2010
North Cape Coastal Drive Touring Guide
Experience Places You’ll Never Want to Leave
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North Cape Coastal Drive Informational Kiosk North Cape Coastal Drive Scenic Look-out
The pink area of the map identifies the North Cape Coastal Drive region. The coastal drive is highlighted in red and marked with the North Cape Coastal Drive icon. To assist you, we have included the North Cape Coastal Drive Kiosk locations along the route. Simply look for those signs and visit the kiosks for detailed local information as you explore our region. Also for your convenience, on the following 2 pages are service listings for some of the local businesses and attractions. The general area of each listing is colour coded to match the locator map. Enjoy your visit!
Confederation Bridge
Northumberland Ferries Ltd.
Extended season (before June 1st and/or after September 30th) Where to Eat Anson’s Restaurant Slemon Park 902-432-1774 Year Round Arsenault’s Fish Mart Inc. Summerside 902-436-7490 Extended Shipyard Lobster House & Oyster Bar Summerside 902-436-8439 Year Round Expo-Festival Centre Abram-Village 902-854-3300 Extended Club on the Green Lounge Woodstock 902-859-3555 Extended Greco Pizza/Captain Sub Bloomfield 902-310-3030 Year Round Hernewood Dining Room Woodstock 902-859-3555 Extended Vinny’s Restaurant O’Leary 902-859-2020 Year Round Cousin’s Diner & Gunner’s Pub Tignish 902-882-5670 Extended Pizza Shack Tignish 902-882-4400 Year Round Seaweed Pie Café Miminegash 902-882-4313 Extended The Boat Shop Steak & Sea Food Restaurant Northport 902-853-4510 Extended V’nez Chez Nous Dinner Theatre Tignish 902-882-0481 Extended West Point Lighthouse West Point 902-859-3605 Extended Wind & Reef Restaurant North Cape 902-882-3535 Extended Where to Stay Clark’s Sunny Isle Motel Summerside 902-436-5665 Extended Country Pines Inn & Suites Summerside 902-436-5564 Year Round Green Acres Motel Summerside 902-436-3508 Extended Mulberry Motel Summerside 902-436-2520 Year Round Quality Inn & Suites - Garden of the Gulf Summerside 800-265-5551 Year Round Serendipity B&B Inn Central Bedeque 902-887-3540 Year Round Slemon Park Hotel Summerside 902-432-1780 Year Round Summerside Motel Summerside 902-436-3865 Year Round Warn House B&B Summerside 902-436-5242 Year Round Grand River Farm Cottages Grand River 902-854-2683 Extended Moonlight Camping Cap-Egmont 902-854-2746 Extended Hilltop Acres Bideford 902-831-2817 Extended Rodd Mill River Resort Woodstock 902-859-3555 Extended Briarwood Inn, Cottages & Lodge Alberton 902-853-2518 Year Round Driftwood Country Cottages Anglo 902-882-2617 Year Round Northport Pier Inn Northport 902-853-4520 Extended Stella Maris Cottages Pleasant View 902-882-4340 Extended Tignish Heritage Inn Tignish 902-882-2491 Extended West Point Harbourside Centre Suite West Point 800-764-6854 Extended West Point Lighthouse Inn West Point 902-859-3605 Extended Things to See and Do College of Piping Summerside 902-436-5377 Year Round Eptek Centre Summerside 902-888-8373 Year Round International Fox Museum Summerside 902-436-2400 Extended Jubilee Theatre Summerside 800-708-6505 Year Round Le Musée acadien Miscouche 902-432-2880 Year Round Malpeque Fine Iron Products Lower New Annan 902-436-5006 Year Round Shipyard Market Summerside 902-436-8439 Extended Spinnakers’ Landing Summerside 902-436-6692 Extended Wyatt Heritage Properties Summerside 902-432-1327 Year Round Acadian Museum Miscouche 902-432-2880 Extended Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel Church Mont-Carmel 902-854-2208 Year Round The Bottle Houses Cap-Egmont 902-854-2987 Extended
Extended season (before June 1st and/or after September 30th) Bideford Parsonage Museum Green Park Shipbuilding Museum Island Traditions Store Mill River Provincial Golf Course PEI Potato Museum PEI Shellfish Museum The Historic Yeo House The Kitchen Party The Quilt Gallery Back Road Folk Art Irish Moss Interpretive Centre North Cape Interpretive Centre North Cape Lighthouse North Cape Wind Farm Northport Pier Ray of SunShine Garden Tour Sea Rescue Interpretive Centre SeaSplash Soap Making West Point Lighthouse
Bideford 902-831-3133 Port Hill 902-831-7947 Richmond 902-854-3063 Woodstock 800-377-8339 O’Leary 902-859-2039 Ellerslie 902-831-3374 Port Hill 902-831-7947 O’Leary 902-853-4325 O’Leary 902-859-1888 Lauretta 902-853-3644 Miminegash 902-882-4313 North Cape 902-882-2991 North Cape North Cape Northport 902-853-4520 Tignish 902-882-4050 Northport 902-853-3424 Tignish 902-882-2896 West Point 902-859-3602
Crafts & Gifts Malpeque Fine Iron Products Lower New Annan 902-436-5006 Shops of Spinnakers’ Landing Summerside 902-436-6692 Abram-Village Handcraft Co-op Abram-Village 902-854-2096 The Bottle Houses Cap-Egmont 902-854-2987 Guardian Drug Store O’Leary 902-859-2606 Indian Art & Craft of North America Lennox Island 902-831-2653 Island Traditions Store Richmond 902-854-3063 Mill River Provincial Golf Course Pro Shop Woodstock 800-235-8909 PEI Potato Museum Gift Shop O’Leary 902-859-2039 Rodd Mill River Resort Gift Shop Woodstock 902-859-3555 The Quilt Gallery O’Leary 902-859-1888 Wind Mill Crafts Woodstock 902-853-2593 Back Road Folk Art Lauretta 902-853-3644 Irish Moss Interpretive Centre Gift Shop Miminegash 902-882-4313 North Cape Gift Shop North Cape 902-882-2991 Saunder’s Variety Alberton 902-853-2210 The Galley Gift Shop Northport 902-853-4510 Tignish Treasurers Gift Shop Tignish 902-882-2896 West Point Lighthouse Craft Shop West Point 902-859-3742 Services Journal Pioneer Summerside 902-436-2121 Evangeline Credit Union Wellington 902-854-2595 Tyne Valley Credit Union Tyne Valley 902-831-2900 Central Credit Union O’Leary 902-859-2266 Guardian Drug Store O’Leary 902-859-2606 O’Leary Farmer’s Co-op O’Leary 902-859-2550 Alberton Credit Union Alberton 902-853-4112 Tignish Credit Union Tignish 902-882-2303 Tourism Industry Association of PEI Charlottetown 866-566-5008
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As good as it is, it’s not the drive that’s the best part. It’s the stops.
