Prince Edward IslandHistory & culture
PEI Island Highlights & Anne of Green Gables Tour
The North Shore dunes, fishing villages and the house that inspired a classic novel.
Day tours in Prince Edward Island
Red-sand beaches, rolling farmland and Anne of Green Gables country.
The best day tours on Prince Edward Island are the PEI Island Highlights and Anne of Green Gables Tour, a full-day look at the island's coast and literary heritage, and the Charlottetown Birthplace of Confederation Walking Tour, a two-hour walk through the historic capital.
Prince Edward Island is Canada's smallest province, which makes it well suited to day touring. Red sandstone cliffs, red-sand beaches, rolling farmland and small fishing communities can all be seen in a single day without long stretches of highway. Distances are short, and the island's rural roads are quiet, which suits a relaxed day of sightseeing, photographs and local stops along the way.
The island is closely linked to Anne of Green Gables, the novel by L. M. Montgomery, and the full-day highlights tour explores that heritage. In Charlottetown, the walking tour focuses on the 1864 conference that led toward Confederation, which is why the city is called its birthplace. Together the two tours give a good balance of history and scenery, and they work well on separate days of a short stay.
All 2 tours in Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward IslandHistory & culture
Charlottetown Birthplace of Confederation Walking Tour
The streets where Canada’s Confederation talks began in 1864.
Planning your day tour in Prince Edward Island
Best time to go
June to September is the main season, with warm beach weather and the widest range of open attractions. Some seasonal sites close in the shoulder months, and winters are cold and snowy.
Getting there and around
Charlottetown has an airport, and many visitors also arrive by car over the Confederation Bridge or by ferry from Nova Scotia. Public transit outside the capital is limited, so a guided tour is a simple way to see the countryside.
Quick tips
- Bring sun protection and a light jacket, as ocean breezes can be cool.
- Check seasonal opening dates for attractions if you travel in spring or autumn.
- Combine the walking tour and island tour on separate days for a relaxed pace.
- Wear comfortable shoes for the Charlottetown walking route.
Frequently asked questions about day tours in Prince Edward Island
How much of PEI can I see in a day?
More than you might expect. The PEI Island Highlights and Anne of Green Gables Tour is a full-day outing of roughly seven to nine hours that covers coastal scenery and literary sites.
Why is Charlottetown called the birthplace of Confederation?
Delegates met there in 1864 to discuss uniting the British North American colonies. That meeting started the process that led to Canada's creation in 1867.
Is the Charlottetown walking tour long?
No. The Charlottetown Birthplace of Confederation Walking Tour takes about two hours, which makes it easy to fit around ferry or flight times.
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