PEI Recommendations

Josie
PEI Recommendations

Food scene

Our new favourite coffee shop. The dark chocolate mocha is amazing, all the food we have had is excellent and the patio is the cutest. Not to mention, the art displays are always changing.
The Gallery - Coffee House & Bistro
82 Great George Street
Our new favourite coffee shop. The dark chocolate mocha is amazing, all the food we have had is excellent and the patio is the cutest. Not to mention, the art displays are always changing.
If you like a really good cup of coffee in a cute atmosphere, Receiver Coffee on Victoria Row is a winner.
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Receiver Vic Row
128 Richmond St
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If you like a really good cup of coffee in a cute atmosphere, Receiver Coffee on Victoria Row is a winner.
The number one ranked restaurant in all of PEI is only minutes away at North Rustico Harbour, serving seafood and beautiful views.
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Blue Mussel Cafe
312 Harbourview Dr
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The number one ranked restaurant in all of PEI is only minutes away at North Rustico Harbour, serving seafood and beautiful views.
Charming new restaurant from the same owners as the Blue Mussel Cafe. The decor and food are both exceptional and memorable
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Slaymaker & Nichols Gastro House
82 Fitzroy St
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Charming new restaurant from the same owners as the Blue Mussel Cafe. The decor and food are both exceptional and memorable
A wonderful breakfast and lunch spot in a charming atmosphere.
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Leonhard's
142 Great George St
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A wonderful breakfast and lunch spot in a charming atmosphere.
Some pretty great wood-fired pizza. We recommend the Stephanie pizza and the “bruschetta 3 ways” appetizer.
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Piatto Pizzeria + Enoteca Charlottetown
45 Queen St
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Some pretty great wood-fired pizza. We recommend the Stephanie pizza and the “bruschetta 3 ways” appetizer.
A pretty atmosphere, with some good food. They have donair fries … ‘nuff said!
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The Gahan House
126 Sydney St
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A pretty atmosphere, with some good food. They have donair fries … ‘nuff said!
One of our personal favourites. This place has a tapas type menu that changes approximately every two weeks, so great to share. We have enjoyed every dish, and they have a selection of vinyl that you can choose to play. Its loud and busy, but we highly recommend it. Also many of the choices are able to be vegan and/or gluten free
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Hopyard
151 Kent St
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One of our personal favourites. This place has a tapas type menu that changes approximately every two weeks, so great to share. We have enjoyed every dish, and they have a selection of vinyl that you can choose to play. Its loud and busy, but we highly recommend it. Also many of the choices are able to be vegan and/or gluten free
Good food and great views! Excellent fish tacos and fish and chips.
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On The Dock
318 Harbourview Dr
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Good food and great views! Excellent fish tacos and fish and chips.
A really cute new place that was just what New Rustico needed - combo bistro, coffee shop and bookstore. We have not yet eaten there but hear the food is excellent. We have had the coffee and it is good. There is a really cute lounge upstairs which would make for a great rainy day spot for coffee, treats, and reading
Tide & Tales Bistro and Bookstore
A really cute new place that was just what New Rustico needed - combo bistro, coffee shop and bookstore. We have not yet eaten there but hear the food is excellent. We have had the coffee and it is good. There is a really cute lounge upstairs which would make for a great rainy day spot for coffee, treats, and reading
A little ice cream shop nice and close, especially if you are craving some good soft serve. They have an impressive variety of dips for your soft serve and some fresh made fruit sauces for sundaes or flurries. I recommend the warm caramel apple crisp Sundae - seriously, get it!
45 Harbourview Dr #1, North Rustico, PE C0A 1N0, Canada
A little ice cream shop nice and close, especially if you are craving some good soft serve. They have an impressive variety of dips for your soft serve and some fresh made fruit sauces for sundaes or flurries. I recommend the warm caramel apple crisp Sundae - seriously, get it!
A newish little outdoor fish, clams, and chips shack right on Route 6 on the other side of North Rustico, with lots of picnic tables and grass to sit on and enjoy outside. I wouldn’t guarantee it is the best fish and chips I have had on PEI, but it is close. The fish was incredibly fresh and delicious and it is less than a 5 minute drive away. (Would love any guests feedback on what they consider the best fish and chips on the island)
Route 6 Fish 'n Chips
A newish little outdoor fish, clams, and chips shack right on Route 6 on the other side of North Rustico, with lots of picnic tables and grass to sit on and enjoy outside. I wouldn’t guarantee it is the best fish and chips I have had on PEI, but it is close. The fish was incredibly fresh and delicious and it is less than a 5 minute drive away. (Would love any guests feedback on what they consider the best fish and chips on the island)
A very charming restaurant, serving all homemade pasta for reasonable prices, considering the quality. The atmosphere is upscale and service was excellent.
Abbiocco Ristorante
A very charming restaurant, serving all homemade pasta for reasonable prices, considering the quality. The atmosphere is upscale and service was excellent.
Some really great wood-fired pizza. We recommend the Stephanie pizza!
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Piatto Pizzeria + Enoteca Charlottetown
45 Queen St
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Some really great wood-fired pizza. We recommend the Stephanie pizza!
This is a bit out of the way in Summerside, but if you have a reason to be out that way, I can’t recommend this ice cream place enough. It is in a beautiful old historic house with a delightful garden in the back that you can sit in and enjoy your homemade ice cream They have an ever changing selection of flavours. If key lime pie is an available flavour that day, I recommend that!
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Holman's Ice Cream Parlour
286 Fitzroy St
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This is a bit out of the way in Summerside, but if you have a reason to be out that way, I can’t recommend this ice cream place enough. It is in a beautiful old historic house with a delightful garden in the back that you can sit in and enjoy your homemade ice cream They have an ever changing selection of flavours. If key lime pie is an available flavour that day, I recommend that!
Super cute little bakery with excellent baked goods, especially the scones! The second location at Stanley Bridge just opened this May and is quite a bit closer, just a few minutes past Cavendish and in a beautiful historic church.
Willow Bakery & Cafe
Super cute little bakery with excellent baked goods, especially the scones! The second location at Stanley Bridge just opened this May and is quite a bit closer, just a few minutes past Cavendish and in a beautiful historic church.

