PEI Heartland Coastal Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Drive

Key facts

What's included

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 Pass by

   Begin in Charlottetown, where red-brick streets and a lively waterfront open your Prince Edward Island coastal drive.

2. Stop 2 Pass by

   Travel through Mi’kma’ki and discover the enduring culture of Prince Edward Island’s Mi’kmaq people.

3. Stop 3 Pass by

   Enjoy PEI’s red-soil fields and learn why potatoes became an island hallmark.

4. Stop 4 Pass by

   Pass Grand Tracadie’s salt marshes and hear how the 1851 Yankee Gale reshaped life along PEI’s fishing coast.

5. Stop 5 Pass by

   Admire the grand seaside Dalvay-by-the-Sea hotel from outside, with its red sandstone walls and coastal setting.

6. Stop 6 Pass by

   Discover Epekwitk, the Mi’kmaq name for the island, and stories of Kluskap beside the north shore.

7. Stop 7 Pass by

   Look for shorebirds and coastal habitats around Oyster Bed Bridge as you cross the island’s northern landscape.

8. Stop 8 Pass by

   Follow the story of PEI lobster, once overlooked and now celebrated as a coastal delicacy.

9. Stop 9 Pass by

   Take in North Rustico’s working harbour and glimpse the nearby Around the Sea Rotating House from outside.

10. Stop 10 Pass by

    See the farmhouse that inspired Anne of Green Gables; interior access is seasonal and separate from this drive.

11. Stop 11 Pass by

    Explore Cavendish’s Anne country, with New Glasgow’s seasonal lobster suppers an optional nearby detour.

12. Stop 12 Pass by

    Pass Bayview’s fishing coast, where island families have long made their living from the sea.

13. Stop 13 Pass by

    See L. M. Montgomery’s birthplace in New London; museum entry depends on seasonal opening hours.

14. Stop 14 Pass by

    Pause for the classic view of French River’s fishing boats, rolling fields and bright coastal colours.

15. Stop 15 Pass by

    Visit the Montgomery family’s Silver Bush homestead and Lake of Shining Waters when the seasonal museum is open; admission is separate.

16. Stop 16 Pass by

    Discover the sheltered waters that make Malpeque oysters a celebrated Prince Edward Island specialty.

17. Stop 17 Pass by

    Explore Kensington’s historic railway station and the town’s playful haunted tales.

18. Stop 18 Pass by

    Pass Summerside’s heritage streets and the grand homes built during PEI’s silver-fox boom.

19. Stop 19 Pass by

    Pass Summerside’s College of Piping, where PEI’s Celtic music and dance traditions still thrive.

20. Stop 20 Pass by

    See Seacow Head Lighthouse from the coastal approach and take in views across the Northumberland Strait.

21. Stop 21 Pass by

    Travel through a landscape shaped by Acadian displacement and later Irish settlement.

22. Stop 22 Pass by

    Admire Confederation Bridge across the strait, with Gateway Village available as an optional stop.

23. Stop 23 Pass by

    Discover Cape Traverse’s daring iceboat crossings, once a vital winter link to the mainland.

24. Stop 24 Pass by

    Watch for PEI’s red foxes in the countryside, though wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

25. Stop 25 Pass by

    Pass through Crapaud, a small island community with a memorable name and rural charm.

26. Stop 26 Pass by

    Stroll Victoria-by-the-Sea’s harbour streets and admire its seaside heritage when you choose to stop.

27. Stop 27 Pass by

    Hear the eerie legend of the Northumberland Strait’s ghost ship as the coastline unfolds.

28. Stop 28 Pass by

    Take in Argyle Shore’s red coastline and the story of an American raid during the Revolutionary War.

29. Stop 29 Pass by

    Explore the quirky Confederation-era circus tale as you pass Argyle Shore.

30. Stop 30 Pass by

    Discover PEI’s pirate lore and the enduring tales of Captain Kidd’s buried treasure.

31. Stop 31 Pass by

    Enjoy harbour views at Skmaqn–Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst, where Mi’kmaq, French and British histories meet.

32. Stop 32 Pass by

    Trace PEI’s path into Canadian Confederation while travelling through New Dominion.

33. Stop 33 Pass by

    Pass Meadowbank’s peaceful fields and the local legends woven into this rural landscape.

34. Stop 34 Pass by

    Return toward Charlottetown’s colourful waterfront, Victorian streets and lively arts scene.

35. Stop 35 Pass by

    Finish near COWS Creamery, an island favourite for ice cream; shop or tour access depends on current hours.

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the starting point

Start the self-guided drive on Route 2 in Charlottetown, heading east from the Trans-Canada Highway junction. There is no in-person meeting or guide.

Cancellation & confirmation