Prince Edward Island - 1000 Towns of Canada
Explore Prince Edward Island
Small Towns of Prince Edward Island
From red-sand beaches to the Confederation Bridge — 10 communities with stories worth the drive.
A weekend away from Charlottetown
about 1 h 15 min from Charlottetown
Tyne Valley
Canada's National Oyster Festival, beach goats, Lucy Maud Montgomery's teaching house, and shipbuilding heritage
about 1 h 15 min from Charlottetown
North Lake
Points East Coastal Drive
Tuna fishing capital of the world — whale watching, lobster tours, and the island's eastern tip.
about 45 min from Charlottetown
Greenwich
Points East Coastal Drive
One of PEI’s most unique landscapes, known for its floating boardwalk and rare parabolic dunes stretching along a wild, untouched shoreline.
about 1 h from Charlottetown
Wellington
Tyne Valley & the West
Heart of Acadian PEI — Village Musical Acadien, Acadian Museum, Bottle Houses, and Cape Egmont Lighthouse
A day is up to 45 min hours’ drive one way. A weekend is 45 min to 1½ hours. A week is anything longer. Times are estimates, so check a map before you go.
Only in Prince Edward Island
Four small stops worth a detour
Bottle Houses – Gardens and Glass Expressions
Wellington
Beach Goats
Tyne Valley
Haunted Mansion
Kensington
Green Gable Alpacas
Tyne Valley
People of Prince Edward Island’s Small Towns
You know their names
📍 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Milton Acorn The People’s Poet
Born in Charlottetown, 1923. Passionate, fiery verse about working people and the island he loved.
📍 Alberton, Prince Edward Island
Joe O’Brien | Harness Horseman
Called "Little Joe" — perhaps the greatest harness racing driver the world has ever seen. Canada's O'Brien Awards are named after him.
📍 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Henry Wolsey Bayfield | Great Lakes Surveyor
Charted the Great Lakes and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Spent his final decades in Charlottetown, where he's buried.
Small Towns of Prince Edward Island
A laid-back coastal town in western PEI, known for its fishing harbour, open horizons, and peaceful island atmosphere shaped by wind and sea.
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The birthplace of Confederation — Province House, Confederation Centre, Victorian streetscapes, and the waterfront boardwalk.Explore →
Greenwich
One of PEI’s most unique landscapes, known for its floating boardwalk and rare parabolic dunes stretching along a wild, untouched shoreline.
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Georgetown
A picturesque harbour town known for its tree-lined streets, waterfront views, and beautifully maintained gardens in eastern PEI.
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Conclusion
Prince Edward Island’s small towns are rich in culture and history, offering unique experiences for every traveler.