Prince Edward island - North Cape Coastal Drive

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T he North Cape Coastal Drive is a smorgasbord of classic Island scenery, Acadian, Celtic and Aboriginal culture, small-hall to large-

scale entertainment and classic Island delicacies, featuring of course, world-famous oysters which have earned us the nickname The Canadian Oyster Coast. Life along the drive is very sea-centric, evoked in dozens of place names, attractions and community festivals. This is the Island coast you can be up close and personal with: red-clay roads that lead to secret coves; boats adorned with locally-imagined names like Water Tight Alibi; the City of Summerside’s

expansive Baywalk Coastal Trail; and people who share with their ancestors a love for the sea and a deep appreciation for the richness it brings to their lives.

As you browse and shop through this touring guide, keep your computer or tablet close at hand. There is much greater detail to help you plan at www.northcapedrive.com.

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Welcome to the North Cape Coastal DriveCommunities ..............................................................................................4Endless Photo Ops ......................................................................................7Coast & Beaches .......................................................................................10Stay With Us .............................................................................................12Habours ....................................................................................................17Here’s What’s Happening ..........................................................................20Regional Map ............................................................................................26Taste the Coast ..........................................................................................28One-of-A-Kind Experiences ......................................................................30Shop With Us ...........................................................................................32Stories, Museums and Interpretations ........................................................34Outdoor Adventures ..................................................................................38Local Oyster Recipes .................................................................................42Friendly Faces ............................................................................................45The Tradition of Boat Names ....................................................................48How to Shuck Oysters ..............................................................................49Steaming Lobsters .....................................................................................50

Guide brand, creative development and design by TechnoMedia, Prevail Creative and Forerunner Creative and Tourism Strategies.

Photography used throughout the publication was by the following Island photographers: Boily Photo, Barrett & MacKay Photography, Prevail Creative, Kevin Molyneaux, Holiday Island Productions, Lionel Stevenson, PEI Aquaculture Alliance and Susan Topping.


W e invite you to begin with a visit to the city, towns and communities which form a necklace around the drive. Keep to

the coast to enjoy a seaside scenic experience that is unparalleled on P.E.I.! CLOCKWISE & COUNTER-CLOCKWISEAlthough we’d like you to throw your watch away while touring with us, we do have some timely advice: you can embark on the drive whichever way you like – clockwise or counter-clockwise. It’s equally enjoyable either way!

Communities

Summerside: City gateway to the North Cape Coastal Drive.

Linkletter: Home of Linkletter Provincial Park on the Bedeque Bay.

Miscouche: Home of the Acadian flag and the Acadian Museum.

St-Nicholas: Gateway to La Région Évangéline, the Island’s largest concentration of Acadians.

Wellington: The centre of commercial activity of La Région Évangéline.

Mont-Carmel: The landmark Lady of Mont-Carmel Roman Catholic Church.

Cap-Egmont: The Évangéline region’s popular Bottle Houses and the Cap-Egmont Lighthouse.

Maximeville: Colourful Acadian fishing boats and home of the longstanding Acadian Fishermen’s Co-operative.

Abram-Village: Acadian festivals and entertainment at Centre Expo-Festival.

Baie-Egmont: Visit the Acadian and Canadian soldiers’ war memorial park.

St-Chrysostome: Stroll miles of sandbars during low tides.

Richmond: Join the basket weavers at Island Traditions Store.

Mount Pleasant: Visitor Information Center and monument to fallen pilot trainees at the former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) training station.

O’Leary: Home of the Canadian Potato Museum and The Quilt Gallery.

Glenwood: Home to the Pond Side Park.

West Point: Site of the only working lighthouse in Canada that is also an inn.

West Cape: Location of the West Cape Wind Farm’s wind turbines.


Bloomfield: Home of MacAusland’s, the Island’s famous woollen mill.

Miminegash: Home of the Irish Moss Interpretive Centre and Seaweed Pie Café.

Skinners Pond: Boyhood home of Canadian recording artist Stompin’ Tom Connors.

Seacow Pond: Named for the walrus which once inhabited the inlet in centuries past.

North Cape: Longest Natural Rock Reef in North America, home of the Wind Energy Institute of Canada and Wind Energy Interpretive Centre.

Judes Point: Home of the largest inshore fleet of fishing vessels in Atlantic Canada.