When you’re planning a visit to PEI, the North Cape Coastal Drive experience is one you won’t want to pass up. Short enough to drive in a day, fascinating enough to stay for a lifetime. And some people do just that, so captivated are they by the place and its people. Despite its modest size (the drive itself is approximately 350 kms), the area is rich with contrasts. The gateway city, Summerside, is one of the most intriguing small cities in Canada; rich with history, bustling with energy and charm. Évangéline, the heartland of Acadian culture in PEI, will give you a taste of Acadian life in a way no other can. And the western part of the Island will fascinate you with its incredible natural beauty and traditional “from the land and sea” lifestyle.
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Expect an experience that will itself be a series of contrasts. Quiet, intimate times on a beach where the only other person you may see for miles is your partner. Later, perhaps that same day, make a whole new set of friends at one of our unique musical events or festivals. Walk or bike on a serene natural wonder, the Confederation Trail, or perhaps you’d rather ride the waves on a deep sea fishing expedition.
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Words cannot prepare you for this adventure – you have to experience it for yourself. Why not join us this summer on the North Cape Coastal Drive? Discover places you will never want to leave.
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This Touring Guide will introduce you to our special part of PEI. Touring information begins in the gateway city of Summerside, and takes you along the entire North Cape Coastal Drive in a clockwise direction. You travel southwest from Summerside to the Évangéline area, along the coast to West Point, up to North Cape and then eastward along the north shore and back to Summerside.
ive a little, look a little … and experiLence the best the Island has to offer!
For your convenience, we have developed the North Cape Coastal Drive Once in a Lifetime Experiences pamphlet that highlights a number of hands-on experiences that let you meet the people, taste the food, explore and participate in the Island way of life on the North Cape Coastal Drive. For more information on Once in a Lifetime Experiences look for the pamphlets in Island Visitor Information Centres, local businesses or online at NorthCape.ca/Experiences. New this year in our touring guide is a culinary section that highlights the various offerings available in the North Cape Coastal Drive region. Taste and experience what hapens when land and sea meet in the North Cape Coastal Drive region. Your feedback is important to us as we strive to improve and enrich your experiences along the North Cape Coastal Drive. Please contact us at info@northcapedrive.com. We wish you a safe and memorable visit to the North Cape Coastal Drive Region of Prince Edward Island.
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We hope you enjoy your trip around the North Cape Coastal Drive. Information kiosks are located strategically throughout the drive; these will provide you with detailed information about the trails, the beaches, the crafts, the entertainment and the best kept local secrets. Scenic pull offs have also been created throughout the drive to give you an opportunity to safely exit the route and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Please refer to the map for locations as you plan your stops along the drive.
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Beach Beauties
The North Cape Coastal Drive is filled with incredible shores and beaches. Listed are some of the better known ones, but there are miles of other beautiful beachfront areas. Try one of these or discover your own!
Campbellton: Campbellton Beach. Off Summerside: Linkletter Provincial Park. Rte 11, 8 km west of Summerside. Rte 14, near Miminegash. Unsupervised. Unsupervised. Miminegash: Miminegash Harbour & Summerside: Green’s Shore West End Beach. Rte 14. Unsupervised. Beach. Water Street West. Supervised. Skinner’s Pond: Skinner’s Pond Beach. Union Corner: Union Corner Provincial Off Rte 14 between Miminegash and North Cape. Unsupervised. Park. Just off Rte 11. Unsupervised. Mont-Carmel: Mont-Carmel Beach. Rte 11. Unsupervised.
Anglo-Tignish: Anglo Beach. Rte 12, 10 km from Tignish. Unsupervised.
Cap-Egmont: Next to fishing wharf. Just Tignish: Fisherman’s Haven Provincial off Rte 11. No services and unsupervised. Park. Off Rte 12 near Tignish. Maximeville: Shore Road. Rte 11. No Unsupervised. Kildare: Jacques Cartier Provincial St-Chrysostome: Rocky Point Road. Just Park. Rte 12, 5 km east of Alberton. off Rte 11. No services and unsupervised. Supervised. Port Hill: Green Park Provincial West Point: Cedar Dunes Provincial Park. Rte 12, 6 km from Tyne Valley. Park. Rte 14, 24 km south of O’Leary. Unsupervised. Supervised. services and unsupervised.
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Festivals and Events June 24-July 1, Tignish Irish Moss Festival A fun-filled family week for locals and visitors alike! Irish Moss Pageant, horse-pull competition, parade, dance, strong woman competition, children’s activities, community-wide yard sale, lobster suppers, and Canada Day celebrations. Tel: 882-2476; Fax 882-2414; recreation@village.tignish.pe.ca; www. exhibitions-festivalspeiae.com; Box 57, Tignish, C0B 2B0. Kendal Hackett.
July 1-August 31, Highland Storm & Daytime Entertainment The College of Piping. New summer production of Highland Storm, a high energy, must see cultural experience of Celtic music, song and dance, runs Tuesday-Thursday evenings featuring students, faculty and friends. Experience the music under the covered dome in our outdoor amphitheatre. Year after year the performers who embrace their Celtic heritage with an infectious enthusiasm inspires visitors! We invite you to engage your “inner artist” at the interactive “Behind the Scenes” mini-concert and demonstrations, daily Monday-Friday. Take a tour of our facility and browse the Gift Shop. (902) 436-5377, 1-877-BAG-PIPE; www.collegeofpiping.com
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
July 1-September 2, Lot 7 Ceilidhs at St. Mark’s Hall
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Come celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Lot 7 Ceilidhs every Thursday evening in July and August at 7:30 pm. Each program is different as there will be Irish, Scottish and Acadian nights as well as other groups providing fiddling, dancing and singing. An Irish lunch is provided with admission and the proceeds go to the St. Mark’s Parish. Located at the St. Mark’s Hall in Burton on Route 14 in an airconditioned building.
July 1-September 30, Matthews Deep Sea Fishing & Ocean Adventures You will gain a whole new appreciation for fresh fish after you take part in one of Matthews Deep Sea Fishing & Ocean Adventures. Located in beautiful Northport Harbour you can jump aboard the Searcher 1 with Captain Blair Matthews for a fun filled fishing adventure. Offering a variety of excursions including mackerel trips, cod jiggin, tuna charters and cruises. While on board you will receive complementary Blue Island mussels. For more information contact: Molly at (902) 853-7943 or (902) 853-2688, online at www.matthewsdeepseafishing.ca or on their Facebook page.
July 7-August 25, Wednesday Evening with L.M. Montgomery Bideford Parsonage Museum, 784 Bideford Road (Rte. 166) 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings during July and August, guest readers dialogue Lucy Maud Montgomery’s writings that were published 100 years
ago in 1910, local students present their heritage projects and/or guest speakers. Light refreshments following. Phone (902) 831-3133.
