The six regions of PEI

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.

Charlottetown — 29 placesGreen Gables Shore — 102 placesNorth Cape Coastal Drive — 10 placesPoints East Coastal Drive — 11 placesRed Sands Shore — 31 placesSummerside — 17 placesGulf of St. LawrenceNorthumberland Strait2910210113117CharlottetownGreen Gables ShoreNorth CapeCoastal DrivePoints EastCoastal DriveRed Sands ShoreSummerside
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Charlottetown 8 places

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.

Market Not yet rated

Charlottetown Farmers' Market Coop

Charlottetown · Best: Year-round

Open nowChild friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallOpen in winterAccessibleEco-friendlyAuthentic PEI

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.

Performing Arts Centre ★ 4.6 / 5

Confederation Centre of the Arts

Charlottetown · Best: Year-round

Open nowChild friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallOpen in winterAccessibleAuthentic PEI

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.

Food Tour ★ 4.7 / 5

COWS Creamery

Charlottetown · Best: Year-round

Open nowChild friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallOpen in winterAccessibleAuthentic PEI

Factory tour behind PEI's beloved ice cream and cheddar brand, with tastings and a whoopie pie to take home.

Museum ★ 4.3 / 5

Founders' Hall

Charlottetown · Best: May – Oct

Open nowChild friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallAccessibleAuthentic PEI

An interactive walk through the story of Canada's birth, told in a restored 1860s railcar shop by the water.

6 Prince St, Charlottetown 46.2356, -63.1223 → map 902-555-0105
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Island Fern Art

Charlottetown · Best: Year-round

Open nowOpen in springOpen in fallOpen in winterEco-friendlyAuthentic PEI

Not your typical tattoo parlour - a mother-run fine-art studio on St. Peter's Road specializing in delicate, botanical-inspired work, with a growing following among island visitors and locals alike.

42 St. Peter’s rd, Suite 16, Charlottetown, C1A 5N5 46.2496, -63.1244 → map Website ↗
Waterfront ★ 4.4 / 5

Peake's Wharf

Charlottetown · Best: May – Oct

Open nowChild friendlyPet friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallAccessibleAuthentic PEI

Harbour-front wharf of shops, boat tours, ice cream and sunset views over Charlottetown Harbour.

Foot of Great George St, Charlottetown 46.2360, -63.1230 → map 902-555-0104
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PEI Symphony Orchestra

Charlottetown · Best: Year-round

Open nowOpen in springOpen in fallOpen in winterEco-friendlyAuthentic PEI

One of PEI's most respected performing arts organizations, bringing full-orchestra concerts to the Confederation Centre stage on Sunday afternoons through the fall, winter and spring seasons.

302-85 Fitzroy Street, Charlottetown, C1A 1R6 902-892-4333 Website ↗
Historic Site ★ 4.4 / 5

Province House National Historic Site

Charlottetown · Best: Year-round

Open nowChild friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallOpen in winterAccessibleAuthentic PEI

The sandstone legislature where delegates met in 1864 to discuss the union that became Canada — the story of Confederation starts here.

Green Gables Shore 16 places

The classic postcard coast: white dunes, red cliffs and the Anne of Green Gables country around Cavendish and the national park.

Museum ★ 4.7 / 5

Anne of Green Gables Museum

Park Corner · Best: May – Oct

Open nowChild friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallAuthentic PEI

The farmhouse where L.M. Montgomery was married and found inspiration for her most famous heroine, still run by her descendants.

Drive-In Theatre Not yet rated

Brackley Drive-In

Brackley Beach · Best: May – Oct

Open nowChild friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallAccessibleAuthentic PEI

Atlantic Canada's only twin-screen drive-in, just north of Charlottetown. Two first-run features play at dusk nightly through the season, with a full canteen serving popcorn, fries and cheeseburgers between shows.

