20-Day Prince Edward Island Road Trip Itinerary: Complete Guide

We spent 6 weeks on a road trip with our 24 ft RV, exploring as much as we could of this beautiful province, Prince Edward Island. This post shares our Prince Edward Island road trip itinerary based on those 6 weeks on the road.

We weren’t exploring 100% of the time, since we also work remotely while travelling, but we truly believe you can complete this route in about 20 days, especially if you’re travelling full-time.

Most itineraries you’ll find online are very short or focused on one week. But if you really want to experience the island, we believe it deserves more time. Of course, you can do a 7-day trip, but we highly recommend staying longer if you can.

In this guide, you’ll find the exact stops we did (and loved), along with a complete Prince Edward Island road trip itinerary.

Overview of This Prince Edward Island Road Trip Itinerary

The total distance we covered across the island was approximately 1050 kilometres.

This itinerary follows a route where you arrive in Prince Edward Island by car through the Confederation Bridge from New Brunswick, explore the island, and then leave via the ferry to Nova Scotia.

If you’re flying to the island or arriving in a different way, don’t worry. You can still follow this itinerary and simply adjust the starting point based on where you arrive.

20-Day Prince Edward Island Road Trip Itinerary (Full Route)

Stop 1 – Arrival to Prince Edward Island via Confederation Bridge (Day 1)

For this first day, we drove around 70 km, which took us about one hour in total, including a few stops along the way.

If you’re coming from New Brunswick, we highly recommend stopping at Cape Jourimain before crossing into Prince Edward Island.

Here, you’ll find the Cape Jourimain Nature Centre, where you can go for a short hike, visit a beautiful lighthouse, and learn more about the Acadian culture and local history inside the museum. It’s also a great spot to take photos with views of the Confederation Bridge.

After that, you can make your way across the Confederation Bridge. The drive itself is short, it took us around 8 minutes, and before you know it, you’ll arrive in Borden-Carleton, your first stop on the island.

We recommend taking a few minutes here to:

• Take photos with the Confederation Bridge
• Visit the Port Borden Back Range Light lighthouse
• Stop by the small museum to learn more about Prince Edward Island and the ships that once navigated the Northumberland Strait

Before continuing your route, don’t miss the iconic Prince Edward Island sign, decorated with beautiful flowers. We took some fun photos here.

From here, we continued toward Victoria-by-the-Sea, which was originally our next stop. Unfortunately, it was quite busy that day, and we couldn’t find parking for our 24 ft RV, so we decided to continue directly to Charlottetown instead.

Stop 2 – Charlottetown (Days 2–3)

The first main city you’ll visit is the capital, Charlottetown. We recommend staying here for at least 2 days so you have enough time to experience what this place has to offer.

Some of the things we recommend you do here are:

• Walk through downtown Charlottetown, where you can explore Victoria Row, a street full of restaurants and local shops worth visiting.
• You can also stop by the Confederation Centre of the Arts and The Mack Theatre.
• Nearby, you’ll find the Cruise Ship Terminal, Founders’ Hall, and the public library, which is very modern and a great place to work if you need to.
• Visit Victoria Park. This is a beautiful place for a walk or a bike ride. It’s located right by the water, so you’ll get coastal views and it’s also a great spot to watch the sunset.
• Visit the Charlottetown Farmers’ Market. Just keep in mind that it’s only open on certain days. It runs every Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm, and during the summer it also opens on Wednesdays from 9 am to 2 pm.

Stop 3 – Brackley Drive-In (Day 3)

On the evening of day 3, we highly suggest getting tickets to experience a drive-in movie. This place dates back to the 1950s, and it has been beautifully maintained and is still in use today.

You can arrive with your car or RV, get your tickets and popcorn at the entrance, and enjoy two movies from the comfort of your vehicle.

You can check opening times and movie schedules on the official Brackley Drive-In website before you go.

One of the things we loved the most is that this location is also part of the Harvest Hosts membership. If you have a membership, you can stay overnight after the movies finish. We used it ourselves and had a great experience. They have designated spots for motorhomes, which makes it very convenient.

Stop 4 – Prince Edward Island National Park (Day 4)

Assuming you spent the night at the Brackley Drive-In, your next stop will be Prince Edward Island National Park.

We started our day at Brackley Beach, where we spent some time working and enjoying the views, although it was quite windy. From there, we continued driving through North Rustico, following the coastal route.

Later that day, we made our way to Cavendish Campground, where we had a reservation for the night. This was a great stop to catch up on laundry and use the campground facilities.

In total, we drove around 28 kilometres that day.

