Hiking
- We are located in a lovely
area for hiking. An easy
10 minute walk will bring
you to the beginning of
a trail that winds through
the forests, around fields,
up and over hills
Or
A short drive in several
directions will take you
to quiet country roads where
you can stroll and enjoy
the birds, squirrels and
few if any other people.
Cycling - All day,
half-day or just for an
hour. There are so many
routes to choose. Follow
the shoreline, wind through
farm areas or explore the
peace of our heritage roads.
Kayaking - Our Inn
is nestled on the bank of
the West River which is
ideal for an afternoon paddle. Or visit our friends in Victoria - By The Sea Kayaking
Snowshoeing - In
the winter, snowshoeing
across fields or down country
roads that are not cleared
can be an invigorating exercise
that gives a feeling of
freedom not usually known
at this time of the year.
Driving - Prince
Edward Island is often referred
to as the million acre park.
Whether you choose to see
the beaches or the farmland,
the peaceful valleys or
the rugged headlands, none
of it is very far away.
There are many picturesque
villages and hamlets to
be discovered. Don't be
afraid to try the side roads
and, in the summer, the
unpaved roads can often
give you a view of the beauty
of our island that most
tourists miss.
For all of these options
we provide maps that offer
our suggestions for routes
that you might enjoy. Just
ask for one to take with
you.
Golfing - This tiny
island boasts a growing
number of golf courses,
both 18 and 9 hole and they
are accessible, relatively
uncrowded and reasonably
priced. According to the
Golf Digest magazine we
have some of the best courses
in North America.
Three lovely golf courses
are within a 5 minute drive.
-
Clyde
River Golf Course -
18 holes, par 72
-
Glen
Afton - 18 holes, par
70
-
Countryview
- 9 holes, par 36
Other courses within a
half hour drive include:
-
Fox
Meadow Golf and Country
Club - 18 holes
-
Glasgow
Hills - 18 holes
-
Green
Gables - 18 holes
Within a 45 minute drive
there are several internationally
known courses:
-
Crowbush
Cove - 18 holes
-
Brudenell
River - 18 holes, par
72
-
Dundarave
- 18 holes
Going to the beach
- A visit to Prince Edward
Island must include a stroll
down some of our beaches.
-
one
of the nicest small
beaches is located at
Canoe Cove, about 7.5
km from here. This is
the perfect place to
just sit and enjoy the
lovely weather or go
for a pleasant swim.
-
Brackley
and Cavendish beaches
are the ones that PEI
is known for around
the world and they should
be seen. They are located
in the National Park
on the north shore about
30 minutes away.
-
Greenwich
beach is the newest
addition to the National
Park and is strictly
controlled for environmental
preservation of the
unique sand dunes. There
is an interpretation
centre there that is
worth the visit as well
as walkways through
the dunes. The drive
to this park, which
is near St Peters, will
take about 45 minutes.
Going to the theatre
- While you are on the island,
take advantage of the opportunity
to see some first class
entertainment, especially
the musical, Anne of Green
Gables. The theatres in
Charlottetown and Summerside
offer a wide variety of
drama, music and humour.
The church at Indian River,
well known for its acoustics,
also has a summer schedule
of music. The College of
Piping and Celtic Performing
Arts has regular shows for
those interested in Highland
dancing, piping, drumming,
singing and so on.
Bird Watching -
The fall is the best time
for bird watching on PEI.
Not only are the native
birds still here at that
time of the year, but we
are on a major migration
route and in all there are
more than 300 species of
birds to be spotted.
Seal Watching -
There are several businesses
on the island that offer
boat trips to see the seals
off along our shoreline.
June to September
Maple Syrup Manufacturing
- Depending on the time
of year you can visit a
maple sugar farm to see
the sap collected and processed
into syrup and other maple
treats. February to October
Sailing - One of
the popular pastimes for
Islanders and their visitors
is sailing and several companies
offer ½ day, whole
day and sunset cruises.
Late June to early September
Attractions
Orwell Village -
a small village frozen in
time. Enjoy a quiet walk
through the buildings of
the town as it was a hundred
years ago. Demonstrations
are ongoing and the friendly
staff can help you understand
how things were then. It
will take you about 30 minutes
to drive there along the
route to the Woods Island
ferry.
Green Gables - Anne,
the darling of Prince Edward
Island, called Green Gables
home and this house, the
former farm of relatives
of Lucy Maud Montgomery,
is open for public viewing
in Green Gables National
Park. This is about a 30
minute drive from here.
Greenwich National Park
located near St Peter's
is an environmentally beautiful
spot. If you enjoy the beaches
and sand dunes, see them
almost unspoiled and very
protected. It will take
about 45 minutes to get
there.
Victoria by the Sea
- One of PEI's quaint villages
that has developed into
a popular tourist spot with
shops, restaurants, a theatre
and other attractions. The
Victoria Playhouse Festival
runs from late June to September.
Victoria is only about 20
or 25 minutes west of here.
Charlottetown -
Tour the side streets of
old Charlottetown and enjoy
the beautiful old homes.
Park and walk around Confederation
Park and along the boardwalk.
Be sure to take a few minutes
to tour Province House,
where Canada was born. Learn
more about the history of
Canada at Founders Hall,
the new attraction near
the eastern end of Confederation
Park. Charlottetown also
offers an abundance of specialty
shops and local Art Galleries
giving you the opportunity
to take home a treasure.
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