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Known as Canada’s Food Island, Prince Edward Island encourages visitors to eat fresh and embrace island life

Canada’s Food Island

Prince Edward Island prides itself on growing local sustainable food.

Using fresh ingredients from the land and sea, talented chefs take the culinary experience to a whole other level with options ranging from fine dining, casual comfort, craft brewing and family restaurants. Indulge in oysters, lobsters, and mussels whilst following a culinary trail. tourismpei.com/trip-ideas

Food Festivals

PEI Fall Flavours is a month-long (SeptemberOctober) culinary festival highlighting authentic PEI tastes and traditions. Join a fisher or farmer to learn where our food comes from, participate in events like a Lobster Luau, or visit one of the many restaurants offering a fall inspired menu featuring island favourites such as PEI lobster, mussels, oysters, potatoes and beef fallflavours.ca

Arts and Culture

Itinerary

PEI is Canada’s smallest province, but its cultural offerings are second to none. Tour the Birthplace of Confederation or browse art galleries filled with one-of-a-kind pieces. The Charlottetown Festival is the largest musical theatre festival in Atlantic Canada and promotes the country’s creative talents. tourismpei.com/Arts-CultureItinerary

Indigenous Culture

See the beauty of the Island through the eyes of Indigenous people. The Beat of One Drum offers an insight into the Mi’kmaq story and why the drum is so significant to the culture. Using a technique that has been handed down through the generations, an Elder will teach you how to make your own drum by assembling the base and weaving moose hide. tourismpei.com/about-pei/history-culture

The Island Walk

The Island Walk circumnavigates

Prince Edward Island, one epic journey consisting of 32 sections and 700 kms. The route takes you along the ocean, Confederation Trail, red dirt roads, beaches and quiet secondary roads. Enjoy perfect landscape, both in terrain and scenery. The walk is not technically difficult as either a long distance walking adventure or in sections. theislandwalk.ca

The Giant Bar Clam Dig

Join Perry Gotell on a clam digging boating adventure from historic Georgetown. Head out to the deserted island of Boughton where favorable clamming grounds await you. Scour sand bars searching and digging for giant clams. After, steam the clams to perfection on the beach and enjoy fresh chowder. The tour is only offered in the summer months of July and August. tcapei.com