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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
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.
The listings for accommodations, attractions, activities, craft shops,
shopping and restaurants are organized according to the five colour-coded
Touring Regions. The listings within each category are arranged alphabetically
by community, then alphabetically by the name of the establishment. See sample
page illustration below for more detail. Accommodations are grouped in three
main categories: Hotels/Motels/Resorts, Cottages/Apartments/Houses, and
Inns/Bed & Breakfasts. Go to page 70 for an explanation of the symbols used
in this Guide. Look for the open-off-season symbol (N ) which identifies
establishments open before June 15 and/or after September 15.
INNS/BED & BREAKFASTS Tyne Valley › COTTAGES/APTS/HOUSES East Bideford
TYNE VALLEY (D-4)
THE DOCTOR’S INN
BED & BREAKFAST
**&(B&B)
CDHQN
831-3057
doctorsinn@pei.sympatico.ca
www.peisland.com/doctorsinn
32 Allen Rd., Rte 167. Paul & Jean
Offer. 30 km west of Summerside, 4
km from Green Park and river
swimming. Beautifully landscaped
village home, c. 1860. Cozy living
room with fireplace. Two-acre
organic market gardens provide
fresh vegetables. Dining by
reservation. Recommended in
Where to Eat in Canada ‘92-’08
(one-star rating). One double, one
queen. Adult environment.
Cancellation policy. MC, V
accepted. Open year round.
Bed & Breakfast - 2 o/n units. 1B.
Daily $70-85(1-2), $20 add’l person.
Weekly $420-510(1-2), $120 add’l
person. Breakfast included. Prices
include off-season rates.
URBAINVILLE (E-4)
CHEZ YVETTE BED &
BREAKFAST
**&(B&B)
CDQNO
854-2966
yvetteandgerry@hotmail.com
www.chezyvette.ca/
1154 Rte 124. Yvette Deschenes, Box
63, Urbainville, C0B 2E0. Located
in the heart of the Evangeline area
and surrounded by magnificent
flower gardens, this pristine
establishment offers a fine blend
of traditional and modern comfort.
Breakfast is served in the dining
room, graced with fine antiques.
Three rooms: two with queen-size
beds, and one with two single
beds. Bilingual. Completely
renovated homestead. Open
May 1-Oct 31.
Bed & Breakfast - 3 o/n units. 1
B&S, 1S. Daily $65(1-2), $15 add’l
person. Breakfast included.
WEST POINT (E-2)
STEWART MEMORIAL BEACH
HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST
**&(B&B)
CDGQN
859-2970
www3.pei.sympatico.ca/~audrey.
macdonald
120 Harbour Rd., Rte 14. Audrey
MacDonald, West Point, C0B 1V0.
Replica house with artifacts,
antiques, geneology, history.
Operating since 1995. Very positive
comments by visitors. By West
Point Harbourside Centre, Cedar
Dunes Park, lighthouse and crafts.
Ideal location for cycling tourists.
Open May 1-Oct 31.
Bed & Breakfast - 3 o/n units. 1
B&S, 1S. Daily $65-75(1-2). Weekly
$390-450(1-2). Full breakfast
included.
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Category
call us 1-800-463-4PEI toll free
on the web www.gentleisland.com
Tourism PEI, Box 940, Charlottetown,
Prince Edward Island, Canada, C1A 7M5
Call 902-368-5540 Fax 902-368-4438
gentleisland@gov.pe.ca
WEST POINT LIGHTHOUSE INN
***&(I)
CDEGILNP
859-3605; fax 859-1510
toll free (800) 764-6854
westpointlighthouse@gmail.com
www.westpointlighthouse.com
Off Rte 14. Shirley Phillips, 364 Cedar
Dunes Park Rd., West Point, C0B
1V0. Canada’s first inn in an active
lighthouse, featuring the “Tower
Room” or rooms in the attached
