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Do you like to explore? Then you'll love to explore PEI, around every corner you will have breathtaking vistas. It could be one of the many lighthouses, miles of dunes and white or red sand beaches, rugged coast lines, fishing boats off in the distance, picturesque fishing harbours, green rolling fields, red clay heritage country roads, museums, heritage rivers, and much, much more...

You'll enjoy the many lighthouses along the Points East Coastal Drive that need to be discovered. The history and magnificent views from each one is worth the climb.

There are 32 beaches just in the eastern region of PEI, as you walk or relax on one there is always one more to explore. In the middle of our tourism season you can find beaches were it is just you and your footprints in the sand…imagine! The one out your door is one of them.

All the rugged shore lines along the coast are a great way to get your sea glass, unique drift wood and other treasurers. Once you gather your sea glass you can take it to island artists and they will make it into necklaces, earrings or whatever you wish. On a rainy day make your own treasures! Using shells, sea glass and driftwood make yourself mobiles. Keep your memories of the island alive until you can visit again.

Dig for your supper...that's right dig for your supper of clams. There are miles of beach in different areas where the tides go way out and you can go with your shovel and bucket and dig yourself some clams. If that sounds to much on a holiday then go to our fish markets and buy them or restaurants and get fried ones, either way be sure to try them.

Island cusine is to die for... with our mouth watering lobsters fresh from the ocean or our island blue mussels, which you can also get fresh at the mussel plants, to the delicious fresh vegtables that are fresh from our island gardens. Whether you go out to one of our great restaurants or try an island receipe at the house you will truly enjoy our island cusine. Here is a tip; when you go to cook your lobsters, clams or mussels go down to the shore and get yourself some ocean water and steam them. Nothing tastes better as it has the salt already added !! Be sure to throw in some wine or beer...

If you are a bird watcher then PEI is the place to be, we have 333 species of birds on the island and one you will find magnificent is the Bald Eagle. You can see them soaring across the sky or diving for food or sitting on a post outside the cottage.

A golfer? Then you’re in luck the island is a golfers paradise with its 28 golf courses. Lighthouse Cottage is 20 minutes from Crowbush Provincial golf course, which is one of the top 5 Canadian golf courses according to Golf magazines. About 45 minutes from the beach house are many other golf course such as Brudenell and Dundarave; both Provincial courses. Then we have Avondale (18 hole), Rollo Bay Greens, Eagles View, Belfast Greens and Peakes Tee. Those are just the ones in the east if you travel west you will find many more.

The rolling country hills, the red dirt roads and the picturesque water views will captivate you as will the island folks. Our culture is like no other; easy, relaxing and friendly. Visit and you will see for yourself.


Whether by the shore or in the porch or up high in the cupola of the house your worries will drift away with the tides when you are on PEI. Canada's best kept secret!!!