Local Attractions

Basin Head Beach was named the top beach in Canada in 2015 by the Globe and Mail. Nicknamed, The Singing Sands, because if run your feet through its sand, it will actually sing! Really, we’re not kidding.  Though it seems magical, the singing is the result of the high silica content in the sand making it squeak underfoot when heated by the sun. And there’s plenty of sun! The beach is kilometers long with the whitest sand on the Island. A narrow channel running to a small inland pond divides Basin Head Beach. Depending on the tide, water in the channel can be fast moving, posing a hazard to swimmers. During the swimming season, a lifeguard is posted at the channel to keep those braver swimmers safe.

This beach is one of Prince Edward Island’s provincial parks and with that comes bathrooms and a canteen. Basin Head Provincial Park is home to a rare type of Irish Moss that can only be found within the area. That’s pretty rare! Because of the moss, Basin Head watershed was established as a Marine Protected Area. It is a supervised beach.

Location :Located off route 16, east of the town of Souris. Basin Head is a day use park featuring a supervised white sand beach, play area, food on site, washroom and shower facilities.

Wheel Chair Accessible : The park also features a beach mat that will allow access from the wharf to the water and a floating wheelchair. The floating wheelchair is available daily from 10 – 6 and is first come, first served. When surf conditions are at Caution or Danger the floating wheelchair is not be accessible.

Website : www.basinhead.com

Availability :  Supervised Beach from June 15 – September 30th

Escape into a truly unique landscape. Experience a sense of awe and serenity as you take in the towering parabolic dune system and pristine white sand beaches at Greenwich. The extensive trail system offers approachable hiking and cycling opportunities, a wheelchair accessible loop, a floating boardwalk, and interpretive panelling. Beachgoers discover a secluded expanse of soft sand and comfortable picnic areas, as well as supervised swimming.

The Greenwich Interpretation Centre, open June 10 to September 16, 2020, features interactive and multi-media displays that bring the region to life, highlighting evidence of 10,000 years of human history.

Location: (Greenwich) 59 Wild Rose Rd, off Rte 313
Community: St. Peters Area

As Prince Edward Island’s first artisan distillery, the Myriad View Distillery produces spirits unique to both “The Island” and the industry. Tour the distillery and witness the process as Shine is collected straight from the still — it doesn’t happen anywhere else. Enjoy on-site sales and tastings of the entire Strait line: Shine®, Island Moonshine®, Lightning, Rums, Gin, Vodka, Whiskey Pastis and Brandy. PEI’s first choice in spirits since 2007.

• Phone: 902-687-1281
• Address: 1336 PE-2, Souris, PE C0A 2B0
• Email: info@straitshine.com
• Website: www.straitshine.com
• Open: All year

Fall in Love with Island Theatre | Whether you’re falling in love with headstrong and stubborn Anne of Green Gables or dancing along with the high-energy Young Company at their free noon-time spectacle, the Confederation Centre of the Arts is the best place to enjoy world-class theatre.

Ice cream is one delicacy that is delicious indoors and out. With whimsical T-shirts and merchandise to laugh at, a free self-guided tour of the production and Canada’s best ice cream at your fingertips, COWS Creamery in Charlottetown is a great place to take cover from the rain.

www.cows.ca

When Prince Edward Island’s railway was abandoned in 1989 Islanders were quick to notice a unique opportunity. The idea of a tip-to-tip shared use walking and cycling trail in the summer and a snowmobile trail in the winter was born. With beautiful rolling hill scenery, quaint villages and broad bay seascapes, the Confederation Trail is Prince Edward Island’s portion of the Trans Canada Trail.

The 445 kilometres of rolled stone dust trail has gentle gradients which never exceed 2% (up or down). This Island wide exploration corridor is ideal for visitors of all fitness levels. The Main Trail starts in Tignish at kilometre 0 and ends in Elmira at kilometre 273. Branch trails extend into the heart of Charlottetown and to the waterside communities of Souris, Georgetown, Montague, Wood Islands, Murray River and Murray Harbour, plus the link to the Confederation Bridge in Borden-Carleton. Along the trail, you will find a convenient selection of accommodations, food and services.  Not all accommodations are directly on the trail and do require roadway travel.  For safety concerns please check with the accommodation providers regarding distance.  While exploring the trail, take advantage of the opportunity to discover the many charming villages along the way.

Tip-to-Tip

• Tignish to O’Leary (45 km easy to moderate)
• O’Leary to Wellington (45 km easy to moderate)
• Wellington to Hunter River (65 km moderate to hard)
• Hunter River to Morell (65 km moderate to hard)
• Morell to Elmira (54 km moderate)

Branch Trails

• Emerald to Borden-Carleton (18 km easy)
• Cardigan Junction to Montague (10 km easy)
• Royalty Junction to Charlottetown (8 km easy)
• Mt. Stewart to Georgetown (39 km moderate)
• New Harmony Junction to Souris (8 km easy)
• Stratford to Murray Harbour (80 km moderate)

For more information > visit www.tourismpei.com/pei-confederation-trail

For many years Elmira Station served as the end of the line for Prince Edward Island’s railway. Today, displays of photographs, maps and artifacts, a recreated station master’s office and ladies’ waiting room recount the fascinating story of railroading on the Island.

Take a ride on our miniature railway. See the speeders and our trolley too.

Hike or bike along the scenic Confederation Trail through nearby woodlots and farmland converted from abandoned railway lines a number of years ago.