Prince Edward Island is a beautiful province, and worth exploring if you are visiting Canada. Endless red sand beaches, home to the famous Anne of Green Gables, delicious food and so much more. Read about what we did during a weekend here.
While I did research it before I went, there were still a few things that surprised me and are helpful to know before you go to Prince Edward Island!
1. Prince Edward Island is bigger (but also smaller!) than expected
I stayed in Cavendish, and looking at Google Maps it looks very walk-able. I was very wrong! You will definitely need a car to drive around Cavendish. The drive from our hotel to Cavendish beach was 5 minutes, but it would have taken about an hour to walk there!
However to get from Charlottetown from Cavendish was a 45 minute drive, which isn’t that long considering you are driving across the province!
2. The beaches stretch for miles
The beaches in PEI are gorgeousssss! They just go on and on and on. Normally I like to walk to end of the beach and back, but if I did that in PEI I would be walking for a very long time. They just go on forever!
3. From April 1 – October 15, dogs are not allowed on the beaches
To let you know, signs will be posted on the beach. But good news – dogs are allowed on the trails! They must be on a leash otherwise you will get a hefty fine.
4. There is an entrance fee visiting Prince Edward Island National Parks
Prince Edward Island has an abundance of Provincial and National Parks. To go to Greenwich PEI National Park for the day, there is an admission fee of less than $8/per person). There is a building you will need to go in to pay at the Greenwich Park, otherwise there will either be booths on the road.
5. There is a toll fee to exit PEI on the Confederation Bridge
If you are leaving PEI on the Confederation Bridge, you will need to pay a toll fee (about $48 for a car). There is no toll fee to enter PEI, only when you are leaving. Payment can be made with cash or credit card.
Prince Edward Island is a beautiful province and definitely worth exploring if you are visiting Canada. Have you been there before? Was there anything that surprised you when you went? Let me know in the comments below!