Sightseeing

A beautiful beach with “singing sands” that has a boat run splitting the beach. The most popular activity is bridge jumping into the run, where the tide carries you back to shore. One of our favourites and a lot of fun for kids.
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Basin Head Provincial Park
318 Basin Head Rd
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A beautiful beach with “singing sands” that has a boat run splitting the beach. The most popular activity is bridge jumping into the run, where the tide carries you back to shore. One of our favourites and a lot of fun for kids.
This is a beautiful little seaside town that is fun to wander around for a little bit. The Lobster Barn has wonderful food and we certainly recommend the lobster roll.
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Victoria
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This is a beautiful little seaside town that is fun to wander around for a little bit. The Lobster Barn has wonderful food and we certainly recommend the lobster roll.
This is a beautiful spot with great views and a lighthouse to tour. If you time it right, it’s also really interesting to see the tides collide.
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East Point Lighthouse & Welcome Centre
404 Lighthouse Rd
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This is a beautiful spot with great views and a lighthouse to tour. If you time it right, it’s also really interesting to see the tides collide.
There is a beautiful wooden boardwalk that ends with a walk up to a delightful beach. A little more secluded because it takes a bit more effort to get there, but it is a fun and worthwhile walk.
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Greenwich Beach
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There is a beautiful wooden boardwalk that ends with a walk up to a delightful beach. A little more secluded because it takes a bit more effort to get there, but it is a fun and worthwhile walk.
There is a beautiful wooden boardwalk that ends with a walk up to a delightful beach. A little more secluded because it takes a bit more effort to get there, but it is a fun and worthwhile walk.
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Point Prim Fyr
2147 Point Prim Rd
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There is a beautiful wooden boardwalk that ends with a walk up to a delightful beach. A little more secluded because it takes a bit more effort to get there, but it is a fun and worthwhile walk.
Fun little stop with delicious preserves, etc. all set up for free sampling. I don’t know anyone, who hasn’t left with at least one jar of preserves. They have a gorgeous garden that is free to walk around, although they do have a jar for donations at the gate. There is also a butterfly conservatory that has an extra cost. I highly recommend taking at least a bit of time to explore this beautiful garden.
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Prince Edward Island Preserve Restaurant
2841 New Glasgow Road
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Fun little stop with delicious preserves, etc. all set up for free sampling. I don’t know anyone, who hasn’t left with at least one jar of preserves. They have a gorgeous garden that is free to walk around, although they do have a jar for donations at the gate. There is also a butterfly conservatory that has an extra cost. I highly recommend taking at least a bit of time to explore this beautiful garden.
This beach is typically very busy but it’s beautiful and quite close to the Happy Place. As well, as it is a National Park, there are some fun kids activities and learning opportunities.
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Cavendish Beach
590 Graham's Ln
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This beach is typically very busy but it’s beautiful and quite close to the Happy Place. As well, as it is a National Park, there are some fun kids activities and learning opportunities.

