Prince Edward Island
Eating your way through Charlottetown By Kathryne Grisim
What says the maritimes like a hearty seafood chowder poutine?
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harlottetown offers a visitor all the conveniences of a major Canadian metropolis but without the crowds, stress or traffic. In fact, even though it is a city, it feels more like a small town. There are shops, restaurants and craft beer tasting rooms all conveniently located within walking distance of the harbour and Charlottetown’s Convention Centre. Sightings of the water occur frequently and parks and green spaces abound. One evening we caught the most glorious sunset. In thirty minutes or so you can be out in the country to gaze upon the lush rolling hills that reminded my husband and me of Tuscany. Sandy beaches and dunes are plentiful on the province’s North Shore. And a bonus if you happen to have mobility issues or are
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pushing a baby stroller, beaches like Brackley Beach that we visited were ramped with “carpeted” areas to get almost down to the water’s edge. Visiting at the end of a busy summer season meant that we often had beaches almost to ourselves, and traffic on the roadways was leisurely. We devoted one full day to eating our way through the many seafood restaurants on the waterfront. When we travel we like to go on food tours as you get access to some special places as well as learning more about the culture and history of a community. The title of our tour was “Taste the Town–Shellfish Edition” hosted by Experience PEI. The first stop was Lobster on the Wharf where we could smell the saltiness of the bay. Our tour guide first The Hub
