A borrowed view of Canada’s 8-mile long Confederation Bridge presents a much more spectacular view than what we saw on our rainy day crossing. Open year-round, weather permitting, Canada’s longest bridge was a bit of an adventure for us with our trailer in tow. But the payoff of five nights spent on beautiful Prince Edward Island (PEI for short) was well worth the thrill.
A visit to Greenwich, Prince Edward Island National Park remains one of our favorite outings. Trail signs led us to the park’s (not quite half mile) floating boardwalk leading over the dunes to the beach.
Tucked along the shores of the River Clyde, Gardens of Hope offers 12 acres of gardens and serene walking paths. A number of seating areas allow for a variety of opportunities to sit, relax or reflect.
Without a doubt, Lucy Maud Montgomery, author of the 1908 instant bestselling novel, Anne of Green Gables, is Canada’s most celebrated author. Born on Prince Edward Island in 1874, this year marks the 150th anniversary of her birth. Having read the book more than 50 years ago, the Green Gables Visitor Center was a “must-do” for me. The family home that served as the setting for Montgomery’s novel remains and is open for touring. Fortunately for Reg, he and I watched the charming Netflix series Anne With An E during those Covid months, so he wasn’t totally bored.
Another sunny afternoon seemed like a good time to visit Charlottetown, the capitol of Prince Edward Island. We discovered a bustling waterfront, live music, delicious ice cream from a Canadian favorite – Cows, and a busy historic downtown.
There was enough time for last hike before we moved on. Having set our sights on the 7-mile Bonshaw Strathgartney trail, we found ourselves traipsing up and down hillsides, through the woods and along a portion of the Bonshae River. It was a perfect workout in preparation for the next days long journey.
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