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Taste the Coast Culinary Itinerary

Our “Taste the Coast” itinerary was designed to ensure you make the most of your day in the North Cape Coastal Region with some of the best culinary offerings in Western P.E.I.

1. Samuel’s Coffee House

Wake up to local flavours at one of the most charming cafés in town. samuelscoffeehouse.ca • 4 Queen Street, Summerside, PEI

Activity Time: 45min Distance: 26km

2. Frolic, Fricot and Fiddles - Le Village musical acadien

Savour history as you learn to bake Acadian-style pastries while tapping your toes to traditional Acadian music. villagemusical.com • 1745 Route 124, Abram-Village, PEI

Activity Time: 2.5hr Distance: 23km 3. Tyne Valley Teas Café

Stop in and unwind in this unique jewel of a little cafe and tea house in Tyne Valley. On the menu: crepes, waffles, bagels and all kinds of brunch goodies. teastynevalley.com • 6980 Route 12, Tyne Valley, PEI

Activity Time: 1hr Distance: .1km

4. Valley Pearl Oysters

Rustic charm pairs perfectly with a menu showcasing the local oyster fishery and other fare from the sea at Valley Pearl Oysters. Experience a taste of the finest Malpeque Oysters around and enjoy a tour of the plant! valleypearloysters.com • 1323 Port Hill Station Road, Tyne Valley, PEI

Activity Time: 1.5hr Distance: 35km

5. Canadian Potato Museum

Explore one of P.E.I.'s biggest exports and enjoy a hearty lunch in their P.E.I. Potato Country Kitchen. canadianpotatomuseum.com • 1 Dewar Lane, O’Leary, PEI

Activity Time: 1-2hr Distance: 49km 6. Wind & Reef

Indulge in some of the most superb locally inspired seafood, including oysters, mussels and lobster, when dining in this remote corner of PEI. Enjoy a panoramic view of the ocean, and, at low tide, the longest rock reef in North America. 21817 Route 12, Tignish, PEI

Activity Time: 1-2hr

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Hands-on Fun! Cultural Itinerary – ImmersizeCultural Itinerary – Immersive

Our “Hands-on Fun!” itinerary was designed to ensure you make the most of your day in the North Cape Coastal Region with some of the best ways to connect with locals and have a genuine coastal experience.

1. MJ’s Bakery & Caboose Café

Stop in and visit a former CN Caboose that has been transformed into a café! While on your stop, pick up goodies from homemade pastries, to cookies to homemade rolls and bread! 300 Church Street, Tignish, PEI

Activity Time: 1hr Distance: 11.4km

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2. Stompin’ Tom Centre

The Stompin’ Tom Centre will transport you into the life and times of Canadian icon Stompin’ Tom Connors. You can even record your own Stompin’ Tom tune! Enjoy a tour of the gift shop, exhibit area, the school and farm house. stompintomcentre.com • 14024 Route 14, Skinners Pond, PEI

Activity Time: 1hr Distance: 14km

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3. Jasper Sunrise Wildwoods

Drop into Jasper Sunrise Wildwoods near the harbour and beaches of Miminegash, PEI. Breathe in the exhilarating salty air as you ride horseback along our beautiful beaches. jswildwoods.com • 74 Old Palmer Road, St. Lawrence , PEI

Activity Time: 1.5-2hr Distance: 55km 4. Beach Goats Experience

What could be more fun than a beautiful afternoon with goats on the beach! Explore a natural PEI beach with these sweet, gentle animals. They love to play with people, paddle board and dress up! beachgoats.ca • 10143 Route 11, St. Chrysostome, PEI

Activity Time: 1.5-2hr Distance: 35km 5. Lennox Island Quill Art

Learn about the quill work and the Mi’kmaq people of Lennox Island. Enjoy the Mi’kmaq traditional step-by-step methods on how to make this beautiful art piece, which is a great reminder of your visit to Lennox Island. lennoxisland.com • 8 Eagle Feather Trail, Lennox Island, PEI

Activity Time: 1-2hr Distance: 56km 6. Corn Maze (Kool Breeze Farms)

Get lost in the corn maze at Kool Breeze Farms at Read Drive, Summerside. Climb the tower in the middle to view the beautiful Summerside Harbour… then find your way back and enjoy a treat at the Ice Cream Barn! koolbreezefarms.com • 231 Read Drive, Summerside, PEI

Activity Time: 1hr

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Explore The Coast Scenic Itinerary

Our “Explore The Coast” itinerary was designed to ensure you make the most of your day on the Western Coast with some of the best ways to explore and see the vast beauty that is the North Cape Coastal Region.

1. Spinnakers’ Landing

Find unique shops featuring one-of-a-kind souvenirs, clothing, antiques, jewelry and local art. You can even take a Baywalk Tour on a Segway! spinnakerslanding.com • 150 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PEI

Activity Time: 1hr Distance: 30km

2. The Bottle Houses

Explore the magic of The Bottle Houses in Cape Egmont. The colorful houses, made of bottles, also offer magnificent gardens and a one-ofa-kind gift shop. bottlehouses.com • 6891 Route 11, Cape Egmont, PEI

Activity Time: 1hr Distance: 31km

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3. Green Gable Alpacas

These unique and interactive farm tours are a mix of local history, with an added pinch of biology, a sprinkling of human interest and a whole lot of up-close-andpersonal contact with a herd of alpacas. Bring your cameras, dress for the weather and be prepared to leave with a lifetime of memories. greengablealpacas.com • 5627 Route 12, Birch Hill, PEI

Activity Time: 1hr Distance: 57km 4. West Point Lighthouse & Museum

Stay in a lighthouse or a seaside campground, explore pristine beaches and Cedar Dunes or watch the fishing boats landing their catches. Discover PEI’s living history in a setting that’s as perfect for outdoor activity as it is for reflection. westpointharmony.ca • 364 Cedar Dunes Park Road, West Point, PEI

Activity Time: 45 minutes Distance: 43km 5. Alberton Museum & Genealogy Centre

The Alberton Museum & Eileen Oulton Genealogy Centre was a courthouse in 1878 and is a National Historic Site and designated Provincial Historic Site. Walk through history as your browse their fantastic displays. townofalberton.ca/history/museum.htm • 457 Church Street, Alberton, PEI

Activity Time: 1.5-2hr Distance: 18km 6. Tignish Bicentennial Park

At the entrance of the Confederation Trail in Tignish, you will find the Tignish Bicentennial Park. Take a stroll along the trail, bring a picnic lunch to enjoy while you wind down for the da y and let the kids frolic in their splash pad, swings & play area. School Street, Tignish, PEI

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The Authentic Island Story...

Musée acadien and Yeo House

Green Park Shipbuilding Museum Eptek Art and Culture Centre

Three of our seven sites can be found along the North Cape Coastal Drive. Experience the stories that make us who we are.

peimuseum.com Tel: (902) 368-6600

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