July 9, Kids Day at Mill River Provincial Park Come and join our PEI Provincial Park program staff in a fun filled day of games and activities including face painting, magic shows, water games and more! BBQ lunch will be provided. For more information contact (902) 859-8790.
July 9-11, Northport Aquatic Days Boat races, trap-hauling contests, fisherman’s skills competition, lobster races, children’s activities, trivia, community yard sale, local entertainment, tug-of-war, boat parade of lights, spectacular fireworks, great food, accommodations, shopping, and much more. www.freewebs.com/aquaticdays Phone (902) 8532450 or Email northportaquatics@hotmail.com
July 9-11, 10th Annual Evangeline Bluegrass and Traditional Music Festival Abram-Village Festival Grounds, Maritime, Ontario and US performers. RV serviced lots and rough camping. For more information call (902) 854-3391 and (902) 854-3300 or email albert.arsenault@summerside.ca. www.evangelinebluegrassfestival.ca
July 10-17, Summerside Lobster Carnival Starting on Saturday July 10 with a mammoth street parade and continuing throughout the week Summerside Lobster Carnival features: street sales, stage entertainment, a celebrity dinner, lobster suppers, the Prince Edward Island Talent Showcase featuring 20 of the Islands best entertainers, harness racing at the new Red Shores at Summerside Raceway, Maritime Midways, a Spelling Bee, children’s entertainment, and the ever popular Sink or Swim boat race. For family fun for everyone come enjoy Summerside Lobster Carnival Week 2010. Tel: 436-4925 (Apr-Aug); 436-3650; vance.bridges@ summerside.ca; www.summersidelobstercarnival.com; Box 1295, Summerside, C1N 4K2.
July 16-17, West Point Lighthouse Festival Adult dances, children’s events, lobster pan races, Xactic tank races, trivia, fishing boat race, boat parade of lights, street parade, competitions, good food and more. Tel: 853-2436; www.exhibitionsfestivalspeiae.com; O’Leary RR 2, C0B 1V0. Karla Williams.
July 18, 11th Annual Strawberry Social Bideford Parsonage Museum, 784 Bideford Road (Rte. 166) 2-5 p.m. Strawberry shortcake, entertainment, period costumes, games and prizes. Phone (902) 831-3133.
July 24, Family Day at Jacques Cartier Provincial Park Take the whole family to Jacques Cartier Provincial Park for Family Day. PEI Provincial Park program staff will be on hand to host a fun filled day of games and activities including face painting, beach volleyball and much, much more. For more information contact (902) 859-8790.
July 30-August 1, Atlantic Fiddlers Jamboree Abram-Village, Rte 124. Annual festival with traditional and Acadian fiddling, step dancing and other musical presentations. Invited guests from the Atlantic Coast and local performers from the Island and La Région Évangéline. RV camping on site. Phone (902) 8543300. www.atlanticfiddlersjamboree.com/en/
July 30-August 1, Prince County Exhibition Youth and Adult Strongman competition, Fit Chick competition, judging of livestock, flowers, crafts, food, 4-H projects, Youth talent competition, parade, horse pull, midway, horse races. Tel: 902853-3013/2455; fax 902-853-3552; marilee.warren@ pei.sympatico.ca; www.exhibition-festivalspeiae.com; Wendy Warren, Box 169, Alberton, C0B 1B0.
August 4-8, Tyne Valley Oyster Festival A fun-filled, unforgettable 5 days. Featuring the Canadian Oyster-Shucking Championship, PEI Oyster Grading Championship, Canadian Chowder Competition, 2010 Miss Oyster Pearl Pageant, entertainment, oyster box decorating contest, singing contest, kid’s day activities at Green Park, community parade, West Prince Volunteer Firemen’s Competition, dance, nondenominational festival worship services, matinee horse racing and community awards. Don’t miss our famous fried oyster/scallop dinners, Fri and Sat 4-7 pm. For more details, call Gary at (902) 8313294 or email: annagary@pei.sympatico.ca.
August 6, Kids Day at the Green Park Shipbuilding Museum 11:00am–4:00pm. Join the staff of the Green Park Shipbuilding Museum in partnership with the Tyne Valley Oyster Festival for a fun filled afternoon. Held on the grounds of the Green Park Shipbuilding Museum enjoy: face painting, games, story telling, barbeque lunch, scavenger hunt and much more entertaining events for young people. Located at 360 Green Park Road, Port Hill. Phone 831-7947.
August 13-15, West Prince Red Clay Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival Featuring bluegrass and old-time music with bands from the Maritimes, Ontario and USA. Gates open Wednesday, August 11 at 1:00 pm. Open mike, youth showcase, workshops, yard sale and a Sunday gospel show. Event located on the Chiasson Road, Tignish. For more information call (902) 882-2364 or visit our website: www.redclaybluegrass.com.
August 15, Palmer Road Parish Picnic Lobster meals, outdoor mass, booths, bingo, outdoor concert. Contact (902) 882-2622.
August 15, 33rd Annual Blueberry Social This is a joint venture between the Green Park Shipbuilding Museum and the communities of Arlington and Port Hill. Enjoy a wonderful Sunday afternoon on the grounds of a Victorian Shipbuilder’s home and enjoy a delightful afternoon of entertainment by Ceilidh Brae. Enjoy delicious homemade blueberry pie or cake, ice cream and a beverage. Located at 360 Green Park Road, Port Hill. Phone 831-7947.
Sept 2-5, Evangeline Area Agricultural Exhibition and Acadian Festival Abram-Village, Box 37, Wellington, C0B 2E0 #1745, Route 124. Judging of livestock, crafts, foods, 4-H projects, Horse Pull, 3-4 Wheeler Pull, Equestrian events, Miniature Horse Show, Strongman competition, Youth talent contest, top-notch Acadian-style entertainment, Demonstrations, lobster suppers, parade, contests, and lots more. RV camping on site. Tel.: (902) 854-3300; Fax: (902) 854-3533; E-mail: info@expositionfestival.com; Web site: www.expositionfestival.com
September 12, St Simon and St Jude Parish Picnic Tignish. Lobster and turkey meals, bingo, games for young and young-at-heart, great local outdoor entertainment, silent cake auction, 50/50. Starts with Mass at 11 a.m. and ends with Rosary at 6 p.m.
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
July 20-25, PEI Potato Blossom Festival Inc. Miss PEI Potato Blossom Pageant, awards banquet, farm machinery show, children’s day & dance, midway, parade, gospel concert, car show, car rally, flower show, harness racing, fun run and entertainment. Tel: 859-1487(June & July); 859-3457(year round); http://www.exhibitions-festivalspeiae.com; Box 434, O’Leary.
