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Local & Nearby Restaurants
- Red Rooster
- Bakin’ Donuts
- Lobster Barn
- Island Chocolates
- Richard’s Fresh Seafood
- Landmark Oyster House
- Blue Goose
Victoria by the Sea
The lovely Victoria by the Sea, a picturesque fishing village on the southern shore is only 4 minutes away by car.
Victoria by the Sea has many things to see and do, and the protected warm waters make it the perfect place for coastal exploring. The best way to take in this charming village is by meandering your way along the historic tree-lined streets, where you’ll discover:
- Palmers Range Light: A trademark red and white lighthouse, which houses the Victoria Seaport Museum and the Keepers of the Light exhibit.
- Victoria Playhouse: PEI’s longest running little theatre is housed within the Victoria Community Hall. It dates back to 1915 and has been a gathering place for entertainment and fun ever since. Offering up a series of plays, comedies, and concerts, this is a great way to spend a night in rural PEI.
- By the Sea Kayaking: Rent a kayak or paddleboard and enjoy Victoria from the sea, or book an excursion with an experienced guide. All abilities are catered to.
- Clam Digging: You can do as the locals do and join in on a clam-digging excursion. By the Sea Kayaking offers a Clam Digging Kayak Tour for a true Island experience. A guide will lead you to the Tryon Shoal during low tide where you’ll dig for the tasty molluscs before enjoying clam chowder cooked right on the beach.
- Mike Stanley Pottery: Explore pottery inspired by the vibrant colours and gentle landscape of PEI with one of a kind red stoneware and porcelain pieces.
Other Nearby Amenities
Green Gables Heritage Place
Located in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island National Park houses the famous setting from L. M. Montgomery’s famous Anne of Green Gables.
At Green Gables, visitors are thrust into Montgomery’s narrative by touring the Gables themselves, as well as settings which inspired the novel’s Haunted Woods, Lover’s Lane, and Lake of Shining Waters.
Once owned by relatives of the famous author, the property is now designated a Federal Heritage Building of Canada and operates as a museum dedicated to Montgomery and her novels. The site continues to be a treasured piece of living Canadiana, serving as both a literary and cultural landmark of Canada.
Beaches
With more than 1,100 kilometres of shoreline, Prince Edward Island awards its residents and visitors with countless beaches and dramatic scenery. Feast your eyes on the province’s famous red sandstone cliff sides and watch the dunes come alive as they change with the wind that blows from the sea toward the land.
The beaches in PEI are numerous and vast, with the province’s unique geology offering something to suit everyone’s taste!
Prince Edward Island offers plenty of both Provincial and National parks within its sandy border. Whether you plan to enjoy a sunny picnic or camp under the starry sky, there will always be a new park to discover!
Provincial Parks
Enjoy one of the Island’s 13 day-use parks scattered about the island for some fun in the sun before a short drive home, or camp out in one of the 8 camping-specific parks for a quick getaway. The parks not only offer beautiful and varied scenery, but a host of hiking trails, interpretive programs, and much-needed recreation!
National Parks
Prince Edward Island National Park – Discover the stunning beauty of the Island’s North Shore on the seven supervised beaches and over 50 km of hiking and cycling trails in PEI National Park. Enjoy daily learning programs for all ages and learn about Island culture through music and stories at evening campfires.
The National Park also features unique cultural resources, notably Green Gables, part of L. M. Montgomery’s Cavendish National Historic Site, and Dalvay-by-the-Sea National Historic Site.
PEI National Park – Greenwich – In 1998, six kilometres of the Greenwich Peninsula were added to the Park to protect unique dune formations, rare plants and animals, as well as archaeological findings dating back 10,000 years.
The largest sand dunes on PEI tower above white-sand beaches to create a stunning backdrop for one of Atlantic Canada’s top trail systems.
Ski Park at Brookvale
The Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park at Brookvale is less than a 10 minute drive away and has lots of fun activities for winter enthusiasts of all ages, including x-country and alpine skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing.
During the summer months the Nordic Centre offers mountain biking, hiking trails and a summer biathlon program.