There’s a certain charm to Prince Edward Island that visitors are aware of as soon as they set foot on the island.
From the red sand shores and farmers’ fields, to the great sand dunes at Dalvay, every which way you look, there are stunning vistas. It is a veritable feast for the eyes.
The sights, coupled with the rich history, musical talent, and succulent seafood make PEI a must on your list of places to visit.
This song from the Avonlea Showband struck a chord in me and illustrated just how deeply rooted people are to Prince Edward Island and home. There is a great sense of pride that is quite apparent. PEI is rich in culture and history, and we were fortunate enough to be able to have that shared with us.
The Avonlea Showband (Leon Gallant, Mike Pendergast, Remi Arsenault and Brendon Peters) is a musical group that captures the hearts of locals and visitors alike with their feet-tapping songs influenced by “down home” people, places and stories.
I wish I had taken a photo of a sign I saw in PEI that read: “A Place Where There Are No Strangers, Just Friends We Haven’t Met”.
It was a special treat to be able to visit some historical places like Province House and Charlottetown – The birthplace of Canada.
The birthplace of Confederation and the seat of PEI’s provincial legislature since 1847, Province House National Historic Site is Charlottetown’s most significant cultural landmark. It was exciting to visit the place where 150 years ago, a small group of elected officials gathered to discuss uniting three Maritime jurisdictions, only for something even greater to develop. That conference in Charlottetown in 1864 led to a larger union and the creation of a country.
Of course, our trip was planned around our Anne of Green Gables package. Being literature and history buffs, my friend and I had to visit the place L.M. Montgomery was born. I’ll save that for another blog post though!
Prince Edward Island is a magical and very special place. Inhabitants of the island are blessed to be able to call PEI their home.
Still to come:
The International PEI Shellfish Festival
Cows Ice Cream
PEI seafood…LOTS of it!
Dalvay by the Sea
and more!
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I love anything seafood and I know NFLD is known for that. That bowl of mussels look great!
Newfoundland is on my list of places to visit, Maggie! From all I’ve seen and heard, it sounds like a stunning place!
PEI looks like such a peaceful, serene place, and beautiful too. I hope to make it out there this summer.
Victoria, there’s a certain charm about PEI. I honestly didn’t want to leave!!
PEI looks absolutely beautiful. I would love to visit it one day. 🙂
those are some great photos
Thanks so much, mrdisco!
I would love to visit PEI one day! Amazing place!
I would love to take a tour of Prince Edward Island I hear there is a famous bicycle trail too I would like to do.
I want to go & will some day its so beautiful
PEI is on my to visit list and hopefully one day I will get there!
PEI is just a fun place to visit. And, of course, you have to mention the famous COWS ice cream. When we went to the one in Cavendish this summer, the line was out the door :)!
I went to PEI when I was small and loved it!
How beautiful PEI looks! I’ve never been, but, boy do I want too!
Anne, I have been back home for 2 days now and really miss PEI! Wishing I were still there! 😉
What a gorgeous place to visit. Or even live! I would love to travel there and see more of this beautiful country we live in. 🙂
Jaimeem: I realize I’ve traveled around the world and have seen more countries than I have provinces. It’s time for me to travel in “my own backyard”. I’ve only been to 5 Canadian provinces!
Beautiful pictures, I would love to visit one day!
Yuen C, I fell in love with PEI. I am already planning my next trip! 😉
I’m all the way on the west coast living in a big city, so this is a big change of scenery. It looks so calm, yet very homey and fun!
Jenn, I’m originally from Toronto, but grew up in Montreal. PEI lived up to all my expectations and more 🙂 Stunningly beautiful.
Sounds like an unforgettable experience. Can’t wait to hear more!
JC: Such an incredible trip. I wish I were still in PEI!
What a beautiful place with such a strong sense of history and pride…can’t wait to hear more about your trip.
Canine, I’m suffering from PEI withdrawal. I really miss EVERYTHING about PEI!