Directory
Every harbour, beach, and village in the guide
Filter by what you want to do, which community you are near, and the season you are travelling. These are public places and areas, not paid listings.
10 places
Beaches
Basin Head Provincial Park
The singing-sands beach on the north shore, backed by red sandstone.
Souris · 2–4 hours
Lighthouses
East Point Lighthouse
The light at the eastern tip, where the Gulf and the Strait meet.
Souris · 45–90 minutes
Harbours
Souris Harbour
A working harbour and the dock for the Magdalen Islands ferry.
Souris · 45–90 minutes
Beaches
Souris Beach
The in-town beach, useful when you do not want another drive.
Souris · 1–2 hours
Parks
Red Point Provincial Park
Beach and campground on the shore between Souris and Basin Head.
Souris · Half a day, or overnight
Harbours
Naufrage Harbour
A small north-shore fishing harbour on the road toward East Point.
Souris · 30–60 minutes
Arts and culture
Elmira Railway Museum
The old eastern end of the Island railway, and the trailhead of the Confederation Trail.
Souris · 45–90 minutes
Arts and culture
Rollo Bay
A rural community known for its fiddle festival.
Souris · An evening, in festival week
Scenic drives
Points East Coastal Drive
The two-lane loop that ties the east-end harbours, beaches, and lights together.
Souris · A half day to two days
Trails
Confederation Trail, eastern section
The rail-trail's eastern stretch, ending at the Elmira trailhead.
Souris · 1 hour to a full day