inn. Licensed restaurant, patio on
property. Cancellation/deposit
policy. Seventh night free. AE, MC,
V accepted. Open May 24-Oct 15.
Inn - 9 o/n units. 9B&S. Daily
$100-145(1-2).
ALBERTON (C-3)
BRIARWOOD INN, COTTAGES
AND LODGE
***(C) **&(B&B)
**&(H/M)
CGHQN
853-2518; toll free (888) 27CABIN
accommodations@briarwood.pe.ca
www.briarwood.pe.ca
253 Matthews Lane. Gary & Debbie
Inman, Box 215, Alberton, C0B 1B0.
Six housekeeping cabins situated on
the water. Two bedrooms, full bath,
patio doors to deck, free wireless
internet, laundromat, barbecues,
telephones. Briarwood Lodge has
one-bedroom suites with complete
kitchen, living area, full bath and
queen bed. Our larger suites offer
patio doors to a deck, cathedral
ceiling, queen bed and spacious
bathroom with whirlpool tub. Also,
standard double rooms and king
suites available. Our award-
winning Heritage home provides a
panoramic view of Dock River.
Period furniture, front verandah,
quiet location. No smoking. Pet
surcharge applies. AE, Interac, MC,
V accepted. Open year round.
Cottage - 6 hsk units. 6B&S. Daily
$140(1-2), $10 add’l person. Weekly
$800(1-2), $25 add’l person.
Bed & Breakfast - 3 o/n units. 1B,
1S. Daily $75(1-2), $10 add’l person.
HMR Lodge - 8 hsk units. 8B&S (2
jacuzzis). Daily $110-145(1-2), $10
add’l person. Weekly $700-800(1-
2), $25 add’l person.
Motel - 8 o/n units. 8B&S (4
jacuzzis). Daily $85-125(1-2), $10
add’l person. Off-season rates
available.
BAYSIDE (E-5)
CAERNARVON COTTAGES
AND GARDENS
CAA-AAA ◆◆◆
****(C)
CH
854-3418; toll free (800) 514-9170
2cappers@pei.sympatico.ca
www.cottagelink.com/caernarvon
4697 Rte 12. Rusty Capper, Richmond
RR1, C0B 1Y0. Great for family
vacations. Enjoy tranquility,
comfort and value. Relax in our
gardens. This is an outstanding
property. Great price. Please check
our website for photos, availability
and cancellation policy. Open
Jun 15-Sep 15.
Cottage - 4 hsk units. 4B&S. Daily
$135(1-2), $10 add’l person.
GRAND RIVER FARMS
COTTAGES
**&(C)
CGLNP
854-2683; mobile 432-2370
fax 854-2683
cdmcneill@pei.sympatico.ca
www.grandriverfarmscottages.com
4462 Bayside, Rte 12. Donna &
Charlie McNeill, Box 29, 31271,
Richmond, C0B 1Y0. Come enjoy
peaceful sunrises and sunsets! Two
beautiful waterfront cottages.
Executive three-bedroom cottage
with upper and lower decks and
fireplace. Two-bedroom cottage
with lower deck. Fully equipped.
Satellite TV. Open Jun 1-Oct 30.
Cottage - 2 hsk units. 2B&S. Daily
$80-150(4-6). Weekly $500-1000(4-6).
BIRCH HILL (D-5)
SPRUCE MEADOW COTTAGE
**&(C)
GH
831-2259; off season (631) 264-0883
clifld@aol.com
183 Sheri Crt. Clifford Demorest, Box
149, Tyne Valley, C0B 2C0 (winter: 20
SouthBay Ave., Amityville, NY, USA
11701). Nestled on a river leading to
Malpeque Bay is Spruce Meadow, a
private, unpretentious retreat. Near
the Confederation Trail, Green
Park, golf, beaches for swimming/
boating. Kayaks available, deck/
views. Open Jun 15-Sep 15.
Cottage - 1 hsk unit. 1S. Weekly
$695(1-4), $25 add’l person. Prices
include off-season rates.
WEST COUNTRY COTTAGES
***&(C)
GHN
831-3342; mobile 888-8727
dnoye@pei.sympatico.ca
westcountrycottages.cottagelink.com
16 Schooner Lane, Rte 12. Clayton &
Donnalee Noye, 16 Schooner Lane,
Tyne Valley RR2, C0B 2C0. Spacious
deluxe cottages overlooking
Malpeque Bay. Fully equipped
one- and two-bedroom units with
queen/double beds plus sofa bed.
Honeymoon suite with jacuzzi/hot
tub, perfect for a romantic getaway/
anniversary celebration. All have
