Harbours - Points East Coastal Drive | Prince Edward Island https://pointseastcoastaldrive.com Your guide to Island fun Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:41:57 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://pointseastcoastaldrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-cropped-island-east-fav-32x32.png Harbours - Points East Coastal Drive | Prince Edward Island https://pointseastcoastaldrive.com 32 32 Beach Point Harbour https://pointseastcoastaldrive.com/places/beach-point-harbour/ Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:06:56 +0000 https://pointseastcoastaldrive.com/places/beach-point-harbour/ One of the busiest fishing harbours on the Island.

]]> Graham Pond Harbour https://pointseastcoastaldrive.com/places/graham-pond-harbour/ Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:06:56 +0000 https://pointseastcoastaldrive.com/places/graham-pond-harbour/ This working harbour in Gaspereaux features lobster landing and mussel processing, scenic vistas and Bald Eagle sightings.

]]> Lower Montague Wharf https://pointseastcoastaldrive.com/places/lower-montague-wharf/ Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:06:56 +0000 https://pointseastcoastaldrive.com/places/lower-montague-wharf/ Busy working site looking across the Montague and the Brudenell Canadian Heritage Rivers. The wharf is busy with lobster fishing in May and June. Mussel fishing can be seen from the wharf. Early evening young and older sport fishermen catch mackerel off the wharf.

The Atlantic Mackerel frequent PEI waters from June to October. They spend their summers in warm coastal waters, but winter well offshore on the Continental Shelf. They are a popular prey of seals. Information sourced to PEI Agriculture Fisheries, Aquaculture and Forestry brochure

]]> North Lake Harbour and Beach https://pointseastcoastaldrive.com/places/north-lake-harbour-and-beach/ Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:06:56 +0000 https://pointseastcoastaldrive.com/places/north-lake-harbour-and-beach/ Enjoy a beach adventure at North Lake Beach. This beautiful white sandy beach is located in the middle of North Lake Harbour, “The Tuna Capital of the World”, & goes on for miles and miles of untouched shoreline. Just waiting to be explored!

While waiting for the fishers to bring in their catches, enjoy the beautiful white sand beaches or visit the Observation Tower in the middle of this busy harbour. Deep-sea fishing charters and scenic cruises are offered.

Check out our #50beaches Instagram Reel adventure at North Lake Harbour

]]> Sturgeon Wharf https://pointseastcoastaldrive.com/places/sturgeon-wharf/ Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:06:56 +0000 https://pointseastcoastaldrive.com/places/sturgeon-wharf/ Picturesque wharf alongside Rte. 17 in Sturgeon. Lots of mussel boats fish from this wharf.

]]> Bay Fortune Harbour https://pointseastcoastaldrive.com/places/bay-fortune-harbour/ Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:21:18 +0000 https://pointseastcoastaldrive.com/places/bay-fortune-harbour/ This rural small seacoast community hugging the scenic Fortune River with traditions of farming and fishing, is commonly referred to as Fortune, Fortune Bridge or Bay Fortune. Early settlers date back to the 1700’s and their names are included in the heritage sites of Bay Fortune United Church cemetery (route 310) and the French and Acadian Settlement Cemetery (route 340). The present Inn of Bay Fortune was built by the late Elmer Harris, an American playwright, in 1908. The most famous of his plays was “Johnny Belinda” characterized by the local inhabitants of the Fortune area. This historic “place to stay “ landscapes over the beautiful Fortune Bay and River.

Attractions in the community include boating, canoeing, and kayaking; secluded beautiful beaches stretching between Howe Point and Rollo Bay; a small seaport where the local fishers continue the tradition of lobster fishing; trout fishing on the river and a nine-hole golf course in Rollo Bay.

]]> Georgetown Harbour https://pointseastcoastaldrive.com/places/georgetown-harbour/ Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:21:18 +0000 https://pointseastcoastaldrive.com/places/georgetown-harbour/ A deep water port with ship building, fishing and fish processing the principal industries.

]]> Red Head Harbour https://pointseastcoastaldrive.com/places/red-head-harbour/ Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:21:18 +0000 https://pointseastcoastaldrive.com/places/red-head-harbour/ A busy fishing port near Morell.

]]> Savage Harbour and Beach https://pointseastcoastaldrive.com/places/savage-harbour-and-beach/ Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:21:18 +0000 https://pointseastcoastaldrive.com/places/savage-harbour-and-beach/ Beautiful long beach. Sweeping dunes. Scenic lobster and mussel fishing port. Enjoy a walk along the shore and watch fishing boats return to shore at this busy Harbour Beach. No facilities.

]]> Souris Marina https://pointseastcoastaldrive.com/places/souris-marina/ Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:21:18 +0000 https://pointseastcoastaldrive.com/places/souris-marina/ Souris remains one of the provinces main seaports, noted for its large fishing and lobster industry and has the only offshore fishing fleet on PEI.
Souris Marina

Souris has a splendid marina that is now in full operation. It is located inside the main breakwater at the landward end of the breakwater. In addition to berths for seasonal customers, the substantial floating docks can also accommodate at least half-a-dozen visitors with space for vessels up to 60ft. in water with minimum depths of 18 feet. Both water and electricity (15/30 amps) are available on shore and a marina services building with washrooms, showers, toilets, and laundry. Diesel, gas and pump-out also available.

Information credited to Souris Harbour Authority.

]]> Wood Islands Ferry Terminal https://pointseastcoastaldrive.com/places/wood-islands-ferry-terminal-and-harbour/ Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:21:18 +0000 https://pointseastcoastaldrive.com/places/wood-islands-ferry-terminal-and-harbour/ Gateway to eastern Prince Edward Island for arrivals from Nova Scotia by Northumberland Ferries.  A 75-minute cruise from Caribou, Nova Scotia from May to December.

 

GPS Location:
N45°. 953
W62°. 750

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