Hello we are coming into Sunnyside from British Columbia for womans soccer nationals. Wondering what you would recommend us doing on our time there? We will be on PEI on November 8-12th.Thank you for your advice, Marie Grim

Hello Marie,

Thank you for your question to Ask an Islander.

There will be many events happening while you are here.

November 9th: Fallback Rock n' Roll Dances start at 7:30 pm. This is held at the Loyalist Country Inn, 195 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside.  Also, check out Canadian Pipers and Pipe Tunes: On the Western Front starting at 6:30 pm at the College of Piping, 619 Water Street East, Summerside. Comedian Ron James starts at 7:30 pm in the Harbourfront Theatre, 124 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside.  

If you travel to Charlottetown, Schooner Sessions, which is traditional fiddle music, starts at 7:00 pm at the Old Triangle, 189 Great George Street, Charlottetown. The very popular Richard Wood, plays at 8:00 pm, in the Trailside Music Hall, 155 Kent Street, Charlottetown. 

November 10th, the Canadian Pipers and Pipe Tunes: On the Western Front play again at 6:30 pm at the College of Piping, 619 Water Street East, Summerside.  

November 11th is Remembrance Day and these activities are happening; Kool Breeze Farms Christmas Craft Fair starting at 12:00 pm, Kool Breeze Farms, 231 Read Drive, Summerside. The very popular Three Oaks Christmas Craft Fair happens at 10 Ken Moore Avenue, Summerside. The Ultimate Robin Williams Tribute Experience begins at 7:30 pm at the Harbourfront Theatre, 124 Heather Moyse Dr., Summerside. Also, Canadian Pipers and Pipe Tunes: On the Western Front at 6:30 pm, College of Piping, 619 Water Street East, Summerside. 

Certainly, while you are here, you can visit Cavendish, walking the National Park, there are lovely boardwalks. Part of the boardwalk is a floating walkway, taking you through the dunes, marshes and Acadian forests. You will see all sorts of amazing birds, you might even see a frog, squirrel, rabbits and with the bird migration happening now, a few geese and owls. Although the Green Gables Heritage site is closed, you can still walk the property or arrange to have it opened for a group. One spot which Anne of Green Gables fans love is MacNeills Brook. This bubbling brook sits on the property owned by the MacNeills, neighbours and cousins to L.M. Montgomery. The brook and MacNeill's property provided inspiration for many of L.M. Montgomery's writings.

While in Borden-Carlton, visit the Marine Park and have your picture taken with the Confederation Bridge and the lighthouse. If you position yourself in the right spot, you can make it look like you are holding the lighthouse in your hand!

North Cape Coastal Drive is 350 km, about a five-hour drive, without stopping. You will want to stop, the tall red dramatic cliffs are photo worthy! Lighthouses, harbours, the windmill farms and charming small communities.

Also, while in Charlottetown, Beaconsfield Museum is very interesting. An opportunity to see how the wealthy lived many years ago and how quickly it is all lost. The home is absolutely stunning and the view is wonderful for pictures.  A walk along the Victoria Park boardwalk, while watching the boats in the harbour. Maybe even walk the boardwalk all the way to Founders' Hall, a lovely foodies and artisan's boutique, home of Oh Fudge and Dal's Potato Bar.

I trust this will give you a few things to fill your down time, good luck at the games!

Erin Davis