Restaurant Not yet rated

Carr's Oyster Bar

Stanley Bridge · Best: May – Dec

Open nowChild friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallAccessibleAuthentic PEI

Overlooking Stanley Bridge harbour, the Carr family serves their own world-famous Malpeque oysters alongside lobster, mussels and full mains. Watch the shucker work, then browse the aquarium, gift shop and Manor of Birds.

Museum Not yet rated

Farmers' Bank of Rustico

North Rustico · Best: May – Oct

Open nowChild friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallAccessibleAuthentic PEI

Museum in Canada's oldest Acadian community telling the story of the smallest bank ever chartered in North America. Tours include the 1772 Doucet House, the Island's oldest surviving dwelling, plus food experiences.

Restaurant Not yet rated

Fisherman's Wharf Lobster Suppers

North Rustico · Best: May – Oct

Open nowChild friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallAccessibleAuthentic PEI

Fresh lobster suppers and a full family menu at North Rustico's fishing wharf, plus a large gift shop and harbour-side deck. Watch the boats come in before settling in for supper, May through October.

Scenic View ★ 4.7 / 5

French River Lookout

French River · Best: May – Oct

Open nowChild friendlyPet friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallOpen in winterEco-friendlyAuthentic PEI

A pull-off above one of the most photographed fishing harbours in Canada — lobster boats, red cliffs and a winding inlet.

Route 20, French River 46.5465, -63.5445 → map
Heritage Site ★ 4.7 / 5

Green Gables Heritage Place

Cavendish · Best: May – Oct

Open nowChild friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallAccessibleAuthentic PEI

Parks Canada site preserving the farmhouse that inspired L.M. Montgomery's novels, with the Haunted Woods and Lovers' Lane trails.

Historic Site Not yet rated

Kensington Train Station

Kensington · Best: May – Oct

Open nowChild friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallAccessibleAuthentic PEI

This 1905 National Historic Site is where L.M. Montgomery departed in 1890, sharing the train with Sir John A. Macdonald. The red-gabled landmark, designed by Charles Chappell, anchors downtown Kensington.

62 Broadway St, Kensington 46.4389, -63.6322 → map
Lighthouse ★ 4.6 / 5

North Rustico Harbour Lighthouse

North Rustico · Best: May – Oct

Open nowChild friendlyPet friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallAuthentic PEI

Working range light over a busy fishing harbour famous for lobster suppers and seal-watching tours.

Harbourview Dr, North Rustico 46.5069, -63.2890 → map
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 Not yet rated

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.

Historic Site Not yet rated

Site of L.M. Montgomery's Cavendish Home

Cavendish · Best: May – Oct

Open nowChild friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallAuthentic PEI

The farm where L.M. Montgomery lived her first thirty-seven years, open to wander along wooded paths and fields she described in her stories. Ruins of the house and farm buildings remain among the groves.

Art Gallery Not yet rated

The Dunes Studio Gallery & Café

Brackley Beach · Best: May – Oct

Open nowChild friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallAccessibleAuthentic PEI

An art-and-food oasis at Brackley Beach: award-winning pottery made on site, a gallery showing more than fifty Island artists, designer studios and gardens, plus a café plating local seafood and beef on handmade ware.

Artisan Shop Not yet rated

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.

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Thunder Cove Beach

Darnley · Best: Year-round

Open nowChild friendlyPet friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallOpen in winterEco-friendlyAuthentic PEI

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.

Artisan Shop Not yet rated

Village Pottery

New London · Best: May – Oct

Open nowOpen in springOpen in fallAuthentic PEI

PEI's longest-running pottery shop, family-run since 1973 on Route 6. Functional stoneware made in the on-site studio joins pieces from ten other Island potters - one of the best craft selections on the Island.

North Cape Coastal Drive 5 places

Western PEI's unhurried 350-kilometre shoreline of Acadian villages, lighthouses, wind farms and hidden beaches.

