Each of the Maritime Provinces has its charm but none so
much as Prince Edward Island. Nestled like a jewel in a setting, this lovely
island holds endless potential adventure or relaxation. The possible ways to
arrive on the island is almost as endless as the activities you’ll find there.
You can fly into either the Charolettetown or Summerside airports; take a ferry
from the mainland or drive from New Brunswick
to Borden-Carleton across the world's longest bridge spanning
ice-covered waters, the Confederation Bridge.
Despite being the smallest Canadian province and somewhat
remote Prince Edward Island is steeped in history. It is the birth site of the
Canadian Confederation. Moreover, PEI is surprisingly affordable and, when you
take advantage of house swapping for vacation fun, the value is
even greater. There are beautiful beaches, virtually endless miles of pathways
for hiking, walking, and cycling, stunning woodlands, and countless other
natural wonders to explore.
Additionally, Prince Edward Island hosts a panoply of
events, festivals, historical reenactments, and other events to lure you away
from your high end vacation exchange property. You
can visit the actual setting for the Anne of Green Gables stories in Cavendish on
the northern tip of the island.
And the fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. The good
folks of Prince Edward Island enjoy many after dark entertainments as well. In
addition to motion picture theatres, you
can enjoy live performances at such
venues as the Victoria Playhouse, Charlottetown Festival, Montgomery Theatre,
or the Kings Playhouse to name only a few.
For those more inclined to the sporting life, PEI offers
some scenic and challenging golf courses.
If sports fishing is your passion the island features some
of the finest deep sea and big game fishing in the world. The waters around the
island are teeming with mackerel and blue fin tuna. Lobsters, mollusks, and
other shellfish can also be found. Talk about an island adventure! What could
be better than returning home with your fresh catch and putting it on the
barbecue!
One of the more unusual adventures you can have on PEI is
touring the more than twenty lighthouses which dot the coastline. Many are
accompanied by museums detailing the fascinating history of these vital
beacons.
If you’re inclined to have a bit of a flutter, there are
harness races held at tracks in Charolettetown and Summerside. Perhaps the most charming track
we’ve heard of is the Pinette Raceway which is tucked away in a small copse of
woods. It’s accessed via a clay road and announced by a handmade sign featuring the silhouette of a
horse pulling a sulky and driver.
Such handcrafts are a hallmark of the island. Remarkable
craftsmen abound and they produce a plethora of unique items which make
wonderful remembrances of you time on the island or one of a kind gifts for
your friends and family back home.
Thank you to the MA Scott writing team for this blog post.
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