PEI Heartland Coastal Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Drive

Duration3h - 4h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover Prince Edward Island’s red shores, fishing villages and Anne of Green Gables country on a self-guided drive from Charlottetown back toward the city, finishing near COWS Creamery. Allow about 3–4 hours for this one-direction route, with 35 listed story stops including Dalvay-by-the-Sea, Green Gables Heritage Place, French River, Malpeque Bay, Summerside and Confederation Bridge. GPS-triggered audio plays through your smartphone or car speakers as a live map follows the route. Download before departure for offline use, then pause at beaches and towns whenever you like. Travel in your own vehicle with no in-person guide; museum interiors, admission and business opening hours are separate from the tour.

What's included

Live GPS route map for the drive
Offline audio and map use after downloading on Wi-Fi
Flexible access: start, pause and revisit at your own pace
GPS-triggered audio tour in the Tripvia Tours smartphone app
One tour booking per vehicle

Attraction admission and interior access; opening hours vary
Own smartphone or tablet; headphones optional (audio plays through device or car speakers)
Own vehicle, fuel and any parking charges
An in-person guide

What to expect

Charlottetown
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Begin in Charlottetown, where red-brick streets and a lively waterfront open your Prince Edward Island coastal drive.
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Travel through Mi’kma’ki and discover the enduring culture of Prince Edward Island’s Mi’kmaq people.
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Enjoy PEI’s red-soil fields and learn why potatoes became an island hallmark.
Grand Tracadie
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Pass Grand Tracadie’s salt marshes and hear how the 1851 Yankee Gale reshaped life along PEI’s fishing coast.
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Admire the grand seaside Dalvay-by-the-Sea hotel from outside, with its red sandstone walls and coastal setting.
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Discover Epekwitk, the Mi’kmaq name for the island, and stories of Kluskap beside the north shore.
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Look for shorebirds and coastal habitats around Oyster Bed Bridge as you cross the island’s northern landscape.
Rustico
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Follow the story of PEI lobster, once overlooked and now celebrated as a coastal delicacy.
North Rustico
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Take in North Rustico’s working harbour and glimpse the nearby Around the Sea Rotating House from outside.
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See the farmhouse that inspired Anne of Green Gables; interior access is seasonal and separate from this drive.
Cavendish
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Explore Cavendish’s Anne country, with New Glasgow’s seasonal lobster suppers an optional nearby detour.
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Pass Bayview’s fishing coast, where island families have long made their living from the sea.
Lucy Maud Montgomery Birthplace
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See L. M. Montgomery’s birthplace in New London; museum entry depends on seasonal opening hours.
French River
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Pause for the classic view of French River’s fishing boats, rolling fields and bright coastal colours.
Anne of Green Gables Museum
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Visit the Montgomery family’s Silver Bush homestead and Lake of Shining Waters when the seasonal museum is open; admission is separate.
Malpeque Bay
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Discover the sheltered waters that make Malpeque oysters a celebrated Prince Edward Island specialty.
Kensington
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Explore Kensington’s historic railway station and the town’s playful haunted tales.
Summerside
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Pass Summerside’s heritage streets and the grand homes built during PEI’s silver-fox boom.
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Pass Summerside’s College of Piping, where PEI’s Celtic music and dance traditions still thrive.
Seacow Head Lighthouse
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See Seacow Head Lighthouse from the coastal approach and take in views across the Northumberland Strait.
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Travel through a landscape shaped by Acadian displacement and later Irish settlement.
Confederation Bridge
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Admire Confederation Bridge across the strait, with Gateway Village available as an optional stop.
Cape Traverse
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Discover Cape Traverse’s daring iceboat crossings, once a vital winter link to the mainland.
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Watch for PEI’s red foxes in the countryside, though wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
Crapaud
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Pass through Crapaud, a small island community with a memorable name and rural charm.
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Stroll Victoria-by-the-Sea’s harbour streets and admire its seaside heritage when you choose to stop.
Desable
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Hear the eerie legend of the Northumberland Strait’s ghost ship as the coastline unfolds.
Argyle Shore
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Take in Argyle Shore’s red coastline and the story of an American raid during the Revolutionary War.
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Explore the quirky Confederation-era circus tale as you pass Argyle Shore.
Fairview
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Discover PEI’s pirate lore and the enduring tales of Captain Kidd’s buried treasure.
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Enjoy harbour views at Skmaqn–Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst, where Mi’kmaq, French and British histories meet.
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Trace PEI’s path into Canadian Confederation while travelling through New Dominion.
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Pass Meadowbank’s peaceful fields and the local legends woven into this rural landscape.
Charlottetown
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Return toward Charlottetown’s colourful waterfront, Victorian streets and lively arts scene.
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Finish near COWS Creamery, an island favourite for ice cream; shop or tour access depends on current hours.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Start the self-guided drive on Route 2 in Charlottetown, heading east from the Trans-Canada Highway junction. There is no in-person meeting or guide.

End point

The one-direction route finishes near COWS Creamery at 12 Milky Way, Charlottetown.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is an outdoor, self-guided drive in your own vehicle. Optional museum and business visits depend on seasonal hours and may require admission. The audio tour remains usable when nearby buildings are closed; check road, park and weather conditions before departure.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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