Food scene
A fun Saturday morning activity-discover local island produce, baked goods, unique artisan ware, eclectic range of prepared foods and more--experience a vibrant coming together of community!
https://charlottetownfarmersmarket.com/
59 locals recommend
Charlottetown Farmers Market
100 Belvedere AveA fun Saturday morning activity-discover local island produce, baked goods, unique artisan ware, eclectic range of prepared foods and more--experience a vibrant coming together of community!
https://charlottetownfarmersmarket.com/
A family run long-standing business providing the freshest sustainable, hand-picked oysters, a variety of seafood- under 5 minutes away!
https://brackleybayoysterco.com/
7 locals recommend
Brackley Bay Oyster Company
3437 Brackley Point RoadA family run long-standing business providing the freshest sustainable, hand-picked oysters, a variety of seafood- under 5 minutes away!
https://brackleybayoysterco.com/
A traditional Church Hall supper and unique island experience. All meals include appetizers, salads, and desserts
https://peilobstersuppers.com/
61 locals recommend
New Glasgow Lobster Suppers
A traditional Church Hall supper and unique island experience. All meals include appetizers, salads, and desserts
https://peilobstersuppers.com/
The infamous PEI COWS creamery where you can do self guided tours of the ice cream, cheese and t-shirt factory. In Charlottetown-20 minutes away
https://www.cowscreamery.ca/
40 locals recommend
COWS Creamery
12 Milky WyThe infamous PEI COWS creamery where you can do self guided tours of the ice cream, cheese and t-shirt factory. In Charlottetown-20 minutes away
https://www.cowscreamery.ca/
Located on beautiful Hunter River 20 minutes away..try the famous Cheeselady's Gouda in an array of flavours, stone-fired pizza, cinnamon rolls, artisan breads and more. Best to call ahead to order!
https://glasgowglenfarm.ca/
22 locals recommend
Cheeselady's Gouda Cheese-Glasgow Glen Farm
190 PE-258Located on beautiful Hunter River 20 minutes away..try the famous Cheeselady's Gouda in an array of flavours, stone-fired pizza, cinnamon rolls, artisan breads and more. Best to call ahead to order!
https://glasgowglenfarm.ca/
Cafes
Explore fine art, local cuisine, beautiful gardens, great shopping. 10 minute drive on the way to Brackley Beach
http://www.dunesgallery.ca/
104 locals recommend
The Dunes Cafe
Prince Edward Island 15Explore fine art, local cuisine, beautiful gardens, great shopping. 10 minute drive on the way to Brackley Beach
http://www.dunesgallery.ca/
Restaurants
Rustic eat-in or takeout marche with local seafood and comfort foods and scenic views
https://themillinnewglasgow.com/
41 locals recommend
The Mill in New Glasgow
5592 Prince Edward Island 13Rustic eat-in or takeout marche with local seafood and comfort foods and scenic views
https://themillinnewglasgow.com/
Restaurant and Inn located in downtown Charlottetown with fresh, local ingredients and fun atmosphere reminiscent of the circus it is named after
https://slaymaker.ca/
19 locals recommend
Slaymaker & Nichols Gastro House
82 Fitzroy StRestaurant and Inn located in downtown Charlottetown with fresh, local ingredients and fun atmosphere reminiscent of the circus it is named after
https://slaymaker.ca/
A casual seasonal seafood restaurant in North Rustico Harbour. 20 minutes away
https://bluemusselcafe.com/
110 locals recommend
Blue Mussel Cafe
312 Harbourview DrA casual seasonal seafood restaurant in North Rustico Harbour. 20 minutes away
https://bluemusselcafe.com/
One of PEI's longest-running fish shacks, located in Covehead Wharf-10 minutes away
74 locals recommend
Richard's
9 Wharf RdOne of PEI's longest-running fish shacks, located in Covehead Wharf-10 minutes away
Delicious Lebanese food with gluten free options-in downtown Charlottetown-also have a stand at the Farmer's Market!
https://www.facebook.com/ShaddysRestaurant/
Shaddy's Restaurant
144 Great George StDelicious Lebanese food with gluten free options-in downtown Charlottetown-also have a stand at the Farmer's Market!
https://www.facebook.com/ShaddysRestaurant/
Enjoy local and delicious fresh seafood and an ocean view on the south shore. Close by the oldest lighthouse in PEI. It is about an hour's drive away but worth the drive!
https://www.chowderhouse.online/
56 locals recommend
Point Prim Chowder House and Oyster Bar
2150 Point Prim RdEnjoy local and delicious fresh seafood and an ocean view on the south shore. Close by the oldest lighthouse in PEI. It is about an hour's drive away but worth the drive!
https://www.chowderhouse.online/
FiN Folk Food is a casual beachside seafood restaurant with focus on local ingredients-at Tracadie Beach and just over 10 minutes from the cottage. Highly recommend the fish tacos and garden salad! Order online or in person.
