BY CLAY LARROY
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new and experienced travelers alike. There are many websites, guides, books,
videos, and other resources available. By writing this blog I hope that I am providing
valuable information about the wonderful vacation destinations in Canada. When you want to
plan a vacation contact me!
Things to see and do in Prince Edward Island
Anne of Green Gables
Green Gables, the
farmhouse immortalized 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.
Beaches
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.
Canadian history
The curious can learn
about Canada's history at Founders' Hall
, on the Charlottetown waterfront. This attraction tells the story of Canada
from the 1864 Charlottetown Conference to the present day.
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.
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.
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.
Deer and bison
Families enjoy observing
bison in an enclosure and watching white-tailed deer in Buffaloland Provincial
Park.
Friendly Charlottetown
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
housing an art gallery and theatre.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Seal
watching
Spotting seals is a
popular activity near Murray River in the Points East Coastal Drive region.
Sumptuous seafood
The International Shellfish Festival 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.
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.
REFERENCE SITES:
http://www.travelresearchonline.com/
For our immediate family and relatives, Canada was a land of opportunity.
Sidney Altman
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