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Take a Hike. Or a Bike
Trails are everywhere in the North Cape Coastal Drive region. A leisurely stroll, a brisk jog, a biking excursion ‌ nowhere is the great outdoors greater than in PEI. Confederation Trail - Our Province is home to the longest walking trail starting at the North Cape Drive in Summerside and running through to Tignish. Ideally suited for walking, bicycling and wheelchair friendly. It is a great place to take your pets. Rotary Friendship Park Famous in the birding world for a wide and plentiful array of species, this Summerside park also features a number of walking trails that connect to the Confederation Trail.
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The Black Marsh Nature Trail The only coastal interpretive nature trail in PEI. Located in North Cape this 2km boardwalk winds through an open bog area and along the coast line. The Cedar Dunes Fairy Trails Starting at the West Point Lighthouse, the natural pathways wind through the wooded cedar dunes behind the lighthouse. Suitable for walking, cycling and cross country skiing. Path of Our Forefathers A 13 km nature trail located on Lennox Island with interpretive signage and rest areas throughout. Trout River Trail A 3 km nature trail winding along Trout River provides serene outlooks plus some of the best trout and salmon fishing around.
Want to get your bearings? A North Cape Coastal Drive Kiosk is located just outside Summerside on Rte 107 (Just off Rte 1A).
S ummerside Gateway to the North Cape Coastal Drive, Summerside welcomes you with warmth and energy that few places can equal. Start with a stroll through the downtown and get an awareness of the city’s past, together with a firsthand look at its future. From the days of wooden sailing ships, through the glory days of the silver fox farms to the devastation of the Summerside fire, a fascinating collection of murals on downtown buildings depicts significant city events in
stunning detail. As well, the Historic Walking Tour weaves in and around the downtown, featuring both commercial and residential properties. Graceful Georgian, Classical, Romantic styles, Gothic Revivals and more, dating back to the 19th and early 20th century, form one of the most concentrated districts of built heritage in Canada. Of course, the outdoors is just the beginning of the historical journey. The Wyatt Heritage Properties (also the starting point of the Walking
Centrally located on the “Summer Side” of Prince Edward Island, our city offers unique and exciting experiences, rich in history and culture. Our area attractions provide you with everything from outdoor adventures, local historical interpretive attractions, live entertainment and cultural shows, museums, cuisine, shopping, harness racing and golf. Be sure to visit our beautiful Credit Union Place, enjoy our historical walking and mural tours, along with our beautiful waterfront beach and boardwalk. Summerside has something for everyone. Enjoy your visit and we hope to see you again soon.
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Greetings and welcome to the City of Summerside, Gateway to the North Cape Coastal Drive.
Sincerely, Mayor Basil L. Stewart
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Tour) allows you to visit three historic homes in the heart of the downtown. These beautiful 19th century properties house everything from an 1867 family home to an art and cultural centre with historical displays and a genealogy centre. You can even enjoy an evening garden concert. This is a true opportunity to experience life as it used to be.
oldest continuously kept gardens in North America. Despite the excellent historical base, downtown Summerside does not rest on its laurels.
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One of the few cities in Canada able to boast a beach right downtown, Summerside has a bustling waterfront filled with enticing spots for visitors: theatres, museums, shops, Nearby, the Holman Homestead a marina, beach and a six-kilometer features the International Fox boardwalk are all located along the Museum & Hall of Fame. The museum helps people understand city’s shore. the deep significance of the silver Start your waterfront walk at the fox industry in Summerside’s history west end. Admire from afar or and development. The Holman experience up close the Indian Head Homestead Garden is one of the Lighthouse, a treasured national
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historic site. Explore a bit and then head back to shore for a stroll along the waterfront boardwalk overlooking the harbour and Holman’s Island. Enjoy the stunning view. Before you know it, you’ll be right in front of one of Summerside’s newest developments, the Shipyard.
front is Spinnakers’ Landing, offering a wide variety of gifts, crafts, food, souvenirs, play equipment and a visitor information centre. Then, further east on the waterfront are two more superb stops.
The Harbourfront Jubilee Theatre is the centre for performing arts in westBuilt on the site of a former shipern Prince Edward Island. This 527building enterprise, the Shipyard is seat theatre hosts a variety of summer a great place to stop and simply enjoy performances, in theatre and music, the day. Further along the waterfeaturing the Island love story Anne
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& Gilbert and including entertainment by Chuck & Albert and much more.
More culture waits nearby. Just a kilometer along Water Street, The College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada brings the sounds – and soul – of Scotland to life before your eyes. It’s one of the few places in the world where formal training in traditional Scottish music and dance is offered, and the only year-round school of its kind in North America. The College showcases the work of its students and instructors with an assortment of evening performances and day-time programs that will take your breath away. If the beat of the Celtic drums has you hopping, Summerside offers you plenty of opportunity to work off that extra energy.
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Next door, the Eptek Art and Cultural Centre offers visitors a different perspective with its array of exhibits and programs featuring themes dedicated to history, science and the fine arts. The Centre, its name derived from the Mi’kmaq word for “warm spot”, is indeed that. Examine the exhibits and displays for a glimpse into a rich PEI culture that is sure to warm your spirit.
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For bikers and hikers, the Confederation Trail is a dream come true. The trail, originally the railway route on PEI, is now a groomed walking/cycling trail and a part of the TransCanada Trail. It stretches almost 300 km across PEI from tip to tip – and runs right through the centre of Summerside. The Trail continues on through the North Cape Coastal Drive region to Tignish near the province’s western tip. If you like to hike or bike, you will absolutely
fall in love with this scenic, easy-totravel path. Birdwatchers will love the trail, as it features a number of excellent viewing sites. For those looking to enjoy some physical activity on their visit to the North Cape Coastal Drive region, Credit Union Place offers a multitude of recreation and leisure opportunities including (but not limited to) a pool, bowling alley, ice arenas and a complete fitness and gym area.
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If an evening of horse racing is more your pace, be sure to visit Red Shores at Summerside Raceway, which is believed to be the oldest, continuously racing track in Canada. The newly upgraded facility features live and simulcast racing, a gaming floor and casual food and drink in the West-End Bar & Grill. A short trip to Lower New Annan on Rte. 180 will lead you to Malpeque Fine Iron. Here you
will find Eric and Dianne creating fun and creative folk art solely with metal. Browse their selection and see the magic that scrap and recycled metal can create. Another point of interest is Slemon Park. The former CFB Summerside Air Force Base, is now a thriving industrial park, while still maintaining exhibits of aircrafts on site. It also boasts fine dining and some great accommodation alternatives.
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Free Continental Breakfast in season, affordable, comfortable rooms, kitchenettes, air conditioning and adjoining rooms available. 5 minutes from downtown, boardwalk & beach
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For golfers, one of PEI’s grand old courses is only minutes away from downtown on the west end of the city.
ment, a kite festival, lobster suppers, entertainment, talent shows, harness racing, Maritime Midways, children’s entertainment and more.
