Red Sands Shore PEI

With rugged cliffs above the warm waters that lap the sandy shores, and abundant green farms on rolling hills, the first thing that strikes you is just how much apt the area's name is.
Red abounds in this section of Prince Edward Island & can be seen from the red beaches & cliffs, to the winding clay roads that traverse through the countryside. Red Sands Shore lies along the south central coast of PEI and for most visitors it is the first section of the island they visit after crossing over the Confederation Bridge – one of the longest free-standing bridges in the world.

Bedeque to Borden-Carleton

Sample fresh & tasty organic ingredients at Café Maplethorpe in a Victorian setting & stay at the charming Briarcliffe Inn/Estate in the fully-restored farmhouse from 1914. Have a picnic at the L.M. Montgomery Lower Bedeque Schoolhouse Museum, the last school where the famous author taught, before popping in at Right Off the Batt Pottery in Kinkora, where you can make your own piece to take home with you. Stop at O'Shea's Pub & Eatery in Prince Edward Island for their Irish burger & then stroll along the beach beach at Chelton Beach Provincial Park before you head over to nearby Borden-Carleton – where the Confederation Bridge links the island to New Brunswick. Here you'll want to hit the shops at Gateway Village & sit down for a meal at one of the restaurants.

For a bit of delectable indulgence, delight your taste buds at Anne of Green Gables Chocolates & then head to Cavendish Figurines Ltd., at the foot of the Confederation Bridge. There you can take a tour of the factory & dress up as Anne of Green Gables for your own photos afterwards. There are some great cottages and hotels available so you can explore the region in greater detail.

Island Insider: The spa at Chez Shea in Kinkora offers a full range of services to help you relax on your holiday. Also try their organic locally grown food.

Victoria-by-the-Sea to Desable

Take your tea English style at Mrs Profitt's Tea Room at the Orient Hotel, & then catch a show at PEI's longest running theatre; the Victoria Playhouse See the red beach sand at Victoria Provincial Day Park or book a kayak tour with By the Sea Kayaking and explore the areas bays & inlets. Browse around Tole Treasures & Antiques in nearby Crapaud and then pause in the serene St. Joseph's Prayer Garden at Kelly's Cross. In the evening, sit round the firepit at Five Sisters of Lavender Lane or get there during the day & learn all about lavender & the making of lavender oil. In Hampton, pick up a handwoven scarf at the Woven Treasures Studio & Gift Shop, & then settle down for the night at Ozendyke B&B, in the restored old farmhouse that is over 200 years old!

Island Insider: Indulge at Victoria-by-the-Sea's Island Chocolates Company & then stop by the Studio Gallery in Victoria-by-the-Sea and watch the process of etching.

Argyle Shore to Meadow Bank

Laze on the beach at Argyle Shore Provincial Park or putt away at Strathgartney Highlands Golf Course & Driving Range near Bonshaw, which is close to the Car Life Museum where you can check out Elvis Presley's cadillac. Follow the coastline through Nine Mile Creek to Rocky Point, where you can visit Port-la-Joye – Fort Amherst National Historic Site of Canada & learn about Mi'kmaq, French & British settlements & the history of the area. Stop over at Fairview's Countryview Golf Club for some golf or light snacks & then cross over to Meadow Bank & view the pieces at Paragon Stained Glass Studio.

Island Insider: Drop by the Purcell Parlour Gallery for some fine works of island-inspired art.

Download the full brochure of the Red Sands Shore Region of Prince Edward Island for further information of activities in the area.