Attraction ★ 4.6 / 5

Bottle Houses of Cap-Egmont

Cap-Egmont · Best: May – Oct

Open nowChild friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallAuthentic PEI

Three gabled buildings — house, tavern and chapel — built from 25,000 recycled glass bottles, with gardens and glass sculptures.

Museum ★ 4.5 / 5

Canadian Potato Museum

O'Leary · Best: May – Oct

Open nowChild friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallAccessibleAuthentic PEI

A world-ranked food museum celebrating the humble spud, complete with the world's largest potato sculpture and a country kitchen.

Indigenous Culture ★ 4.6 / 5

Lennox Island

Lennox Island · Best: May – Oct

Open nowChild friendlyPet friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallAccessibleEco-friendlyAuthentic PEI

Mi'kmaq community reachable by causeway, offering guided cultural experiences, the Legacy Trail and beach clam bakes.

Lighthouse ★ 4.6 / 5

North Cape Lighthouse & Wind Farm

North Cape · Best: May – Oct

Open nowChild friendlyPet friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallOpen in winterEco-friendlyAuthentic PEI

At the island's northwestern tip, where the Gulf of St. Lawrence meets the Northumberland Strait beside a pioneering wind farm.

Route 12, North Cape 47.0775, -64.0233 → map
Lighthouse ★ 4.8 / 5

West Point Lighthouse

West Point · Best: May – Oct

Open nowChild friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallAccessibleAuthentic PEI

A striking 13-storey black-and-white tower housing a museum and inn, on the beaches of Cedar Dunes Provincial Park.

364 Cedar Dunes Park Rd, West Point 46.7064, -64.4160 → map 902-555-0116 Website ↗

Points East Coastal Drive 2 places

The east end is all about beaches — more than 50 in minutes — linked by lighthouses, fishing towns and the Confederation Trail.

Trail ★ 4.7 / 5

Confederation Trail

Elmira · Best: May – Oct

Open nowChild friendlyPet friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallOpen in winterEco-friendlyAuthentic PEI

A 449-kilometre converted rail bed rolling tip to tip across the island — flat, gravelled and dotted with quiet villages.

Trailhead at Elmira (tip-to-tip) 46.4580, -62.0970 → map
Waterfront Village ★ 4.6 / 5

St. Peters Bay

St. Peters Bay · Best: May – Oct

Open nowChild friendlyPet friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallAccessibleAuthentic PEI

A relaxed harbour village of studios and seafood shacks serving as the gateway to the Greenwich dunes.

Route 2, St. Peters Bay 46.4322, -62.9697 → map

Red Sands Shore 11 places

The south shore facing the Northumberland Strait, where warm water, red clay cliffs and the Confederation Bridge set the pace.

Kayak Tour Not yet rated

By-The-Sea Kayaking & Adventures

Victoria · Best: May – Sep

Open nowChild friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallEco-friendlyAuthentic PEI

Paddle the protected Northumberland Strait waters off Victoria-by-the-Sea with guides who welcome novices and families alike. Add the clam-digging experience and cook up your own catch - a classic Red Sands Shore outing.

Lighthouse ★ 4.4 / 5

Canoe Cove Lighthouse

Canoe Cove · Best: May – Oct

Open nowChild friendlyPet friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallOpen in winterAuthentic PEI

A picturesque harbour light at the mouth of Canoe Cove, reachable down a quiet red-dirt lane.

Canoe Cove Rd, Canoe Cove 46.1184, -63.2760 → map
Bridge ★ 4.7 / 5

Confederation Bridge

Borden-Carleton · Best: Year-round

Open nowPet friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallOpen in winterAuthentic PEI

The 12.9-kilometre curved bridge linking PEI to mainland New Brunswick — best admired from the Borden waterfront.