Tignish Shore: Check out the pristine beach and boardwalk at Fisherman’s Haven Day Park.

Tignish: A seafaring community founded in the late 1700s, a place where seaweed soaps, colourful quilts and fresh bread are still made by hand every day.

Kildare: Kildare Anglican Church has monument to sailors lost in the Yankee Gale.

Alberton: Alberton Museum & Genealogy Centre contains various artifacts and highlights farming, fishing, and the fox fur industry.

Northport: Read stories of local heroes at the historic Sea Rescue station.

Cascumpec: Aboriginal word meaning ‘bold, sandy shore’.

Milligan’s Wharf: Home to one of the many excellent fish & chip take-outs that dot our coastal drive.

Lennox Island: Home to PEI’s largest Mi’kmaq community and location of the oldest, aboriginal owned craft shop in Atlantic Canada.

Bideford: Where author Lucy Maud Montgomery first taught school and home to the PEI Shellfish Museum.

Tyne Valley: Home of the annual Tyne Valley Oyster Festival and Canadian Oyster Shucking Championship.

Port Hill: Location of the Green Park Shipbuilding Museum and Yeo House.

Birch Hill: Has an Alpaca farm where visitors are always welcome.

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Endless Photo Ops

P ut yourself in the picture. Imagining your North Cape Coastal Drive journey is half the fun of being here!

Abram-VillageCut-outs Evangeline and Gabriel at Abram-Village Handcraft Co-op.

Birch HillPhotographs of Alpacas at Green Gable Alpacas.

Cap-EgmontThe Bottle Houses.

Cap-Egmont CoveCap-Egmont Lighthouse.

Grand RiverVistas overlooking the Grand River.

Judes Point (Tignish Run)Home of the largest inshore fleet of fishing vessels in Atlantic Canada.

KildareVarious coastal vistas.

LaurettaWorld’s largest hand-held egg beater at Back Road Folkart.

Milligan’s WharfNumerous harbour and scenic vistas.

MiscoucheAcadian Museum carvings on Acadian life.

Mont-CarmelOur Lady of Mont-Carmel Church.

North CapeLongest natural rock reef in North America and North Cape Lighthouse.

NorthportBreathtaking view of Northport Harbour and the Cascumpec Lighthouse.

O’LearyGiant sculptured potato at the Canadian Potato Museum.

Port HillVarious characters in period costumes at Green Park Shipbuilding Museum & Yeo House.

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RichmondGiant basket at the Island Traditions Store Home of the Basket Weavers.

Seacow Pond HarbourObservation deck overlooking the quaint little harbour.

Skinners PondMiles of red sand beach, dunes and fishing harbour.

Slemon ParkAir Force Heritage Park.

SummersideVarious characters in period costumes at the many Wyatt Heritage Properties.

SummersideCountless opportunities on the 7 km Baywalk Coastal Trail.

SummersideHarness Racing at Red Shores at Summerside Raceway.

West CapeRed Cliffs, Gulf of St. Laurence, West Cape Wind Farm.

TignishSt. Simon & St. Jude Church - tallest church steeple on Prince Edward Island measuring 85 feet and constructed with locally made red brick.

West PointIconic West Point Lighthouse (Tallest Lighthouse on PEI).

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Coast & Beaches

T he North Cape Coastal Drive is filled with incredible shores and beaches. Listed are some of the better known ones, but there are miles

of other beautiful beachfront areas. Try one of these or discover your own!

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Kildare: Jacques Cartier Provincial Park, Rte 12, 5 km east of Alberton.

West Point: Cedar Dunes Provincial Park, Rte 14.

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Anglo-Tignish: Founders Lane off Rte 12, no services.

Cambellton Beach: Off Rte 14, near Miminegash.

Cap-Egmont: Next to fishing wharf and at Moonlight Camping, just off Rte 11, 4.5 km south of Abram-Village.

Linkletter: Linkletter Provincial Park, Rte 11, 8km west of Summerside.

Lot 16: Belmont Provincial Park, day use park located on route 123.

Maximeville: Shore Road, Rte 11, no services.

Miminegash: Miminegash Harbour & Beach, Rte 12.

Nail Pond: Nail Pond Shore Road off Rte 14, no services.

Port Hill: Green Park Provincial Park Rte 12, 6km from Tyne Valley.