Stop 5 – Cavendish & Dunes Trail (Day 5)

On day 5, we recommend bringing your bikes, like we did, and exploring the Homestead Trail before your check-out time.

After that, you can leave Cavendish Campground, but there is a great day-use area nearby, so you can simply move your vehicle and continue enjoying the park.

Later in the day, we suggest walking through the Dunelands Trail. There is a floating boardwalk that takes you through the dunes. After your walk, stay for sunset by the ocean.

That evening, we drove to North Rustico and found a place to stay using iOverlander.

STOP 6 – North Rustico, Cavendish & Summerside (Day 6)

On day 6 of our Prince Edward Island road trip, we started the morning with a walk through Rustico Harbour, where we stopped to see the fisherman statue in the middle of the water.

From there, we continued to Cavendish Beach, where we parked our RV and took our bikes to ride to Green Gables Heritage Place. The ride took us about 20 minutes, making it very doable and enjoyable.

Once we arrived, we explored the Green Gables house, walked the surrounding trails, and spent a few hours discovering the area. We also visited the sites connected to L.M. Montgomery’s life, including where she grew up and the post office where she used to work. There’s a beautiful exhibition that shares her story, and this ended up being one of our favourite experiences of the trip.

We highly recommend reading the books, but if you’re short on time, you can also watch Anne with an “E” on Netflix to better understand the story of Anne of Green Gables and the world L.M. Montgomery created.

After that, we spent the afternoon at Cavendish Beach, and later that day we drove to Summerside. There, we walked along the boardwalk and enjoyed the sunset by the lighthouse.

In total, we drove about 50 km that day.

Stop 7 – Summerside (Day 7)

Summerside is the second-largest city in Prince Edward Island, after Charlottetown, and it’s a great place to stop for a day.

Some of the things we did here, and highly recommend, include visiting Samuel’s Coffee House for breakfast. We spent a few hours working from our laptops there. It’s a busy café, but still a great spot to get things done.

You can also take a walk along the boardwalk, which is especially nice around sunset. For food, we recommend stopping at G&T Book Café, particularly if you’re looking for vegan options. The food was delicious, the staff were very kind, and they also sell books and beautifully designed cards. We even bought two of them and framed them in our RV.

Another great stop nearby is Linkletter Provincial Park, where we spent a few hours parked by the water.

For dinner, we highly recommend trying the samosas from House of Spice. We ordered takeout, and it was absolutely delicious.

We spent the night in Summerside, getting ready to continue our road trip the next morning.

Stop 8 – Cabot beach and Malpeque (Day 8)

On the morning of day 8 of our Prince Edward Island road trip, we drove about 28 km to Cabot Beach Provincial Park.

This park has both a day-use area and a campground, and we highly recommend spending a few hours here. We parked our RV and took our bikes to explore the area.

We rode toward Malpeque, as we wanted to buy fresh PEI potatoes. We had seen a small stand on our way in. We also wanted to visit a fishing area with warehouses that we had actually added to our vision board, so it felt great to finally see it in person.

After that, we visited the Keir Memorial – Land & Sea Museum, which is located inside an old church. It’s a small museum, but we really enjoyed learning more about the history of the Malpeque area.

Back at the park, we walked one of the trails that led us toward the campground, and then returned along the beach.

That afternoon, we drove back to Summerside. However, if you have more time, we would recommend staying overnight at Cabot Beach Provincial Park, it’s a great place to spend the night.

Stop 9 – Belmont Provincial Park, Union Corner & Cape Egmont (Day 9)

On day 9, we left Summerside and drove about 22 km to Belmont Provincial Park.

One of the things we really loved about Prince Edward Island is that there are small provincial parks all over the island, many of them with facilities that make it easy to spend a full day there. When we arrived at Belmont, it was almost empty, we had the place nearly to ourselves for most of the day.

We spent time working from our laptops, exploring the area, and even set up a little desk outside under the sun.

Later that day, we drove back and stopped at Union Corner Provincial Park for a short visit, before continuing toward Cape Egmont Lighthouse.

Cape Egmont is a spot listed on iOverlander, and we highly recommend it. It offers some of the most beautiful ocean views you can find on the island, and it’s a great place to slow down and enjoy the scenery.

Stop 10 – Green Park, Wellington, Lennox Island & Moth Lane Brewing (Day 10)

This is something we did over two days, but we believe it can easily be done in one.

On day 10, we left Cape Egmont and drove about 39 km to Green Park Provincial Park, where we had a campground reservation for the night.

Before arriving, we stopped in the town of Wellington to stock up on supplies. Once at the campground, we also took the opportunity to do laundry and use the facilities.

