Will things be closed for Thanksgiving on October 7th?
Good morning from Prince Edward Island,
Thank you for reaching out to Ask an Islander about what's happening here after Canadian Thanksgiving. We have a number of operators offering fall packages as described at Fall Getaways. While some attractions and places to stay do close at the end of summer, a growing number remain open. Here are a few of my favourite by region:
North Cape Coastal Drive
- MacAusland Woolen Mills
- Beach Goats
- Tong & Taste: A Briny Experience
- Oyster Art
- Mill River Resort
- Moth Lane Brewing
Summerside
- Harbourfront Theatre
- Holman's Ice Cream Parlour
- Hiking or cycling the waterfront boardwalk
- Exhibits at MacNaught History Centre (pictured below) and Eptek Centre
- Samuel's Coffee House
Red Sands Shore
- Bonshaw Provincial Park
- Handpie Company
- Live entertainment on weekends at Lone Oak Brewing Co.
- Walk along Argyle Shore at low tide (pictured below)
Green Gables Shore
- Carr's Oyster Bar and Carr's Wildlife Centre & Gift Shop in Stanley Bridge
- Green Gables Heritage Place
- Montgomery Park
- PEI National Park
- Blue Mussel Cafe, North Rustico
- Letters to My Grandma - Watermark Theatre
Charlottetown
- COWS Creamery
- Ride Solar
- Live harness racing at Red Shores at Charlottetown Driving Park
- Heritage Players and Historic Walking Tours
- Founder's Hall
- Confederation Centre of the Arts
- Water Prince Corner Shop
Points East Coastal Drive
- Belfast Mini Mills
- Copper Bottom & Bogside Breweries - Montague
- Mysa Nordic Spa (pictured below)
Scenic Heritage Roads continue to show off their fall colours, golf courses are less busy and tour operators continue to welcome cruise ship visitors and others like you. Festivals & events continue from tip to tip; search our calendar by region and/or dates of interest.
I hope these recommendations provide you with enough information to make an informed decision to visit Prince Edward Island soon. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of our helpful vacation planners or visit a Visitor Information Centre upon arrival.
We hope to see you soon!
Verna Lynne
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