Skinners Pond: Skinners Pond Beach, next to wharf, off Rte 14.

St-Chrysostome: Rocky Point Road, Just off Rte 11, no services.

Summerside: Green’s Shore West End Beach, Water Street West.

Tignish Shore: Fishermen’s Haven Park, Tignish Shore Road, off Rte 12.

Union Corner: Union Corner Provincial Park, just off Rte 11.

St. Felix: Donahue Beach, Donahue Road off Rte 12.

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S leep in a real lighthouse, cozy up in an inn, B & B, hotel or resort, or camp in seaside splendour!

Stay With Us

Quality Inn & Suites – Garden of the Gulf618 Water Street East, Summerside(800) 265-5551

Rodd Mill River Resort180 Mill River Resort Rd., Woodstock(902) 859-3555

Slemon Park Hotel12 Redwood Avenue, Slemon Park(902) 432-1780

Stella Maris Cottages11857 Highway 14, Pleasant View(902) 882-4340

Summerside Motel500 Read Drive, Summerside(902) 436-3865

Tignish Heritage Inn & Gardens206 Maple Street, Tignish(902) 882-2491

Warn House B&B330 Central Street, Summerside(902) 436-5242

West Point Harbourside Centre Suite159 Cedar Dunes Park Road, West Point(902) 859-3605

West Point Lighthouse Inn364 Cedar Dunes Park Road, West Point(902) 859-3605

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Briarwood Inn, Cottages & Lodge253 Matthews Lane, Alberton(902) 853-2518

Chalets de la Grande Basse 2629 MacIsaac Road, St-Chrysostome(902) 854-2189

Driftwood Country Cottages12 Driftwood Country Ln., Anglo Tignish(902) 882-2617

Grand River Farm Cottages4462 Bayside, Rte. 12, Grand River(902) 854-2683

Hilltop Acres694 Bideford Road, Bideford(902) 831-2817

Loyalist Lakeview Resort195 Harbour Drive, Summerside(877) 355-3500

Mulberry Motel6 Water Street East, Summerside(902) 436-2520

Murphy’s Tourist Home and Cottages325 Church Street, Tignish(902) 882-2667

Northport Pier Inn298 Rte 152, Northport(902) 853-4520

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Briarwood Inn, Cottages & LodgeWe have something for everyone!

1-888-272-2246OPEN YEAR ROUND253 Matthews Lane, Alberton

www.briarwood.pe.ca

2&3 bedroom • Ocean FrontToll Free: 1-877-882-2617

Local: 882-2617www.driftwood.pe.ca

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In Historic Bideford, PEI,694 Bideford RoadRoute 166, on the

North Cape Coastal Drive(902) 831-2817

Janice & Wayne TrowsdaleBED & BREAKFASTand GUEST HOUSE

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Tignish Heritage InnTignish Heritage Inn Phone: (902) 882-2491Fax: (902) 882-2500 Toll Free: 1-877-882-2491

& Gardens& Gardens

17 guest rooms all with private bath. Honeymoon suite.

Tel: 902-859-3605 Toll Free: 1-800-764-6854email: [email protected]

www.WestPointHarmony.ca

New facilities, same old charm.There’s only one West Point.

An unforgettable place where people and the coast live in harmony.

Contact us for more information

Overlooking West Point Harbour, the shop features locally handcrafted products such as quilts, knitted and crocheted items, preserves, jewelry, wood crafts, soaps, lotions, paintings and photography.

Open daily June to October136 Harbour Road, West Point, C0B 1V0 Tel: 902-859-3742


Highlights include:• The 4-star West Point Lighthouse Inn • Accommodations in a working lighthouse • Decks with water views• Lighthouse artifacts & displays at The Lighthouse Museum • Housekeeping suite with water view

• Sandal’s Restaurant featuring local seafood• Beach boardwalk & interpretive trails And then, of course, there’s our pristine supervised beach, The Cedar Dunes Provincial Park, and the West Point Recreational Marina, all waiting for you in one of Canada’s “Don’t Miss” destinations.


Tel: 902-859-3605 Toll Free: 1-800-764-6854email: [email protected]


New facilities, same old charm.There’s only one West Point.

An unforgettable place where people and the coast live in harmony.

