A Book Lover's Itinerary for Prince Edward Island

Begin your adventure in Charlottetown, where you will find charming historical buildings and a thriving food scene. The city is walkable and you will delight in the exploring all of the shops and restaurants in town. Before leaving town make sure you visit COWS Creamery. Take a self-guided factory tour and reward yourself with some premium world-famous ice cream. Conveniently, right next store is the Anne of Green Gables Chocolates where you can pick up some sweet treats and Raspberry Cordial.

Start your day by heading to the Green Gables Heritage Place. This is said to be the inspiration for the home in Anne of Green Gables. Learn more about L.M. Montgomery as you tour the house and take a stroll down Lover’s Lane. Visit nearby Cavendish Cemetery where you will find the final resting place of L.M. Montgomery. Nearby at Montgomery Park you will find a bronze statue of the Author with her cat. Down the road in Park Corner you will find the Anne of Green Gables Museum. This museum is housed in the former home of Montgomery’s aunt and uncle and is believed to be where the Author penned Anne of Green Gables. End your day at the coast, watching the sunset, over the bright red cliffs of Cavendish Beach.

The best way to see the natural beauty of Prince Edward Island is to take a bike ride. There are several beautiful ride routes. The Confederation Trail, between St Peter’s Bay and Morell in eastern PEI will take you along fields of wildflowers and marshlands. If you choose the Gulf Shore Way East, start at Dalvay-by-the Sea, which is said to be the inspiration for the White Sands Hotel, and end at Brackley Beach. You’ll pass many beautiful beaches and the Covehead Harbour Lighthouse. Gulf Shore Way West will take you between Cavendish and North Rustico.

Spend your last day in PEI in the beautiful town to Summerside. Here you will find cultural, culinary and coastal experiences that are unmatched. Eat your heart out in Summerside where you can sample local lobster, oysters and PEI’s well known potatoes! Make a stop at the Acadian Museum in Miscouche to learn about the Island’s Acadian history. While you’re in the area by sure to check out the Bottle Houses – buildings made from 25,000 recycled glass bottles to create a colorful kaleidoscope of color and light.