Visiting the South Shore Region in PEI
Enjoy Swimming on Prince Edward Island's Northumberland Strait
May 17, 2009
The South Shore Region offers its own charms, including inviting warm waters and red sand beaches. The sand gains its rich colour from the red sandstone cliffs that hover over the shore. Visitors to the South Shore Region can take a 20 minute drive east to enjoy Charlottetown restaurants, or drive 30 minutes west to the fishing village, Victoria-By-The-Sea.
Cottages on Northumberland Strait
With wide-ranging views of the Northumberland Strait and balmy temperatures, a cottage rental on the South Shore will provide a relaxing and contemplative holiday. Visitors will be lulled to sleep by the rhythmic sound of waves crashing over the beach.
Swimming in PEI
The South Shore boasts one of the best spots for swimming on the Island due to the Northumberland Strait being sheltered by New Brunswick to the west and Nova Scotia to the south. As a result, water temperatures typically reach a comfortable high of 25 C (77 F).
The Argyle Shore Provincial Park on Route 19 has a public beach with picnic, shower and washroom facilities. Walk for miles along sandbars when tides are out and dig for clams in the sand. Be alert to quickly changing tide levels as the tide rises and falls every six hours.
Golf Courses on PEI South Shore
Three of the Island's 30-plus golf courses are located in the South Shore Region. The Glen Afton Golf Course overlooks the Northumberland Strait, the Countryview Golf Club is in nearby Cornwall, and the Fox Meadow Golf and Country Club is located five minutes from Charlottetown. For more information on PEI golf courses, read here.
Charlottetown Restaurants
Nestled in Hillsborough Bay, Charlottetown, the charming capital of PEI, offers fresh seafood including lobster, Island Blue mussels and Malpeque oysters at its many restaurants. Enjoy a view of the harbour while eating at Lobster on the Wharf or Peake's Quay, or head downtown to The Merchantman Pub or The Olde Dublin Pub for dinner and live music. Victoria Row, a pedestrian street, offers trendy restaurants such as Fishbones Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill.
The Scenic Blue Heron Trail
One of the most scenic routes in PEI is the Blue Heron Trail or Route 10. Rolling hills sweep along for miles, framing the blue waters of the Northumberland Strait. The road winds through verdant farmland and is peppered with old churches and fishing villages. Relatively free of traffic, the route is perfect for a summer cycling trip.
Victoria-By-The-Sea
A few minutes south of the Trans-Canada Highway is the historic fishing village, Victoria-By-The-Sea. Originally one of the Island's biggest seaports, Victoria is now a haven for artists, and has shops and restaurants including Coach House Antiques, Island Chocolates, and Ruthie's Lobster House. Victoria is also home to the Victoria Rangelight Lighthouse, one of seven of the Island's lighthouses that are open to the public. For more information on Victoria by-the-Sea, read here.
Whether golfing on the South Shore's scenic golf courses or simply watching the tides rise and fall, visitors to PEI's South Shore Region will experience a leisurely vacation in Canada's Maritime Island gem.
For information on visiting St. Andrews by-the-Sea, New Brunswick, read here.
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