by juliepointseast@gmail.com | Sep 19, 2023 | Discovery Drives, Itineraries
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...
by juliepointseast@gmail.com | Sep 19, 2023 | Discovery Drives, Itineraries
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...
by juliepointseast@gmail.com | Sep 19, 2023 | Discovery Drives, Itineraries
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...
by juliepointseast@gmail.com | Sep 19, 2023 | Discovery Drives, Itineraries
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...
by juliepointseast@gmail.com | Sep 18, 2023 | Discovery Drives, Itineraries
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....
by juliepointseast@gmail.com | Sep 18, 2023 | Discovery Drives, Itineraries
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...
by juliepointseast@gmail.com | Sep 18, 2023 | Discovery Drives, Itineraries
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...
by juliepointseast@gmail.com | Sep 18, 2023 | Discovery Drives, Itineraries
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...