Contact us for more information

Overlooking West Point Harbour, the shop features locally handcrafted products such as quilts, knitted and crocheted items, preserves, jewelry, wood crafts, soaps, lotions, paintings and photography.

Open daily June to October136 Harbour Road, West Point, C0B 1V0 Tel: 902-859-3742


Highlights include:• The 4-star West Point Lighthouse Inn • Accommodations in a working lighthouse • Decks with water views• Lighthouse artifacts & displays at The Lighthouse Museum • Housekeeping suite with water view

• Sandal’s Restaurant featuring local seafood• Beach boardwalk & interpretive trails And then, of course, there’s our pristine supervised beach, The Cedar Dunes Provincial Park, and the West Point Recreational Marina, all waiting for you in one of Canada’s “Don’t Miss” destinations.


RâpureLocal Recipes

1 ¼ cup of cubed pork10 lbs potatoes2 tbsp salt1 tsp summer savory¼ cup lard1 cup peeled and cooked potatoes1 large onion, finely chopped

In a frying pan put lard and cubed pork, cook until browned. Peel and grate potatoes. Squeeze out excess liquid. Add cooked potatoes, onion, summer savory and salt to taste. Mix cooked pork, undrained, over the mixture and mix. Cook in a greased pan 9” x 13” pan for 20 min at 375°F. Lower heat to 325°F and cook for 2 hours.

Recipe from Centre Expo-Festival


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Greetings and welcome to the City of Summerside, Gateway to the North Cape Coastal Drive.

Centrally located on the “Summer Side” of Prince Edward Island, our city offers unique and exciting experiences, rich in history and culture. Our area attractions provide you with everything from outdoor adventures, local historical interpretive attractions, live entertainment and cultural shows, museums, cuisine, shopping, harness racing and golf. Be sure to visit our beautiful Credit Union Place, enjoy our historical walking and mural tours, along with our beautiful waterfront beach and boardwalk. Summerside has something for everyone. Enjoy your visit and we hope to see you again soon.

Sincerely,Mayor Basil L. Stewart

Harbours

N orth Cape Coastal Drive harbours are a cultural phenomena, each a community gathering place that bustles with rumbling boat engines, the

sights and sounds of fishing commerce, wharf-side stories and endless predictions about what the weather is going to do!

Abram-Village

Alberton (Northport)

Cap-Egmont Cove

Howards Cove

Judes Point & Tignish Run

Milligans Shore

Miminegash

Seacow Pond

Skinners Pond

Summerside

West Point

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Here’s What’s Happening

E very festival and event on the North Cape Coastal Drive awaits your arrival with open arms!

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June 25-July 1, 32nd Annual Tignish Irish Moss FestivalA fun-filled family week for locals and visitors alike! Irish Moss Pageant, horse-pull competition, parade, dance, tractor lawnmower races, children’s activities, community-wide yard sale, lobster suppers, and Canada Day celebrations. Tel: (902) [email protected] • www.tignish.com • Box 57, Tignish, C0B 2B0

June 28-July 2, 6th Annual Atlanticade Motorcycle FestivalCanada’s original five-day motorcycle festival will be headquartered in Summerside but will expose participants to all the scenic splendor of the North Cape Coastal Drive. Motorcycle enthusiasts are expected to attend from all across North America to enjoy live entertainment, vendor displays, guided tours, and Canada Day celebrations. You don’t have to be a biker to enjoy the event! Everyone is welcome to join in the fun! For more information visit our website: www.atlanticade.ca or contact us at [email protected]

July 6, Kids Day at Mill River Provincial ParkCome and join our PEI Provincial Park program staff in a fun filled day of games and activities including face painting, magic shows, water games and more! BBQ lunch will be provided. For more information contact (902) 859-8790.

July 6-15, Summerside Lobster Carnival Presented by Red Shores at SummersideThe laughter of the crowd as a brave soul runs across a string of lobster traps bobbing in the water. A meal of cooked crustaceans in a charming nautical atmosphere. Gleeful children rejoicing as they are greeted by a costumed lobster at a children’s event. Shoulder to shoulder with other equine enthusiasts as they cheer on the contenders in the Governor’s Plate at Red Shores. These are the images that Summerside’s signature event will evoke when you visit this picturesque community in the heart of summer! Tel: (902) 724-4925 [email protected] • www.summersidelobstercarnival.ca

