Prince Edward Island Top Things To Do
On the northern shore of Prince Edward Island National Park, the beaches are protected by cliffs and dunes; it is particularly well suited for swimming. Other good beaches are at Cavendish, Brackley, Basin Head, Sandspit, Blooming Point, Cedar Dunes.
Deep-sea fishing
Chartered deep-sea fishing boats are widely available from July to September, most commonly for cod, mackerel and flounder. The island's waters are particularly renowned for giant bluefin tuna.
Cycling
The island's many recommended cycling routes, including include the 270km (168-mile) Confederation Trail. This section of the Trans Canada Trail runs from Tignish in the west to Elmira in the east, with several interconnecting lines branching off to virtually every corner of the province.
Winter fun
There are excellent facilities for cross-country skiing at Brookvale Winter Activity Park, which hosted the 1991 Canada Winter Games. Prince Edward Island has over 1,100km (688 miles) of snowmobiling trails.
Sumptuous seafood
The International Shellfish Festival (www.peishellfish.com) in September offers a fantastic chance to munch on lobster and chowder from some of Canada and the world's top gourmet chefs and celebrity cooks.
Scenic drives
Routes include the Central Coastal Drive, from Charlottetown to Port-la-Joye-Fort Amherst; the North Cape Coastal Drive, with Acadian history at Miscouche and Mont Carmel; and the Points East Coastal Drive, which traverses the hilly farmland of the eastern interior.
Golf
You can golf on one of more than two dozen golf courses on Prince Edward Island, from facilities suitable for learners and families to championship layouts by top designers. Many are members of Golf PEI (www.golfpei.ca).
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