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Lakeside Beach
Greenwich Parabolic Sand Dune
Country Line Road
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POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVE Photos by Glenn Saunders
475 kms of Coastal Touring made fun and easy Colourful starfish signs make it easy to
"Discover a Special Place" when exploring the 475 kms Points East Coastal
Drive taking you around the eastern portion of
Friendly communities, breathtaking lookouts, endless beaches, distinctive lighthouses, provincial parks, heritage roads, all come together along great riding roads. The region is rich in history and culture from the early Irish, Scottish, and French settlers. Visit some of the province's finest museums. There are several elements here which will surely foster treasured memories of special times in special places. Expect to be continually surprised at the sheer beauty of this region: the line of cultivated fields stretching to cliff edges, unexpected forests, white farmhouses with laundry blowing in the breeze, a tantalizing stretch of red dirt road leading to a country destination, the clear blue waters of the Northumberland Strait and picturesque fishing harbours. Stop a while: listen for steady drone of fishing boats traveling effortlessly across the water, watch farmers work the red soil, and smell the wild rose bushes mingled with the salt air. Discover this special place. If you need to stretch your legs you’ll enjoy several intriguing branches of the Confederation Trail a great stop for walking. The landscape is ever changing, from red coastal cliffs
and amazing white sand beaches to forests and rolling farmland, rivers and
the ever present ocean with many options for water activities. Harbours, wharfs and marinas offer a look at the boats that drop anchor and a thriving fishing industry. Lighthouses are distinctive and one can climb to the top for panoramic views. Travel out to the points which offer intimate contact with red sandstone cliffs and secluded coves. The many points provide the unique character of the area as the points frame the bays and protect sheltered beaches. Fine natural beaches with miles of untouched sand dunes will lure you to sun, swim and stroll on sunny days. Overcast or rainy days are good to beach comb for shells, driftwood and pieces of sea glass. With over 30 public beaches there's always one more beach to explore....
East Point Lighthouse (on right) is the jumping off point for a Tip-to-Tip, across Prince Edward Island run. The Rally Tour Guide is available as a PDF document at www.pointseastcoastaldrive.com and also available at many tourist information locations, and accommodations along Points East Coastal Drive.
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