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Island Rally The first weekend in September, draws touring enthusiasts from all over North America to Brackley Beach to enjoy camaraderie, dancing, poker runs, games and much more at Island Rally. Held at Vacationland with great camping facilities, the location is also close to motels and cottages. This is a family-oriented Rally featuring a Hip-of-Beef Buffet, which has been going for more than 20 years. For more information contact: Sharon at 902 629-1320, write: Island Rally, PO Box 2856, Charlottetown, PE Canada C1A 8C4 or go to (www.angelfire.com/pe/peimtc) Adventure awaits When enjoying our Tours don’t hesitate to take some of the side roads towards the shore. This is where you will find private little beaches, or spectacular views that so many pass by. Just be careful when pavement ends. Many of these roads turn to clay - no gravel to speak of in PEI - or even sand parking areas. There are many attractions and neat stops along the way. Fishing villages in particular provide great photo opportunities. |
TOUR # 2 Looping the Central Region
Starting in Charlottetown, find your way to Rte 1, and head west towards
Summerside. As you leave the city you will pass over the North River
Causeway where fishermen can often be seen tonging for oysters. Continue
into Cornwall, watching for Rte 19. Turn left towards Meadowbank. Follow
Rte 19 to For Amherst Natural Historic Site. Overlooking Cavendish Beach in the Prince Edward Island National Park.
The earthworks of that fort provide a spectacular view of the city. It is a favourite place for locals to watch fireworks on Canada Day. Back on Rte 19 follow the shore road west (turn left from Fort Amherst) to Rte 1. Left again for just a couple of miles, then left again at Hampton to take you into Victoria-by-the-Sea. This village has some terrific eateries, shops, a wharf area for browsing and a great little theatre. This road loops back to Rte. 1. At Tryon you can either follow the main highway for a smooth straight run to Summerside (follow the highway signs), or take Rte 10 (left) and meander past Borden and through farm country. They both end up in the same place. When you come to traffic lights just outside of Summerside follow Rte 2 to Kensington, watching for Rte 20 on the left. Keep your eyes peeled left for some magnificent views. At Park Corner a tribute to famous author Lucy Maud Montgomery attracts visitors from all over the world. French River provides a lovely photo stop. At New London pick up Rte 6, turning left towards Cavendish. You are entering the most popular tourist destination in the province. The Prince Edward Island National Park offers both beaches and a historic site devoted to Ann of Green Gables. In North Rustico follow the signs down to North Rustico Harbour.
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on Rte 6, watch for Rte 258 turn right. Just a few miles will take you into New
Glasgow. Time to eat. One of the best lobster suppers to be found anywhere
is right here in the village. Enjoying lobster here is almost a “must do”
Island experience. Campers at Vacationland can choose wooded sites, or open field. Owner Tom Nicholls enjoys cruising on his Harley. This tour is approximately 220 kilometers/138 miles TO PRINT THIS TOUR CLICK HERE |
Drive in as far as the road takes you for a great view of Charlottetown
Harbour. The French established the first European settlement in Prince
Edward Island here in 1720. In 1758 the British captured it and build a
fort to guard the narrows and entrance to the three rivers that flow into
the harbour. 