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 famed Singing Sands Beach (aka Basin Head Beach). Outside July and August these stretches of sand are almost deserted, though it might be a little chilly for sunbathing.
Basin Head Provincial Park
Prince Edward Island
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
8.16 MILES
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…
Greenwich Interpretation Centre
27.89 MILES
Avant-garde meets barn at the Greenwich Interpretation Centre, where an innovative audiovisual presentation details the ecology of the dune system and the…
4.39 MILES
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…
11.67 MILES
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…
29.87 MILES
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…
23.76 MILES
Completely restored by community volunteers in 2015, this 1853 lighthouse was constructed to guide shipping vessels into Georgetown Harbour. It has an…
10.31 MILES
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…
0.23 MILES
This small museum explores the history of the fishing industry in PEI.
Nearby Prince Edward Island attractions
1. Basin Head Fisheries Museum
0.23 MILES
This small museum explores the history of the fishing industry in PEI.
4.39 MILES
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…
8.16 MILES
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…
10.31 MILES
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…
11.67 MILES
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…
23.76 MILES
Completely restored by community volunteers in 2015, this 1853 lighthouse was constructed to guide shipping vessels into Georgetown Harbour. It has an…
7. Greenwich Interpretation Centre
27.89 MILES
Avant-garde meets barn at the Greenwich Interpretation Centre, where an innovative audiovisual presentation details the ecology of the dune system and the…
29.87 MILES
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…