PEI Tourism Explorer
45 curated places across 6 regions
Stylized map of the island — click a region to browse its places. Counts update automatically as locations are added; the legend below shows how many places match each feature.
Showing 45 destinations that are child friendly, open in fall and open in winter
The island's capital and the birthplace of Confederation — harbour-front strolls, Victorian streetscapes, a serious food scene and big-city culture in a small-town package.
Chocolate factory and treat shop on Charlottetown's Milky Way, handcrafting Island-inspired bars, gift boxes and ice cream. Watch the "A" Team at work and taste the flavours of Prince Edward Island in every bite.
The Island's biggest farmers market gathers more than sixty vendors under one roof - produce, lunch counters, crafts and kids' treats. Saturdays year-round are an Island ritual, with summer Art and Lunch markets on Wednesdays.
Canada's national memorial to the Fathers of Confederation, hosting theatre, art exhibitions and the long-running Anne of Green Gables — The Musical in the heart of downtown.
Factory tour behind PEI's beloved ice cream and cheddar brand, with tastings and a whoopie pie to take home.
Island food-to-go eatery on the outskirts of Charlottetown serving local PEI ingredients simply and conveniently - a grab-and-go freezer of ready meals plus a small sit-down spot for lunch.
A self-guided literary journey to the places that inspired L.M. Montgomery across the island - from her Cavendish haunts to Park Corner and beyond, mapped and storied for visitors year-round.
A locally curated collection of island-made treasures in Founders' Food Hall and Market on Prince Street - the cheerful first and last stop for gifts that are unmistakably PEI.
The sandstone legislature where delegates met in 1864 to discuss the union that became Canada — the story of Confederation starts here.
Charlottetown's quilt shop and the largest sewing machine dealer on PEI - fabrics, patterns, notions and classes for makers, with island-themed quilting supplies you won't find at home.
Twin-spired Gothic Revival basilica completed in 1919 — the most recognizable silhouette on the Charlottetown skyline.
Family music school on Capital Drive where Madame Abbey blends singing, dancing, instruments and puppets - playful drop-in sessions that visiting families love as much as the locals.
Waterfront park of walking trails, monuments, sports fields and a harbourside boardwalk beside Government House.
The classic postcard coast: white dunes, red cliffs and the Anne of Green Gables country around Cavendish and the national park.
The largest beach in the central Brackley-Dalvay region of PEI National Park - supervised swimming in July and August, outdoor showers, washrooms, a snack shop and boardwalks over the dunes.
Parks Canada's largest campground on the island, with more than 200 coastal sites plus oTENTik and other roofed accommodations, steps from Cavendish Beach and the green dunes of the national park.
The quiet burial ground where L.M. Montgomery was laid to rest in 1942 - literary pilgrims from around the world find her grave here, beneath the trees of her beloved Cavendish.
Cultural centre of the Acadian and francophone community of Rustico-by-the-Sea, keeping the region's 300-year-old Acadian heritage alive with events, exhibits, programs and a warm bienvenue for visitors.
A best-kept-secret beach just north of Kensington where soft white sand meets the rich red cliffs the island is famous for - uncrowded, unspoiled and perfect for a quiet swim or stroll.
Holistic wellness centre in Rustico devoted to balance of mind, body and spirit - offering fitness classes, personal training and restorative treatments in a calm countryside setting.
A pull-off above one of the most photographed fishing harbours in Canada — lobster boats, red cliffs and a winding inlet.
Regional tourism initiative helping visitors find their way around the Kensington and area "Heart of PEI" - stop in for friendly local advice on food, music, culture and community festivals.
Just inside the North Rustico entrance to PEI National Park, this quieter stretch of sand offers supervised summer swimming, dune views and easy access - a local alternative to the busier Cavendish beaches.
Forty kilometres of north-shore dunes, red sandstone cliffs, boardwalks and protected piping plover habitat.
