Prince Edward Island’s 2008 Island Guide is your complete vacation planning package. We hope you will enjoy the gorgeous photos and interesting articles in the first 50 pages of the Guide, where you can learn about Island culture, outdoor adventure and touring routes.
The North Cape Coastal Drive takes you to places you’ll never want to leave. Picturesque communities, historic architecture, and rugged landscapes make this Island area a favourite among tourists and residents alike.
As visitors arrive at the crest of the 13-kilometre Confederation Bridge, 60 metres above Northumberland Strait, they are presented with a marvellous vista of South Shore. This is a region of rolling hills and red cliffs, punctuated by the Island’s capital city, Charlottetown. The city is the birthplace of Confederation. And though the population may be only about 35,000, there’s a great deal of history and a lively arts scene.
Step back in time to a place where childhood dreams and memories live forever. Find out more about Anne’s Land, the place made famous in Montgomery’s classic novel Anne of Green Gables.
Take a closer look at the Points East Coastal Drive and you will soon see why you should include a trip to this sculpted eastern coastline. It is an area brimming with friendly faces, fresh seafood, and unspoiled beaches.
In western Prince Edward Island, the North Cape Coastal Drive is your scenic route to picturesque fishing and farming communities, secluded beaches, historic architecture, beautiful churches and non-stop festivals and events. The Blue Heron Coastal Drive is a 198-kilometre scenic route which completely encircles the centre portion of the Island with saltwater seascapes, beaches, sand dunes and red cliffs north and south, and rivers and bays east and west. Circling the eastern section of the Island, the Points East Coastal Drive winds through scenic fishing villages, and past potato farms, golf courses restaurants and country inns.
There are so many reasons to celebrate in PEI! Choose from a selection of theatre performances, musicals, concerts, ceilidhs, festivals, events and more.
Get ready to enjoy a back-seat approach to touring. From full day trips, to short jaunts, Prince Edward Island has a selection of professional touring companies that will introduce you to the very finest sights and stops our Island has to offer.
Explore the Gentle Island
From picturesque communities, to secluded beaches, and beautiful landscapes – there are so many reasons to visit our jewel of an Island that spans just 280 km tip to tip. We’ve mapped out some of the landmarks to help you plan the perfect Island getaway.
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