A small harbour between the rivers and the north
Cardigan
Cardigan is a smaller stop on the way between the Three Rivers area and St. Peters. The harbour is the reason to pull over. It works best as a middle chapter in a day, not as a whole itinerary on its own.
Getting there
A short drive north of Montague and Georgetown.
Staying
Most people sleep in Montague, Georgetown, or Souris and pass through.
Nearby
Montague, Georgetown, St. Peters Bay, Souris
Eastern PEI, simplified. The left edge is toward Charlottetown. Not for navigation.
On the ground
A short drive north of Montague and Georgetown.
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Before you go
When should I visit?
July and August are warmest for swimming and busiest at Basin Head and Greenwich. June and September are quieter. September still has relatively warm water in the Strait. By October many seasonal kitchens and park services have closed, while the lighthouses and headlands remain.
Do I need a car?
Yes, for this part of the island. There is no useful public transit between the villages, beaches, and lighthouses. Distances are short — Montague to Souris is under an hour — but they are driving distances. The Confederation Trail is the exception if you want a day on a bicycle.
How long do I need?
Two days covers a river day and a north-shore day. Three days lets you add the southeast lights without rushing. A single day still works if you pick one cluster: Souris and the tip, or Montague and Georgetown, or the Wood Islands shore.
Are the beaches crowded?
Basin Head and the Greenwich beach draw summer crowds, especially on warm afternoons. Mornings, weekdays, and September are calmer. Smaller accesses such as Cable Head stay quieter. None of them are empty just because they are east of Cavendish.