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Camping
At night pitch your tent or park your RV in one of our
11 provincial campgrounds,
in the
Prince Edward Island National Park
on the North Shore, or in private campgrounds across PEI.
On the Trail
Prince Edward Island is the first province to complete its section of the TransCanada
Trail. The
Confederation Trail was developed
on railway lines abandoned more than a decade ago. The trail is surfaced with finely
crushed rock dust and is quite smooth and almost flat, making it easily negotiated on
foot or by bicycle. The full, tip-to-tip,
Tignish
to
Elmira
distance is 274 kilometres. The trail passes along the sea shore, by farm pastures and
woodlots, and through many small communities as it links the opposite ends of the
Island.
The
Confederation Trail
is a true all-season attraction as it is turned over to snowmobilers in winter.
Watch for special events like the Legacy Bike Tour and TrailFest in the fall. Bright
plum-coloured gates mark the various entry points, and there are several interesting
branch trails that lead to places like
Souris,
Montague or
Borden-Carleton.
Request a Confederation Trail map from our
toll-free information centre. An excursion
on our Confederation Trail is a must-do for your vacation, whether you walk a small
section in one of our cities, or cycle the whole tip-to-tip distance.
Deep-sea Fishing
A wonderful outing for the whole family. You will gain a whole new appreciation for
fresh seafood after you take part in a
deep-sea fishing
excursion, cast your line into the deep blue waters off the coast of
Prince Edward Island and catch your own fish.
Sport Fishing
Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Salmon, or go for the big one, Giant Bluefin Tuna! One of
PEI's best fishing areas may be found at the Morell River, where the Morell River
Management Co-op has licenses, equipment and guide services. Call (902) 961-2013 or
riverman@mailer.isn.net. The Trout
River in western PEI is a perfect destination for fishing as well as hiking. An
interpretive centre will help with information on angling, licenses and equipment
rentals. Drop into a
Visitor
Information Centre for a map of PEI's fishing holes.
Dig your Meal
Many of PEI's shores are blessed with natural stocks of clams. Whether your preference
is soft-shell clams, quahaugs or bar clams there may be a "fishy" opportunity for
you.
While there is no requirement for a
recreational licence to fish clams, there are season, size and possession limits,
and some areas are closed to shellfish harvest. Soft-shell clams and quahaugs must
be at least 50 mm (approx 2") in length and bar clams must be at least 102 mm
(approx 4") in length for harvest. A recreational fisher cannot have more than 300
clams in their possession, of which not more than 100 are bar clams and 100 are
quahaugs. Specific questions on resource issues should be directed to
the Department of Fisheries and Oceans at (902) 566-7812.
Remember that you share the resource
with a vibrant commercial fishery and conservation is important.
Out of the Sea and Over the Coals
The
Department of Agriculture,Fisheries and Aquaculture
performs seafood cooking demonstrations at locations all over PEI
during the summer months. This tourist-friendly program known as
Out
of the Sea and Over the Coals is publicized on the radio and through the
Visitor Information Centres.
We're Shellfish Farmers Too
PEI also supports an aquaculture industry that grows shellfish on private leases.
PEI Island Blue mussels and Malpeque oysters have a world-wide reputation for quality
and are exported all over the world. Shellfish leases are marked with large white or
yellow buoys and the shellfish on these sites are the property of the owner.
If the tides are playing tricks on
you or if you can not find your way to the shore, fishing for fresh seafood at one
of PEI's many
Seafood
Retail Outlets is perfectly acceptable. Ask for the directory at your local
Visitor Information
Centre or the
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Aquaculture at (902) 368-4880.
See the Seals
Seal
watching tours are available from several ports around the Island.
Paddle to the Sea
Sea
kayaking tours
will give you a whole new perspective on the Island. Head out for the afternoon,
or take a three-day tour.
Rent a windsurfer or sea-doo for some
exciting times skimming the waves. Or try parasailing or snorkelling! A sailing
excursion would be a fine way to tour the Island. Many of our ports also offer
excellent services to boating visitors.