Down East, Prince Edward Island
Point Prim Lighthouse
The Island’s oldest lighthouse and one of the last round brick lighthouses in Canada! Not a 10 minute walk next door, they have a giftshop and guided tours.
Point Prim Chowder House and Beach Bar
Locally renowned restaurant with fresh seafood and local beers on tap. Often where you’ll find us! Next door to the lighthouse.
K & A Dairy Bar
Our neighbour Rebecca’s ice cream, seafood, and burger take-out restaurant is an easy walk down the road.
Charlottetown
Forty minutes northwest on the Trans-Canada to the capital of PEI. Ch’town is known for it’s vibrant communities, entertainment and restaurants (ask us about our favourites).
We recommend Victoria Row, Province House (where Canada was born), and Victoria Park. Also a great place to people watch when the cruise ships are docked.
Shops of Point Prim Road
Several of our neighbours have their seasonal businesses on Pt Prim Rd. From Art&Crafts to Burgers and Lobster Rolls to novelty tours.
There’s the Point Prim Market on Saturdays and a pizza restaurant as well!
The Polly Cemetery was established in 1803 and is now home to many of the people that helped build this community.
Worth the bike ride or a stroll down the red dirt road.
Wildlife
Island wildlife at its finest! Bald eagles, seals, herons, foxes and a lot more roam this unique ecosystem! Formal tours offered throughout the Island but you need not go any further than the front deck!
Golf
Golf is one of the main attractions of PEI. We are within an hour of some of the best golf courses in Canada.
Belfast Highland Greens is a beautiful oceanfront nine hole course at the end of our peninsula!
Wood Islands Ferry
Roughly 20 mins west of the Wood Islands ferry to Nova Scotia. Perfect stop for the PEI leg of your East Coast road trip!
Beaches
PEI is known for its beaches and unique red cliffs. There are local gems close by and several options up the east coast of the Island. Just over an hour north of us is the home of Anne of Green Gables, Cavendish and Brackley Beach. A Provincial and a National Park protect the sand dune beaches on this tourist route.
Montague
35 minutes north east of us is the beautiful fishing town of Montague. It is one of the main hubs on the east side of the Island with two of the Island’s several breweries.
Coopers Red & White
Our local grocer, just 13 km away.
Coopers offers grocery, a butcher shop, hardware, alcohol and gasoline. Open 7-7 Monday to Saturday and 9:30-5:30 Sunday (June-September)
Fishing Charters
The Island is also well known for it’s world class fishing. From local fishing holes to 9 hour tuna charters off of the north shore!