pine interiors, phone, propane
barbecues, satellite TV. Laundry
facilities, playground, beachfront for
swimming and boating. Golfing at
nearby Mill River or Summerside
golf courses. MC, V accepted. Open
May 15-Oct 15.
10 Rates and Dates of Operation
(at end of listing)
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CONTENTS
Culinary ........................... 2
Experiential ...................... 4
Welcome ........................... 6
Golf ................................. 8
Beaches.............................10
Heritage............................ 12
Attractions ..................... 18
Anne ................................ 20
Outdoor Adventure......... 26
Lighthouses...................... 28
Crafts ............................... 30
Taste our Island ............. 37
Coastal Drives ................ 38
Seasons............................ 40
Cottage - 4 hsk units. 4B&S. Daily
$125(4), $10 add’l person. Weekly
1 Touring Region Location
$850(4), $25 add’l person.
Off-season rates available.
BROOKLYN (E-13)
General Information ...... 46
MILL RIVER LOG HOME
Festivals & Events........... 62
**&(C)
859-3700 CGHNP
info@millriverloghome.com
www.millriverloghome.com
Juanita & Ricky Gallant, 176 Lyman
2 Touring Region
Leard Lane, O’Leary, C0B 1V0. Open
Jun 1-Sep 30.
Cottage - 1 hsk unit. 1S. Daily
(colour coded) Tour the Island................ 68
$130(4), $25 add’l person. Weekly
Ratings and Symbols ..... 70
$850(4), $40 add’l person.
Off-season rates available.
SANSWAY SUMMER HOME
3 Community Name
****(C)
C
831-2202; mobile 439-0816
sanswaysummerhome@hotmail.com
North Cape Coastal
(alphabetical)
www.sansway.com
Sandra Henderson, 38 Wallace Dr.,
Brooklyn, C0B 1B0. Open Jul 1-
Aug 31.
Cottage - 1 hsk unit. 1B&S(jacuzzi),
1S. Weekly $1000(6), $50 add’l
Drive .........................72
person.
CAPE WOLFE (D-1)
MERMAID’S LOOKOUT 4 Map Coordinates for Green Gables Shore ...... 90
**&C
CN
Community Name Red Sands Shore ........ 140
Charlottetown ........... 152
(609) 593-3790
5 Name of Establishment Points East Coastal
joannediffenbaugh@hotmail.com
6789 Rte 14. 56 Seascape Lane. Mark
& Joanne Diffenbaugh, 2123 River
Rd., Lower Bank, NJ, USA 08215. Drive ...................... 174
Oceanfront. Newer log home with
spectacular water and sunset
views from three porches, deck
and every room in the home! Nice
6 Accommodations Rating The Index....................... 201
and Category (see page 70)
beach for swimming and walking.
Unique and private setting. Open
Jun 1-Sep 30.
Cottage - 1 hsk unit. 1B&S, 1S.
Weekly $1000-1600(6). Prices
include off-season rates.
EAST BIDEFORD (D-4)
BAYVIEW VACATION HOME
7 Symbols (see page 70)
****&(C)
CGN
831 3263; fax 831-3029
toll free (866) 723-9411
ad.caseley@hotmail.com
bayviewvacation.cottagelink.com
75 Red Shore Lane. Charlene & Roger
Palmer (managers), Angela Caseley
(owner), 32 Haystead Ridge, Bedford,
NS, B4A 0B6. Four-bedroom
executive vacation home on a large
waterfront lot. Spacious interior,
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Information (at start of listing)
hardwood floors, pine accents, and
incredible fireplace. Spiral staircase
to loft bedroom with view. Fully
equipped, large kitchen, washer/
dryer, air tub, satellite TV/DVD,
64-ft. deck with ocean view. Boat
access, floating dock and
playground available. Kayaks and
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Act like a kid again! Put on a bib and try

