PEI was a bit smaller than New Brunswick and Nova Scotia and we spent four nights in this idyllic spot. We stayed at
A Garden View Bed and Breakfast located in Charlottetown. Veronica, the owner is a retired teacher and embodied the very essence of Prince Edward Island. She was tiny and charming and fed you so many delicious things for breakfast and worried that you did not get enough to eat. The place is located in a quiet neighborhood, but still within walking distance of town and the boardwalk bordering the sea. If you stay in Charlottetown, stay here!
PEI was our favorite province. Lots of undulating hills with serene farms that wander down to the sea. Most of the beach areas we saw had red sand/dirt/clay (although not as red as where I grew up in Mecklenburg County, VA). We enjoyed excellent seafood and fish, including the famed mussels. And we discovered PEI beef and potatoes. We really enjoyed the tasty beef.
We explored fishing villages and lighthouses (most not as well-kept as the ones in the States), country roads and beaches, the
Green Gables House and forts. Pure delight.
We ate well in PEI including a fish and chip place that featured four different types of fish. At the
Brickhouse one could eat at the kitchen bar and watch the chef and his intern prepare food for three floors of diners. Very impressive! Lunch was usually at a small village pub or restaurant for some tasty seafood. At
Lot 30 we experienced delicious fine dining in a contemporary setting.
I've placed captions with each photo to indicate where we were.
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| Lobster Barn at Victoria by the Sea - a tiny little village that is popular with locals and tourists |
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| Fried clam strips at the Lobster Barn |
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| Lobster Caesar salad at the Lobster Barn |
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| Lighthouse at Victoria by the Sea |
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| Snoozing |
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| Waterfront in Charlottetown |
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| Spires in Charlottetown |
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| Sweet corn ravioli with double smoked bacon and a lemon dill cream sauce at Sim's Corner Steakhouse in Charlottetown |
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| Strip steak with broiled lobster tail with the best restaurant corn on the cob I have ever had. At Sim's Corner Steakhouse in Charlottetown |
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| Farm and fishing village in the north part of PEI |
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| Birthplace of PEI's most celebrated author - Lucy Maud Montgomery |
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| Water play at Cavendish Beach |
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| Cavendish Beach |
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| Green Gables House |
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| Green Gables House |
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| Lobster traps |
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| Covehead Harbour Light |
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| Fort in Charlottetown |
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| Water St. Fish and Chips |
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| Sole |
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| Cod |
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| Antiques in Charlottetown |
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| Tuna carpaccio at Lot 30 |
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| PEI steak at Lot 30 |
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| Prim Point Light |
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| View from Prim Point Light |
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| Prim Point Light Lens |
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| The Brickhouse Kitchen in Charlottetown |
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| PEI Mussels at The Brickhouse in Charlottetown |
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| Caymus Zin - Brickhouse Charlottetown |
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| Salmon and PEI potatoes at the Brickhouse in Charlottetown |
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| PEI beef burger and fries at the Brickhouse in Charlottetown |
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| Charlottetown |
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| Cape Bear Lighthouse |
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| Brehaut's Restaurant |
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| Naked lobster sandwich at Brehaut's |
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| Fried clam strips and fries at Brehaut's |
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| Lighthouse, sun, sky, and clouds in PEI |
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| Orwell Historical Site |
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| Chickens at Orwell |
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| Horses at Orwell |
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| Fishing Village |
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| Lobster traps and buoys |
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| Fort Amherst |
One thing to remember about PEI - while you can drive onto the island across the Confederation Bridge for free, it will cost you ~$50 to get off the island (they do take credit cards). If you do not want to do the bridge, there is always the ferry to Nova Scotia (which costs even more each way). The bridge was opened in the '90s. Before that, the only option was the ferry. No matter, PEI is worth visiting. A Canadian land of enchantment.
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