No matter what your interests are, Summerside, Gateway to the North Cape Coastal Drive, has much to keep you busy. But to discover Looking for sheer fun and excitement? more of the great sites around every This year marks the 55th anniversary corner, you’ll have to drive on. of the Summerside Lobster Carnival. It features street sales, entertain-
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For those in search of other adventures, Summerside offers many options from which to choose.
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Taste what happens…
Tasting is Believing
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he North Cape Coastal Drive encircles an agricultural and fishing world. It is beautiful to see, the people wonderful to meet and it should not be surprising that this part of the world is also ripe with culinary delights. As you drive and explore the Summerside, Évangéline and Up West areas of Prince Edward Island be alert because the whiff of the sea can often be mingled with the scent of ‘what’s cookin’.
The culinary offerings are a mix of old and new, formal and informal,
local or rooted in other parts of the world. The sources of good food are varied and sometimes unexpected, so think well beyond restaurants when you’re in this part of the Island. Think PEI and images of lobsters and potatoes quickly crop up. Lobster suppers and truck loads of “spuds” are linked to us in the minds of many but there is so much more for families to sample and enjoy. Indeed, it can be part of a visiting adventure to seek out different foods in different settings. Add “fries with the works” as you build a tryout
menu, and a Mi’kmaq bread called “lusgnign” (Indian bannock), or an Acadian dish called “râpure”, or a scallop burger, and do keep your eyes open for seaweed pie. Fresh seafood, sure. Farm products just out of the ground, no problem. But it’s where you can get them or sample them that can make touring the North Cape Coastal Drive a culinary quest.
Often you can stop at the wharf and buy fish and shellfish right off the boat. If it were any fresher, it would still be swimming. Deep sea fishing from one of these harbours is one of the most pleasant ways of catching your own dinner one can imagine. It goes without saying that the familiar “fish and chips” can be had just about everywhere in Western PEI—but we’ll say it anyway.
Seafood
There is an extra bonus at many of PEI’s small harbours—food takeSmall fishing harbours dot the shores outs. These small, usually plainof Western PEI and they offer much looking establishments will surprise more than photo opportunities. you with the variety of food they
when Land meets Sea
offer and how good it is. From hamburgers to scallop plates to fried clams, they have it all at a very reasonable cost. And if the fishers eat there, you know it has to be good.
and heavy with fruit later on, farms that combine modern ways with traditional knowledge and sleeklooking horses staring at you as you drive past (horse racing is big on PEI).
Agrifood
Of course, the produce finds its way to the supermarkets but as a visitor you have many more options to get fresh fruit and vegetables as you cruise the North Cape Coastal Drive. One very popular source is farm gate outlets set up by a number of farm operations. Stands are set up by the road to offer a wide variety of produce in season, with potatoes being one of the earliest available.
Agriculture is big on PEI and since the Island is so small, it is just about always visible. You’ll see field upon field of green vegetable leaves popping up out of the unique red soil, cows grazing on grass that seems to grow as fast as they do, apple orchards that are lovely in bloom
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There are also formal farmers’ markets near the more urbanized areas which are extremely popular even with the locals. Away from the farm gate, most areas feature local butchers and bakeries that will surely please the most discriminating of palates. Combine freshly baked bread with steaming lobster at a picnic table and...well, you get the idea. The North Cape Coastal Drive region also has its share of U-Pick operations in season. It isn’t hard to go picking apples, strawberries, blueberries or raspberries. If you don’t see one of these where you happen to be, just ask. No place is far away on Prince Edward Island.
Places to eat The western part of the Island certainly has plenty of restaurants, large and small, but there are other places to get good meals you might not immediately think of. For example, church picnics are a common sight on the Island and they offer fine, simple food and a unique ambiance. Dairy bars, which offer much more than just ice cream, still dot this part of the country. It’s hard to drive very far without seeing one. Also noteworthy is that many of the fine bakeries in the area also offer restaurant service, and throughout the summer, there are many festivals
that inevitably feature food of some sort – lobster festivals, ceilidhs, potato festivals, music festivals, strawberry socials, aquatic days, oyster festivals and more. Experiential tours, where you take part in various Island activities, are a growing part of PEI offerings and some are about cuisine and taste – cooking and preparing lobsters, digging for clams, farm tours and more. Literature on this type of activity is readily available.
Conclusion Nowhere on PEI are people closer to the land, sea and natural way of life than in the North Cape Coastal Drive Region and what is more fundamental to this way of life than the food one eats. In this area, there is good fresh food for every taste! Enjoy your visit and bon appétit!
Experience the uniqueness of western Prince Edward Island. Meet the people, taste the food, explore and participate in the Island way of life. Be sure to join us in September for our Fall Flavours festivities in the North Cape Coastal Drive Region. For dates and details, please visit our website at:
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Experience the flavours of the North Cape Coastal Drive Region Have you purchased fresh lobster on a picturesque Island wharf and don’t know how to cook them?
Steaming Lob
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Are you looking to make something sweet with those PEI potatoes you found at a roadside stand?
Use seawater or to a rolling boil salted water. In a large pot, br Leaving rubber over high heat. Drop in the liv ing about 2 inches of water as possible. Whebands on is optional. Cover ande lobsters, one at a time. for a 1- to 1½-p n water returns to a boil, cook return to a boil as quickly hard-shell lobsteound hard-shell lobster and 20 approximately 18 minutes by 3 minutes. Lo r. If the lobster has a soft shel minutes for a 1½-pound l, bsters will turn bright red when reduce the cooking time cooked. Arsenault’s Fish Mart, Summersid e
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As you leave Summerside on Rte 11, prepare for a cultural experience that takes a new direction. La Région Évangéline is alive with dance, song, stories … and fascinating people. Start with a short detour up Rte 12 to the Village of Miscouche to visit the Acadian Museum. Here you can learn more about Prince Edward Island’s first French settlers who arrived nearly 300 years ago in 1720. The story of how these close-knit people have preserved their language and unique local culture takes on a whole new meaning when you drive just a few kilometers to the south and live it for yourself. Joie de vivre. Surely the phrase originated right here.
The people of Évangéline love to “live life large”, as you will discover when you spend some time here. Join in one of the local festivals on the Exhibition grounds in Abram-Village: the Évangéline Bluegrass Festival, July 9-11; the Atlantic Fiddlers’ Jamboree, July 30 to Aug. 1; and the Evangeline Area Agricultural Exhibition and Acadian Festival, September 2-5, the biggest Acadian party of the year, during Labour Day weekend, when the Acadians of the Évangéline Region celebrate their rich heritage and culture. Join in the farm fair activities, community parade, livestock and craft exhibits, strongman competition, lots of entertainment Acadian style and loads of fun.
