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tlc195 Aug 4th, 2019 02:22 PM

See link below to National Geographic review of PEI amazing photos.....just in case you can not decide to include PEI in your travel plans!!!

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/t...est-road-trip/

tlc195 Aug 23rd, 2019 11:48 PM

Wheelchair Beach Access

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince...hair-1.4201886


Basic beach wheelchairs are available at Brackley, Cavendish and Stanhope Beach. These chairs feature wider, softer tires that easily navigate the uneven sand surface. Additionally, Stanhope Beach is also equipped with a buoyant beach chair, allowing the user to get right into the water for the full beach-day experience. These chairs are available on a first come first serve basis from June 22 to September 3. The special mobility mat surface begins at the base of the beach entrance ramp and stretches over the uneven, soft sand, giving access to the hard-packed wet sand along the water’s edge. This creates an easy path of access for wheels of all kinds.

tlc195 Sep 19th, 2019 05:16 AM

North Cape Drive

http://northcapedrive.com

Black Marsh Nature Trail & Wind Energy

On our recent visit in late August to PEI we visited the above trail, see web site below. If you want to know more about wind turbine energy and a close up view of the equipment this is the place to visit.

https://northcapedrive.com/explore/n...retive-centre/

The nature walk in the beginning is not well marked on the signs. If looking at the museum a covered hut is located on the left side of the building. Start here to view the info on the trail. Walk towards the lighthouse until you come to the first road that is the beginning of the trail. Make a left and walk on the road until you see a grass pathway on your left. The grass path will take you through the forest (do not forget your bug spray) and will end at a wood boardwalk. Continue on the boardwalk to the end to the remains of “elephant rock” the path ends here. Turnaround and walk back on the boardwalk until you come to the dirt path, stay left, it will follow the beautiful coast line back to the lighthouse.

From the website....

The Black Marsh Nature Trail is 5.5 kilometres return and is marked by 25 bilingual interpretive panels describing points of interest in more detail. The trail winds through a wind-blown forest, along the red capes and across a vast bog. You can walk under a giant whirring windmill, with a tower height of 80 metres and sense its great power. You will see seabirds, dragonflies and butterflies and maybe catch a glimpse of an eagle soaring. Walk slowly and look closely as you cross the bog boardwalk. There are tiny and uncommon plants in this area, including beautiful orchids and carnivorous plants. The ecology of the area is distinct and rugged, but most of all captivating. You will see Elephant Rock as it stands today and learn more about the geology that both created and destroyed this natural landmark. Check out the North Cape Lighthouse, important historically because it warned of the often-hidden rock reef. Put on your hiking boots and grab your binoculars – there is something new around every bend.

https://northcapedrive.com/explore/b...-nature-trail/





tlc195 Jan 15th, 2020 06:09 AM


Originally Posted by tlc195 (Post 16889824)
Charlottetown Stuff To Check Out

Mouse Self Walking Tour????
http://www.downtowncharlottetown.com...t_brochure.pdf

11 cool things to know about Charlottetown
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince...-day-1.4693912

St. Dunstan's Basilica
Beautiful old church, make sure you go inside.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince...gain-1.4186402
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attracti..._Edward_Island

Victoria Park
Nice walk along the water with a great view of the city. One path for walking (wood boards) the other for biking.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attracti...rd_Island.html

Farmers Market
Whether you're looking for fresh produce, baked goodies, or works of art, the Charlottetown Farmers' Market is a wonderful place to visit. Every Saturday 9am - 2pm. Open seasonally on Wednesday’s. 100 Belvedere Avenue, Charlottetown PEI

Victoria Row

Nice shops and restaurants adjacent to the government center and performance arts facility.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attracti...rd_Island.html

Beaconsfield Historic House
Beaconsfield Historic House is a very fine example of Victorian architecture with many original features intact. Next to Victoria Park and the governor’s mansion.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attracti...rd_Island.html

Cruise Ship Charlottetown
As far as going into Charlottetown check this
http://portcharlottetown.com/cruise/cruise-schedule/
If a cruise ship will be in port on the day you plan to visit you may want to go another day. The town does get crowded when you have a ship in town especially the restaurants and bars.

https://www.tomsportguides.com/uploa...09-18-2014.pdf

See linked article on more things to do in Charlottetown it provides a great overview of the city.

