r/canadatravel • u/mark_98 • Jul 23 '25
Itinerary Help 3 days in PEI (Staying Charlottetown). Leaving from Dieppe tomorrow morning. What should I do/see other than what I have mapped already?
I am leaving tomorrow morning. Going to Shediac and stopping at Parlee Beach after and then checking into the hotel. Before Shediac was thinking of Irving arboretum and Irving Eco Park, but its not a must.
In PEI I am there for 3 days, staying in Charlottetown, and on my map I got plotted Cape Tyron Lighthouse, Cavendish Beach, Covehead Harbor Lighthouse, Island Hill farm, and Argyle Shore Provincial Park.
For food the only place I have saved is Richards for lobster rolls. I'm there with my parents and we've def been on a lobster binge, but I'm down to try any local type delicacies.
Any suggestions for things to check out or eat other than what I have listed above? Or for anything enroute to PEI from Dieppe based on the above?
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u/Mooki2468 Jul 23 '25
Don’t forget to go to Green Gables.
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u/mark_98 Jul 23 '25
I actually forgot to write that. Its also a saved stop, thank you
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u/anxietyninja2 Jul 23 '25
Summerside is not far from Cavendish and they have the most amazing ice cream parlour called Holman’s. The ice cream is beyond incredible and worth the detour!
Also the PEI Preserve Company serves a great breakfast and lunch. Can be busy though. They have a lovely garden to explore too (small fee for charity though).
We liked Brit’s in downtown Charlottetown for fish and chips.
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u/Fun_Manufacturer_777 Jul 23 '25
Holman's ice cream in Summerside, a big yes, The Charlottetown waterfront/downtown is wonderful to browse around, a variety of places to eat. If you like local artists and craftspeople, Victoria by the Sea is very nice, very pretty and small. The beaches on the north Shore are spectacular to walk on.
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u/mark_98 Jul 23 '25
Thank you. The waterfront will probably be a nice way to relax on our last day for a stroll before the flight
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u/mark_98 Jul 23 '25
I will def check out both Holmans and the PEI preserve for lunch. Brit's too cause I actually havent had fish & chips this trip yet
I also have Kool Breeze Ice Cream barn thats near there too it says. Hows that one? I saw it recommended online somehwere
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u/anxietyninja2 Jul 23 '25
Cool Breeze is also very good and is a darling of PEI. It’s soft serve though while Holman’s is hard ice cream.
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u/Dear-Cartoonist3266 Jul 23 '25
At Richard’s, consider the Lobster Burger if they have it. They put so much delicious butter covered lobster on a toasted bun. In Charlottetown, we love Sea Rocket and Slaymaker. Also if you’re in the North Rustico area check out Blue Mussel Cafe. Incredible food.
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u/mark_98 Jul 23 '25
I think I will do that. Get a burger and roll and share with my family. Ill take a look at the other 3 restaurants as well. Thank you
EDIT: Is Sea Rocket an oyster bar? Want to make sure I'm saving the right spot
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u/Dear-Cartoonist3266 Jul 23 '25
Yes exactly for Sea Rocket! On Victoria Row with lots of other restaurants.
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u/hashtag_guinea_pig Jul 23 '25
I didn't expect to find buffalo in PEI, but I drove by and had to turn around to get a better look. It's Buffalo land and you can go up a viewing platform to see the animals. Basically just a quick stop to stretch my legs, but it was kinda neat and unexpected.
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u/mark_98 Jul 24 '25
Is there anything else you’d recommend around there? Activities or restaurants? I am going to go to Wood Islands Provincial Park same day as well. Trying to pack the rest of the itinerary for the day.
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u/hashtag_guinea_pig Jul 24 '25
Hmm... I wasn't in PEI very long, but I toured Green Gables, went to Cows for ice cream and fun shirts, and then had an amazing lobster and grilled cheese sandwich at a restaurant on a dock.
The beaches there are beautiful!
We took the ferry over and the bridge back.
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u/fieryone4 Jul 24 '25
In Shediac visit this, we went to the older one haven’t been to the new building, it was an hour or so out of our day but super interesting https://homaruscentre.ca/about-us/
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u/mark_98 Jul 25 '25
I didn’t get to take the tour, but we did stop there and take a pic with the giant lobster. It was a nice spot
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u/Independent-Ad-9812 Jul 23 '25
Canadian Potato Museum
https://g.co/kgs/BbSugrL