Meg's PEI Guidebook

Meg
Meg's PEI Guidebook

BEACH DAYS

PEI is famous for them! Here’s a list of our favourite beaches
Popular beach & national park! Closest beach to the Banbridge Only a 17 minute drive. Long stretches of white sand dunes great for walking or swimming! Brackley main is the busiest, for less crowds go towards Robinsons Island trails or stop at beaches in Stanhope, Dalvay or Covehead. Richard’s Seafood in Covehead does excellent lobster rolls etc!
104 locals recommend
Brackley Beach
4020 Brackley Point Rd
104 locals recommend
Popular beach & national park! Closest beach to the Banbridge Only a 17 minute drive. Long stretches of white sand dunes great for walking or swimming! Brackley main is the busiest, for less crowds go towards Robinsons Island trails or stop at beaches in Stanhope, Dalvay or Covehead. Richard’s Seafood in Covehead does excellent lobster rolls etc!
Arguably the most stunning beach! Be prepared to walk a short well groomed trail to get to the beach - a huge expanse of white sand dunes. National Park Admission pass required.
41 locals recommend
Greenwich Beach
41 locals recommend
Arguably the most stunning beach! Be prepared to walk a short well groomed trail to get to the beach - a huge expanse of white sand dunes. National Park Admission pass required.
Provincial Park (free admission, parking and facilities). About a 50 minute drive from Charlottetown. White sandy beach with a lighthouse to visit. Great for swimming and walking.
12 locals recommend
Panmure Island
12 locals recommend
Provincial Park (free admission, parking and facilities). About a 50 minute drive from Charlottetown. White sandy beach with a lighthouse to visit. Great for swimming and walking.
A great add on to a Victoria road trip or a pit-stop on your way to or from the Confederation Bridge. Classic red sand beach of the south shore (always warmer water than the north shore)! Provincial park which means free parking and admission. Be sure to check the tide table for the south shore before visiting! At low tide you can walk for miles and see locals clamdigging. At high tide there won’t be much room for walking but it’s great for a dip!
17 locals recommend
Argyle Shore Provincial Park
35 Lucys Rd
17 locals recommend
A great add on to a Victoria road trip or a pit-stop on your way to or from the Confederation Bridge. Classic red sand beach of the south shore (always warmer water than the north shore)! Provincial park which means free parking and admission. Be sure to check the tide table for the south shore before visiting! At low tide you can walk for miles and see locals clamdigging. At high tide there won’t be much room for walking but it’s great for a dip!

Around the Island EATs

PEI aka Canada’s Food Island We support chef-run restaurants that feature the best of local food.
Famous for their lobster rolls! Great place to get a bite if you’re on the North Shore.
74 locals recommend
Richard's
9 Wharf Rd
74 locals recommend
Famous for their lobster rolls! Great place to get a bite if you’re on the North Shore.
In the rolling hills of New Glasgow - a scenic 25 minute drive. Perfect place to stop for breakfast en route to a day exploring the north shore! Serving breakfast lunch & supper. If we had to pick we’d always go for breakfast or tea & raspberry pie! Buy some preserves & stroll around their lovely gardens on the banks of the River Clyde.
26 locals recommend
Prince Edward Island Preserve Restaurant
2841 New Glasgow Road
26 locals recommend
In the rolling hills of New Glasgow - a scenic 25 minute drive. Perfect place to stop for breakfast en route to a day exploring the north shore! Serving breakfast lunch & supper. If we had to pick we’d always go for breakfast or tea & raspberry pie! Buy some preserves & stroll around their lovely gardens on the banks of the River Clyde.
104 locals recommend
The Dunes Cafe
Prince Edward Island 15
104 locals recommend
Busy spot specializing in fresh local seafood. If you can’t get a table the restaurant next door - on the dock - is also great and has primo harbour side views. While waiting for a table you can stroll on the beach at North Rustico
110 locals recommend
Blue Mussel Cafe
312 Harbourview Dr
110 locals recommend
Busy spot specializing in fresh local seafood. If you can’t get a table the restaurant next door - on the dock - is also great and has primo harbour side views. While waiting for a table you can stroll on the beach at North Rustico
Visiting Pt Prim Lighthouse? The chowder house is an excellent seafood restaurant right on the water. Reservations strongly recommended!
56 locals recommend
Point Prim Chowder House and Oyster Bar
2150 Point Prim Rd
56 locals recommend
Visiting Pt Prim Lighthouse? The chowder house is an excellent seafood restaurant right on the water. Reservations strongly recommended!
Fabulous water views, a great spot for outdoor dining on a nice evening. Located in the old train station in the historic village of Georgetown.
28 locals recommend
Wheelhouse In Georgetown
7 West St
28 locals recommend
Fabulous water views, a great spot for outdoor dining on a nice evening. Located in the old train station in the historic village of Georgetown.
Great local seafood with a stunning view of Tracadie Beach
FiN Folk Food
Great local seafood with a stunning view of Tracadie Beach

