Beaches

Gram’s Beach: This small, picturesque beach is great for a walk at low tide and you wont find it on any of the tourism PEI lists. Just a short trip from Annandale at the end of Gram’s Beach Road in Little Pond.

Sally’s Beach: Also a short trip, this more well known beach is in Spry Point.

Basin Head: 45-minute drive from Annandale, through Souris to get to this popular beach park.

Groceries

Montague is about a half an hour drive and has a Sobey’s and an Atlantic Superstore where all the groceries you need can be found.

Souris is also about a half an hour drive and has Macphee’s Market which is another fully stocked supermarket.

Other FRESH Food Options

Along the road from Annandale to Montague there are a number of Amish Farms which will have signs out by the road offering fresh eggs, produce and preserves - they are cash only operations.

Another thing to keep your eyes peeled for are bins by the roadside where people sell island potatoes on the honour system. There will be a price list and a cash box next to the bin and you pay according to what you take.

On the way into Souris, there is a boardwalk at which you can buy fresh oysters and other shellfish.

In Montague, on the way to the grocery stores, there are a few empty lots where you can find people selling fish and seasonal produce from the back of trucks. This is a great place to get fresh fish!

On Saturday mornings in Cardigan, there is a charming farmers market. Here you can buy lots of fresh produce and cut flowers and baked goods. There is also a small café at the market with delicious food and soup.

There is also a very popular farmer’s market in Charlottetown every Saturday morning that is definitely worth a visit. There is delicious cheese, great bread, lots of produce, craft beer and a great coffee roaster as well as the occasional live music performance.

Butcher and Butcher in Charlottetown works with a number of excellent local farms to provide top quality cuts of meat

Gas

The closest gas station is Gary Campbell’s at the corner of highways 310 and 4 about a 15 minute drive from Annandale.

There are also gas stations in Souris and Montague.

Restaurants

Montague:

Windows on the Water: Great Chowder with pretty outdoor seating overlooking the Montague River

Copper Bottom Brewing: Local Brewery serving sandwiches with a great patio

Bogside Brewing: Another small Montague Brewery serving Barbecue

Souris:

21 Breakwater: Really nice fish and chips in a light batter, overlooks the Souris harbour

The Bluefin: Classic Souris restaurant serving seafood and other fare

Charlottetown:

Gahan House: Brewpub with casual fare and great beers

Sim’s Corner Steakhouse and Oyster Bar: High end option for steaks with a great selection of island oysters

Leonhard’s: Casual place for coffee, tea, soups and sandwiches

Events

Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival: 3rd weekend of July

Dundas Plowing Match: August 28th – 30th, 2020

Annual PEI Bluegrass and Old Time Music Festival: July 3rd – 5th, 2020

Cèilidh: These traditional dances with live music are held in various halls all over the island, just keep your eyes open for signs announcing them.