Things to see and do in the area
Our beautiful Island offers so much to see and do! These are just a small sampling of things that are close to the cottage.
Daily family-friendly programming in July and August. Farm animals and more.
24 locals recommend
Orwell Corner Historic Village
Daily family-friendly programming in July and August. Farm animals and more.
Just a five-minute drive from the cottage. Fresh vegetables, fruit, baked goods, preserves, coffee, ice cream. BBQ pit. Products from local artisans. Free family play area for all ages.
9 locals recommend
The Chuckwagon Farm Market and Belfast Corn Maze
5265 Trans-Canada HwyJust a five-minute drive from the cottage. Fresh vegetables, fruit, baked goods, preserves, coffee, ice cream. BBQ pit. Products from local artisans. Free family play area for all ages.
Knitting supplies, spun wool, hand-knit items. 10 minute drive.
6 locals recommend
Belfast Mini Mills Ltd
1820 Garfield RdKnitting supplies, spun wool, hand-knit items. 10 minute drive.
Wood Islands Lighthouse
173 Lighthouse Rd5 minutes from the cottage
Gairloch Road Hiking Trail
2218 Gairloch RdIsland Trails are all over our beautiful Province, including several in the area of the cottage. Suitable for either hiking or biking. Check out the web site for maps and more information.
Island Trails Inc
440 University AveIsland Trails are all over our beautiful Province, including several in the area of the cottage. Suitable for either hiking or biking. Check out the web site for maps and more information.
There are several lighthouses in close proximity to the cottage. This one is just a 20-minute drive.
33 locals recommend
Point Prim Lighthouse
2147 Point Prim RdThere are several lighthouses in close proximity to the cottage. This one is just a 20-minute drive.
Belfast Highland Greens
138 Selkirk Park Rd9-hole golf course, just a short drive along the highway.
World-class golfing on two of PEI's most beautiful 18-hole golf courses. Approximately 30 minutes away.
35 locals recommend
Dundarave Golf Course
North Royalty RoadWorld-class golfing on two of PEI's most beautiful 18-hole golf courses. Approximately 30 minutes away.
An amazing outdoor space with a great playground and picnic spaces.
16 locals recommend
Kings Castle Provincial Park
1887 Gladstone RdAn amazing outdoor space with a great playground and picnic spaces.
From their web site:
AT BEN’S LAKE THERE IS PLENTY OF ROOM TO FISH, AND PLENTY OF FISH... WHATEVER YOU’RE EXPERIENCE LEVEL WE CAN HOST WITH RENTAL GEAR AND EXPERIENCED FISHERMAN ON STAFF FOR THE NOVICE OR EVEN EXPERT. HECK, WE’VE GOT A CHEF WHO WILL COOK IT FOR YOU ON AN OPEN CAMPFIRE!
RATES:
FISHING
1 HOUR $20.00 2 HOURS $30.00 HALF DAY $40.00 FULL DAY $50.00 SEASON PASS $250.00
RODS & RENTAL EQUIPMENT
FLY AND SPIN RODS - $5
DEW WORMS - $5
Ben's Lake Campground
2741 Murray Harbour RdFrom their web site:
AT BEN’S LAKE THERE IS PLENTY OF ROOM TO FISH, AND PLENTY OF FISH... WHATEVER YOU’RE EXPERIENCE LEVEL WE CAN HOST WITH RENTAL GEAR AND EXPERIENCED FISHERMAN ON STAFF FOR THE NOVICE OR EVEN EXPERT. HECK, WE’VE GOT A CHEF WHO WILL COOK IT FOR YOU ON AN OPEN CAMPFIRE!
RATES:
FISHING
1 HOUR $20.00 2 HOURS $30.00 HALF DAY $40.00 FULL DAY $50.00 SEASON PASS $250.00
RODS & RENTAL EQUIPMENT
FLY AND SPIN RODS - $5
DEW WORMS - $5
Panmure Island Provincial Park
350 Chemin Panmure IslandPanmure Island has a great beach.
Part of the PEI National Park, Greenwich is a little bit off the beaten path but worth the trip. There is a supervised swimming area as well as several hiking trails, picnic shelters, changing areas, and washrooms. The hiking trail with the floating boardwalk is beautiful.
30 locals recommend
Greenwich
Part of the PEI National Park, Greenwich is a little bit off the beaten path but worth the trip. There is a supervised swimming area as well as several hiking trails, picnic shelters, changing areas, and washrooms. The hiking trail with the floating boardwalk is beautiful.
Confederation Centre of the Arts is home to the Charlottetown Festival productions (including Anne of Green Gables the Musical), an Art Gallery, a restaurant, and a family-friendly free outdoor performance by the Young Company at 12:00 noon.
https://youtu.be/_Bdj9JLlm3Q
158 locals recommend
Confederation Centre of the Arts
145 Richmond StConfederation Centre of the Arts is home to the Charlottetown Festival productions (including Anne of Green Gables the Musical), an Art Gallery, a restaurant, and a family-friendly free outdoor performance by the Young Company at 12:00 noon.
https://youtu.be/_Bdj9JLlm3Q
Red Shores is home to live harness racing through the summer. Old Home Week, one of PEI's largest summer fairs, takes place here August 9-17th. For details, check this web site:
http://oldhomeweekpei.com/
23 locals recommend
Red Shores Racetrack & Casino
58 Kensington RdRed Shores is home to live harness racing through the summer. Old Home Week, one of PEI's largest summer fairs, takes place here August 9-17th. For details, check this web site:
http://oldhomeweekpei.com/
Food scene
Places to eat
Great food, a beautiful view, and just a short drive from the cottage.
56 locals recommend
Point Prim Chowder House and Oyster Bar
2150 Point Prim RdGreat food, a beautiful view, and just a short drive from the cottage.
Rick's Fish & Chips
5544 St Peters RdA PEI fave for years.
Charlottetown Farmers Market
100 Belvedere AveWednesdays and Saturdays all summer.
Groceries
A small local grocery store and gas station just a few minutes up the road from the cottage. Includes a small liquor store, and they also sell firewood.
13 locals recommend
COOPERS
4985 Trans-Canada HwyA small local grocery store and gas station just a few minutes up the road from the cottage. Includes a small liquor store, and they also sell firewood.
Atlantic Superstore
509 Main StLoblaw's grocery store.
Sobeys Montague
531 Main StGroceries.
From their web site:
The Wood Islands Liquor Store Agency features a great selection of wines, spirits, liqueurs, coolers and beer. (We’re told that we have the coldest beer in Queens and Kings Counties!)
Our commissary has things you might need for your BBQ, campfire, beach day, camper or cottage including dairy, fresh veggies and fruit, snacks, personal items, toys, celebration items and some good reads! Brew a Keurig coffee– hot and fresh for you.
Wood Islands Commissary and Liquor Store
13054 Shore RdFrom their web site:
The Wood Islands Liquor Store Agency features a great selection of wines, spirits, liqueurs, coolers and beer. (We’re told that we have the coldest beer in Queens and Kings Counties!)
Our commissary has things you might need for your BBQ, campfire, beach day, camper or cottage including dairy, fresh veggies and fruit, snacks, personal items, toys, celebration items and some good reads! Brew a Keurig coffee– hot and fresh for you.