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water in Mont-Carmel. This magnificent, turn-of-the-century, Neo-Gothic church is a reflection of the sense of community these people share. While in the area, why not enjoy a taste of Acadian cuisine (râpure, pâté, fricot au poulet, galette blanche), or the daily lobster suppers, PEI’s greatest delicacy presented with an Acadian Of course, PEI’s Acadians are not only flair, at the Centre Expo-Festival fun loving: they are proud, very proud. Centre in Abram-Village. You’ll notice it first when you see the Acadian flag displayed prominently on As you travel along the coast, you’ll properties or recreated on mailboxes experience the urge to stop and put right across the area. That pride is your toes in the water. Go right even more evident when you visit the ahead, that’s what the shore is for. spectacular Notre-Dame-du-MontWhile you’re there, throw down a Carmel church, overlooking the towel and relax a while … it’s good for the soul. Another thing that’s good for the soul is a visit to Cape Egmont wharf. The view of the red stone cliffs and the Cape Egmont Lighthouse standing guard for the fishermen is spectacular.
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The spirit of hospitality in Évangéline will captivate you. Everywhere, people will invite you to join them in food, song, discussion and celebration. These are people who enjoy themselves, and who think everyone should share in that good spirit.
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Visitors to Évangéline will be delighted to know that few places anywhere can offer the distinction in crafted goods that you’ll find here. Stop and browse through any of the variety of shops that showcase the Acadian people’s unique approach to traditional handicraft quilts, handhooked rugs, pottery, dried flowers, knit goods, souvenirs and more. You’ll find ample opportunities, including at the Abram-Village Handcraft Co-op. À Point Boutique in Mont-Carmel and the Phantom Caboose in Wellington. While in Cape Egmont, the Bottle Houses must rate as one of the most unusual attractions you will ever see. In 1979, Édouard T. Arsenault, at the age of 66 years, started collecting bottles, and then began construction. Today, more than 30,000 recycled bottles of various colours and sizes have been used to make three charming “houses”, created in a lovely garden setting by the sea. The site is welcoming, as are your hosts.
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As you drive, you will notice the festive mailboxes, and also the three historic murals: one on the exterior of the MontCarmel Parish Centre, another on the Évangéline Recreation Centre in AbramVillage, and a third on La Place du Village mini-mall in Wellington. The murals depict part of the heritage of this Acadian community and were painted, along with the mailboxes, to mark the 400th anniversary of Acadia in 2004. While in Wellington, a visit to the recently revitalized Barlow’s Pond and Old Mills Park is a must, which includes a Welcome and Interpretive Centre, a dam and fish ladder, a walking bridge over the pond, a gazebo, boardwalks and walking trails. The park itself is located on the site of the former Barlow Mills, which were in operation from the early 1900s to the 1950s. Whether it’s a great meal you’re looking for or a night of rib-tickling comedy, you’ll find both in La région Évangéline’s dinner-theatre at the Expo-Festival Centre in Abram-Village. In la région Évangéline, take time to stop and look and experience a part of Acadia.
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Quilts • Knitted Crafts • Weaving • Hooked rugs • Acadian cotton shirts • Embroidery • Pottery, ceramics, wood crafts, and other souvenirs
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Dig into the fun – literally. At low tide, you can join locals picking bar clams in the Mont-Carmel area or soft-shell clams in Abram-Village.
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For recreational fishers and outdoor enthusiasts, the cool, clean waters of Prince Edward Island – one of the angling world’s best-kept secrets – offers another reason to visit Canada’s smallest province. From the serious fisherman to those who are trying it for the first time Trout River located on Route 2 just west of Colman Corner in Western PEI will not disappoint. With a 3 km trail that winds along the river providing a peaceful window into the beauty of the area Trout River has some of the best trout fishing the island has to offer. Many convenient services are available to make your fishing experience fun for all including fishing licenses, equipment rental, bait, hand tied lures, BBQ service and guided tours upon request. The site is open daily from 6 am to 9 pm. For more information or to book a local fishing guide call 859-1552. To learn more about visiting Western Prince Edward Island visit www.northcapedrive.com and view highlights of the entire North Cape Coast Drive region of Prince Edward Island.
North Cape Coastal Drive Great Sites Around Every Corner
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Before leaving the area, treat yourself to a tour of MacAusland’s Woolen Mills. Not only can you witness pure Island wool being turned into fine From Évangéline, Rte. 11 takes yarn, you can purchase quality tradiyou inland to Rte. 2 and then on to Woodstock where Mill River Provincial tional pieces. Park and the Rodd Mill River Resort From Woodstock, take Rte 143 offer a resort, spa, golf course, campand then turn south at Rte 148 to ground and Fun Park. Enjoy chamO’Leary. Here, PEI’s most famous pionship golf, tennis, hiking, cycling, export is celebrated at the PEI Potato kayaking, riverside camping, swimMuseum. As the cornerstone of the ming, water slides, bumper boats and PEI economy for two centuries, more. You could golf at sunrise, enjoy potatoes matter here. lunch on the hotel deck and relax in This museum houses the largest the spa or pool in the afternoon. Try collection of potato-related artifacts in an evening stroll through the woods or the world, and its interactive French a peaceful paddle on the river at sunset and English displays will give you to end a perfect day.
Woodstock to West Point
Up West, as the rest of the North Cape Coastal Drive area is affectionately known by Islanders, will delight you.
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Spend some time in this bustling community and explore some of the local shops.
on the wharf and a boardwalk over the dunes. Be sure to visit the West Point Craft Shop in order to pick up a locally made craft to remember your visit to the area.
Continue south to West Point and Cedar Dunes Provincial Park. Once again, the intense urge to relax and watch the waves lap against your toes will be tough to resist. Be sure to explore the West Point Lighthouse Museum where you will learn about the history of the lighthouse and climb the stairs to enjoy a breathtaking view of the area.
If camping suits you, stay at Cedar Dunes Park where you will feel as if you were camping on the beach. The park provides supervised swimming as well as children’s activities. The superb beach will no doubt take some of your time, but remember to leave some time free to explore the area by strolling along the various nature trails.
The West Point area has undergone major renovations in the spring of 2010 and the location now houses an upgraded inn, a relocated restaurant
For those who love to eat fish, fresh seafood from the nearby wharf makes for some very interesting dining options. You may also hear some
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an entirely new perspective on this everyday favourite.
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tales of a different variety, as the locals are known for their hospitality.
A short trip up Rte. 151 to Lauretta will lead you to Back Road Folk Art, home to the world’s largest eggbeater. Here you will find Island folk artist
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Woodstock to West Point
Here and there you will see the white flecks of fishing boats on the water, sometimes gently bobbing, other times cutting through the surf and leaving a foamy wake behind. As you drive, you will meet people walking on the road’s edge, and they’ll wave. And you’ll swear they know you – it’s that kind of wave.
Vinny’s Restaurant
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As you continue along the coast, the views to the west slowly overwhelm you. Steep, brick-red cliffs that look like they have been ripped from the side of Mother Earth give way to gentle sand beaches, and then rise again to form spectacular new rises.
