Wind Energy
landscape–have your Interpretive Centre, the College of Piping, and houses made of glass bottles.
camera ready when you You can even sleep in a lighthouse! Central Coastal Drive ~ Fun-filled
stop at these viewpoints! Cavendish and so much more: spectacular views along Route 20; the
ONE ~ The view from classic fishing port at Rustico Harbour; shops and dining at Gateway
DeSable looking toward Village at the foot of the Confederation Bridge; and quaint Victoria-by-
the Confederation Bridge
the-Sea. Points East Coastal Drive ~ Don’t miss the rare dune system
(pictured above).
TWO ~ The view of the at Greenwich or the bayside community of St. Peters. This is the land of
harbour from Tea Hill just breathtaking beaches, lively ceilidhs and lighthouses. Watch for eagles and
east of Charlottetown. seals, and if you can fit it in– scenic Montague, the winery at Little Sands
THREE ~ Seacow Pond and Orwell Corner Historic Village. Visit gentleisland.com/drives.
in the far northwest tip
of the Island.
FOUR ~ The scenic outlook
overlooking the fishing
village of French River.
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on a sandy beach on a
sunny October day.
FIVE ~ Lupins and other
wildflowers grow wild along
Island roads and fields
(lupins pictured above).
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