an original PEI lobster supper in a church
hall or try one of the many lobster supper
restaurant experiences across Prince
Edward Island (Rustico pictured here).
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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

FIVE ~ Try out the much

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talked about Ship to Shore

Restaurant in Darnley. It was
selected as one of Canada’s
10 Best New Restaurants
by enRoute Magazine!

In addition to Malpeques, try Raspberry Point,

Colville Bay, Lucky Limes–these are just a few of
the “boutique” oyster brands. Ask for them when
dining at local Island pubs and restaurants.
And maybe sample them all during
the PEI International Shellfish
Festival in September!
Charlottetown
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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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Fall Flavours, Margate
make your own potato fudge!
FIVE ~ Digging for Dinner.
The tide is out. You have
a spade in one hand
and a bucket in the
other. Now learn
how to dig
clams.

“Welcome to Prince Edward Island – a food lover’s

paradise. We are a giant farm floating in the
ocean, surrounded by sandy beaches and full of
passionate culinary artisans who love the
opportunity to share their flavours!”
Chef Michael Smith (chefmichaelsmith.ca),
PEI’s Food Ambassador and television
host of Chef at Home,
Chef Abroad and
Chef at Large as seen
on Food Network.ca.
Chef Michael Smith
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The Tong and Shuck Experience, shown

here, will have you out on an oyster dory,
tonging (bringing up), shucking (cracking
open) and eating (devouring) the freshest
oysters you’ll ever find!
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AS PREMIER of Prince Edward
Island, I would like to welcome you
to our beautiful Island province.
The green pastoral landscape and
fresh waters known to make our
Island way of life so unique also
contribute to the production
of some of the tastiest food
experiences found globally. For the 2010 season, our
theme will highlight culinary tourism. By combining
farming, fishing, and tourism components from Prince
Edward Island’s primary industries, the tourism sector
has been able to create authentic Island experiences for
visitors of all ages to enjoy. Our Visitor’s Guide will
help you plan to make the most of your vacation.
We look forward to being your hosts this year!
Hon. Robert Ghiz Premier of Prince Edward Island
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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND opens
its doors and welcomes everyone
who is looking for a memorable
vacation. Whether you want to fill
each waking moment with some
type of activity or lay back and
rejuvenate, PEI is the perfect
destination. We can keep you busy
golfing our challenging courses, experiencing our wonderful
culture or cycling our renowned Confederation Trail.
Or, you can lazily walk our many miles of beaches, lay
in a hammock reading a book, or discover the Island by
driving our coastal drives. To complement your day, our
culinary delights will challenge your taste buds. Regardless
what you choose to do, our Island is the place to do it.
This year, take a vacation you won’t need a vacation from.
Hon. Valerie Docherty Minister of Tourism
Prince Edward Island potatoes are famous
for their taste, just ask Bud! The late-June
scenery on PEI is alive with red-dirt fields
and new potato plants peeking out of the
rows. Like in Meadow Bank, shown here.
Photo by PAUL BAGLOLE
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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
Photo by GREG VAUGHN
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

Belvedere Golf Course

views, just 15 minutes

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from Charlottetown.
FIVE ~ Belfast Highland
Greens, a fun nine-hole
course with impressive
cliff views.

The water views at the

Links at Crowbush Cove are
simply breathtaking. The
course has been consistently
chosen as one of Canada’s
top golf destinations
by the readers of
ScoreGolf magazine.
Links at Crowbush Cove
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From the air, Prince Edward Island might

appear to be one giant golf course; rolling
greens, sand and water traps alternating
with woodlots and farmers’ fields. Like
Dundarave Golf Course, shown here.
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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
Photo by TAMMY PERR Y
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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the Cape Bear lighthouse.

PEI National Park

FIVE ~ Reward yourself
with a relaxing walk along
the Basin Head beach to
Bothwell beach. Look for
starfish and listen for the
Singing Sands.

