Itineraries
Browse Categories: Discovery Drives | Family & Pet Friendly | Scenic Views & Stops | Shipwrecks | Three Rivers
Trail-to-Trail Adventure: Three Rivers Scenic Walks
For those exploring by car, the Three Rivers area offers a trio of unique trail experiences—all within a short drive of one another—each showcasing a different side of Prince Edward Island’s natural beauty. 1. Harvey Moore Wildlife Sanctuary Wander through 3 km of...
Trails, History, and Local Flavours
Begin your ride in Montague, heading out on the scenic Confederation Trail. Follow the trail until you reach Robertson Road, then turn right onto Brudenell Point Road. This route will lead you to Roma at Three Rivers National Historic Site, a picturesque and...
Bringing History to Life | 2 Day Trip
Trip One: A Step Through Time Start your day at Orwell Corner Historic Village, where you’ll experience rural Prince Edward Island life as it was in the 1800s. This living history site offers hands-on experiences and insights into traditional farming, trades, and...
Island Roots Itinerary @ Stone’s Throw
Starting Point: Stone’s Throw B&B MorningMair Family MuseumBegin your day with a visit to the Mair Family Museum, just one block from Stone’s Throw. Learn from a retired teacher whose family has deep roots in the area.Please note: The museum is only open from 9:00...
Island Roots on Route: A Journey Through Time
Begin your day with a specialty coffee from The Lucky Bean on Main Street in Montague—your perfect fuel for a scenic and history-filled adventure. First stop: the Garden of the Gulf Museum, home to a variety of fascinating artifacts that showcase the rich heritage of...
Family Fun Day on the Eastern Edge
Start your day at the Montague Waterfront, where you can rent kayaks and explore the gentle river. After working up an appetite, head over to Bogside Brewing for a casual lunch and cold beverage under their outdoor tent—don’t forget a fun round of bean bag toss while...
The Dreamy 50 Beaches of Prince Edward Island’s Eastern Coast
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...
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...
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 leaves...
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 in...
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
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
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
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 (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
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
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
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
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...
Plan the Perfect Pet-Friendly Road Trip in Points East Coastal Drive
You’ve been dreaming about it forever, and it’s finally happening … you’re planning a pet-friendly road trip to eastern PEI! You can almost feel the wind in your hair (or fur). Just imagining all the new sights and scents along the way gives you goosebumps. It’s going...
