Savour the Orchard ~ Cidery Stay and Taste Package

Savour the Orchard ~ Cidery Stay and Taste Package

Embark on a delightful experience where cozy comfort meets culinary delight! Available June 1 – September 30 Our Cidery Stay and Taste Package invites you to unwind in the serene comfort of Nellie’s Landing and visit the nearby Double Hill Cidery. Package...
Cidery Tour and Curated Flight

Cidery Tour and Curated Flight

About this experience Learn about cider apple varieties and what we do to discover the ideal cider apple by foraging wild apples. You will walk through our barrel-room for a glimpse of our cider making process.  We will kick-off each tour by gathering at The Terrace...
Couples Getaway | Fiddling Fisherman Lookout

Couples Getaway | Fiddling Fisherman Lookout

Couples Getaway Special package for couples to getaway, relax, and rejuvenate. A romantic getaway is not just a night away – it is an experience to spend quality time with your loved one, enjoy the outdoors, and create memories. Let us create the perfect getaway!...
The Shipwreck of Georgetown PEI

The Shipwreck of Georgetown PEI

On a cool, misty day, a small island appears in the distance off the coast of Georgetown, Prince Edward Island. Known as Poxy Island to the locals, this little piece of land holds a mysterious wonder – the wreck of a ship from many years ago. Its exposed shell...
The Charming Trails of Eastern Prince Edward Island

The Charming Trails of Eastern Prince Edward Island

November is the time of year when the air is crisp and the leaves on the trees are turning golden brown. Gently they fall to the ground and crunch under our feet as we trek down the red dirt roads of Prince Edward Island. Bluejays fly from tree to tree and the scent...

The History of Rum Running and the Nellie J. Banks

Have you ever visited the beautiful Nellie’s Landing in Murray Harbour? A quaint marina in the scenic village and home to around 20 fishing boats. Its close proximity to the Northumberland Strait makes for a convenient overnight stay for many boaters. It is...
Scary Stories of Points East Coastal Drive

Scary Stories of Points East Coastal Drive

This may not be everyone’s cup of tea but this blog is for the people like me, the ones who love a scary story around a crackling fire under the moonlight. People whose imaginations tend to go a little wild when a figurine falls off of the shelf and no part of them...
Cozy Autumn Adventures

Cozy Autumn Adventures

There is something so comforting about the changing of seasons. It’s something we can always rely on to show up, like an old friend when you need them the most. The hustle and bustle of Summer is always fun and exciting but when the air becomes crisp and the...

The Foxes of East Point Lighthouse

When I first moved to the island three years ago I found much of my comfort within nature. The Fall hit, my favourite time of year and I loved the feeling of the crisp, salty air on my face. It felt like it could momentarily bring me back to life after a long day. In...
Orwell Bay Discovery Drive

Orwell Bay Discovery Drive

Cross the Hillsborough Bridge to start the Points East Coastal Drive in the town of Stratford. This 60km area delivers some of Prince Edward Island’s most classic pastoral landscape with rolling green fields bounded by the Northumberland Strait. The area is rich...
North Shore Discovery Drive

North Shore Discovery Drive

Best-known for the spectacular parabolic dunes at Greenwich, this 54km route also offers five beaches, live theatre and ceilidhs plus both archaeological and historical highlights to its visitors. North Shore Discovery Drive (Campbells Cove to St. Peters) Communities...
Southern Banks Discovery Drive

Southern Banks Discovery Drive

The Points East Coastal Drive offers dramatic views of boat traffic on the Northumberland Strait with a stunning backdrop of Pictou Island and the Nova Scotia mainland. This 46km route also features a local winery, a historic lighthouse, art gallery, takeout...
Three Rivers Discovery Drive

Three Rivers Discovery Drive

History buffs and outdoor enthusiasts will find this 80km route through Prince Edward Island an intriguing chain of historic sites, coastal activities, and cultural venues. Highlights include the restored site of a 1730s French trading centre now known as Roma at...
Eastern Harbours Discovery Drive

Eastern Harbours Discovery Drive

Along the shores of the Murray River is a 30km long cluster of agricultural and fishing communities, gorgeous white and red sand beaches and two Heritage Roads. Watch as fresh lobster catches come ashore at Beach Point, Murray Harbour and Machon Point in May and June....
Hillsborough River Discovery Drive

Hillsborough River Discovery Drive

Hillsborough River Discovery Drive (St. Peters to Stratford) and (St. Peters to Bedford) The small community of Lakeside, is home to a marquee attraction, The Links at Crowbush Cove, recognized as one of the top ten golf courses in North America. This 79km drive with...
Eastern Beaches Discovery Drive

Eastern Beaches Discovery Drive

Popular white sand beaches, deep sea fishing, museums and music festivals work together to draw thousands of families and couples to this 54km route extending up and around the eastern tip of Prince Edward Island. Souris is the gateway community for ferry travellers...
Eastern Bays Discovery Drive

Eastern Bays Discovery Drive

Nature at its finest is the key to this 73km section. The Souris, Fortune and Boughton Rivers have created a series of bays separating woodlands, farms, and coastlines. Visitors can enjoy woodland horse trails, and scenic vistas. The “sheds” for lobster fishermen...
The Shipwreck of Basin Head Beach

The Shipwreck of Basin Head Beach

Buried deep below the sands and sea off Prince Edward Island lay the wreckages of many ships, containing tales of sailors and fishermen who battled Mother Nature’s fury. Islanders have a great love for the sea, but it can be rough and very unpredictable. If you find a...
Family Friendly & Free Itinerary

Family Friendly & Free Itinerary

Welcome to the family side of Points East Coastal Drive, where we know it’s best to have amenities close by and free + fun activities planned for visitors of all ages. Now, did you really come to PEI if you didn’t explore some of the best beaches? Eastern PEI is known...
Exploring Our Colourful Beaches: From Sand to Sea

Exploring Our Colourful Beaches: From Sand to Sea

Prince Edward Island is famous for its colourful beaches and its unique treasures to be found. What makes our fifty phenomenal beaches so colourful? It’s true, our beaches range from alabaster as Anne’s brow to red as her pigtails. But if you look closer, there’s a...
What’s In a Name

What’s In a Name

Here on the East End of the Island, a fishing boat in the water is often the sign of spring and of summer to come. But Autumn gets overlooked for its healthy fishing season as well: folks still rise early with a quick tea and a biscuit and set out for mackerel,...
Getting Directions: Islander Style

Getting Directions: Islander Style

You’re thinking about coming to this end of the Island? Is it our fifty colourful beaches? Do you want to see the red soil, or is it the chance to dig into oysters and lobster (or to literally dig some clams with the family?) Maybe it’s the idea of getting back to...