The beaches on the Island are

great for exploring. We have
white-sand beaches on the
north shore, red sand on
the south shore, and even
singing sand in the east!
PEI National Park
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Prince Edward Island beaches like this one

at Panmure Island are easily accessible.
In fact, on PEI you’re never far from the
shore. We even have campgrounds with
sites that are a short stroll to the beach.
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Canada was born here. Walk through

historic downtown Charlottetown, and
back through time, escorted by the
Confederation Players, interpretive
guides in historic costumes.
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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND is known as the birthplace of

Confederation. In 1864, the provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia,
Ontario and Québec met in Charlottetown to form the new nation.
Photo by BRIAN MCINNIS
It was a richly eventful time and you can relive the drama by touring
Province House and Founders’ Hall. If it’s older you want, archaeologists
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have found evidence of early Mi’kmaq settlement that dates thousands Experience Prince Edward
of years before the historic Charlottetown Conference. Early European Island culture first hand!
settlers arrived mainly from Scotland, England and Ireland and their ONE ~ At Roma at Three
influence is obvious in the names found on mailboxes, the lilting accent Rivers, learn the story of this
of the people and the omnipresent Celtic music. The Island’s Acadians 1732 French settlement with
artifacts and guided tours.
have their roots in France and a visit to La Région Évangéline will introduce
TWO ~ Enjoy the evening
you to their tumultuous history. This blend of cultures and heritage is ceilidh at Orwell Corner
represented in a lively and entertaining way in the small halls across the Historic Village.
province. Ceilidhs (a Gaelic word for party or a good time), community THREE ~ Visit Abram-Village
concerts and Acadian supper theatres are wonderful introductions to in La Région Évangéline for
a taste of Acadian culture.
PEI cultural traditions. Visit gentleisland.com/heritage.
Festivals galore here!
FOUR ~ The Indian River
Festival offers concerts in the
magical St. Mary’s Church.
Orwell Corner Historic Village

FIVE ~ Take in the outdoor

concerts at the Rollo Bay
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Fiddle Festival.

A blend of cultures and heritage is represented in a

lively and entertaining way in the small halls across
the province. In Charlottetown, Founders’ Hall
tells Canada’s story through fun multimedia
exhibitions and modern-day technology.
Founders’ Hall, Charlottetown
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UAL
ANN for
the

July 8-12, 2010 All season long. September, 2010

Finally, golf for everyone...

Whether you want to Make a date to golf our Island with your
special someone, Golf ‘till your heart’s content with the gang - or come
experience why PEI is a Golf and Food Lovers Paradise,
we have exactly what you need to make a one-of-a-kind golf vacation
that you’ll remember for a lifetime.

Call 1 877 894-3980 or visit www.golfpei.ca today to learn

more about this year’s golf events, and our over 40 customized
golf vacation packages, here in Canada’s #1 Golf Destination.

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From water parks to
sandcastles, this is the place
for family fun. Here are a
few ideas to get you started:
ONE ~ Orwell Corner
Historic Village, a kid-size
step into the past.
TWO ~ Avonlea Village,
(pictured above) for lots
of non-stop activity.
THREE ~ Shining Waters
Family Fun Park, be prepared
for fun, and to get wet!
FOUR ~ Mill River Fun
Park, bumper boats, pirate
ship, sea of balls, yay!
FIVE ~ Cows Creamery
Factory Tours where you
can see Cows Ice Cream
being made and maybe best
of all, have a sample!
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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
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
was so relaxed that we didn’t even notice the sand in the hot dogs? Or the
days when the excitement of piling into the car for a family road trip set
the tone for a memorable week of togetherness? Who wouldn’t want to
relive those moments in the company of our own children? Prince Edward
Island seems to provide just the right magical mix of nostalgia and fun.
A PEI family vacation is designed to be as wholesome and uncomplicated
as an ice cream cone on a warm afternoon. Your Prince Edward Island
holiday will become part of those legendary “remember when” family
moments. Lots of family fun on gentleisland.com/attractions.
Summerside Lobster Carnival
Photo by BARRETT & MACKAY
While kids will insist that the vacation
include at least one theme park,
don’t limit your vacation. Enjoy free
outdoor theatre at the Confederation
Centre. Take a boat tour to go
deep-sea fishing or seal watching.
Climb to the top of a lighthouse.
And of course, eat some of the
best ice cream around!
Mill River Fun Park
Photo by JOHN SYLVESTER
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Cavendish is a must-stop for the kids.

