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Must See
Province House National meadows. The park’s quieter
Historic Site of Canada eastern side features a long 9
⌂ 165 Richmond St ¢ For stretch of pristine beach and Red Point Beach
renovations ∑ pc.gc.ca dunes, and a scenic coastal ⌂ Red Point Park, Elmira
road. The Reeds and Rushes
Trail is a lovely short boardwalk Characteristic red rocks lead

track leading to a freshwater down to this wide beach where
7 " marsh pond, where geese and the sand squeaks underfoot,
Prince Edward Island ducks nest and feed. much to the delight of children.
National Park Nearby is the ferry terminal
for the Magdalen Islands, part
@ Charlottetown 4 Wood
Islands # Daily ∑ pc.gc.ca 8 of Quebec. A five­hour ferry
trip takes visitors to a dozen
Characterized by 25 miles Panmure Island low­lying islands topped with
(40 km) of coastline leading The natural beauty of the quaint fishing villages and
onto red cliffs, gorgeous sand island’s eastern area is easy miles of cliff­fronted beaches.
beaches, and mild seas, this to experience on Panmure
park offers unbeatable sport Island, especially by cyclists
and vacationing facilities. who can savor the view thanks
There’s also an educational to its level roads. In summer,
Visitors’ Centre for those the wooden Panmure Island EAT
interested in its marine wildlife. Lighthouse is open, and the
With its soft sand and gentle view from the top takes in a
surf, Cavendish Beach is one long vista of the island’s white Blue Mussel Cafe
of the most popular beaches sand beaches, dunes, salt­ Rustic and relaxed,
in the park. It has an amuse­ marshes, and woodlands. The this is where the locals
ment park that kids will love. 1853 lighthouse is the island’s come for fresh local
Or try North Rustico Beach, oldest and is still in use today. mussels, oysters,
which is a favorite with sight­ halibut, and lobster.
seers and affords far­reaching Panmure Island ⌂ 312 Harbourview
views. At the park’s western Lighthouse Dr, North Rustico
end, the Homestead Trail leads " ⌂ Panmure Island Harbour ¢ Nov–Apr
for 5 miles (8 km) through § (902) 838 3568 ∑ bluemusselcafe.com
rustic green woodlands and # Jul–Aug: 10am–6pm daily
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Lobster Barn
Pub & Eatery
Lobster rolls are the
specialty here, best
enjoyed with a
refreshing pint.
⌂ 19 Wharf Rd, Victoria
§ (902) 658 2722
¢ Nov–Apr
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Water Prince
Corner Shop and
Lobster Pound
This teal-colored,
friendly eatery is
known for its scallop
burgers. Reservations
are recommended.
⌂ 141 Water St,
Charlottetown
∑ waterprincelobster.ca
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Fishing boats set
along the quay in
Malpeque Bay
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