Prince Edward Island Tourist Attractions

Fun Attractions for Tourists and Local Residents!

PEI has many engaging attractions and special events to offer visiting tourists as well as local residents, such as this red and white lighthouse museum that is close to our Bed and Breakfast. 

The Seaport Lighthouse is located in the little fishing village of "Victoria by the Sea" and is only fifteen minutes from our BnB. 

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Things to See and Do Close to our BnB

Some of the attractions in Prince Edward Island listed below are just "minutes" away from our BnB, such as Trish and Paul's Lavender farm right next door to us!

Island Lavender Distillery

Be sure to take in the aroma of the Tymstra's Lavender fields and check out their quaint retail shop where you can buy lavender soap, lavender bug spray, lotions, potions, and so much more.

Location: 44 Appletree Lane, St. Catherines, PE 

Distance from our BnB:  Just a short 2 min. stroll down our lane.

Click here for detailed information. 

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More PEI Attractions Within Walking Distance of Our BnB

Country Scenery

Beautiful scenes of farm houses, hay fields, and cows.

Location:   A short walk from our BnB.  Turn left at the end of Appletree Lane onto St. Catherines Road.

Distance from our BnB:  Within walking distance from our BnB.

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Attractions Within 3 - 15 Minute Drive of Our BnB

Historic School House

This little school house is now being used once a year to "meet and greet nearby neighours" and to welcome newcomers to the area.

Location:  Turn left at the end of Appletree Lane onto St. Catherines Road.

Distance from our BnB:  2 min drive.

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St. Catherines Hiking Trail

Hiking and Biking Trail (5K). Varied terrain.  Trail cuts through private property so please stay on the trail and be respectful.

Location: Take St. Catherines Road, to MacEachern Road

Distance from our BnB: 3 min drive.

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West River

A beautiful view of a potato field overlooking the West River.

Location: St. Catherines Rd to PE-9 (at the fork in the road).

Distance from our BnB: 4 min.

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Pioneer Cemetery 1810

The St. Catherine's Pioneer Cemetery where you'll see many interesting gravestones from the 1800's.

Location:  West River Rd, PE-9

Distance from our BnB: Approx. 4 min.

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Free Public Canoe/Kayak Boat Launch

Location: On the West River - Dunedin, PE (From our BnB turn left onto St. Catherines Road, then left onto W River Rd/PE-9 N at the fork.

The launch area is on the left immediately after you cross the bridge. Park on the side of the road across the road from the launch.

Distance from our BnB: 4 min drive.

Note:  This is what the West River looks like when the tide is out so be sure to check the tide schedule before planning your outing on the river.

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Matos Winery

Lovely Vineyard, showroom, tasting bar, display shelving, gifts, public washrooms, and tours to the public.

Location: 3156 West River Road (PE-9) St. Catherines, PE

Details: http://matoswinery.com/

Distance from our BnB: 4 min drive.

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Robin's Nest Antiques

If you are an antique buff, you'll love this little shop. You never know what unique treasures you will find. 

Location:  15358 Trans-Canada Highway, New Haven

Details:  https://www.facebook.com/RobinsNestAntiquesTreasures/

Distance from our BnB:  6 min drive. 

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Bonshaw Hills Provincial Park

Ecological Park and one of the most beautiful areas of Prince Edward Island.

Over 18km of hiking and mountain bike trails for all fitness levels along the Bonshaw River. 

Picnic facilities, natural adventure playground featuring swings, balancing ropes and the "Crosby Hill."  

Pets are permitted on leash.

Location: PE-1 (TCH) Bonshaw, PE

Details: https://www.tourismpei.com/provincial-park/bonshaw

Distance from our BnB: 6 min drive.

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Bonshaw Hall Heritage Building

This hall is a very old church building erected by Bonshaw Presbyterians between 1864 and 1867.

This church is currently being used as our local community hall.

Location: 25 Green Rd, Bonshaw

Details: https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=20266

Distance from our BnB: 7 min drive.

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Strathgartney Highlands Golf Course and Driving Range

Picturesque 9 hole golf course and a 275 yard driving range in the rolling hills of Bonshaw. 

Golf Club, pull cart, and power cart rentals available at the pro shop, along with light snacks and refreshments.

Location: 100 Strathgartney Rd, Bonshaw, PE

Details: https://www.strathgartneygolf.com/

Distance from our BnB: 7 min drive.

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Strathgartney Provincial Park

Enjoy self-guided nature trails through the beautiful Arcadian forest.

Facilities include a playground, kitchen shelters, and washrooms.

Camping for tents and RV's, kayaking, friz-bee golf course, as well as hiking/biking trails.

Location:  Strathgartney Road, Bonshaw (off PE-1)

Details: https://www.tourismpei.com/provincial-park/strathgartney

Distance from our BnB:  8 min drive.

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Canoe Cove Honey

Roadside shop selling unpasturized honey, candles, skin cream, and lip balm.

Tours and Tastings.

Location: 6718 PE-19, Canoe Cove, PE 

Details: https://www.canoecovehoney.com/

Distance from our BnB: 8 min drive.

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Car Life Museum

Antique car enthusiasts will appreciate the display of ancient vehicles and farm equipment. The star of the show is a pink Cadillac formerly owned by Elvis Presley.

Location: 18191 PE-1, Bonshaw

Details: https://www.facebook.com/CarLifeMuseum/

Distance from our BnB:  8 min drive.

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Canoe Cove Beach

A quiet and "less busy" beach in rural PEI with warmer water than many of the other spots on the island.

Picnic tables, free parking, washrooms, and a pavilion are available.

Pets are allowed on a leash.

