If walking along miles and miles of sandy coastline is your idea of the perfect summer holiday, discover a Prince Edward Island beach vacation this summer. Not only will you discover colorful stretches of white, champagne, pink and red beaches by the mile and the warmest ocean waters this side of Virginia, but along the way you might just witness the most amazing sunset you've ever seen, iridescent as it shimmers on the water.



A beach vacation on the Gentle Island delivers on its promise of relaxation. There will be plenty of moments to sit back, close your eyes and enjoy simple things - like the lapping of the waves on the shoreline. Get comfortable, settle in with some sunscreen and a favorite novel ... and while that afternoon away!

For the more adventurous and inquisitive a guided tour will be the perfect introduction to your beach vacation. Learn about the varied geology, flora and the fauna of the area. Prince Edward Island may be Canada's smallest island, but it's big on providing the perfect respite to rejuvenate the soul. No need for chicken soup when you can enjoy clam chowder or fresh seafood direct from the ocean every day.

No matter what your beach vacation 'must haves', P.E.I. can meet and exceed them. Perhaps you just need a moment's privacy between lovers to rekindle a romance as the waves roll gently onto the shore?

Maybe you dream of a nature lover's treasure trove as seabirds soar high above? Your ideal could include clam-digging fun for the whole family .. or a solitary moment reflected in a tidal pool. All these departures from the everyday are possible on this small oasis of an island.

Discover a network of beaches that extends for miles across sand dunes, barrier islands and sand pits. Explore sandstone cliffs, wetlands and forest. See for yourself a diverse habitat that is home to a variety of plant and wildlife, including the endangered Piping Plover. Conjure up a rich ocean history that dates back over thousands of years. Remember(or discover!) the simple joy of camping on any of 10 oceanside campsites.

This summer, discover the Gentle Island. Discover a Prince Edward Island beach vacation.

Prince Edward Island is Canada's smallest and greenest province. Cradled on the waves of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the Island is known for the vivid colours of its gently rolling landscape. The Island is surrounded by miles of sandy beaches and red sandstone cliffs and is sized just right for touring. Visitors to the Island return home not only relaxed and refreshed - they often claim to have been transformed, which leads us to wonder "What if the World Had Been to Prince Edward Island?"