FiN Folk Food
FiN Folk Food is a casual beachside seafood restaurant with focus on local ingredients-at Tracadie Beach and just over 10 minutes from the cottage. Highly recommend the fish tacos and garden salad! Order online or in person.
Beaches
Known as the "Singing Sands" Beach as the pure white sand actually "sings" when stepped on
As Basin Head is a provincial park dogs are welcome!
https://www.tourismpei.com/what-to-do/beaches-parks/basin-head-provincial-park
135 locals recommend
Basin Head Provincial Park
318 Basin Head RdKnown as the "Singing Sands" Beach as the pure white sand actually "sings" when stepped on
As Basin Head is a provincial park dogs are welcome!
https://www.tourismpei.com/what-to-do/beaches-parks/basin-head-provincial-park
A free public beach, dog friendly. Shallow water. 30 minutes away
15 locals recommend
Blooming Point Beach
21 Macdonald RoadA free public beach, dog friendly. Shallow water. 30 minutes away
Cavendish Beach
Located within the protected PEI National Park and 10 min away- a popular beach with unique views of rugged red sandstone cliffs
Dogs are not allowed on National Park beaches due to protecting the nesting area of the endangered Piping Plover.
https://www.tourismpei.com/what-to-do/beaches-parks/cavendish-beach-national-park
82 locals recommend
Cavendish
Cavendish Beach
Located within the protected PEI National Park and 10 min away- a popular beach with unique views of rugged red sandstone cliffs
Dogs are not allowed on National Park beaches due to protecting the nesting area of the endangered Piping Plover.
https://www.tourismpei.com/what-to-do/beaches-parks/cavendish-beach-national-park
Greenwich has a unique and extensive coastal dune system, wetlands, natural habitats, forest, and rare plants and animals. It has stretches of pristine white sand beach and hiking trails.
Dogs are not allowed on National Park beaches due to protecting the nesting area of the endangered Piping Plover.
https://www.tourismpei.com/what-to-do/beaches-parks/greenwich-national-park
41 locals recommend
Greenwich Beach
Greenwich has a unique and extensive coastal dune system, wetlands, natural habitats, forest, and rare plants and animals. It has stretches of pristine white sand beach and hiking trails.
Dogs are not allowed on National Park beaches due to protecting the nesting area of the endangered Piping Plover.
https://www.tourismpei.com/what-to-do/beaches-parks/greenwich-national-park
Located on the eastern part of PEI National Park 10 minutes from cottage and near historic Dalvay House. Quieter than Brackley Beach to the west. Has kilometers of sandy beach, a picnic area, shelter and washrooms on site
Stanhope Cape Beach, Prince Edward Island National Park
1430 Gulf Shore Parkway EastLocated on the eastern part of PEI National Park 10 minutes from cottage and near historic Dalvay House. Quieter than Brackley Beach to the west. Has kilometers of sandy beach, a picnic area, shelter and washrooms on site
Located within the protected PEI National Park and 10 min away-kilometers of white sandy beach, majestic dunes and clear water-family friendly-lots of parking, change rooms close to beach.
Dogs are not allowed on National Park beaches due to protecting the nesting area of the endangered Piping Plover.
104 locals recommend
Brackley Beach
4020 Brackley Point RdLocated within the protected PEI National Park and 10 min away-kilometers of white sandy beach, majestic dunes and clear water-family friendly-lots of parking, change rooms close to beach.
Dogs are not allowed on National Park beaches due to protecting the nesting area of the endangered Piping Plover.
