by juliepointseast@gmail.com | Aug 13, 2024 | Blog
Check out the blog posts from traveler Erin Hynes on how she explored her 4 days in the beautiful region of Points East Coastal Drive! • 4 Days on Prince Edward Island: A Points East Coastal Drive Itinerary • 15 Things to Do on a Points East Coastal Drive Road Trip...
by Ashley MacDonald | Nov 24, 2023 | Blog, Itineraries
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...
by Ashley MacDonald | Nov 17, 2023 | Blog, Itineraries
Let the soothing sounds of the waves wash over you as you stroll along the sandy shores of Eastern Prince Edward Island. Did you know that Points East Coastal Drive is home to 50 breathtaking and accessible beaches? Each beach is a little piece of paradise waiting to...
by Ashley MacDonald | Nov 10, 2023 | Blog, Itineraries
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...
by Ashley MacDonald | Nov 3, 2023 | Blog
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...
by Ashley MacDonald | Oct 27, 2023 | Blog
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...
by Ashley MacDonald | Oct 13, 2023 | Blog
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...
by Katelyn Bruce | Jul 26, 2023 | Blog, Itineraries
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...
by admin | Jul 27, 2022 | Blog
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...
by editor_PECD | Jan 25, 2022 | Blog
You’ve heard about our fifty phenomenal beaches, you’ve heard about our divine seafood, but did you know that the Points East Coastal Drive is home to many craft wineries, distilleries, breweries and cideries? Whether you’re looking for the perfect pairing for dinner...
by editor_PECD | Dec 12, 2021 | Blog
It’s December and the Island has received its first blanket of snow, the markets are in full swing, and friends and family are making the final arrangements for their holiday gatherings. Whether you’re hosting your very first Island Christmas dinner, looking for...
by editor_PECD | Nov 24, 2021 | Blog
It’s that time of year again! The taste of winter is in the air, the music is switching in the shops, and the holidays are upon us. Gathering the tree is planned – if not sitting in the corner of your living room since October to the horror of your significant...
by admin | Oct 26, 2021 | Blog
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,...
by admin | Jun 30, 2021 | Blog
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...
