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Malpeque Bay
This bay is famous for its
delicious oysters, with more
than ten million caught here
every year. On a picturesque
harbor, the Malpeque Oyster
Barn is a great spot to shuck
EXPERIENCE The Maritimes rolling waves make this the The rooftops of Prince Edward
oysters for yourself. The bay’s
secluded beaches and gentle
perfect place for a stroll.
Island’s leafy Charlottetown
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Brudenell River
Provincial Park
Charlottetown Conference
coastal city. Its charming,
tree-lined streets with elegant
was held, which eventually led
⌂ Cardigan # Daily charming, centrally located of Canada is where the 1864
to the formation of Canada as
19th-century row houses make
(services are seasonal)
∑ tourismpei.com a gentle start to exploring the a nation. Peake’s Quay is
outlying lands. Voted a perfect for a stroll and offers
Brudenell was an Acadian Cultural Capital of Canada, the waterfront shopping, live
village before it was burned to small city has an abundance music, and various dining
the ground by the British in the of performing arts events, options. Don’t miss trying
18th century. Today, visitors to local shopping, and world- Cow’s ice cream, made to a
the provincial park can enjoy a class cuisine. The city’s recipe said to date back to the
round of golf, join horseback national Confederation time of Anne of Green Gables.
riding tours and travel the river Centre of the Arts hosts an
by canoe, kayak, and paddle- array of live entertainment, Confederation Centre of
board. Families will appreciate including the popular musical the Arts
the heated pool, playground, Anne of Green Gables. Province ⌂ 145 Richmond St # Daily
and picnic areas. The gorgeous House National Historic Site ∑ confederationcentre.com
river front pathway has lovely
walking trails, such as part of
the Confederation Trail – a
former rail track that extends
the length of the island.
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Charlottetown
~ g @ n 6 Prince St;
www.discover
charlottetown.com
Known as the birthplace of
Canada, Charlottetown is a

GREAT VIEW
East Point
Lighthouse
Built in 1866, this is the
island’s easternmost
point, where the two
tides meet. It is open to
the public for a fee and
has tremendous views
(404 Lighthouse Rd).

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