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Overview

Fringed by grassy bluffs, flat pastures and miles of rust-red sand, Prince Edward Island presents a postcard-worthy picture of pastoral Canada. Every summer, thousands of tourists descend on the island to visit its beaches and seaside villages, many of which lie within the boundaries of Prince Edward Island National Park. Famed for its shellfish, lobsters and oysters, the island excels in farm-to-table dining, and it's a great place to experience modern Canadian cuisine at its finest.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Glass Bottle House made by Edouard Arsenault on Prince Edward Island.

    Maisons de Bouteilles

    Prince Edward Island

    This amazing place brings a new meaning to recycling. The three buildings here are constructed entirely from reclaimed bottles, collected from the local…

  • Prince Edward Island National Park

    Prince Edward Island National Park

    Prince Edward Island

    Running along the island's north coast for 42 sandy kilometers, this national park encompasses some of the island's finest beaches, alongside a diverse…

  • East Point Lighthouse

    East Point Lighthouse

    Prince Edward Island

    Built in 1867 (the same year as Confederation), the East Point Lighthouse still guards PEI's northeastern shore. As you climb the 67 steps to the top, you…

  • Lennox Island Cultural Centre

    Lennox Island Cultural Centre

    Prince Edward Island

    Mi'kmaq culture remains strong on the little 535-hectare wooded islet known as Lennox Island, and this cultural center provides a decent primer on…

  • West Point Lighthouse

    West Point Lighthouse

    Prince Edward Island

    Built in 1875, this striking lighthouse is immediately recognizable thanks to its black-and-white paint job. At 21m high, it's the tallest lighthouse in…

  • 'Green Gables' house, Prince Edward Island National Park.

    Green Gables Heritage Place

    Prince Edward Island

    Owned by author LM Montgomery's grandfather's cousins, the now-famous House of Green Gables and its Victorian surrounds inspired the setting for Anne of…

  • Lucy Maud Montgomery's Cavendish Homestead

    Lucy Maud Montgomery's Cavendish Homestead

    Prince Edward Island

    This restored homestead arguably offers a more authentic picture of author Lucy Maud Montgomery's life and times than the more heavily marketed Green…

  • Anne of Green Gables Museum

    Anne of Green Gables Museum

    Prince Edward Island

    This homestead is an important part of the Anne of Green Gables mythos. Set in 110 hectares of fields and woodland, the house was built by author Lucy…

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