Here you will find a water park, mini golf,
dinosaur museum, an amusement park,
wax museum and a replica of King Tut’s
Tomb. Lots of fun for grown ups too!
Photo by JOHN SYLVESTER
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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

Cast of Anne™, 2009

the Bideford Parsonage

Photo by LOUISE VESSEY

Museum, where Lucy Maud
Montgomery taught school.
FOUR ~ Enjoy a day
of family fun at Avonlea
Village in Cavendish.
FIVE ~ Visit the Lucy
Maud Montgomery
Birthplace in New London.

Lucy Maud Montgomery’s novel, translated

into 35 languages and well-loved from the
United States to Japan, has created a vivid
photograph in the minds of readers.
A photograph that comes to life
when you land on the Island.
Regan Winters as Anne of Green Gables
Photo by JOHN SYLVESTER

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Every year is the “Year of Anne” on

Prince Edward Island! Come visit and
take in Anne parties, festivals, live
theatre, exhibitions and music concerts.
“Anne of Green Gables” and other indicia of Anne are trademarks How many Annes can you count?
and Canadian official marks of the Anne of Green Gables Photo by JOHN SYLVESTER
Licensing Authority Inc and are used under license.
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Learn how to kayak while on your

vacation. Then paddle off to see some
spectacular sights. Or stay on land and
cycle for an hour, or all day, on the
Confederation Trail. No cars allowed!
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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.
Photo by JOHN SYLVESTER
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.
INSIDER TIPS
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

(Red Point pictured above).

FOUR ~ Canoe on Mill River
Photo by JOHN SYLVESTER

or the Bonshaw River, it’s

peaceful and very relaxing.
FIVE ~ Try parasailing in
Stanley Bridge, see the
Island from
up high!

There’s a new paved bike path stretching

10 kilometres from Brackley to Dalvay in the
PEI National Park. Don’t forget to take your
camera to capture the memorable scene
at the Covehead lighthouse.
Covehead, PEI National Park
Photo by JOHN SYLVESTER

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Photo by JOHN SYLVESTER
INSIDER TIPS
Seven of Prince Edward
Island’s lighthouses are
open to the public–why
not take a day or two and
follow our Lighthouse
Lover’s Tour? Here’s the
list from west to east:
ONE ~ West Point, next to
a provincial campground.
TWO ~ Victoria Rangelight,
houses two different lights.
THREE ~ Point Prim, PEI’s
only round lighthouse.
FOUR ~ Wood Islands
lighthouse (pictured above).
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
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
nature, unimpeded by buildings and billboards. Whatever the reason, if
you’re one of those people, you will be drawn also to Prince Edward Island.
There are more than 50 lighthouses dotting PEI’s 1,760 kilometres of ragged
coastline. Seven are open to the public: five along the Points East Coastal
Drive alone. More than 40 still function as navigational aids. Many have
been moved, some more than once, away from the receding shore.
The lighthouses of PEI: different heights and shapes, varying colours
and designs. Each is unique, each has a compelling history, and each
has a story to tell. Follow the lights! For an interactive map of
PEI’s lighthouses, visit gentleisland.com/lighthouses.

Covehead, PEI National Park

FIVE ~ Cape Bear, where

Photo by SHANNON CAMPBELL

the first distress signals from
the Titanic were heard.
SIX ~ Panmure Head, over-
looking a beautiful stretch
of beach.
SEVEN ~ East Point, climb
to the top to see the view,
it’s worth the effort!

