Things to do
Choose the day, then the places that fit it
These pages group the same directory by interest. They are not tickets, tours, or a booking calendar.
Coastal adventures
Headlands, working harbours, and the long edge of the island.
22 places
Outdoor recreation
Beaches, park walks, the Confederation Trail, river shores, and golf.
15 places
Food and drink
Where to look for chowder, lobster, and a harbour lunch while you are already there.
6 places
Arts and culture
Music, local stages, museums, and historic sites along the east end.
7 places
Family activities
Shallow beaches, short walks, a bison pasture, and stops that work with children.
15 places
Scenic drives
A loop of two-lane coastal roads, with room to stop whenever the shore opens up.
9 places
Outdoors
Beaches, trails, and park walks
Souris
Basin Head Provincial Park
The singing-sands beach on the north shore, backed by red sandstone.
2–4 hours
Souris
Souris Beach
The in-town beach, useful when you do not want another drive.
1–2 hours
Souris
Red Point Provincial Park
Beach and campground on the shore between Souris and Basin Head.
Half a day, or overnight
Food
Where a meal fits the stop you are already making
Culture
Music, museums, and a theatre
Souris
Elmira Railway Museum
The old eastern end of the Island railway, and the trailhead of the Confederation Trail.
45–90 minutes
Souris
Rollo Bay
A rural community known for its fiddle festival.
An evening, in festival week
Montague
Montague Main Street
The practical main street for supplies, shops, and a meal.
1 hour