Top Ten Musts on Prince Edward Island

When you plan a Prince Edward Island vacation, plan at least two weeks in this unique, Canada's smallest and greenest province.

Be sure to leave time for these top ten attractions!

1. Greenwich, Prince Edward Island National Park (St.Peters) - The western tip of Greenwich, a peninsula that separates St. Peters Bay from the Gulf of St. Lawrence, became part of Prince Edward Island National Park in 1998 to protect and preserve the natural and cultural resources found in the area. Parks Canada protects a rare system of parabolic sand dunes and sites of early Aboriginal and Acadian occupation dating back 10,000 years. Greenwich is also noted for its cultural and historic richness. Enjoy the interpretive trails, view the spectacular sand dunes, relax at the beach and learn at the Interpretation Centre. The Greenwich Interpretation Centre features over 20 exhibits to help you learn and appreciate the amazing natural and cultural history of this special place.

2. Confederation Trail - Confederation Trail is the name for a 449 kilometres recreational rail trail system of rolled stone dust trail, with gentle gradients which never exceed 2% (up or down), in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island. From Tignish in the west to Elmira in the east, the Confederation Trail is a tip- to- tip recreational path offering excellent surface, ideal for walking, running or cycling. This island wide exploration corridor is ideal for visitors of all fitness levels.

3. The College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada (Summerside) - 100% Authentic-Heartfelt Celtic! A summer long Celtic Festival set amongst an institution, that inspires excellence in Celtic performing arts through quality educational programming. There is a strong fit for The College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts in Prince Edward Island where 45% of people have their origins in Scotland and 25% of Islanders are descended from settlers who came out of Ireland. The Island has been described as the most Celtic of all states and provinces in North America because of this tide of immigration. When the College opened in 1989 there were only 30 students; now the student body has grown to over 150 year-round students!

4. Rossignol Estate Winery (Little Sands) - Who would have thought, a winery on P.E.I.? Rossignol offers a remarkable variety of premium fruit and table wines. Sample the wines and view a wonderful selection of folk art and Island paintings and crafts.

5. Prince Edward Island Preserve Company (New Glasgow) - Great food and great fun! See, smell and taste Canada's finest preserves, experience the Caf Clyde featuring country breakfast, peruse the gift shop and meet the kilted owners.

6. North Cape - Your visit to PEI will not be complete without a trip to North Cape, on the Northwestern tip of the island, along the North Cape Coastal Drive. Home to a host of attractions. View the longest natural rock reef, walk the Black Marsh Nature Trail, visit the Atlantic Wind Test Site and see the North Cape Wind farm. You will be enraptured by natural beauty of North Cape with it rusty red cliffs painted against scenic ocean vistas. Hidden treasures abound in this area from the tiny magenta orchids in the bog ecosystem to the historical legends of pirates and buried gems.

7. Old Charlottetown - As the Birthplace of Canadian Confederation (and celebrating its 165th year in 2020!), PEI's capital city features many historic public buildings and family homes. Stroll the many streets and visit Province House National Historic Site - where the Fathers met, a Charlottetown landmark. Confederation Centre of the Arts - the home of Anne of Green Gables - The Musical and Founders' Hall - Canada's Birthplace Pavilion. The Confederation Centre Art Gallery’s (CCAG) permanent collection includes over 16,000 works of historic and contemporary art by Canadian artists.

8. Gateway Village (Borden-Carleton) - The village is located at the foot of the Confederation Bridge. You will be introduced to the history and culture of the Island and learn of the transportation modes across the Northumberland Strait. The village offers a broad array of visitor services, along with a variety of food services and beverage operations in addition to handcraft and gift outlets and retail specialty shops. Gateway is the home of Cavendish Figurines, North America's only figurine economuseum.

9. Orwell Corner Historic Village (Orwell) - Experience the life and times of rural crossroads community in the 1890's. Stroll amongst the blacksmith shop, country store, church, school, farm buildings and community hall, have a picnic outside the old schoolhouse or by a scenic look-off to the beautiful Orwell Bay. Ceilidhs are offered at the Corner with traditional music, stories and dance.

10. Lennox Island Mi'kmaq Cultural Centre (Lennox Island) - The centre is a community museum that aims to promote and revitalize Mi'kmaq culture on PEI and interpret Mi'kmaq history. While on the Lennox Island, hike the 10km Path of Mi'kmaq Forefathers, enjoy traditional foods or go deep sea fishing. Approximately 450 residents call this special place "home" while countless thousands of others can trace their roots back to this fair soil.

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