A short drive in several directions will take you to quiet country roads where you can stroll and enjoy the birds, squirrels and few if any other people.

Cycling - All day, half-day or just for an hour. There are so many routes to choose. Follow the shoreline, wind through farm areas or explore the peace of our heritage roads.

Kayaking - Our Inn is nestled on the bank of the West River which is ideal for an afternoon paddle. Or visit our friends in Victoria - By The Sea Kayaking

There are many other restaurants and attractions; this map is just a start!

Steamboating - Later in 2011 enjoy rides on our very own 28' steamboat - the SS FIREDANCE!   Trips on the West River and over to Charlottetown will be just two options!

Geocaching on the South Shore -

GPS & Geocaching on PEI

Geocaching is an adventure hobby that involves using a Global Positioning System (GPS) device to locate a cache—a hidden container or a landmark. A GPS unit is a handheld device that shows your exact latitude and longitude coordinates and the direction you are traveling.

The cache may be a container that holds local products or mementos, maps or directions to another cache, just about anything. The container may be large or small, easy to find or difficult.

The South Shore of PEI is a great place to try Geocaching—many of our tourism operators can show you how and loan you a GPS unit to send you on your way. Ask about GPS itineraries as well—take a walking or driving tour to locales with only the coordinates and the GPS to guide you on your way!

If you are an experienced geocacher, check this site for new cache listings and upcoming events!

A Sampling of Geocaches on the South Shore of PEI

Log in to geocaching.com for coordinates, instructions and complete log books.

Black Berry Bridge Get up close to the longest continuous span bridge in the world at this cache. From the log book: "Nice walk in, great spot." GPS C0-ordinates: N 46° 17.078 W 063° 41.765

Snowshoeing - In the winter, snowshoeing across fields or down country roads that are not cleared can be an invigorating exercise that gives a feeling of freedom not usually known at this time of the year.

Driving - Prince Edward Island is often referred to as the million acre park. Whether you choose to see the beaches or the farmland, the peaceful valleys or the rugged headlands, none of it is very far away. There are many picturesque villages and hamlets to be discovered. Don't be afraid to try the side roads and, in the summer, the unpaved roads can often give you a view of the beauty of our island that most tourists miss.

For all of these options we provide maps that offer our suggestions for routes that you might enjoy. Just ask for one to take with you.

Golfing - This tiny island boasts a growing number of golf courses, both 18 and 9 hole and they are accessible, relatively uncrowded and reasonably priced. According to the Golf Digest magazine we have some of the best courses in North America.

Three lovely golf courses are within a 5 minute drive.

1. Clyde River Golf Course - 18 holes, par 72
2. Glen Afton - 18 holes, par 70
3. Countryview - 9 holes, par 36

1. Fox Meadow Golf and Country Club - 18 holes
2. Glasgow Hills - 18 holes
3. Green Gables - 18 holes

1. Crowbush Cove - 18 holes
2. Brudenell River - 18 holes, par 72
3. Dundarave - 18 holes

1. one of the nicest small beaches is located at Canoe Cove, about 7.5 km from here. This is the perfect place to just sit and enjoy the lovely weather or go for a pleasant swim.
   
2. Brackley and Cavendish beaches are the ones that PEI is known for around the world and they should be seen. They are located in the National Park on the north shore about 30 minutes away.
   
3. Greenwich beach is the newest addition to the National Park and is strictly controlled for environmental preservation of the unique sand dunes. There is an interpretation centre there that is worth the visit as well as walkways through the dunes. The drive to this park, which is near St Peters, will take about 45 minutes.

Going to the theatre - While you are on the island, take advantage of the opportunity to see some first class entertainment, especially the musical, Anne of Green Gables. The theatres in Charlottetown and Summerside offer a wide variety of drama, music and humour. The church at Indian River, well known for its acoustics, also has a summer schedule of music. The College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts has regular shows for those interested in Highland dancing, piping, drumming, singing and so on.

Bird Watching - The fall is the best time for bird watching on PEI. Not only are the native birds still here at that time of the year, but we are on a major migration route and in all there are more than 300 species of birds to be spotted.

Seal Watching - There are several businesses on the island that offer boat trips to see the seals off along our shoreline. June to September

Maple Syrup Manufacturing - Depending on the time of year you can visit a maple sugar farm to see the sap collected and processed into syrup and other maple treats. February to October

Sailing - One of the popular pastimes for Islanders and their visitors is sailing and several companies offer ½ day, whole day and sunset cruises. Late June to early September





Orwell Village - a small village frozen in time. Enjoy a quiet walk through the buildings of the town as it was a hundred years ago. Demonstrations are ongoing and the friendly staff can help you understand how things were then. It will take you about 30 minutes to drive there along the route to the Woods Island ferry.

Green Gables - Anne, the darling of Prince Edward Island, called Green Gables home and this house, the former farm of relatives of Lucy Maud Montgomery, is open for public viewing in Green Gables National Park. This is about a 30 minute drive from here.

Greenwich National Park located near St Peter's is an environmentally beautiful spot. If you enjoy the beaches and sand dunes, see them almost unspoiled and very protected. It will take about 45 minutes to get there.

Victoria by the Sea - One of PEI's quaint villages that has developed into a popular tourist spot with shops, restaurants, a theatre and other attractions. The Victoria Playhouse Festival runs from late June to September. Victoria is only about 20 or 25 minutes west of here.

Charlottetown - Tour the side streets of old Charlottetown and enjoy the beautiful old homes. Park and walk around Confederation Park and along the boardwalk. Be sure to take a few minutes to tour Province House, where Canada was born. Learn more about the history of Canada at Founders Hall, the new attraction near the eastern end of Confederation Park. Charlottetown also offers an abundance of specialty shops and local Art Galleries giving you the opportunity to take home a treasure.