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A must-visit destination for 2010, the renewed West Point attractions boast many updates to ensure your visit is one to remember.
Topping the list of enhancements for this year are: • The Lighthouse Museum, with new displays among an extensive collection of lighthouse artifacts; • The renovated and expanded Inn with new furnishings and fixtures, featuring a walk-out deck with every room that overlooks the Northumberland Strait; • Enhanced dining experience with local products and seafood while overlooking the West Point harbour; • A 900m boardwalk along the dunes and interpretive trails meandering through this unique environment; and • The re-appointed Light-keeper’s suite, restored to its former elegance. And then, of course, there is the beautiful beach with lifeguards, the Cedar Dunes Provincial Park, the West Point Craft Shop and the expanded marina all waiting here for you.
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For more information call 1-800-764-6854 or 902-859-3605 westpointlighthouse@gmail.com or visit www.westpointlighthouse.com Route 14, 364 Cedar Dunes Park Road
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Treasures of the Island 902-859-3742 Open daily June to October
The shop has a new location on the corner of Harbor Road and Cedar Dunes Park Road in West Point. Featuring traditional crafts and giftware. Bilingual Service.
Kerras Jeffery creating new pieces to add to shelves full of the largest quantity of folk art on PEI. Almost everyone leaving the shop and gallery leaves with a smile on their face.
Driving through the region you’ll see many of these sturdy workhorses, the Clydesdales and Belgians, working or relaxing in the pastures along the way. While in the area, enjoy an exotic treat … if you dare! The Seaweed Pie Café offers you the chance to
enjoy a tasty dessert of seaweed pie. That’s right, seaweed. If you think that sounds unthinkable, give it a try, you’ll find it hard to believe what a little imagination and expertise can do with a marine plant. Along the road a short distance, stop and enjoy the spectacular dunes at Skinner’s Pond, as did Stompin’ Tom Connors, another famous PEI export, did in his early years. From there, it’s a short drive to Tignish and North Cape.
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As you approach Miminegash, if the tides and winds are right, you might be lucky enough to see Irish Moss harvesters. Harvesting takes place from boats or by the traditional method using horse-drawn rakes in the surf and on the shore. This seaweed is used in the food industry in jellies, ice cream and also for skinconditioning products.
West Point to North Cape
All along the North Cape Coastal Drive you’ll find places worth stopping “just to have a look”. Indeed, you’ll find a number of scenic lookouts for just that purpose. But as you travel the coast, you’ll also want to find safe places to pull off the road and spend some time just looking at the water, perhaps even exploring its edge. Go ahead, that’s the magic of being here.
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As you approach North Cape from the south, the skyline will be broken by the sweeping blades of the turbines from the Wind Energy Institute of Canada and the North Cape Wind Farm. This advanced wind test facility has been a leader in wind energy research and development for more than 25 years. A number of different wind turbines, including the largest wind turbine in North America, have been tried and evaluated here.
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The Wind Energy Interpretive Centre and Gift Shop provide a wealth of information – from the evolution of wind energy to today’s technology with a glimpse into the future of wind energy – in a series of fun and interactive displays. Technologically advanced today, North Cape has long been famous for its natural wonders, including the longest natural rock reef in North America and the ‘meeting of the waters.’ At low tide, you can walk out almost a kilometer onto the reef and, as the tide moves in, you can witness the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Northumberland Strait merge together over the reef. It’s an ideal location for seal watching!
Seaweed Pie Cafe & Seaside Crafts
Watch the DVD of how Irish Moss is gathered and prepared for production. Stop in for lunch or dinner at the Licensed Seaweed Pie Café (where Seaweed Pie was created). Owned and operated by Women in Support of Fishing. Open from mid-June to late September.
Phone: 882-4313 Miminegash Rte. 14
Tip to Tip LIGHTHOUSE CERTIFICATE Simply visit the North Cape Interpretive Centre and the East Point Lighthouse and receive a “Tip-to-Tip” ribbon at one end of PEI and a certificate at the other end.
Tignish is famous for its harbour, its church and its community spirit. Tignish Run contains the largest fleet of inshore fishing vessels in
2&3 bedroom • Ocean View Toll Free: 1-877-882-2617 Local: 882-2617 www.driftwood.pe.ca Kayaks available Serving breakfast, lunch and supper with a harbour view from every table... Beside the Northport pier iNN ~ Northport, pe ~ 902.853.4510
all of Atlantic Canada, and a trip to the wharf is a great experience for any landlubber.
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For those who live for sunsets, they just don’t get any better than this. People drive here just to witness this amazing panoramic view of the ocean. Moreover, the succulent seafood served at the Wind & Reef Restaurant certainly adds a nice finish to any day!
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As well, the Black Marsh Nature Trail provides an up-close-andpersonal nature experience, with views of the coast that will take your breath away. Interpretive panels along the way provide insight into the unique coastal ecology and character of the area.
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Among the sights you may see is a 1,000-pound giant bluefin tuna being hoisted on the scale while a proud angler (yes, these huge specimens are caught by rod and reel) stands to have a photo taken. The town is also home to the magnificent (PEI’s largest) Neo-Gothic structure, St. Simon & St. Jude Catholic Church, featuring a stunning Louis Mitchell Tracker pipe organ, one of only four left in the world. Right next door is the former parish convent, now enjoying renewed life as an inn with magnifi-
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cent gardens. If you stay, you too will enjoy renewed life, as the memory of the genuine hospitality here will bring a smile to your face for years to come. When you leave Tignish heading toward Alberton, be sure to make a stop at Jacques Cartier Provincial Park. It was here in 1534 that the famous French explorer first landed on Prince Edward Island, declaring it “the fairest land ‘tis possible to see.’ A full-time naturalist leads nature walks and hosts
Tignish Treasures Gift Shop Featuring the SeaSplash bath & body product line made on site with PEI Irish Moss. Soap Making Experience - Tues. & Thurs. pre-booking required. 882-2896 www.tignishtreasures.ca
Located on Maple St. across from St. Simon & St. Jude Church - Open Monday to Saturday 9 to 5
Tignish Heritage& Gardens Inn Phone: (902) 882-2491 Fax: (902) 882-2500 Toll Free: 1-877-882-2491
17 guest rooms all with private bath. Honeymoon suite.
Ray of SunShine Garden Tours – Mon & Wed. Pre-booking required 882-4050.
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As in Summerside, murals adorn many downtown buildings to help Alberton celebrate its past. The only town in the North Cape Coastal Drive region, Alberton has a charm all its own. Stroll along Main Street and discover a number of hand painted murals depicting local history. The town also boasts a number of excellent inns, cottages and B&Bs.
