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About Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island's red sand beaches and gentle waves earned it 'Canada's gentle island.' The landscape features rolling green fields, white lighthouses, and picturesque villages. Anne of Green Gables fans pilgrimage to the heritage site.
Best months to visit
July
Things to do in Prince Edward Island
Visit Green Gables Heritage Site (Anne of Green Gables)
Drive the scenic Cabot Trail around the island's coast
Kayak or paddleboard red-sand beaches
Sample PEI oysters at coastal restaurants
Hike trails through rolling farmland and dunes
Explore charming villages like Charlottetown
Weather by month
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January
-1C
Cold, with some rainy days.
February
-2C
Cold, with some rainy days.
March
0C
Cold, with some rainy days.
April
6C
Cold, with some rainy days.
May
13C
Cool, with some rainy days.
June
19C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
Recommended
July
24C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
August
23C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
September
19C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
October
14C
Cool, with some rainy days.
November
7C
Cold, with some rainy days.
December
2C
Cold, with some rainy days.
Prince Edward Island charms visitors with its red sand beaches, rolling green farmland and small-town pace, made famous worldwide as the setting for Anne of Green Gables. Connected to the mainland by the Confederation Bridge, it's a place built for slow exploration — coastal drives, lobster suppers and lighthouse-dotted shores.
Best areas to stay in Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown
The compact capital, with colourful Victorian streets, restaurants and the island's main concentration of hotels.
Cavendish
The Anne of Green Gables heartland, with Green Gables Heritage Place and nearby beaches and golf courses.
North Cape area
A quieter, rugged region known for wind farms, fishing villages and dramatic coastal scenery.
Souris / Eastern PEI
Less-visited eastern shores with red cliffs, beaches and small fishing harbours.
Getting to Prince Edward Island
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Flights
Charlottetown Airport has limited connections via Toronto, Montreal and Halifax; many visitors drive across the Confederation Bridge.
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From London
About 1 hour by car across the Confederation Bridge from New Brunswick; roughly 3-4 hours from Halifax by car.
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Getting around
A car is essential for exploring the island's beaches, coastal drives and small towns.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit PEI?
July and August are warmest, with the best weather for beaches and the famous lobster suppers, though late spring and early autumn are quieter and still pleasant.
How do you get to PEI?
The Confederation Bridge connects the island to New Brunswick by car, or a seasonal ferry runs from Nova Scotia; there's also a small airport with limited flights.
Is Anne of Green Gables a big draw?
Yes — Green Gables Heritage Place in Cavendish, the inspiration for the novels, remains one of the island's most visited sites.
What food is PEI known for?
Lobster and PEI mussels are the standouts, with traditional lobster suppers served at community halls across the island in summer.
Do you need a car on PEI?
Yes — public transit is very limited, and a car is needed to explore the island's beaches, coastal drives and small towns.
Traveler reviews
★★★★★
The lobster supper experience was incredible and Cavendish Beach's red sand was unlike anything I'd seen before.
Karen B. · August 2024
★★★★☆
Quiet, relaxed island with beautiful coastal drives. Loved visiting Green Gables even as an adult who'd never read the books as a kid.
Doug S. · September 2023
★★★★★
Drove the whole north shore over a few days, stopping at lighthouses and tiny harbour towns. Felt like a completely different pace of life.
Mei T. · July 2024
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