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Page 1 of 4 Northumberland Strait offers unique Maritime flavour
The water off Cavendish, PEI, are suitable for all types of boating as these kayakers enjoy a great day on the water. Cavendish is known for its gorgeous sand beach and as home to that inspired the Anne of Green Gables story.
Prince Edward Island Tourism/John Sylvester photo
The Northumberland Strait is the perfect way to take in all three Maritime provinces and have a fantastic boating experience. You will see a wonderful mix of pastoral farmlands and quaint fishing villages, while enjoying some modern well-serviced ports and exciting attractions along the way.
Towering over this beautiful body of warm water is the Confederation Bridge, a 12.9 kilometre long structure, completed in 1997, connecting PEI to mainland New Brunswick. It is an awesome sight for any boater and can be seen from miles away.
Prince Edward Island itself sits like a jewel in the Strait, strikingly beautiful, fringed with beaches ranging from white sand dunes to brilliant red sand bordered by clay cliffs and headlands. Farmlands, fields, golf courses, fishing villages and lighthouses are also sprinkled along coast.
As you boat further to the east, about 48 nautical miles from Summerside, along the island’s southern shore, is the island’s capital City of Charlottetown, which boasts a yacht club and dockage at Quartermaster Marine, a full-service marina at Peakes Quay, close to shops, restaurants and other amenities and attractions.
One huge attraction for visitors every summer is the Charlottetown Festival, which stages the musical production of Anne of Green Gables, the internationally popular fictional character, created by island author Lucy Maude Montgomery. Other key attractions in Charlottetown include Province House, Founders Hall and the Confederation Arts Centre.
The waterfront is a hub of activity and each September is the venue for the PEI International Shellfish Festival. It is a great time to try wonderful homemade fish chowder and watch fishermen go head-to-head shucking mussels and oysters.
Leaving Charlottetown and cruising east along the coastline, there are more picturesque villages, marine mammals, seabirds and plenty of fishing vessels.
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