July 13-15, 12th Annual Evangeline Bluegrass and Traditional Music Festival, Abram-Village Exhibition Grounds (Rte. 124)Maritime, Ontario and US performers. Open Mic, Workshops and Jamming Sessions. RV serviced lots and rough camping. For more information, contact: (902) 854-2324 or e-mail: [email protected] www.evangelinebluegrassfestival.ca


July 16-22, PEI Potato Blossom Festival Come and join in on the fun, at the 44th Annual PEI Potato Blossom Festival! Miss PEI Potato Blossom Pageant, awards banquet, farm machinery show, children’s day, parade, Gospel concert, harness racing, horse-pulls, fun run, and entertainment. Tel: (902) 726-3300 (June & July) or (902) 859-3457 (Year round). P.O. Box 434, O’Leary.

July 21, Family Day at Jacques Cartier Provincial Park Take the whole family to Jacques Cartier Provincial Park for Family Day. PEI Provincial Park program staff will be on hand to host a fun filled day of games and activities including face painting, beach volleyball and much, much more. For more information contact (902) 859-8790.

July 27-29, Prince County ExhibitionYouth and Adult Strongman competition, Fit Chick competition, judging of livestock, flowers, crafts, food, 4-H projects, Youth talent competition, parade, horse pull, midway, horse races. Tel: (902) 853-3013/2455 • Fax: (902) [email protected] • www.peiae.ca Alberton, Wendy Warren, Box 169, Alberton, C0B 1B0

August 1-5, Tyne Valley Oyster FestivalEnjoy the Canadian Oyster Shucking Championship; PEI Grading Championship; Oyster Chowder Competition; Miss Oyster Pearl Pageant; Oyster/Scallop Suppers; Free Oysters; Family Night; Trivia; Kid’s Day; Sulky Racing; Parade; Double Band Dance; Singing Contest; Community Awards; Box Car Derby; Festival Non-Denominational Worship Service. For info contact Gary (902) 831-3294; online www.tynevalleyoysterfestival.ca.

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August 3, Kids Day at the Green Park Shipbuilding Museum11:00am – 4:00pm. Join the staff of the Green Park Shipbuilding Museum in partnership with the Tyne Valley Oyster Festival for a fun filled afternoon. Held on the grounds of the Green Park Shipbuilding Museum enjoy: face painting, games, storytelling, barbeque lunch, scavenger hunt and much more entertaining events for young people. Located at 360 Green Park Road, Port Hill. Phone (902) 831-7947.

August 3-5, Atlantic Fiddlers Jamboree – 25th AnniversaryAbram-Village, Rte 124. Annual festival with traditional and Acadian fiddling, step-dancing and other musical presentations. Invited guests from the Atlantic Coast and local performers from the Island and La Région Évangéline. RV camping on site. Phone (902) 854-3300 • www.atlanticfiddlersjamboree.com/en/

August 17-19, West Prince Red Clay Bluegrass & Old-Time Music FestivalFeaturing bluegrass and old-time music with bands from the Maritimes, Ontario and USA. Gates open Wednesday, August 15 at 1:00 pm. Yard Sale, Open Mike, Youth Showcase, Workshops, and a Sunday Gospel Show. Lots of jamming. Event located on 171 Chiasson Road, Tignish, PE. For more information visit our website: www.redclaybluegrass.com.

August 19, 35th Annual Blueberry SocialThis is a joint venture between the Green Park Shipbuilding Museum and the communities of Arlington and Port Hill. Enjoy a wonderful Sunday afternoon on the grounds of a Victorian Shipbuilder’s home and enjoy a delightful afternoon of entertainment by Ceilidh Brae. Enjoy delicious homemade blueberry pie or cake, ice cream and a beverage. Located at 360 Green Park Road, Port Hill. Phone (902) 831-7947.

August 26, St Simon and St Jude Parish PicnicThere is nothing quite like an old-fashioned Parish Picnic! Lobster and turkey meals, bingo, games for young and young-at-heart, great local entertainment, silent cake auction, 50/50 and so much more! Meet old friends and new, starting with Mass at 11 a.m. and ending with Rosary at 6 p.m. See you there! Tignish.