Activities and Shopping

Anne of Green Gables, the musical It is excellent and should not be missed.
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Confederation Centre of the Arts
145 Richmond St
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Anne of Green Gables, the musical It is excellent and should not be missed.
It is a very fun throwback activity.
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Brackley Drive In
3164 Brackley Point Rd
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It is a very fun throwback activity.
Located right in North Rustico and a fun way to spend some time on the water. It’s educational, entertaining, and we would highly recommend it for all ages.
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Joey's Deep Sea Fishing
52 Rustico Rd
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Located right in North Rustico and a fun way to spend some time on the water. It’s educational, entertaining, and we would highly recommend it for all ages.
Our whole family from ages 2 - 50 went kayaking on a guided tour with Outdoor Expeditions in 2023 and we all loved it. It is a wonderful way to get on the water and our guide was very knowledgable. A number of our guests ask about the (spoiler alert) Oyster farming in the water in front of the Happy Place and our guide took us through there and answered all of our questions, so if you are interested, this is a great opportunity to learn about it. They also rent bikes, paddle boards, and canoes.
370 Harbourview Dr, North Rustico, PE C0A 1X0, Canada
Our whole family from ages 2 - 50 went kayaking on a guided tour with Outdoor Expeditions in 2023 and we all loved it. It is a wonderful way to get on the water and our guide was very knowledgable. A number of our guests ask about the (spoiler alert) Oyster farming in the water in front of the Happy Place and our guide took us through there and answered all of our questions, so if you are interested, this is a great opportunity to learn about it. They also rent bikes, paddle boards, and canoes.
TOY FACTORY If you are travelling with kids, this is a worthwhile stop. Not only do they sell some unique and fun products, they make wooden toys in the back.
5607 New Glasgow Rd, New Glasgow, PE C0A 1N0, Canada
TOY FACTORY If you are travelling with kids, this is a worthwhile stop. Not only do they sell some unique and fun products, they make wooden toys in the back.
For something different and a day of relaxation, Mysa Spa fits the bill. It is a beautiful space and incredible view, but honestly, having been to some other nordic spas, this one is less luxurious and pampering, but certainly still a very nice time. If you go, I would love to hear what you think.
Mysa Nordic Spa & Resort
For something different and a day of relaxation, Mysa Spa fits the bill. It is a beautiful space and incredible view, but honestly, having been to some other nordic spas, this one is less luxurious and pampering, but certainly still a very nice time. If you go, I would love to hear what you think.
Cavendish Post Office 8555 Cavendish Road This Canada Post office has a small free museum about Lucy Maud Montgomery and her history living and working in a post office and how it affected her career. It is delightful and then you can mail some postcards with an Anne of Green Gables stamp on it. Well worth a quick stop.
8555 Cavendish Rd, New Glasgow, PE C0A 1N0, Canada
Cavendish Post Office 8555 Cavendish Road This Canada Post office has a small free museum about Lucy Maud Montgomery and her history living and working in a post office and how it affected her career. It is delightful and then you can mail some postcards with an Anne of Green Gables stamp on it. Well worth a quick stop.