We then visited Lennox Island, which is a First Nations community located nearby. Most places were closed during our visit, but we were still able to walk around, visit the church, and read some information outside the cultural centre.

This stop is optional, and if you’re short on time, you could skip it and continue to your next destination.

We also stopped at Moth Lane Brewing, which is part of the Harvest Hosts network. If you have a membership, you can stay overnight there, which is what we did.

Stop 11 – Canadian Potato Museum & Alberton (Day 11)

On day 11, we drove around 29 km to visit the Canadian Potato Museum, located in O’Leary.

This museum has a surprisingly large collection of information about potatoes, along with antique farming equipment that is still used today or was used in the past. We found it really interesting and definitely recommend stopping here.

After the visit, we continued driving north to the town of Alberton, where we stopped for groceries and spent the night.

We found a spot at the local library through iOverlander, but as always, we recommend checking for updated information before staying overnight.

Stop 12 – Tignish & North Cape (Days 12–13)

On day 12 of our Prince Edward Island road trip, Aldo woke up very early because he wanted to ride a portion of the Confederation Trail, which is a long network of bike paths across the island.

He biked from Alberton to Tignish, completing about 42 km in total, and it turned out to be a great experience.

Later that day, we continued our road trip by driving to Tignish, stopping along the way at Donahue Beach. From there, we kept heading north until we reached North Cape Lighthouse.

We highly recommend spending at least one extra day here, as this area is absolutely beautiful. There are several spots listed on iOverlander where you can stay, and the coastal views are some of the best on the island.

While we were there, we enjoyed biking and walking along the Black Marsh Nature Trail, paddleboarding, and watching the sunset. If you can, try to visit during low tide so you can walk all the way to the very tip of the island.

Stop 13 – Cedar Dunes Provincial Park (Day 14)

On day 14, we started heading south along the western side of the island.

We made a few stops along the way, including Norway Beach, where we spent some time, and Skinner’s Pond, which has a beautiful beach worth visiting. We also passed through Bloomfield before continuing toward our final destination for the day.

We arrived at Cedar Dunes Provincial Park, where we had a campground reservation, and we highly recommend staying here. This is where you’ll find the iconic West Point Lighthouse.

Don’t forget to buy your ticket and go up the lighthouse. It also has an inn attached to it, so if you’re looking for a unique place to stay, you can even spend the night there.

This was a longer driving day, covering around 67 km.

Stop 14 – Bottle Houses & Acadian Museum (Day 15)

On day 15, we drove about 70 km to visit the Bottle Houses and Gardens, and we absolutely loved this place. It’s very unique and definitely worth a stop.

After that, we continued to Miscouche to visit the Acadian Museum, where you can learn more about the history and culture of the Acadian people on the island.

By the end of the day, we returned to Summerside once again to spend the night.

Stop 15 – Return to Charlottetown (Day 16)

On day 16, we continued driving along the south shore of the island and made a few scenic stops along the way.

We first stopped at Seacow Head Lighthouse, then continued to Chelton Beach Provincial Park, which has beautiful views and facilities, including showers.

We also stopped again at Victoria-by-the-Sea, and this time we had better luck. We found parking and enjoyed a cozy café.

By the end of the day, we returned to Charlottetown, completing around 70 km. We stayed one night here and enjoyed another beautiful sunset.

Stop 16 – East Prince Edward Island (Days 17–18)

On day 17 of this Prince Edward Island road trip itinerary, we started exploring the eastern side of the island.

Some of the stops we recommend in this area include:

• Covehead Harbour Lighthouse
• Dalvay Beach
• Lakeside Beach

We also stopped at a beautiful café in St. Peter’s Bay called Black & White Café and Bistro, which is a great place to relax or get some work done. We found a nearby iOverlander spot and spent the night in the area.

The next day, we continued to Greenwich, part of Prince Edward Island National Park. Here, we explored the dunes trail, walked along the floating boardwalk, and visited Bowley Pond. This was one of our favourite natural areas on the island, and we highly recommend taking your time here.

This section of the trip covers around 97 km, and we suggest spending at least 2 days to fully enjoy the landscapes.

Stop 17 – Eastern Tip of PEI (Day 19)

On day 19, we recommend heading all the way to the eastern tip of Prince Edward Island, where you’ll find East Point Lighthouse.

On your way there, make a stop at Shipwreck Point Lighthouse. It requires a small detour, but it’s definitely worth it. There are also a few places nearby where you can grab some food.