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Aug. 30-Sept. 2, L’Exposition agricole et le Festival acadien de la région Évangéline A grand feast of Acadian food and lobster on Friday, lively Acadian-style entertainment, judging of dairy cattle, horses, poultry and rabbits, horse pulling contest and other competitions, handicrafts, culinary and craft demonstrations, lobster suppers, strength competitions, youth talent contest, original parade, games and contests, fiddling and step dancing, evening dances to great music on Friday’s « D’jâble dans l’corps » and Saturday’s Dance « Évangéline et Gabriel », and lots more! Come enjoy yourself! RV camping on site. Tel.: (902) 854-3517 • Fax: (902) 854-3533E-mail: [email protected] • web: www.expositionfestival.com

September 7, Beef n’ Blues Join Tourism Summerside as they host a Fall Flavours Signature Event “Beef n’ Blues.” This event takes place on Friday, September 7, 2012 from 6:30pm to midnight at the Marine Terminal, Summerside Wharf. This venue promises amazing views of the harbour in all directions. The evening features Atlantic Signature Beef dishes inspired by our celebrity chef and an all Island bar. Blues band Bad Habits will entertain with their rockin’ blues sound. Get ready to kick off your shoes and dance! A true celebration of Island products and hospitality. www.visitsummerside.com.

September 15-16, Applelicious : The Prince Edward Island Apple FestivalEver since Eve, it’s been all about the apple! Join us Saturday evening for an apple cider and cheese reception followed by an elegant Harvest Supper. Taste what sinful apple delights our Chef is cooking up for a romantic dinner under the big tent set up in the middle of the orchard! On Sunday, bring the kids for a fun filled afternoon including our annual apple pie baking contest, pie eating contest, wagon rides and orchard tours. Arlington Orchards, Orchard Lane, off Rte 167 in Arlington. Further details at northcapedrive.com

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September 22-23, “Clammin N’ Jammin” FestivalA PEI Fall Flavours Signature Event at Centre Expo-Festival in Abram-Village – you will discover Prince Edward Island’s famous seafood and the Island’s Acadian culture in a unique two-day Acadian experience centered on a combination of a culinary competition, tasting stations and down home Acadian entertainment. Saturday starts at 6:30 p.m. with sampling of traditional Acadian and seafood dishes including fresh oysters, mussels, bar clams, apple pie, fish cakes, galettes blanches, pastries, homemade ice cream, meat pies, râpure, fricot, fish chowder, salt cod and a host of other regional dishes. Sunday morning a brunch will be served featuring authentic and delicious culinary delights while well-known Acadian performers kick up their heels. Tel: 1-888-954-3409 • web: www.regionevangeline.com

September 28-30, Grand Ruisseau Song FestivalThird annual festival, featuring local and invited artists. Songwriters’ Circle, entertainment, workshops and more. Events to be held at the Mont-Carmel Parish Hall, located at 5786 Route 11. Email: [email protected]. Telephone (902) 439-7998 or find us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/FestivaldelachansonGrandRuisseau

October 5-7, 3rd Annual Evangeline Country Festival, Expo-Festival Center, Abram-Village (Rte. 124)Third annual festival with country music, local performers and invited guests. Stage Show, Country Music Dance, Line-Dancing, Square-Dancing, Cowboy Brunch and more. Party in a country and western atmosphere. For more information, contact (902) 854-3300 or [email protected] • www.centreexpofestival.com

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This is a simplified version of the Official P.E.I. Highway Map designed to highlight the North Cape Coastal Drive. To obtain a fully detailed version of the map showing all provincial roadways, stop at any officially designated visitor information centre while visiting the Island.


North Cape Coastal Drive

Confederation Trail - Surfaced

North Cape Coastal Drive Scenic Look-outNorth Cape Coastal Drive Information Kiosk

Provincial Destination Centre

Provincial Visitor Information

Island Welcome Centre

Lighthouse

Golf Course

Live Theatre

Legend

Watch for this symbol when you arrive on PEI.


P lucked from the sea, tilled from our soil and simmered in our kitchens, the tastes of the North Cape Coastal Drive will help you remember your

time with us!