276 Phillips St. (Just off Rte. 2 in Tignish) (902) 882-5670
Cousin’s Village Fisher Restaurant
& Lobster Suppers
“Famous for our House Fish & Chips and Seafood Chowder” Dine in our Restaurant on scrumptious Island lobster, shellfish, steaks, chicken, burgers, appetizers, wraps, salads, chowders, desserts and more... Open Daily: Monday to Friday 11:00am – 9:00pm Saturday & Sunday 8:30am – 9:00pm Licensed and Air-conditioned
A fun-filled night of laughter, food and music Acadian style - Acadian menu available.
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Briarwood Inn, Cottages & Lodge
We have something for everyone! OPEN YEAR ROUND
1-888-272-2246
253 Matthews Lane, Alberton www.briarwood.pe.ca
North Cape to Tyne Valley
The shore road then takes you to the bustling Town of Alberton and nearby Northport. History has a place of prominence here, as the Alberton Museum & Genealogy Centre tells this town’s story, as well as the rags-to-riches tales of the early 1900’s fox farming industry. The riches portion of these tales is still in evidence, as a number of
the “fox houses” – opulent homes by any standard – remain in the town.
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children’s games. There is also supervised swimming at this beautiful beach on the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
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From Northport’s pier, you can delight in the sights and sounds of the sea as majestic great blue herons grace the sandy shoreline, which is home to a great blue heron rookery. Northport Pier is an authentic fisherman’s wharf, so if the sea fascinates you, there are plenty of people here who are happy to share their stories as you watch the fishers unload the catch of the day. For those looking to experience the sea firsthand, be sure to visit Matthews Deep Sea Fishing and Ocean Adventures located on the marina behind the Boat Shop Steak & Seafood Restaurant.
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Find the spirit of a seaside community as you take a stroll along the pier.
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www.islandtraditionsstore.com
Island Traditions Store Home of the Basket Weavers
Gift Shop, Museum, Basket Demonstrations & Workshops June - July - August Monday to Saturday 9 to 5 September Monday to Friday 9 to 4 Off Season Call: 1-902-882-2247
Sunnyside Rd., Hwy 2 in Richmond Tel: 1-902-854-3063 • Fax: 902-882-2062 Email: AnneMcRae@xplornet.com
Recent developments include the Northport Pier Inn facing the harbour and a boat-building shop that now houses the restaurant as well as a gift shop. Learn about our local heroes in the Sea Rescue Interpretive Centre. Gracing Northport waters is the Cascumpec Lighthouse. This 150-year-
On Rte. 163, take the causeway across the river. You’ll find Lennox Island alive with the history and culture of PEI’s native people, the Mi’kmaq. This picturesque little island has enough activities and attractions to keep you busy for a day or more. The cultural/ ecotourism complex will give you a heightened understanding of Mi’kmaq history and culture. For a flavor of Mi’kmaq cuisine, take home a delicious souvenir called “lusgnign” (Indian bannock) from the craft shop. Guaranteed you’ll come back for more! Next stop is Bideford, where author Lucy Maud Montgomery lived during 1894-95, when she was a schoolteacher at the local one-room school. The house she lived in has been
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In Historic Bideford, PEI, 694 Bideford Road Route 166, on the North Cape Coastal Drive (902) 831-2817 BED & BREAKFAST Janice & Wayne Trowsdale
Bideford Parsonage Museum Historical Residence of L.M. Montgomery 1894-95, when she taught school in Bideford. Open June - September Daily 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Wednesday Evening with L.M. Montgomery during July & August at 7:30 p.m. 784 Bideford Road (Rte. 166) North Cape Coastal Drive, Ph (902) 831-3133
restored as the Bideford Parsonage Museum. It chronicles this phase of her life and affords you a glimpse into her world.
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From Alberton, the road moves inland briefly, then winds its way back along the coast eastward.
Saunders Variety Ltd.
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old lighthouse is the sentinel to the picturesque Northport Harbour. Every July, the community plays host to the Northport Aquatic Days.
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The area around Tyne Valley, sometimes referred to as Westcountry because of its historic connection to the community of the same name in England, is home to a number of museums, parks and attractions. The area offers several B&Bs and cottages where you can stay and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere. Make time to visit the historic little Village of Tyne Valley. It abounds with a variety of significant architectural styles from another era.
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The friendly community is full of surprises, from live entertainment at the local pub to a totally organic market garden. Not to be missed is the PEI Oyster Festival featuring the Canadian Oyster Shucking Championship in early August. Before you return to Summerside (where you may well want to start
the North Cape Coastal Drive all over again), make time for a visit to Green Park. Here the Shipbuilding Museum brings the story of the wooden sailing ships to life, while Yeo House demonstrates just how glorious the grand life of the ship makers could be – North Cape Coastal Drive. Until you’ve seen it, you haven’t seen PEI. Great sites around every corner.
Prince Edward Island
Shellfish Museum Discover the fascinating story of the shellfish industry on Prince Edward Island through interpretive displays and colorful, modern exhibits that house many varieties of shellfish.
Large outdoor patio with a beautiful view of the water OPEN MID JUNE - MID September Located on Route 166, Ellerslie
1-902-831-3225
Indian Art & Craft of North America
Providing quality Aboriginal craft since 1972. Featuring Traditional and Nontraditional Native Art & Craft; baskets, carvings, dolls, jewelry, masks, novelty items, pottery, stationary, tee-shirts, moccasins, souvenirs. Also featuring a selection of Prince Edward Island crafts, food & souvenirs.
Open May to October May, June, September, October: Daily 10am-5pm July & August: Mon. to Sat. 9am-5:30pm; Sun. 10am-5pm 4 Eagle Feather Trail, Lennox Island (902) 831-2653
Prince Edward Island
Potato
Museum 1 DEWAR LANE, O’Leary, P.E.I. (902) 859-2039 Bilingual Interpretive & Equipment Displays Gift Shop & Potato Kitchen (availability subject to change) Spuds, Fudge & Tales Farm Tours (1-800-565-3457) Air Conditioned
Open May 15th to October 15th Monday to Saturday 9-5 Sunday 1-5
Admission $6 per person+taxes, $14 per family+taxes Group/Bus $4 each + taxes
Other attractions Little Red Schoolhouse • Log Barn Heritage Chapel • Community Museum Telephone Switchboard Office
www.peipotatomuseum.com
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Northport Pier…
Surround yourself in serenity Northport Pier Inn Toll Free 1-866-887-4520 • 14 cozy rooms overlooking the harbour, minutes from shopping, dining and golf Boat Shop Steak & Seafood Restaurant 902-853-4510 • Originally the boat builder’s workshop, now serving breakfast, lunch and supper on the waterfront The Galley Gift and Coffee Shop Local maritime treasures and Internet access Northport Marina Fresh water, electricity, shower and laundry facilities www.northportpier.ca
Follow the North Cape Coastal Drive through Alberton to the Northport Pier.
NORTHPORT
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