Prince Edward Island Top Things To See
The provincial capital, Charlottetown, is a colonial-era seaport with tree-lined streets and wood-framed houses. Main sites are Province House, where the 1864 discussions leading to the Canadian Confederation were held, and the Confederation Centre of the Arts (www.confederationcentre.com), housing an art gallery and theatre.
Canadian history
The curious can learn about Canada's history at Founders' Hall (www.foundershall.ca), on the Charlottetown waterfront. This attraction tells the story of Canada from the 1864 Charlottetown Conference to the present day.
Gorgeous capes
The 45km (25 miles) of fine white-sand beaches and Prince Edward Island's trademark red sandstone capes in Prince Edward Island National Park beckon photographers and nature lovers.
Anne of Green Gables
Green Gables, the farmhouse immortalised in the book Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery and now a popular museum, is in Prince Edward Island National Park at Cavendish. To the west is Montgomery's birthplace New London, where her house is also a museum.
Seal watching
Spotting seals is a popular activity near Murray River in the Points East Coastal Drive region.
Historic lighthouse
Point Prim, located on a long promontory to the southeast, has the oldest lighthouse on the island, built in 1846 and still in use.
Deer and bison
Famiiles enjoy observing bison in an enclosure and watching white-tailed deer in Buffaloland Provincial Park.
Confederation Bridge
This 13km (8-mile) engineering marvel connects the island to the mainland. It's Canada's longest bridge, and the world's longest over ice-covered waters. Journeying across the vast expanse of water is a truly exhilarating experience.
Leaf peeping
The warm waters of the Gulf Stream, which passes just offshore, have a moderating influence on the island's climate, resulting in one of the longest autumn foliage viewing periods in North America. The best time to take scenic forest walks is from mid September until late October.
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