Each of the lighthouses on the Island

is unique and has something worth
exploring. The one at West Point is
not only open to the public, but
also includes nine guest rooms,
a restaurant, and a museum.
West Point
Photo by JOHN SYLVESTER

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This lighthouse at Rocky Point sits

nicely in this scenic part of the Island.
Following a lighthouse tour is a perfect
way to get off the beaten path and see
secluded shorelines.
Photo by JOHN SYLVESTER

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Be part of a Once in a Lifetime Experience

and create your own art. Some Experiences
include Windchime Music Maker, Metal
Magic, Acadian Quilted Memories, and
Back Roads Folk Art (pictured here).
Photo by JOHN SYLVESTER

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THE ISLAND WAY OF LIFE fosters creativity in its people, and as

you explore PEI, you will soon understand why so many artists find
inspiration in the gentle Island landscape. Nature forms the foundation
Photo by CAMERA ART
of fine creations such as earthy pottery in Breadalbane, the graceful
lines of contemporary woodwork in Rustico, or colourful paintings of
scenes throughout the Island. A PEI Studio Tour offers you the chance INSIDER TIPS
You can find the perfect
to watch artisans at work. Or perhaps you will put your own talents to
take-home memory, or try
the test when you sign up for one of our Once in a Lifetime Experiences. a hands-on craft project.
Looking for sophisticated glass in a stylish setting? We have it. Want ONE ~ Visit Victoria-by-
some hand-knit mittens made from Island wool? Got that too. How the-Sea for an afternoon
about a painting or print that captures the special Island light ? Yes, of stroll from shops to galleries.
TWO ~ Play in the Clay at
course. The gifts and souvenirs available on Prince Edward Island vary Right off the Batt Pottery
as widely as the waves on the ocean. We hope the ones you take in Kinkora.
home will remind you of your special vacation on our gentle Island. THREE ~ The Dunes Studio
Find more than 80 shops listed on gentleisland.com/craft. Gallery in Brackley–fine
Canadian artwork plus items
from around the world.
FOUR ~ Malpeque Fine
Iron – for items we promise
you will not see elsewhere!
Photo by BARRETT & MACKAY
Brenda Watts, Hermitage

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.

The richness of what Island artisans

have to offer is complemented by the
abundance of our visual artists. They
reflect back to viewers the natural beauty
of our scenery, take fresh looks at our
history, bring together our Scottish,
Irish, British, Acadian and First
Nations cultures, and depict
the larger world too!
Stanley Pottery, Breadalbane
Photo by JOHN SYLVESTER

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GROW IT LOCALLY, buy it fresh, keep it simple. That could very

well be Stephen Hunter’s motto. As owner and chef at the Victoria
Village Inn, and 2010 winner of the PEI ADAPT Council’s “Taste Our
Island” Award, Stephen is passionate about cooking, and about
Prince Edward Island. So while his guests may have traveled a
long way to reach his table, he makes sure their food has not. TASTE OUR
“Visitors want to taste what has grown out of our soil, or been
ISLAND AWARD
With more than a hundred
fished from our waters. Using local ingredients means they’re always nominations representing
fresh, and that makes a huge difference in the quality of the meal.” eighteen different Prince
A graduate of the Culinary Institute of Canada, Stephen has worked Edward Island restaurants,
in a wide variety of food-related fields. Since 2001, he has combined the competition for the 2010
award was tougher than ever.
that depth of experience, just as he combines the perfect ingredients
See more on peiadapt.com.
in his kitchen, to create a masterpiece in the Village of Victoria. In the Chef Stephen Hunter is this
process he has also helped connect restaurants with local suppliers, year’s proud recipient. His
and introduced his customers to the wonders of PEI’s bounty. restaurant at Victoria Village
At the Victoria Village Inn, dining guests can meet the chef Inn is open 5 pm -10 pm
daily from early June through
who prepared their grilled Atlantic salmon, pan roasted chicken
September, on weekends,
breast, or Argyle Shore green salad. And if they’re wondering and for special events
what made their meal so delicious, Stephen will be year-round. Stephen is also
happy to explain. Local, fresh, simple. available for in-home catering
and culinary tours. Visit
victoriavillageinn.com
for a sample menu and
more information.
Photo by JOHN SYLVESTER
Victoria Village Inn

