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Aug 18, 2020. Rob Faucher. Last weekend Melissa and took a day trip out to the Northpoint Lightstation in Tignish, PEI. It is the island’s northernmost point and in addition to the historic lighthouse there is a wind power station. On the rocky shores, people often make Inukshuks and if you come back in a few months, the old ones are gone and ...
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Oct 14, 2023 – National Airforce Museum of Canada. Last week...
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It is a dance on a razor’s edge and a journey between the...
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The night sky on Tracadie Bay, Prince Edward Island A few...
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Day two of our PEI staycation took us to the central part of...
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The light blue telescope mounted on top is a cheap scope...
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- Head Up! Getting to The Lighthouses Can Be Tricky…
- Top 10 Lighthouses of Pei Canada
- Point Prim: The Oldest Lighthouse on Prince Edward Island
- Most Iconic: Covehead Lighthouse
- All About The Experience: Cape Tryon Lighthouse Pei
- Most Convenient: Brighton Beach Lighthouse in Pei
- Open All Year Round: Souris Lighthouse
- See A Floating Lighthouse in The Distance
- Cape Egmont Lighthouse Pei
- Going to The Edge of Prince Edward Island
There are a few things I’d wish I’d known before chasing lighthouses on Prince Edward Island Canada. You can drive right up to most lighthouses without a problem, while others are a bit off the beaten path… literally. The roads aren’t always in the best condition, and sometimes they’re actually on private property. If you don’t have ground clearanc...
My top 10 lighthouses of PEI are pretty spread out across the Island so if you visit all of them, you’ll get a great, built-in tour of the Island. I chose these 10 lighthouses either because of their significance to the Island, or because I love where they are. No two lighthouses are the same so you’ll be able to explore the different types of Prin...
I had originally bumped this Prince Edward Island lighthouse off my list because it seemed a bit out of the way. It looks close to Charlottetown, but it’s still a good 45 minute drive from the city and there isn’t much else in the area. But – if you’re going to visit any of the lighthouses on the island – it has to be Point Prim.Point Prim is the o...
Covehead lighthouse is one of the most iconic PEI lighthouses –it’s also one of the easiest ones to get to. Covehead lighthouse is in the PEI National Park,across from Covehead harbour. It overlooks the beach, surrounded by sand dunes; a very typical Prince Edward Island landscape. Since its construction in 1975, it has been a fully automated light...
Cape Tryon lighthouse is all about your experience in actually getting there. This is an example of a PEI lighthouse that is harder to reach. I don’t recommend going to this one if you’re driving a sedan– you’ll need a good amount of ground clearance. You turn off the main road onto a red dirt road that honestly looks like you’re about to drive off...
This one is the most convenient lighthouse to see in PEI if you’re staying in Charlottetown. Brighton Beach Lighthouse was built in 1890. It’s best seen at sunset as you walk along the boardwalk in Victoria Park. This is actually a prime example of a lighthouse that is on private property.Oddly enough, walking right up to the lighthouse means you’r...
There are a few PEI lighthouses that allow you to go inside, including Point Prim, Panmure Island, Cape Bear, Wood Islands, Victoria Seaport, West Point, and East Point. BUT! They’re typically only open in the summer months. Souris Lighthouse is the exception, and is open all year round! Inside, you’ll find a small museum displaying shipping artifa...
A floating lighthouse is so unique that you should see at least one while you’re visiting Prince Edward Island Canada. These lonely lighthouses can only be accessed by boat.
I love Cape Edgemont Lighthouse on PEI for a few reasons. First, it’s painted to represent the Acadian flag which I really respect (red, white, and blue with a yellow star). Next, it’s in an unbeatable location. It reminds me of Cape Tryon Lighthouse, but a lot easier to get to (and less stressful). The lighthouse overlooks the coast with red cliff...
If you’re driving along the PEI coastal drive, you’ll want to go to the northern and easternmost points of the Island. These two Prince Edward Island Lighthouses are by no means the prettiest, but their placement is quite significant for the Island. Plus it’s cool to say that you’ve been to both ends of the Island!
As Canada’s smallest province at 224 km long, our coastline of sand dunes and red cliffs is deeply indented. PEI is believed to have the highest concentration of lighthouses in North America with 61 lighthouses and range lights. On average, you can find one lighthouse every 55 km. A red and white lighthouse makes for a breathtaking photo ...
The first stop is the Point Prim Lighthouse, Prince Edward Island’s oldest lighthouse. Next, follow the coastline to Wood Island Lighthouse, an interactive museum with 11 themed rooms. Continue your journey to Cape Bear Lighthouse and Marconi Station. Here, some of the wonders you will find along the shore are sandstone cliffs, seals ...
North Cape Lighthouse. A long, rocky reef, purported to be the longest in North America, extends seaward from the northeast tip of Prince Edward Island for roughly 2.4 km (1.5 miles) and marks the dividing point between the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Northumberland Strait. The following report issued in 1834 was likely the first formal call for a ...
East Point Lighthouse stands 19.5m high at the easternmost tip of PEI and its glass lantern allows its light to be seen from 360 degrees. This four-storey, colonial style lighthouse built from 1866-1867 and is made from heavy timber with a quaint shingled exterior. From the top of the tower visitors can see far out over the rugged cliffs to ...
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Apr 28, 2024 · THE 10 BEST Prince Edward Island Lighthouses. 1. West Point Lighthouse. Great staff, clean accommodations overlooking the water, great breakfast and an amazing beach! 2. Souris Lighthouse. I highly recommend the gift shop if you are searching for souvenirs / gifts for family & friends. 3. East Point Lighthouse.