Charlottetown, PEI: One of Canada?s Best Kept Secrets | Riviera Buzz


tlc195 Feb 27th, 2020 08:47 AM

Facebook sites for PEI information and beautiful photos taken by locals check out “We Love Prince Edward Island



For General information

“ Ask PEI”

tlc195 Mar 13th, 2021 03:49 AM

When we get back to PEI , hopefully this year or most definitely in 2022, I am definitely checking out a few lighthouses I have not been to, https://www.lighthousefriends.com/pu...8lvFVIMN4xwBWE

tlc195 May 9th, 2021 05:05 AM

If you like to hike/walk this website lists many of the trails on the island


https://www.hikingpei.ca/?fbclid=IwA...r-siE6MH29kjVw

tlc195 Dec 18th, 2021 03:41 AM

Bus Service on the island is usually limited to Charlottetown, Cornwall, Stratford and Summerside areas. But bus service from Charlottetown with St. Peters and Souris, and Charlottetown with the Montague, Cardigan and Georgetown areas has started. Another bus service connects the eastern communities of Souris and Montague. The routes will be operated by T3 Transit and cost riders $2 per trip. They will run three round trips per day, Monday to Friday. It is unknown how long these new bus routes will run so check with T3 at https://www.t3transit.ca/

tlc195 Jan 12th, 2022 08:18 AM

A 435-mile Walking Route Opened in Canada — and It Comes With Spectacular Views, Seafood Stops, and Charming Small Towns. https://www.travelandleisure.com/tri...-walking-route

tlc195 Mar 28th, 2022 11:08 PM

Car rental 'shortfall' A Problem!!

Make sure you have your car rental confirmed, going to be another crazy summer in PEI

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/princ...erns-1.6397546

Industry group estimates nearly 9,000 customers looking for rental won't be able to get one. P.E.I. tourism officials are concerned that a shortage of rental cars could pose a significant problem this summer as the Island anticipates a big jump in visitors flying to the Island.

"There's a shortfall of cars. We're not going to be able to meet the demand," said Kirk Nicholson, the agency owner of Avis Budget P.E.I., and transportation committee chair with the Island's tourism industry association (TIAPEI).

"There's increased capacity at the Charlottetown Airport, and well in advance of that, a lot of the companies, ours included, are currently sold out for most of the summer already."

Nicholson says at the onset of the pandemic, the car rentalbusiness took a big hit, and companies around the world sold off much of their fleet

tlc195 Jun 16th, 2022 05:05 AM

Paddle Board Locations on the Island.

Just a few locations on the island to paddle board.

1.Bonshaw River (West River beside Bonshaw Provincial Park) - sheltered water, beautiful scenery.

2.Fortune River - the water is slow moving and makes it easy and calm for all paddlers.

3.Morell river in Morell

4.Georgetown along the Brudenell River or Cardigan river.

5.Victoria by the Sea

6. Grand River Bay, Malpeque Bay and Bedeque Bay.

Enjoy the island.

Tom

tlc195 Aug 20th, 2022 03:37 AM

Lobster roll reviewed just in case you can not decide where to go since they have SO many on the island.


If on Facebook look for “foodguypei”

Enjoy the island truly a beautiful place.

Tom

tlc195 Sep 6th, 2022 03:22 AM

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If you are not on Facebook here are the top results for lobster rolls as per the PEI Food Guy. The results are listed in the photo below.


The Lobster Shack -

Best in taste, vessel, value, and overall winner of our tour! Simple and straightforward, lobster was fresh, cooked to perfection and seasoned correctly, and the vessel was buttered to the heavens and toasted golden brown. A real winner.


FIN Folk Food at Blackbush at Old Tracadie Harbour -

Best Overall experience and most weight! We enjoyed sitting on their stunning deck and looking out at Tracadie Harbour while enjoying a beautiful lobster roll that was just shy of best on the island!


JMK Fish Mart -

Most potential! Great value, fresh lobster, and nice vessel. Just lacking a few little tweaks here and there... this could be top of the pack with a little butter on the vessel and proper seasoning on the lobster!

Peake’s Quay -

Biggest Surprise! Peake's surprised us with a hit of garlic butter in their lobster, good value, and a crunchy vessel!


The Seafood Shack -

Creativity and Choice! They offered various choices, including the Dilly Boy (Roll of the Dill), Holy Aoili, Strait Up, and Classic Catch. We enjoyed the creativity and the options available here!



Reviews that did not make the top 10

Water Prince Corner Shop

Sou'West

Frosty Treat Dairy Bar


https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...edb6f75ef.jpeg
PEI Food Guy total scores are heavily weighted on value and weight scoring to keep it fact-based. The scoring works like this:
Attachment 7632 Taste + Vessel + Weight - Value = Total Score
Attachment 7632 The Value = Price/Weight
Attachment 7632 If places had a high price and not much weight, they were penalized for low value and weight!

