PEI is full of vibrant, changing leaves in the fall, but visitors can miss some of the beauty by sticking to the main roads. Sometimes, the most colourful drives are the less travelled roads! We asked the locals what they thought the prettiest drives to see the fall leaves are on the North Shore! Here is the inside scoop on the most colourful roads on the North Shore. Ratenburry Road from Stanley Bridge to Highway 2 Rd 239 from Stanley Bridge to Highway 2 Warburton Road from Road 239 – Highway 2 (unpaved red dirt road) Irishtown Road from Park Corner to Kensington Below is a little ma ..read more

The fall is a beautiful time of year to visit Cavendish. The trails are vibrant, the weather is that perfect not-too-hot and not-too-cold temperature, and the food scene on PEI in autumn is unbeatable. Fall is also a great time to eat out at some of the more popular restaurants in the area. Here is a list of restaurants that are open all September and into October near Cavendish this fall.  Tourism PEI – Stephen HarrisTourism PEI – Stephen Harris The Blue Mussel Cafe – North Rustico (closing date: October 21st, 2023) PEI Preserve Company – New Glasgow  (closing date: October 9th, 202 ..read more

Here are our favourite places to watch the sunset in Cavendish: Oceanview Lookout: This lookout is a popular spot because of its beautiful view of the Cavendish shore and red Cavendish cliffs. Lucy Maud Montgomery, author of Anne of Green Gables, often wrote about her love for the Cavendish Shore. From this lookout, you can watch the sun sink over the Cavendish Beach. North Rustico Beach: Enjoy a dinner in North Rustico at The Blue Mussel Café or Fisherman’s Wharf Lobster Suppers and take the short drive to the North Rustico Beach to watch the sunset. MacKenzie’s Brook : Only a few kilometers ..read more

While PEI undeniably captivates us all with its stunning summer allure, there’s an enchanting transformation that takes place during the fall that makes it an exceptionally cherished season on the Island. We love the crisp smell in the air, vibrant scenery, and cozy evenings that autumn brings to PEI. Oh, and there are some amazing food festivals in the fall that would be the perfect date night! (Scroll to the bottom of the blog for details on that–you won’t want to choose just one event)! Take a look at a few of the best places to enjoy a getaway with your loved one in Cavendish in the fall ..read more

Avonlea is the name that Lucy Maud Montgomery gave to the village where the story of Anne of Green Gables takes place. Although Avonlea is a fictitious place, it was largely inspired by Cavendish, the town where Lucy Maud Montgomery grew up. Today, you will find Avonlea Village in the center of the Cavendish, and it is full of places to eat and small shops to visit. We have a full list of all of the shops and restaurants in the beautiful Avonlea Village. Places to Eat: COWS Ice Cream BOOMburger Dave’s Lobster La Rose Bistro Lone Oak Beer Garden MOO MOO BBQ Grilled Cheesery Piatto Pizzeria ..read more

It’s the height of summer in Cavendish, and we have nothing but sunny beach days and patio dinners on our minds. Here is a look at some of our favourite spots on PEI’s North Shore to enjoy a cold drink and delicious, local cuisine on a warm summer’s evening: Lone Oak Beer Garden Lone Oak Beer Garden has been a popular spot this summer with this being its first season in Cavendish. It has a beautiful covered patio in Avonlea Village and seating around custom-made firepits! The Lone Oak Beer Garden has a full-service pub menu and plenty of drinks to choose from with their local beer on tap.  ..read more

PEI’s North Shore is home to many stunning beaches and there are three beaches on the North Shore that have mobility mats and beach wheelchairs to maximize beach accessibility. Beach wheelchairs have thicker wheels so that they can roll onto the sandy beach. There are also beach wheelchairs that are designed to be buoyant so that users can get right into the water! Here is a breakdown of the services that Cavendish, Brackley, and Cabot Beach offer: Cabot Beach Provincial Park Beach Access Includes: mobility mats, beach wheelchair Cavendish Beach Beach Access Includes: mobility mats, sand whee ..read more

Cavendish is a family’s summer holiday dream come true! There are loads of outdoor and indoor fun for children of all ages! Take a look at our top 10 picks of things to do with your family in Cavendish this summer! 1. Play Mini Golf Mini golfing is a great activity for any age, and Cavendish has a few courses to pick from! Mariner’s Cove Miniature Golf and River of Adventure Mini Golf are great outdoor courses located in Cavendish. Darnley Greens & the Red Zone Mini Golf is next to Twin Shores Camp Ground on the North Shore. If it is a cold or rainy day, play mini golf inside at Black Magi ..read more

Are you looking for a true Maritime experience for you and your family? Deep sea fishing is a fantastic activity for all ages and experience levels and is a must-do if you are coming to PEI on a family vacation this summer! The captain and crew have so much knowledge and can answer any of your questions as well as teach you the tips and tricks of catching mackerel and cod. If the captain is feeling nice, he may even let you steer the boat for a while! And the best part? You can take the fish you catch home with you and cook it up for dinner! You can reserve individually, or if you have a big g ..read more

After a day of relaxing and playing at the beach, there is nothing quite like a scoop of ice cream in the evening to finish off a perfect summer day! Here are our favourite local places to get an ice cream near Cavendish Beach! COWS Ice Cream -Cavendish Serves: handmade ice cream with locally sourced ingredients COWS Cavendish Boardwalk 9193 PE-6, Cavendish, PE C0A 1M0 – 902-963-2692 COWS Avonlea 8779 PE-6, Cavendish, PE C0A 1M0 – 902-963-3364 Cows IncCows Inc Sprinkles Ice Cream Shop -Hunter River Serves: Soft ice cream, hard Ice cream, sundaes, and shakes 4276 Hopedale Rd, Hunter River, PE C ..read more