Chocolate Shop Not yet rated

Island Chocolates

Victoria · Best: May – Dec

Open nowChild friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallAccessibleAuthentic PEI

The Gilbert family has hand-dipped chocolate in tiny Victoria-by-the-Sea since 1987 - small batches with natural flavours, real liqueurs and fresh Island fruit. Stay for Sunday brunch, workshops or wine-and-chocolate evenings.

Restaurant Not yet rated

Lobster Barn Pub & Eatery

Victoria · Best: May – Oct

Open nowChild friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallAccessibleAuthentic PEI

A harbour-side pub in Victoria-by-the-Sea claiming the village's most stunning view, pouring local brews beside an award-winning lobster roll made with fresh PEI lobster. Open seasonally, May through October.

Brewery Not yet rated

Lone Oak Brewing Co

Borden-Carleton · Best: Year-round

Open nowOpen in springOpen in fallOpen in winterAccessibleEco-friendlyAuthentic PEI

A locally owned craft brewery in Borden-Carleton's Gateway Village pouring crisp, sessionable beer and cider made with fresh Island ingredients - steps from the Confederation Bridge visitor plaza.

103 Abegweit Blvd, Borden-Carleton 46.2547, -63.6943 → map 902-729-2228 Website ↗
Winery Not yet rated

Matos Winery & Distillery

St. Catherines · Best: May – Oct

Open nowOpen in springOpen in fallAccessibleEco-friendlyAuthentic PEI

A family-run winery and distillery in St. Catherines, where Jaime Matos studied PEI terroir before planting. Sample estate wines and unique spirits crafted with advice from European vintners.

3156 West River Rd, Rte 9, St. Catherines 46.2352, -63.3417 → map 902-675-9463 Website ↗
Lighthouse ★ 4.6 / 5

Point Prim Lighthouse

Point Prim · Best: May – Oct

Open nowChild friendlyPet friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallAuthentic PEI

PEI's oldest lighthouse (1845), a round brick tower with a keeper's chowder house serving seasonal meals.

Cidery Not yet rated

Riverdale Orchard & Cidery

Bonshaw · Best: Year-round

Open nowChild friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallOpen in winterAccessibleEco-friendlyAuthentic PEI

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.

Farm & Soap Shop Not yet rated

South Shore Soaps

DeSable · Best: Year-round

Open nowChild friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallOpen in winterAccessibleEco-friendlyAuthentic PEI

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.

84 Old Tryon Rd. DeSable, PE C0A 1J0 46.2005, -63.4201 → map 902-658-9999 Website ↗
Fishing Village ★ 4.7 / 5

Victoria-by-the-Sea

Victoria · Best: May – Oct

Open nowChild friendlyPet friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallAccessibleAuthentic PEI

A storybook village with a wharf, lighthouse, live theatre and chocolate factory on the Northumberland Strait.

Summerside 4 places

PEI's second city — Celtic culture, a lively harbour-front boardwalk and the gateway to the western drives.

Celtic Arts ★ 4.7 / 5

College of Piping & Celtic Performing Arts

Summerside · Best: Year-round

Open nowChild friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallOpen in winterAccessibleAuthentic PEI

School of bagpiping, drumming, fiddle and step dance, with summer classes, concerts and ceilidhs celebrating PEI's Celtic roots.

Lighthouse ★ 4.4 / 5

Indian Head Lighthouse

Summerside · Best: May – Oct

Open nowPet friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallAuthentic PEI

An octagonal light on a reef in Bedeque Bay, walkable at low tide for the adventurous.

Bedeque Bay, off Summerside 46.3760, -63.8000 → map
Market ★ 4.5 / 5

Summerside Farmers' Market

Summerside · Best: May – Oct

Open nowChild friendlyPet friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallAccessibleAuthentic PEI

Saturday market packed with island produce, baked goods, crafts and ready-to-eat lobster rolls.

Bakery Not yet rated

The Handpie Company

Albany · Best: Year-round

Open nowChild friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallOpen in winterEco-friendlyAuthentic PEI

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.