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Discover Prince Edward Island’s red shores, fishing villages and Anne of Green Gables country on a self-guided drive from Charlottetown back toward the city, finishing near COWS Creamery. Allow about 3–4 hours for this one-direction route, with 35 listed story stops including Dalvay-by-the-Sea, Green Gables Heritage Place, French River, Malpeque Bay, Summerside and Confederation Bridge. GPS-triggered audio plays through your smartphone or car speakers as a live map follows the route. Download before departure for offline use, then pause at beaches and towns whenever you like. Travel in your own vehicle with no in-person guide; museum interiors, admission and business opening hours are separate from the tour.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Start the self-guided drive on Route 2 in Charlottetown, heading east from the Trans-Canada Highway junction. There is no in-person meeting or guide.
The one-direction route finishes near COWS Creamery at 12 Milky Way, Charlottetown.
Itinerary
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Charlottetown (Pass by)
Begin in Charlottetown, where red-brick streets and a lively waterfront open your Prince Edward Island coastal drive.
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Travel through Mi’kma’ki and discover the enduring culture of Prince Edward Island’s Mi’kmaq people.
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Enjoy PEI’s red-soil fields and learn why potatoes became an island hallmark.
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Grand Tracadie (Pass by)
Pass Grand Tracadie’s salt marshes and hear how the 1851 Yankee Gale reshaped life along PEI’s fishing coast.
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Admire the grand seaside Dalvay-by-the-Sea hotel from outside, with its red sandstone walls and coastal setting.
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Discover Epekwitk, the Mi’kmaq name for the island, and stories of Kluskap beside the north shore.
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Look for shorebirds and coastal habitats around Oyster Bed Bridge as you cross the island’s northern landscape.
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Rustico (Pass by)
Follow the story of PEI lobster, once overlooked and now celebrated as a coastal delicacy.
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North Rustico (Pass by)
Take in North Rustico’s working harbour and glimpse the nearby Around the Sea Rotating House from outside.
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See the farmhouse that inspired Anne of Green Gables; interior access is seasonal and separate from this drive.
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Cavendish (Pass by)
Explore Cavendish’s Anne country, with New Glasgow’s seasonal lobster suppers an optional nearby detour.
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Pass Bayview’s fishing coast, where island families have long made their living from the sea.
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Lucy Maud Montgomery Birthplace (Pass by)
See L. M. Montgomery’s birthplace in New London; museum entry depends on seasonal opening hours.
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French River (Pass by)
Pause for the classic view of French River’s fishing boats, rolling fields and bright coastal colours.
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Anne of Green Gables Museum (Pass by)
Visit the Montgomery family’s Silver Bush homestead and Lake of Shining Waters when the seasonal museum is open; admission is separate.
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Malpeque Bay (Pass by)
Discover the sheltered waters that make Malpeque oysters a celebrated Prince Edward Island specialty.
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Kensington (Pass by)
Explore Kensington’s historic railway station and the town’s playful haunted tales.
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Summerside (Pass by)
Pass Summerside’s heritage streets and the grand homes built during PEI’s silver-fox boom.
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Pass Summerside’s College of Piping, where PEI’s Celtic music and dance traditions still thrive.
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Seacow Head Lighthouse (Pass by)
See Seacow Head Lighthouse from the coastal approach and take in views across the Northumberland Strait.
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Travel through a landscape shaped by Acadian displacement and later Irish settlement.
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Confederation Bridge (Pass by)
Admire Confederation Bridge across the strait, with Gateway Village available as an optional stop.
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Cape Traverse (Pass by)
Discover Cape Traverse’s daring iceboat crossings, once a vital winter link to the mainland.
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Watch for PEI’s red foxes in the countryside, though wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
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Crapaud (Pass by)
Pass through Crapaud, a small island community with a memorable name and rural charm.
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Stroll Victoria-by-the-Sea’s harbour streets and admire its seaside heritage when you choose to stop.
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Desable (Pass by)
Hear the eerie legend of the Northumberland Strait’s ghost ship as the coastline unfolds.
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Argyle Shore (Pass by)
Take in Argyle Shore’s red coastline and the story of an American raid during the Revolutionary War.
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Explore the quirky Confederation-era circus tale as you pass Argyle Shore.
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Fairview (Pass by)
Discover PEI’s pirate lore and the enduring tales of Captain Kidd’s buried treasure.
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Enjoy harbour views at Skmaqn–Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst, where Mi’kmaq, French and British histories meet.
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Trace PEI’s path into Canadian Confederation while travelling through New Dominion.
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Pass Meadowbank’s peaceful fields and the local legends woven into this rural landscape.
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Charlottetown (Pass by)
Return toward Charlottetown’s colourful waterfront, Victorian streets and lively arts scene.
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Finish near COWS Creamery, an island favourite for ice cream; shop or tour access depends on current hours.
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Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is an outdoor, self-guided drive in your own vehicle. Optional museum and business visits depend on seasonal hours and may require admission. The audio tour remains usable when nearby buildings are closed; check road, park and weather conditions before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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