A New Glasgow landmark pairing a preserve shop, comfort-food restaurant and twelve acres of gardens, complete with a tropical butterfly house. Homemade ice cream and from-scratch desserts have drawn visitors for decades.
The River Clyde Pageant collective unites local creators and volunteers for spectacles, solstice walks and workshops along the New Glasgow riverbank - art made with, and for, the community.
Thirty minutes north of Charlottetown along Gulf Shore Parkway East, Ross Lane is a quieter national-park beach with the same soft sand, dunes and supervised summer swimming as its famous neighbours.
Homestyle cooking, cozy atmosphere and great service in a hidden-gem diner on the Trans-Canada at Hunter River - big breakfasts, comfort-food suppers and pie worth pulling over for.
A very popular white-sand beach in the central Brackley-Dalvay region of PEI National Park - supervised summer swimming, dune boardwalks and calm, shallow water favoured by families.
A quieter Parks Canada campground with over 100 sites in the Brackley-Dalvay region - accessible sites, showers, flush toilets and kitchen shelters a short walk from Stanhope Beach.
Canada's largest handmade goat-milk soapery, featured on The Amazing Race Canada. The family farm shop pours 100% natural soaps, creams and bath treats on site and welcomes visitors almost every day of the year.
A hidden-gem beach near Darnley where sandstone cliffs, sea stacks and caves replace the Island's usual rolling dunes. Hunt for the famous teacup rock at low tide and enjoy gentle, sheltered waves.
Western PEI's unhurried 350-kilometre shoreline of Acadian villages, lighthouses, wind farms and hidden beaches.
At the island's northwestern tip, where the Gulf of St. Lawrence meets the Northumberland Strait beside a pioneering wind farm.
A favourite sunset stop with a long fishing pier, boardwalk and wide views across Cascumpec Bay.
The east end is all about beaches — more than 50 in minutes — linked by lighthouses, fishing towns and the Confederation Trail.
A 449-kilometre converted rail bed rolling tip to tip across the island — flat, gravelled and dotted with quiet villages.
Long-running community theatre presenting music, theatre and island storytelling in the heart of Three Rivers country.
The south shore facing the Northumberland Strait, where warm water, red clay cliffs and the Confederation Bridge set the pace.
Quiet south-shore beach in Lloyd Inman Memorial Park, where warm, calm water meets red sandstone cliffs - a local favourite for swimming, beachcombing and sunset picnics away from the busier parks.
A picturesque harbour light at the mouth of Canoe Cove, reachable down a quiet red-dirt lane.
Gold-award-winning craft ciders poured from a 45-acre orchard in the rolling hills of Riverdale. The tasting room also offers traditionally made Scottish produce, with deck dining, tours and private bookings.
First and last stop just off the Confederation Bridge - a unique shop with something for every taste and age, from island keepsakes to play-worthy surprises for the drive.
Small family farm on the south shore raising goats and handcrafting soap the slow way - creamy, cold-process bars and bath goods made from their own milk and island ingredients.
PEI's second city — Celtic culture, a lively harbour-front boardwalk and the gateway to the western drives.
School of bagpiping, drumming, fiddle and step dance, with summer classes, concerts and ceilidhs celebrating PEI's Celtic roots.
Provincial gallery and museum with rotating island art and heritage exhibits.
Modern 520-seat theatre hosting concerts, comedy and musicals on the downtown waterfront.
A paved waterfront promenade past cottages and dunes with views over Bedeque Bay — flat enough for strollers and bikes.
Handheld pies baked with Island ingredients to fuel adventures - savoury Bacon Cheeseburger or Curried Chickpea, sweet Strawberry Rhubarb or Apple Cinnamon. The Albany bakehouse runs year-round, with a seasonal Cavendish cart.
Wilfred Thompson has spent forty years perfecting his craft - his Summerside workshop shows a fine selection of unique, quality wood pieces, and watching him work is half the visit.