At East Point Lighthouse, you can pay a fee to go up to the top and enjoy the views. One of the most unique things about this location is that you can see where three bodies of water meet: the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the Northumberland Strait, and the Atlantic Ocean. You can actually notice the difference in the water and how they converge, which makes it a very cool place.

After that, we started heading back along the coast, stopping at Bothwell Beach, then visiting Basin Head Provincial Park, where you’ll find the famous Singing Sands Beach. We also made a stop at Red Point Provincial Park before continuing to Souris, where we spent the night.

This day covered around 77 km.

Stop 18 – Southeast PEI & Ferry to Nova Scotia (Day 20)

On day 20, we continued driving toward the southeastern part of the island, making our way to the ferry to Nova Scotia.

Along the way, we stopped in Georgetown and Montague, both charming towns with beautiful waterfront areas. Montague, in particular, stood out as a lovely place to walk around.

We then continued to Panmure Island Lighthouse, where we paid a small fee to go up and enjoy the views.

From there, we drove through Murray Harbour and stopped at Cape Bear Lighthouse and Marconi Station, followed by Beach Point Lighthouse nearby. We took our bikes and rode along the edge of the beach, catching the beginning of the sunset.

To end the day, we drove to Wood Islands, where we saw the Wood Islands Lighthouse and the ferry terminal. We also made a stop at Point Prim Lighthouse before boarding the ferry.

And that’s how you can complete a 20-day road trip in Prince Edward Island.

If you have more time, we would definitely recommend spending a bit more time on the east side and staying longer at some of the stops.

Tips for Driving in prince Edward island

Driving this Prince Edward Island road trip itinerary is actually very easy, but there are a few things we learned along the way that can help you plan better.

• Most drives between larger towns are around 1 hour, but you’ll often find beautiful places just 10–15 minutes off your route.
• Gas stations were never an issue for us. We recommend filling up in the main towns just to be safe, but overall, we didn’t have any trouble finding fuel.
• Road conditions were generally good in most places we visited. There were a few areas with unpaved roads, mainly around North Cape and some parts of the eastern side of the island.
• During the summer, we experienced long, sunny days, which made this Prince Edward Island road trip itinerary even more enjoyable.

RV Travel Tips for Prince Edward Island

If you are following this Prince Edward Island road trip itinerary in an RV like we did, you’ll be happy to know that the province is very RV-friendly.

There are several great campgrounds across the island, especially within Prince Edward Island National Park.

We highly recommend booking in advance during the summer months. We were lucky to find a few last-minute spots, but availability was limited.

We also used a mix of Harvest Hosts and iOverlander, which worked really well for us. iOverlander was especially helpful throughout the island. Harvest Hosts options were more limited, but we really enjoyed the ones we found, particularly the brewery and the drive-in.

Dump stations and water refill points were a bit harder to find, which is why we often relied on established campgrounds. It was actually surprising that near Charlottetown there weren’t many options. The one we found was about 30 minutes away and cost around 25 CAD per use.

Overall, we found Prince Edward Island to be very easy to travel by RV, and not overly busy, even during August and September.

Best Time to Do a Prince Edward Island Road Trip

For us, summer was the best time to follow this Prince Edward Island road trip itinerary.

The weather was warm, the days were long, and everything felt lively without being too crowded. We arrived at the beginning of August and stayed until mid-September.

Fall must also be beautiful, especially with the changing colours. However, when we left, the leaves hadn’t started turning yet, even though in other parts of Canada fall had already begun.

Costs of a Prince Edward Island Road Trip

Travelling in our RV, we spent around $2000–$2500 CAD per month. Our biggest expense was gas, which averaged around $250 per tank. Our RV insurance was about $200 per month.

Campgrounds ranged between $30 and $50 CAD per night in Prince Edward Island, depending on the location and services. We only stayed at campgrounds about 3–4 nights per month, which helped us save money by using Harvest Hosts and iOverlander for the rest of our stays.

For food, we spent around $800 CAD per month, since we cooked most of our meals instead of eating out.

Overall, we found Prince Edward Island to be a very manageable and affordable destination for a longer road trip.

Conclusion

After completing this Prince Edward Island road trip itinerary, we can honestly say we truly fell in love with this province.

After travelling through New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, we can confidently say that Prince Edward Island was our favourite province in Eastern Canada.

This kind of trip is especially beautiful if you’re travelling full-time, like we were. It gives you the freedom to move at your own pace, stay longer in the places you love, and experience the island beyond the main stops.

But even if you only have a couple of weeks, this Prince Edward Island road trip itinerary still gives you a complete look at what the island has to offer.

If you’re thinking about planning your own trip, we truly hope this guide helps you create a road trip that feels right for you.

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