Tracadie Beach is a free and public beach, and has a local vibe. Dogs are allowed- and beach is less than a minute walk from the parking lot. You can follow the coast line onto beautiful Dalvay Beach in the PEI National Park
Tracadie Beach
159 Beach RoadTracadie Beach is a free and public beach, and has a local vibe. Dogs are allowed- and beach is less than a minute walk from the parking lot. You can follow the coast line onto beautiful Dalvay Beach in the PEI National Park
Hiking
Beautiful and extensive trail system with scenic views of forest and river-15 minutes away. Dogs are welcome.
https://islandtrails.ca/trail/winter-river-trail/
9 locals recommend
Winter River Trail
East Suffolk ExtensionBeautiful and extensive trail system with scenic views of forest and river-15 minutes away. Dogs are welcome.
https://islandtrails.ca/trail/winter-river-trail/
Extensive hiking and cycling trails from easy to more challenging. Dogs welcome on leash
https://islandtrails.ca/trail/bonshaw-trails/
36 locals recommend
Bonshaw Hills Provincial Park
29 Green RdExtensive hiking and cycling trails from easy to more challenging. Dogs welcome on leash
https://islandtrails.ca/trail/bonshaw-trails/
Great local trail for easy hike, run, bike or walk with dog. Trail wanders through forest with great views of water, picnic areas and observation decks. Approximately 5km of looped trails located on west end on PEI National Park, 10 minutes away from cottage
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/prince-edward-island/robinson-island-loop
Robinsons Island Trail
Robinsons Island TrailGreat local trail for easy hike, run, bike or walk with dog. Trail wanders through forest with great views of water, picnic areas and observation decks. Approximately 5km of looped trails located on west end on PEI National Park, 10 minutes away from cottage
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/prince-edward-island/robinson-island-loop
A favourite among birdwatchers, the Bubbling Springs path has lookouts that offer great views of waterfowl at Long Pond. The Farmlands Trail takes you along old fields and mixed woodlands and close to the site of a former archaeological dig. Hybrid or mountain bikes recommended
Farmlands and Bubbling Springs Trails, Prince Edward Island National Park
735 Gulf Shore Parkway EastA favourite among birdwatchers, the Bubbling Springs path has lookouts that offer great views of waterfowl at Long Pond. The Farmlands Trail takes you along old fields and mixed woodlands and close to the site of a former archaeological dig. Hybrid or mountain bikes recommended
Island Excursions
Set in an idyllic homestead, the Anne of Green Gables museum is dedicated to the life and works of Lucy Maud Montgomery, the internationally acclaimed author of Anne of Green Gables
https://www.annemuseum.com/
46 locals recommend
Anne of Green Gables Museum at Silver Bush
20 Park Corner LnSet in an idyllic homestead, the Anne of Green Gables museum is dedicated to the life and works of Lucy Maud Montgomery, the internationally acclaimed author of Anne of Green Gables
https://www.annemuseum.com/
MacAusland's Woolen Mills
38317 Prince Edward Island 2https://www.macauslandswoollenmills.com/
Victoria-by-the-Sea is a quaint historical village in the south end of the island between Summerside and Charlottetown. Visit the playhouse and museum, go local craft shopping and even rent kayaks
https://www.victoriabythesea.ca/
80 locals recommend
Victoria
Victoria-by-the-Sea is a quaint historical village in the south end of the island between Summerside and Charlottetown. Visit the playhouse and museum, go local craft shopping and even rent kayaks
https://www.victoriabythesea.ca/
Grocery Stores
Great little country store 15 minutes away at Irving gas station. Decent selection of produce, milk, eggs, meat and seafood. Friendly and helpful staff.
11 locals recommend
Gallants Country Food Market and Gas
1980 Route 243Great little country store 15 minutes away at Irving gas station. Decent selection of produce, milk, eggs, meat and seafood. Friendly and helpful staff.
Nearest convenience store and gas station under 10 minutes away. Basic selection of grocery items and produce.
MacKenzie's Country Store
1689 Brackley Point RoadNearest convenience store and gas station under 10 minutes away. Basic selection of grocery items and produce.
Well-equipped large supermarket. Nearest one in Charlottetown 25 minute drive from cottage. We prefer the 465 University Avenue location..
40 locals recommend
Atlantic Superstore
680 University AvenueWell-equipped large supermarket. Nearest one in Charlottetown 25 minute drive from cottage. We prefer the 465 University Avenue location..