Freshness is key in Stephen’s kitchen

at the Victoria Village Inn. Above,
Mickey Rose delivers fresh seafood.
Other local suppliers bring in meat,
eggs, chicken, and vegetables.
Chef Stephen Hunter
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INSIDER TIPS
Prince Edward Island is
famous for its scenic
landscape–have your
camera ready when you
stop at these viewpoints!
ONE ~ The view from
DeSable looking toward
the Confederation Bridge
(pictured above).
TWO ~ The view of the
harbour from Tea Hill just
east of Charlottetown.
THREE ~ Seacow Pond
in the far northwest tip
of the Island.
FOUR ~ The scenic outlook
overlooking the fishing
village of French River.
It doesn’t get any better
than this!
FIVE ~ The spectacular
water views along the
roadway from Souris
to East Point.
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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
option for exploring our jagged coastline and charming communities is
to follow our three coastal drives. North Cape Coastal Drive ~ Brimming
with Mi’kmaq culture, Acadian music and theatre, and museums devoted to
potatoes, silver foxes, and shipbuilding. You’ll find the Wind Energy
Interpretive Centre, the College of Piping, and houses made of glass bottles.
You can even sleep in a lighthouse! Central Coastal Drive ~ Fun-filled
Cavendish and so much more: spectacular views along Route 20; the
classic fishing port at Rustico Harbour; shops and dining at Gateway
Village at the foot of the Confederation Bridge; and quaint Victoria-by-
the-Sea. Points East Coastal Drive ~ Don’t miss the rare dune system
at Greenwich or the bayside community of St. Peters. This is the land of
breathtaking beaches, lively ceilidhs and lighthouses. Watch for eagles and
seals, and if you can fit it in– scenic Montague, the winery at Little Sands
and Orwell Corner Historic Village. Visit gentleisland.com/drives.
Photo by PAUL BAGLOLE
Dirt road, Sea View
Look for the signs! Prince Edward Island’s
three coastal drives are designated
along the way with colourful
signage, like this one marking the
North Cape Coastal Drive.
Cape Wolfe
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Take a road less traveled. Quiet roads

like this one at Panmure Island are a
common route to the shore. Our three
coastal drives will lead you to spectacular
scenes from the east to the west.
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Get close to nature on foot or bike on the

Confederation Trail – spring, summer or
fall! The Trail stretches across the Island
from tip to tip and gives a 274-kilometre
brush with nature.
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IN PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND you need not go far to get close to

nature. In fact a walk (or a ski) through a downtown park might take
you into the woods or along a harbourside trail, where your steps
Photo by PAUL BAGLOLE
may be muffled in a carpet of leaves or the sound of the tides mingle
with the cries of seabirds. While most visitors choose summer for
INSIDER TIPS
an Island visit, some people have learned the charm of a fall cycle tour
Nature is close at hand!
on the Confederation Trail, or the fun of a visit during spring lobster Here are a few tips on what
season. The provincial flower, the elusive Lady’s Slipper, makes its to expect on the Island:
appearance in the first part of June. And red foxes are seen all year ONE ~ Fall food festivals;
round. Winter visitors might choose a family experience with a couple in September, the PEI
International Shellfish
of days at the lively Jack Frost Festival or a weekend at Mill River Festival and Fall Flavours.
Resort, or time spent in the wintery outdoors ice fishing, skiing or TWO ~ The colours in June
snowmobiling. In fact there is a range of Island winter experiences are amazing. See bright red
on offer, from tubing to snowshoeing to curling lessons! farm fields framed by the
vivid greens of new-season
More seasoning on www.gentleisland.com/seasons.
growth and the blues of the
shore waters.
THREE ~ Catching sight of
a furry red fox–any time of
year. Or, if you are really
lucky, a silver fox.
Howe Point, in early June

FOUR ~ A peaceful walk

Photo by ALAN DEVEAU

on a sandy beach on a
sunny October day.
FIVE ~ Lupins and other
wildflowers grow wild along
Island roads and fields
(lupins pictured above).

Be sure to bring your camera. The scenery

is like nothing you’ve seen before. On the
Island it’s common to catch a glimpse
of a red fox or Great Blue Heron up close.
But don’t get too close; they are
wild after all!
Stanley Bridge
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Experience the uniqueness of western Prince Edward Island. Meet the people, taste the food, explore
and participate in the Island way of life. Be sure to join us in September for our Fall
Flavours festivities in the North Cape Coastal Drive Region. For dates and details,
please visit our Web site at:
northcapedrive.com

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