Prince Edward Island is a Canadian Province on the east coast of Canada. It is mainly known for its countryside aesthetic and iconic red sand, Prince Edward Island is such a unique destination to travel to! I had so much fun when I first visited PEI back in August/September 2021, and these are all of the best tourist attractions to visit while there!
In this article, I will cover some basics about PEI, the top tourist attractions to visit while there, and answer some FAQS about Prince Edward Island as well.
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Prince Edward Island Basics –
- Location: An island province off the East Coast of Canada
- Currency: Canadian Dollar
- Capital City: Charlottetown
- Need to Know: Everything is quite spread out over the island, a rental car is highly recommended!
PEI Tourist Attractions –
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1. Visit the Lighthouses
COVEHEAD HARBOUR LIGHTHOUSE
The Covehead Harbour Lighthouse is an awesome thing to do in Prince Edward Island. It is just off the side of the road, so, unfortunately, parking isn’t the best here. But if you can, hop out of your car and head around the back of the lighthouse for a great view of the ocean and a beautiful beach and sandunes. This also provides a great view of the lighthouse as well.
WEST POINT LIGHTHOUSE
This lighthouse was the highest place on my list of where to visit, but unfortunately, I was not able to actually make it to this spot! If you can make it here though it looks beautiful! This lighthouse is a black and white striped lighthouse on the beach, which just screams Prince Edward Island and a great spot to visit if you’re a tourist in PEI.
2. Summerside
A cute little city with colorful houses along the boardwalk on the water, this town is a great spot for lunch, ice cream, and photos! Summerside is the second largest city in PEI and a nice spot to base yourself to visit the Western side of the Island.
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3. Ice Cream at Cows Creamery
Cows Creamery is a Canadian ice cream brand that was founded in Prince Edward Island, which means it is an important stop while traveling through PEI. Here you can get unique flavours of ice cream, such as sea salted toffee, wowie cowie, and nanaimoo bar. You have to stop at Cows at least once while on the island (more if possible 🙂 ).
4. Confederation bridge
A suuuper long bridge that connects Prince Edward Island to mainland Canada (more specifically the province of New Brunswick). It takes just under 10 minutes to drive across this bridge, and it’s cool to stop and admire this bridge from the shores of PEI (and drive across it!).
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5. Cavendish
Cavendish was one of my favourite spots in Prince Edward Island and you cannot miss it as one of PEIs best tourist spots. It is a little town on the Northern shore of the island, complete with beaches (white and red sand), a Cows Creamery, and even an amusement park! There are so many fun things to do in Cavendish, I highly recommend spending at least an afternoon here.
6. Greenwich Beach
This beach has beautiful sand dunes (the largest in PEI), a stunning shoreline, and a beautiful boardwalk with walking trails and marshes, making this the perfect place for an escape to nature. For an even better afternoon, grab some supplies to have a picnic on one of the dunes or at the beach!
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7. Head to a Red Beach
The island of PEI is ultimately famous for its red sand and dirt. This means that while exploring, you have to make your way to a red sand beach! This was one of the highlights of my trip because different coloured beaches are so incredibly unique, I think it’s such a fun stop to make as you won’t find this anywhere else in the world (if you do let me know cause I’d love to visit).
8. Visit a Winery
PEI actually has a bunch of wineries, which makes visiting a winery a great thing to do here! Rossignol Winery is a highly rated winery to visit, located on the South East side of the island.
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9. Anne of Green Gables Tour
The Anne of Green Gables series was based in Prince Edward Island, so if you’re a fan of the series you have to visit these popular sites! There are a couple of spots around the island you can visit:
- Anne of Green Gables Historic Site – Tour the grounds to see Anne’s house, Lovers Lane, and more
- Lucy Mauds Grave – The grave of the Anne of Green Gables author
- Anne of Green Gables Museum – a beautiful museum with artifacts that Lucy Maude wrote about
- Dalvay by the Sea – A filming location for the Anne of Green Gables movie (Prince William and Kate also stayed here!)
10. Golfing
There are so many golf courses around PEI, so if you’re interested in trying your hand at golf, this is a great place to do it! Some popular courses are The Links at Crowbush Cove and Dundarave Golf Course. My dad loved golfing while we were here!
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11. Charlottetown & The Waterfront
Charlottetown is the capital city, which makes it one of the best tourist spots in Prince Edward Island. I loved exploring the waterfront with cute little food stands on the water, a Cows Creamery for ice cream, and some awesome little shops (The Grand Bazaar was so fun to look around in!).
If you’re looking for a place for lunch or dinner, I recommend checking out Peaks Quay – so good!
12. Eat Seafood!
There is a huge fishing industry in Prince Edward Island, because it is an island surrounded by the ocean :). This makes it one of the best places to eat seafood, specifically fish and chips. For a dinner experience, check out the lobster suppers of New Glasgow.
Prince Edward Island FAQ
The main thing that tourists go to PEI for is Anne of Green Gables! The story is set in Prince Edward Island and parts of the show Anne with an E were also filmed here. There is also great seafood, golfing, and red sand beaches that make PEI a unique place to visit.
The best month to visit PEI is the summertime for the best weather! When visiting in the summer, the beaches will be more enjoyable and you can swim in some spots, as well as enjoy the icecream at COWS Creamery and golf!
Yes, I would highly recommend having a car to visit PEI. Everything is quite spread out and it will be more enjoyable to explore on your own time and be able to get to the places you want to see.
Tourist Spots in PEI Summary
Prince Edward Island is a beautiful place to visit, with amazing countryside charm and pretty beaches! There are a variety of things to do here as tourist, like exploring the cities, visiting the iconic lighthouses, golfing, and enjoying the seafood and the ice cream!! PEI is also a special place if you or your loved ones enjoyed the Anne of Green Gables book as well.
The Maritimes are a stunning spot, and PEI should definitely be added to your bucketlist!
If you are looking to explore the Western side of Canada, be sure to check out Banff National Park and Jasper National Park!
What is your top thing to do in PEI when you visit? Let me know!
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Ayesha Ayub says
All the photos of island are just so beautiful and cow creamery ice cream wake up my ice cream craving.
Kat says
Thank you so much! And totally agree – Cows Creamery was so delicious 🙂
A Capone Connection says
Prince Edward Island looks amazing. (I want to go to that creamery!) I haven’t really seen much of Canada but I’d like to. Thanks for sharing. Saving this for later!
Kat says
Thanks! Canada is amazing to explore 🙂
Brittany says
Prince Edward Island sounds like such a charming destination to visit in the summer. I’d love to enjoy that tasty ice cream cone from Cows Creamery on the beach and go on an Anne of Green Gables tour. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Kat says
Totally agree, this was one of the highlights of my summer! Thanks for your comment Brittany 🙂
Erin says
I’ve never been to PEI. Your photos are stunning, and thanks for the great tips!
Kat says
Thanks Erin!!
Krista says
PEI is still on my list! It looks so picturesque and there are so many quaint places to go. Thanks for sharing these tips!
Kat says
Thank you Krista! PEI is an awesome place to explore 🙂
Melissa says
I’ve always wanted to go to PEI – mostly because I just love lighthouses and the Confederation Bridge has always been on my bucket list to drive – I love interesting feats of engineering and I’ve had this on my bucket list for well over a decade now.
Kat says
I love the lighthouses too and the Confederation Bridge was so cool! Thanks for commenting 🙂