About the Regions
Welcome to Prince Edward Island- Canada's smallest and tastiest province!
The Flavours Trail is your guide to some of the Island's most unique and exciting culinary attractions. We invite you to explore the Flavours Trail to experience and celebrate the food culture on Prince Edward Island.
Prince Edward Island is divided into five distinct regions. Each region has its own character and culture, that when combined create our Island-wide passion for fresh food, culture, and flavours.
North Cape Coastal Drive
Start your culinary journey with the North Cape Coastal Drive and taste what happens when land meets sea! Home for two of Prince Edward Island's original industries - agriculture and fishing. Experiencing the flavours of PEI can include stopping at a potato stand set up at the end of a farmer's lane or dropping in at the local wharf to pick up the catch of the day. Want to try the bread of the Island's first inhabitants, the Mi'kmaq, called "lusgnign"? Care to taste a part of the rich Acadian culture called "râpure"? Feel brave enough to savour "seaweed pie" or “potato fudge”? The sources of good food are varied and sometimes unexpected when your culinary journey takes you to an area locals refer to as "Up West".
View the Fall Flavours events calendar for this region.
Green Gables Shore
The Green Gables Shore offers the perfect combination of Island scenery, culture and food artisans!
• Witness chocolate in the making at Avonlea Village
• Taste award-winning preserves along the beautiful RiverClyde
• Explore the seaside and talk with one of our local fishermen
• Sample the Cheese Lady's Gouda as you chat with the sheep and llamas
Your culinary journey through the Green Gables Shore, will take you to fabulous seasonal restaurants. The backdrop to your memorable dining experience is often in the setting of heritage homes, with menus featuring fresh ingredients from the backyard or local farm gate.
From family friendly or private dining to cultural memories that will live forever, it all adds up to world class food experiences in the Green Gables Shore.
View the Fall Flavours events calendar for this region.
Red Sands Shores
This central region of Prince Edward Island is famous for more than being the home of the Confederation Bridge.
With “red” in this region’s name, the red sand beaches, red jutting cliffs, and red clay roads all provide the storybook atmosphere for world-class culinary experiences. Perfect for scenic touring and picture-perfect photos, you’ll work up an appetite as the warmth of the Island’s rolling terrain surrounds you.
In the Red Sands Shore, discover a variety of Island flavours:
• Fresh Island lobster served hot or cold
• Quick lunches featuring the products of local producers
• Melted butter dripping over new potatoes
• Unique treats featuring natural PEI maple syrup
• Specialty mustards and sauces you'll need to take home
With its natural beauty and fresh sea air, Red Sands Shore is the perfect place to spend an active outdoor holiday and enjoy the best of PEI's food culture.
View the Fall Flavours events calendar for this region.
Charlottetown
The birthplace of Canada and the capital of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown provides a memorable mix of history, theatre, shopping, and tasty dining selections.
Many restaurants are independently owned, allowing talented chefs to use fresh Island ingredients as part of their custom menus. Some restaurants can even be found in heritage buildings, creating an attractive backdrop to the culinary delights on your plate. In one of those heritage buildings is Gahan Beer - PEI's first microbrewery.
When the Fathers of Confederation met at Province House in 1864 to plot out the creation of Canada, they no doubt followed it up with a great meal. When you visit Charlottetown, be certain to follow in their footsteps!
View the Fall Flavours event calendar for this region.
Points East Coastal Drive
Nothing will make you appreciate Island food more than our beautiful scenery. Nowhere is this more apparent then when you visit Points East Coastal Drive.
After you watch the sun rise over the ocean, work up an appetite as you play on beaches among the best on PEI. Have the sand at Basin Head actually "sing to you", or discover the spectacular dune system at Greenwich National Park.
When hunger does hit, family eateries, cozy country inns, fish & chips restaurants, or dairy bars are likely a hop away. If you're looking for something to sip on instead, Points East Coastal Drive is also the wine and spirit capital of Prince Edward Island!
The atmosphere is informal, and you'll feel like one of the family in no time as you explore the culinary communities "Down East" .
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