Note: You'll want to be sure that the tide is out to take advantage of the sandy beach and tidal pools for your children to play in.  They'll find starfish, crabs, and other sea critters.

Check the tide schedule here  

Location: Lloyd Inman Memorial Park on the South Shore of PEI, Canoe Cove Road, Bonshaw.

Distance from our BnB: 10 min drive

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Creative Glass Plus 

Gift shop selling hand-made stained and fused glass collectibles, gifts, home decor, and tableware.

They also sell supplies for stained glass hobbyists.

Location: 494 Upper Meadowbank Road, Meadowbank

Distance from our BnB: 11 min drive.

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Tole Treasures & Antique Shop

Largest antique store in Prince Edward Island where you'll find china, furniture, books, clocks, and more as well as hand painted tole treasures (all on display and for sale in a 3,000 sq. foot newly renovated barn).

Location: 19832 PE-1 (Trans-Canada Hwy), Hampton, PE

Distance from our BnB: 13 min.

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Rise and Climb Adventure Course

Rise and Climb has something exciting for everyone.

The Big Adventure Course, Kid's Adventure Course, Night Climbing, Tandem Zip Lines, Outdoor Lazer Tag.

Bring the whole family... even Grandma!

Location: 85 Hilltop Dr, Cornwall, PE

Distance from our BnB: 14 min.

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Argyle Shore Provincial Park

This park is open from the middle of June to the middle of September.

It's a nice day park with picnic tables, play ground equipment for your children, showers and toilets.

There is a stair case to the unsupervised beach.

The beach is so much nicer when the tide is low so check the tide schedule here before you go.

Location:  Argyle Park Road, PE-19, Bonshaw 

Distance from our Bnb: 15 min.

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PEI Attractions Within 1/2 Hour of Our BnB

South Shore Soaps 

Soap made from their own herd of Alpine dairy goats (made with quality ingredients in a variety of scents).

Pet products too!

Location: 20454 PE-1, (Trans-Canada Hwy) Crapaud, PE

Distance from our BnB:  16 min.

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Victoria by the Sea

A charming seaport established in 1819.

Lots of of quaint little shops many of which feature local artist's handcrafted items. Eateries, a chocolate shop, a playhouse (theater), historic light house, a wharf where fishermen bring in their lobster catch for the day, a beach for swimming, and kayak rentals.

Location: On the south shore of PEI. (Half way between our BnB and the Confederation Bridge).

Distance from our BnB: 16 min.

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Annual Crapaud Exhibition 

Location: 20569 PE-1 West (Trans-Canada Hwy), Crapaud, PE

Plenty to enjoy for the entire family.

Details: https://crapaudexhibition.com/

Distance from our BnB: 16 min.

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Westmoreland River Nature Park

Designed for community recreation, education and wildlife conservation with enhanced habitat features to encourage birds, insects and fish.

There are fishing platforms, a natural fish passage, a restored spillway, and a picnic shelter.

Location:  Adjacent to Stordy’s Pond, PE-13 (at the north end of Crapaud, PE)

Distance from our BnB:  18 min.

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Really-O Handcrafts and Tryon Museum

A quaint museum that interprets the history of the area.

There is also an antique radio collection on display.

At the back of the museum you will find hand made wood and wool items for sale lovingly created by the guide and owners.

Location: #47 Route 10, Tryon, PEI, Canada

Details: https://reallyohandcrafts.com

Distance from our BnB: 18 minutes.

Other Points of Interest Close to the Museum

Historical South Shore United Church built in 1882.

Tryon Peoples’ Cemetery (A pioneer cemetery from the early 1900's).

Tryon River Trail (Approx. 2 km trail that links the historic sites).

Bring your camera.  You'll want to capture the natural features of the area including meadows, small woods, fresh-water bog, salt marshes, native plants, shrubs and trees.

You might spot foxes, butterflies, red herons, and black squirrels. 

You can also visit Lord’s Pond Memorial Park approximately 1km North of the Museum. 

Location: 47 PE-10, Tryon, PE (off PE-1)

Distance from our BnB: 19 min.

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By The Roadside Gallery & Cafe

Homemade cooking, baked goods, and Fair Trade Coffee.

Gallery features crafts by Maritime artists: wood carvings, hooked rugs, artwork and prints, reclaimed furniture, pottery, and collectibles.

Location: 153 Richard Point Road, Augustine Cove, PE

Details: https://by-the-roadside-gallery-and-cafe.square.site

Distance from our BnB: 25 min.

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Port Borden Front Range Lighthouse

This decommissioned lighthouse is located in the Marine/Rail Historic Parkland.

Grab yourself an ice-cream and claim a picnic table. 

It's the perfect spot to get good pictures of the Confederation Bridge while your kids play in the park. 

Location: 228 Carleton St, Borden-Carleton, PE

Distance from our BnB: 30 min.

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Charlottetown Attractions

Check out our list of must see Charlottetown attractions and our Charlottetown travel and parking guide.

Distance from our BnB:  30 min.

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PEI Attractions Just Over 30 Minutes from our BnB

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Fable Tea Room in the Leard House

A restored, historic, home where Lucy Maud Montgomery (the author of Anne of Green Gables) stayed while she taught in the school down the lane.

It was at this house that she met the "love of her life", Herman Leard.

Lucy wrote in her journal that she had a secret love affair with Herman while she was engaged to someone else.

During renovations, a corset, a garter belt, a man's handkerchief, and what appears to be a lady's night jacket was found under the floor boards.

(We'll leave that up to your imagination as to why they might have been put there!)

There is a museum above the Tea Room where Montgomery artifacts are displayed.

Location: 2904 PE-112, Lower Bedeque, PE

Distance from our BnB: 37 min.

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