Must-see attractions in Prince Edward Island

  • 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

    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

    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

    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

    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…

  • Basin Head Provincial Park

    Prince Edward Island

    If you're still searching for PEI's finest beaches, according to many islanders you'll find them here at Basin Head – including the squeaky tones of the…

  • '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

    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

    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…

  • Farmer's Bank of Rustico & Doucet House

    Prince Edward Island

    The solid red-stone Farmer's Bank of Rustico operated here between 1864 and 1894, and served an important role in providing funds for local Acadian…

  • Cape Bear Lighthouse & Marconi Station

    Prince Edward Island

    This three-story lighthouse looks like many others in PEI, but it has its own unique place in history. Built in 1881, it was chosen in 1905 as the site of…

  • Canadian Potato Museum

    Prince Edward Island

    It had to happen: a museum dedicated to the humble spud, and where better than in potato-capital-of-Canada PEI? Admittedly it's a niche affair, with…

  • Stanhope Beach

    Prince Edward Island

    The huge, dune-bordered beach at Stanhope sees far fewer tourists than Cavendish or Brackley, so it's a good bet if you prefer a quiet patch of sand. From…

  • North Cape Interpretive Centre

    Prince Edward Island

    The expanded interpretive center provides displays dedicated to wind energy, local history and wildlife, as well as a small aquarium. The Black Marsh…

  • Spinnaker's Landing

    Prince Edward Island

    This redeveloped waterfront is the highlight of Summerside. A continually expanding boardwalk allows you to wander and enjoy the harbor and its scenic…

  • Acadian Museum

    Prince Edward Island

    The very worthwhile Acadian Museum, in Miscouche, uses 18th-century Acadian artifacts, texts, visuals and music to enlighten visitors about the tragic and…

  • Confederation Bridge

    Prince Edward Island

    A marvel of Canadian engineering, the Confederation Bridge spans 12.9km linking Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. Opened in 1997, it's the longest…

  • Greenwich Interpretation Centre

    Prince Edward Island

    Avant-garde meets barn at the Greenwich Interpretation Centre, where an innovative audiovisual presentation details the ecology of the dune system and the…

  • Elmira Railway Museum

    Prince Edward Island

    Once upon a time, the station at Elmira represented the end of the line for PEI's railway; it now marks the eastern end of the Confederation Trail. This…

  • Myriad View Distillery

    Prince Edward Island

    In homage to PEI's bootlegging past, this distillery produces Canada's only legal moonshine, which comes in two strengths: the original 50% proof Strait…

  • Garden of the Gulf Museum

    Prince Edward Island

    On the southern side of the river, the statuesque former post office and customs house (1888) overlooks the marina, and since 1958 has been home to this…

  • Rossignol Estate Winery

    Prince Edward Island

    For wine tasting on a grand scale, cruise over to Little Sands, 9km from the Wood Islands Ferry, where Rossignol Estate Winery has free tastings and…

  • Brackley Beach

    Prince Edward Island

    Stretching along the northern edge of Rustico Bay, Brackley is a popular excursion for families and day-trippers from Charlottetown and beyond. There's…

  • Panmure Head Lighthouse

    Prince Edward Island

    Completely restored by community volunteers in 2015, this 1853 lighthouse was constructed to guide shipping vessels into Georgetown Harbour. It has an…

  • Lucy Maud Montgomery Birthplace

    Prince Edward Island

    Author Lucy Maud Montgomery was born in this humble little white-and-green clapboard house on November 30, 1874. Fans of Anne of Green Gables will thrill…

  • Tignish Cultural Centre

    Prince Edward Island

    The Confederation Trail begins (or ends!) two blocks south of the church on School St. The Tignish Cultural Centre, near the church, has a good exhibition…

  • Glasgow Glen Farm

    Prince Edward Island

    Blessed are the cheesemakers, or so they say. This one produces numerous variants of Gouda, which makes the perfect addition to any picnic hamper…

  • Wood Islands Lighthouse

    Prince Edward Island

    If you'll be waiting a while at the ferry terminal, it's worth visiting this 1876 lighthouse, which has a good gift shop, a small shipbuilding gallery and…

  • Green Park Shipbuilding Museum & Yeo House

    Prince Edward Island

    This museum tells the story of the booming shipbuilding industry in the 19th century. It's located in a painstakingly restored Victorian-era home known as…

  • Newman Estate Winery

    Prince Edward Island

    Head toward the coast from Murray River along Rte 348 (Gladstone Rd) to find Newman Estate Winery. This lovely place specializes in blueberry wines, but…

  • Prince Edward Distillery

    Prince Edward Island

    Appropriately for a PEI distillery, this place specializes in potato vodka, as well as a newer brew made from wild blueberries. You can tour the…

  • Dalvay Beach

    Prince Edward Island

    Quiet dunes, impressive rocks and lots of sand make Dalvay an attractive alternative to the busier beaches to the west, and there are a few short hiking…

  • Cavendish Beach

    Prince Edward Island

    Beautiful Cavendish Beach gets crowded during summer months, but with perfect sand and a warm (ish) ocean in front, you won't really care.

  • North Rustico Beach

    Prince Edward Island

    A large, red-sand beach that's free to visit, even in summer, and since it's west-facing, makes a pleasant place for watching the sunset.

  • Church of St Simon & St Jude

    Prince Edward Island

    This towering 19th-century church is not only the tallest on PEI, with a spire of 185ft, it's also the first brick church built on the island. Have a peek…

  • Eptek Exhibition Centre

    Prince Edward Island

    The modern Eptek Exhibition Centre features local and traveling art exhibitions.