Beach
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Brackley Beach (PEI National Park)
Brackley Beach · Best: Jun – Sep
Open nowChild friendlyOpen in fallOpen in winterAccessibleEco-friendly
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.
Provincial Park
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Cabot Beach Provincial Park
Malpeque · Best: Jun – Sep
Open nowChild friendlyPet friendlyOpen in fallAccessibleEco-friendly
The largest park in western PEI, with a big day-use area, playground equipment, an activity centre running children's programs and the historic Fanning School on site. Note that swimming is not permitted here.
Wildlife Centre
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Carr's Wildlife Centre
Stanley Bridge · Best: May – Oct
Open nowChild friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallAccessibleEco-friendly
Beside Carr's Oyster Bar, this family attraction claims North America's largest private collection of mounted birds, plus mammals, a salt-water marsh display and the World of Butterflies - an educational stop for curious kids.
Beach
★ 4.8 / 5
Cavendish Beach
Cavendish · Best: Jun – Sep
Open nowChild friendlyOpen in fallAccessibleEco-friendlyAuthentic PEI
The island's signature stretch of white sand backed by dunes and dune grass, with supervised swimming in July and August.
Beach
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Cousins Shore Beach
Cousins Shore · Best: Jun – Sep
Open nowChild friendlyPet friendlyOpen in fallOpen in winterAccessibleEco-friendly
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.
Yoga & Meditation
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Dandelion Yoga with Paula
New Glasgow · Best: Jun – Sep
Open nowChild friendlyOpen in fallAccessibleEco-friendly
Gentle, mindful yoga and meditation in peaceful island settings - in summer, Yoga in the Gardens at the Gardens of Hope in New Glasgow, overlooking the River Clyde, with mats provided and all levels welcome.
Distillery
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Deep Roots Distillery
Warren Grove · Best: Jun – Dec
Open nowOpen in fallAccessibleEco-friendlyAuthentic PEI
A family-run craft distillery in Warren Grove making small-batch Island spirits and liqueurs from local, real ingredients - a multiple medallist at Artisan Distillers Canada's national competitions. Tastings run seasonally.
Heritage Estate
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Glenaladale Estate
Tracadie Cross · Best: Seasonal
Open nowChild friendlyOpen in fallAccessibleEco-friendly
A 530-acre heritage estate on Tracadie Bay with an 1884 three-storey brick home, an 1899 schoolhouse and two thousand feet of shoreline - tours, trails and stories of the Glenaladale settlers.
Scenic View
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Green Gables Shore Scenic Look-offs
Darnley · Best: May – Oct
Open nowChild friendlyPet friendlyOpen in fallAccessibleEco-friendly
Five scenic look-offs strung along the Green Gables Shore, including the famous clifftop views at Darnley and French River - pull over, breathe deep and take in the red cliffs and blue water.
Kayak Tour
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Malpeque Bay Kayak Tours
Malpeque · Best: Jun – Sep
Open nowChild friendlyOpen in fallAccessibleEco-friendly
Guided kayak tours on the sheltered waters of Malpeque Bay, now launching from Fish Island Lighthouse inside Cabot Beach Provincial Park - a gentle, scenic paddle for all ages.
Park
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Montgomery Park
Cavendish · Best: May – Oct
Open nowChild friendlyPet friendlyOpen in fallAccessibleEco-friendly
Created to commemorate L.M. Montgomery on the Cavendish shore, this heritage park pairs walking paths and gardens with plans for a bronze sculpture celebrating the island's most famous author.
Beach
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North Rustico Beach (PEI National Park)
North Rustico · Best: Jun – Sep
Open nowChild friendlyOpen in fallOpen in winterAccessibleEco-friendly
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.
Kayak & Bike Outfitter
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Outside Expeditions
North Rustico · Best: May – Oct
Open nowChild friendlyOpen in fallAccessibleEco-friendly
Kayak tours, lessons and bike rentals from North Rustico Harbour and Brudenell River - paddle the harbour at golden hour, explore the dunes by bike and let the guides do the navigating.
National Park
★ 4.8 / 5
PEI National Park
Cavendish · Best: Jun – Sep
Open nowChild friendlyPet friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallOpen in winterAccessibleEco-friendlyAuthentic PEI
Forty kilometres of north-shore dunes, red sandstone cliffs, boardwalks and protected piping plover habitat.
Food Attraction
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Prince Edward Island Preserve Co.
New Glasgow · Best: Year-round
Open nowChild friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallOpen in winterAccessibleEco-friendlyAuthentic PEI
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.
Arts Organization
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River Clyde Arts
New Glasgow · Best: Year-round
Open nowChild friendlyOpen in fallOpen in winterAccessibleEco-friendly
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.
Beach
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Ross Lane Beach (PEI National Park)
Stanhope · Best: Jun – Sep
Open nowChild friendlyOpen in fallOpen in winterAccessibleEco-friendly
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.
Beach
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Stanhope Beach (PEI National Park)
Stanhope · Best: Jun – Sep
Open nowChild friendlyOpen in fallOpen in winterAccessibleEco-friendly
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.
Artisan Shop
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The Great Canadian Soap Co.
Brackley Beach · Best: Year-round
Open nowChild friendlyPet friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallOpen in winterAccessibleEco-friendlyAuthentic PEI
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.
Restaurant
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The Mill in New Glasgow
New Glasgow · Best: Jun – Sep
Open nowChild friendlyOpen in fallAccessibleEco-friendlyAuthentic PEI
A restaurant, community hub and take-out marché overlooking the River Clyde. Chef Emily Wells' team cook PEI farmers' and fishers' ingredients into comfort classics with an international twist.