Prince Edward Island is one of Canada's most beautiful provinces. This smallest province is surrounded on all sides by the Atlantic Ocean. The recent opening of the Confederation Bridge made transport on and off the island much easier for both residents and others, and added a whole new dimension to the island economy.
It has always been the scenery that has attracted both tourists and permanent residents to the island. Made famous by the movie Anne of Green Gables, Prince Edward Island's rolling flatlands, picturesque seascapes and unparalleled sunsets lend a sense of paradise to the whole island.
Of particular interest are oceanfront properties. Like any other type of property, the factors which determine whether or not a piece of real estate is affordable depend both on the buyer and on the features of the property in question.
The Buyer
Most oceanfront property on Prince Edward Island is very reasonably priced, especially when compared to oceanfront real estate on the Pacific Ocean to the west (Vancouver Island properties are typically 25% costlier than PEI properties). Average house prices that front on the ocean are around $200,000, while undeveloped land hovers around $20,000 an acre. The affordability of any one piece of property, therefore, is primarily determined by the amount a prospective buyer has to spend.
Features
Features are another important factor when it comes to property prices on the island. For houses, the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage will manipulate the price. The price of undeveloped oceanfront property, for the most part, is determined by the number of acres involved, though the per acre price will vary based on the total lot size, its suitability for construction, its proximity to services, and its beauty.
Location
When it comes to asking price, location is the biggest deciding factor. Typical family units on the oceanfront are affordable all over Prince Edward Island. Residences in Charlottetown with three bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms are generally around $259,000. These houses are around $20,000 more than similar properties in Summerside, and $40,000 more than other parts of the island. Real estate in the northwest of the island is particularly affordable, with some real bargains to be found particularly in small fishing villages located on sheltered harbours.
Whether your preference is for the bustling community of Charlottetown or the rustic quiet of rural living, you can enjoy oceanfront living on PEI and have it all.
Not all canadian campgrounds in the Maritime provinces have lush forests and rugged mountain-like surroundings as on Cape Breton Island. Although conveniently close to the ocean, these two Prince Edward Island campgrounds are more practical campgrounds, having modern amenities, but fewer luxuries than other campgrounds.
The scenery at or near these tranquil sites are worth it. Make sure you call or contact these campgrounds before you make plans. Just as campgrounds in the northern United States often close for the winter, not all Canadian Maritimes campgrounds will be open during their mild winters.
** Just 1.5 Km east of the Conderation Bridge on the TransCanada Hwy (Rte 1) in Prince Edward Island you'll find the family-run Sun 'n' Shade Campground
It's adjacent to the Confederation Trail which pleases travellers who want to take advantage of the walking/bicycling on the trail, and it's close to beautiful beaches.
The campground accommodates several dozen tents, trailers, and big RVs, with both open and shaded sites, some of which are pull-thrus with 20-30 amp electrical service, and fire-pits. Onsite you'll find free hot showers, laundry, dumping station, pay phone, cable, a camp store with ice.
The luxury features include cable TV hookups, modem access, and horseshoe and volleyball facilities. Leashed pets are allowed, and they take Mastercard and Visa as payment. Oh, and they have music shows nightly (country, bluegrass, gospel).
There's even a cabin or two for rent for around $40. Camping sites range in price from $19 to $25 Canadian, with $5 per extra person. Phone (902) 855-3492
** Cedar Dunes provincial park is a stone's throw away from the West Point lighthouse on western Prince Edward Island. The beautiful beaches stretch for miles, and the park provides children's activities, and supervised swimming.
Guided nature walks are also offered by a staff naturalist.
The scenery is simple a wide open view of the ocean and coastline. No trees, no mountains. Just flat ocean and grass-lined and sandy coastline views. It's beautifully desolate.
From the 59 wide-open campsites all you see is ocean, and grassy-sandy coastline.
Nearby to the campground is the Canada's only functioning lighthouse that funcations as an inn. In addition to being a lighthouse and inn, the West Point Lighthouse houses a museum of artifacts and photographs documenting the history of Island lighthouses. Also nearby is the Prince Edward Island Potato Museum in O'Leary, PEI.
The campground features laundromat, hot showers, flush toilets, kitchen shelter and a dumping station. Pets are permitted on leashes. Loan-out of recreation equipment available. Phone: (902)859-8785 in-season or off-season (902)859-8790.
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