Enjoy your time on the island and your lobster rolls!

Tom

tlc195 Jan 6th, 2023 05:48 PM

Great overview of the island for those planning a visit this summer. Book early if you plan to go places fill up fast. Enjoy the beautiful island so worth the time to explore.

Tom

https://www.travelandleisure.com/pri...drives-6828737

tlc195 Feb 2nd, 2023 10:17 AM

Looking for a taxi in Charlottetown or the area? The Kari ride-booking app currently operates in the areas around Charlotttetown, Stratford and Cornwall. But Currie said he hopes to expand it into other Island communities based on service needs, as well as into New Brunswick.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/princ...1.6734629While Prince Edward Island has been experiencing a taxi shortage, an Island ride-booking app is gaining popularity, drivers and customers.

"Unbelievable," said Kari ride-booking app co-founder Len Currie about receiving an innovation excellence award on Jan. 25 from the Greater Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce.

The app works much like Uber or Lyft in other places, with users downloading and registering with the app on their cellphone. There is no storefront operation, no phone number to call.

Currie said when the company first launched during the pandemic, the founders anticipated attracting about 200 rides per week. The estimated number of Kari rides now falls in the range of 1,500 to 1,800 per week.


tlc195 Feb 15th, 2023 12:54 PM

PEI National Park will look different to visitors in 2023

Prince Edward Island National Park is a dynamic, ever-changing landscape that is defined by forces of change. The coastal ecosystems that it protects are and have always been in constant evolution. Climate change will affect the frequency and magnitude of change, including by increasing the severity and frequency of extreme weather events similar to post-tropical storm Fiona.

On September 23, 2022, Fiona’s ferocious forces left an unprecedented wake of destruction across the province. In PEI National Park, storm impacts included the falling of thousands of trees, road and beach access washouts, and the significant erosion of the park’s shoreline, including sand dunes.

More details and information noted in the link.

https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/pe/pei-ipe/Principal-Main-Fiona

Hope this helps folks planning to visit PEI this year. Some of our most favorite places have been impacted BUT I am sure we will find new places to discover and enjoy the island.

Tom

tlc195 Mar 12th, 2023 11:18 AM

FYI Campers

Parks Canada reservations

Reserve camping, accommodations, and more.
We’re moving our reservation system to a new platform! You need to create a new account this year, even if you’ve used our system before. Each location has its own launch day between March 13 and April 13, 2023. Those days can be very busy, so be sure you prepare in advance.

PEI 2023 Reservation Launch: Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 8 am AT

https://parks.canada.ca/voyage-travel/reserve

Tom

tlc195 Mar 29th, 2023 05:38 PM

Charlottetown Cruise Ship Schedule For 2023If you plan to visit Charlottetown check out the 2023 cruise-ship schedule from April-November. If a cruise ship(s) will be in port with
2,000- 8 000 passengers on the day you plan to visit you may want to go another day. The town does get crowded when you have a ship in town especially the restaurants and bars.

They list days with 1, 2 and 3 ships in port. Also ARRIVAL DATE , Number of CREW, Number OF PASSENGERS & Time of Arrival & Departure

https://portcharlottetown.com/cruise...schedule-2023/

KarenWoo Apr 1st, 2023 07:01 AM


Originally Posted by tlc195 (Post 17450848)
Charlottetown Cruise Ship Schedule For 2023If you plan to visit Charlottetown check out the 2023 cruise-ship schedule from April-November. If a cruise ship(s) will be in port with
2,000- 8 000 passengers on the day you plan to visit you may want to go another day. The town does get crowded when you have a ship in town especially the restaurants and bars.

They list days with 1, 2 and 3 ships in port. Also ARRIVAL DATE , Number of CREW, Number OF PASSENGERS & Time of Arrival & Departure

https://portcharlottetown.com/cruise...schedule-2023/

Thank you for this! There is one cruise ship in Charlottetown on the day we arrive, and nothing for the rest of the week! Good to know!

tlc195 Jun 3rd, 2023 03:55 AM

How residents are adapting 8 months after Fiona?
 
Excellent video series on the aftermath of Fiona from the Canadian Broadcaster Network. Video # “3. A very different P.E.I. for tourists” has many places we visit frequently and have recommended here.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/princ...ries-1.6860175


Take the changes into consideration when visiting the island it’s still a beautiful place just a few less trees!

Tom







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