Cinema

One of only a handful left in the world! Get nostalgic with Brackley Beach Drive In (15 minutes from Banbridge)
48 locals recommend
Brackley Drive In
3164 Brackley Point Rd
48 locals recommend

Sightseeing

PEI’s oldest lighthouse and one of only a few round brick lighthouses in Canada. Climb to the top for fabulous views of the Northumberland Strait and make a reservation to eat at the Pt Prim Chowder House next door. About 45 minutes from Charlottetown
33 locals recommend
Point Prim Lighthouse
2147 Point Prim Rd
33 locals recommend
PEI’s oldest lighthouse and one of only a few round brick lighthouses in Canada. Climb to the top for fabulous views of the Northumberland Strait and make a reservation to eat at the Pt Prim Chowder House next door. About 45 minutes from Charlottetown
Picturesque historical village about a 45 minute drive from Charlottetown. Stroll the red sandy beach at low tide or take a dip in the warm south shore waters (warmest ocean water north of the Carolinas). Browse the village shops. Kayak, bike and paddle board rentals available. And no shortage of excellent local food at the Lobster Barn, the Landmark Oysterhouse or Richard’s.
80 locals recommend
Victoria
80 locals recommend
Picturesque historical village about a 45 minute drive from Charlottetown. Stroll the red sandy beach at low tide or take a dip in the warm south shore waters (warmest ocean water north of the Carolinas). Browse the village shops. Kayak, bike and paddle board rentals available. And no shortage of excellent local food at the Lobster Barn, the Landmark Oysterhouse or Richard’s.
Sweet little historic village with a theatre, gift shops, chocolate shop, kayak , SUP and bike rentals, and a couple of the best restaurants for fresh local seafood! Great beach for strolling around at Low tide.
Victoria
Sweet little historic village with a theatre, gift shops, chocolate shop, kayak , SUP and bike rentals, and a couple of the best restaurants for fresh local seafood! Great beach for strolling around at Low tide.

Charlottetown EATs

Best places to dine in Charlottetown
Tucked away in an historic brick building the Claddagh Room is a great spot to eat in the city & if you’re looking for fresh local oysters it’s the place for you!
19 locals recommend
Claddagh Oyster House
131 Sydney St
19 locals recommend
Tucked away in an historic brick building the Claddagh Room is a great spot to eat in the city & if you’re looking for fresh local oysters it’s the place for you!
New restaurant, Run by the owners of north rustico’s famous Blue Mussel Cafe. Located in an historic home in Charlottetown. Known for their cocktails & romantic suppers. A bustling weekend brunch is very popular as well.
19 locals recommend
Slaymaker & Nichols Gastro House
82 Fitzroy St
19 locals recommend
New restaurant, Run by the owners of north rustico’s famous Blue Mussel Cafe. Located in an historic home in Charlottetown. Known for their cocktails & romantic suppers. A bustling weekend brunch is very popular as well.
Fuss-free family diner with an award-winning chef. An all-time favourite with locals!
14 locals recommend
Papa Joe's
345 University Ave
14 locals recommend
Fuss-free family diner with an award-winning chef. An all-time favourite with locals!
Famous for their lobster rolls in beautiful Victoria by the sea.
39 locals recommend
Lobster Barn
19 Main St
39 locals recommend
Famous for their lobster rolls in beautiful Victoria by the sea.

Art Galleries

Details Past & Present Art Gallery
166 Richmond St
104 locals recommend
The Dunes Cafe
Prince Edward Island 15
104 locals recommend

Shopping

The sweetest lifestyle gift shop if we don't say so ourselves :) Located at the Banbridge featuring local artisans and summer vacation essentials. Croft has one of the largest selections of MacAusland's Blankets (PEI's most famous export after lobster and potatoes, of course).
Croft
105 Capital Dr
The sweetest lifestyle gift shop if we don't say so ourselves :) Located at the Banbridge featuring local artisans and summer vacation essentials. Croft has one of the largest selections of MacAusland's Blankets (PEI's most famous export after lobster and potatoes, of course).