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How many days is best to stay on the island. I will be flying in from Central Ontario Canada and will be renting a car to see you beautiful island. How many days should I book my vacation on your island

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Hi Judi,

Thank you for contacting Ask An Islander. 

There is so much to enjoy on our beautiful Island that I would suggest staying as long as you can. At the least, three or four days will provide you with time to visit top attractions as well as a quick tour from tip to tip. A leisurely visit designed for hours relaxing at the beach or hundreds of kilometres of hiking along woodland and coastal trails will require at least one week, maybe more. If you can, spend a couple of days in Points East Coastal Drive, North Cape Coastal Drive, Green Gables Shore, and Red Sands Shore. Furthermore, one day each in Charlottetown and Summerside would be worth the time.

For more help with your planning, please visit the "First Timer" page on our Tourism Prince Edward Island website. This resource is an excellent way to help you decide the length of your vacation. 

Thank you for choosing Prince Edward Island and enjoy your time exploring our magnificent province.

Have a great day,

Jonah

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