Enjoy a leisurely morning in Charlottetown before heading east to Wood Island where you will take the 75-min ferry crossing to Caribou in Nova Scotia. On the way, take a slight detour to visit Point Prim to see the province’s oldest lighthouse and get close to the famous red sands for which PEI is so well known.
Stop by the Anne of Green Gables Museum at the beautiful Campbell Homestead, a museum dedicated to the life and works of the author of Anne of Green Gables, Lucy Maud Montgomery. View the many artifacts and places that she wrote about such as the Lake of Shining Waters, Anne's Enchanted Bookcase and a unique collection of the author's belongings.
Take a drive to PEI National Park and explore the extensive walking trails, boardwalks, and coastline.
August 2-4, 2024
The Pow Wow welcomes all dancers and visitors.
For more information, visit the Eagle Lake First Nation website, or email, eaglereception@migisi.ca.
Start your day in Charlottetown by booking the 1-hour City Highlights Tour. A local guide will show you the historic areas and the scenic waterfront, tell you the history of Canada’s birthplace and point out some of the most important landmarks in the city. See Province House, Beaconsfield, Historic Great George Street, Charlottetown Driving Park, The Lieutenant Governor’s House, Victoria Park and the University of Prince Edward Island.
Spend the night at the historic Great George Hotel, a hotel that has been operating for nearly 200 years!
Once in PEI, you’ll make your way to the capital city of Charlottetown. Enjoy strolling the historic centre of the city in the evening and be sure to enjoy some of the delicious dining on offer – whether it be in the form of famous PEI potatoes or some of the fresh bounty from the sea.
Briefly cross into New Brunswick as you make your way to the Confederation Bridge. At 12.9 kilometre, it is the world’s longest bridge crossing ice-covered water. There is a turn off just before you cross that gives you access to a lookout with a spectacular view of the bridge.
Today you will experience two of Canada’s coolest sights: the tidal bore in Truro and the Confederation Bridge that connects Prince Edward Island to mainland Canada via New Brunswick.
Leaving from Oak Island, you’ll drive northeast to your ultimate destination of Charlottetown. On the way, discover the town of Truro, located on the Salmon River, and see how the power of the incoming Bay of Fundy tides creates a tidal bore – a phenomenon where the tide reverses the natural flow of a river.
Soak up the views in scenic Mahone Bay where it is possible to take a boat ride or paddle the waters in a kayak. The picturesque villages and towns along the shore are a joy to explore, with quaint shops, excellent dining and welcoming locals.