Anson’s Restaurant12 Redwood Ave, Slemon Park(902) 432-1774

Canadian Potato Museum1 Dewar Lane, O’Leary(902) 859-2039

Club on the Green Lounge180 Mill River Resort Rd., Woodstock(902) 859-3555

Centre Expo-Festival Centre1745 Rte 124, Abram-Village(902) 854-3300

Hernewood Dining Room180 Mill River Resort Rd., Woodstock(902) 859-3555

Milligan’s Wharf1077 Milligan’s Wharf Road, Freeland(902) 831-2627

Sandals Restaurant159 Cedar Dunes Park Road, West Point(902) 859-1674

Seaweed Pie CaféRoute 14, Miminegash(902) 882-4313

The Albert and Crown Pub & Eatery480 Main Street, Alberton(902) 853-0000

The Boat Shop Steak & Sea Food Restaurant298 Rte 152, Northport(902) 853-4510

Tignish Pizza Shack208 Phillip St., Tignish(902) 882-4400

Wind & Reef Restaurant21817 Route 12, North Cape(902) 882-3535

Taste the Coast

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FOR RESERVATIONS, please contact (902) 882-0475

email: [email protected] or visit our website at

www.seperrey.org

V’nez Chou NousTHÉATRE ACADIENUne soirée de plaisir, nourriture et musique acadienne - menu acadien disponible.

ACADIAN THEATREA fun-filled night of laughter, food and music Acadian style - Acadian menu available.


One-Of-A-Kind Experiences

Acadian Fabric Memories - À Point Boutique 597 Cannontown Road, Mont-Carmel(902) 854-4113

Acadian Step Frolic – Centre Expo-Festival1745 Rte 124, Abram-Village(902) 854-3300

Postcard Quilts to Make and Mail – Lillian MacLean720 Route 139, Glenwood(902) 859-2038

SeaSplash Soap Making – Tignish Treasures103 School Street, Tignish(902) 882-2896

Spuds, Fudge and Tales Farm Tours – Canadian Potato Museum1 Dewar Lane, O’Leary(902) 859-2039

St. Luke’s Hall Kitchen Party O’Leary Corner

Supper-theatre V’nez Veiller1745 Rte 124, Abram-Village(902) 854-3300

The Bottle Houses6891 Rte 11, Cap-Egmont(902) 854-2096

Tip to Tip Lighthouse CertificateNorth Cape

V’nez Chou Nous119 DeBlois Road, DeBlois(902) 882-0475 Ext 2

Weaving with Wood - Island Traditions Store17 Sunnyside Rd., Richmond(902) 854-3063

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SaundersVariety Ltd.

Main St. Albertonph 853-2210 • fax 853-3337

Clothing & Footwear for the whole family “The little CHECK OUT shop with our the large stock’’ BRAND NAMES

Air Conditioned CHECK OUT OUR BARGAIN BASEMENT SPECIALS

[email protected]

Quick Chocolate - Potato Fudge3 squares chocolate (2 sweet and 1 unsweetened)

3 tbsp. butter or margarine

1/3 cup mashed potato

1/8 tsp. salt1 tsp. vanilla4 cups sifted icing sugar (approximate)

Melt chocolate and butter over hot water. Add the

mashed potato, salt and vanilla. Blend in sugar.

Knead until smooth. Shape into a long roll about

1 inch in diameter. Cool and cut into slices.

Variations: Try 3 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate

chips instead of the squares. You can also use

butterscotch, peanut butter or chocolate mint.

Local Recipes

Recipe from the Canadian Potato Museum


Shop With Us

S hop for the things that come straight from our hands and

our hearts!

À Point Boutique 597 Cannontown Rd., Mont-Carmel(902) 854-4113

Abram-Village Handcraft Co-op2181 Cannontown Road, Abram-Village (902) 854-2987

Antrim Sisters Flowers & Gifts217 Phillip Street, Tignish(902) 882-4050

Gain’s Creek Bear Studio728 Murray Road, Freeland(902) 831-2297

Indian Art & Craft of North America4 Eagle Feather Trail, Lennox Island(902) 831-2653

Irish Moss Interpretive Centre Gift ShopRte 14, Miminegash(902) 882-4313

Island Traditions Store17 Sunnyside Rd., Richmond(902) 854-3063

Malpeque Fine Iron Products1209 Barbara Weit Road, Lower New Annan (902) 436-5006

Mill River Provincial Golf Course Pro Shop180 Mill River Resort Rd., Woodstock(800) 235-8909

North Cape Gift Shop21817 Route 12, North Cape(902) 882-2991

Canadian Potato Museum Gift Shop1 Dewar Lane, O’Leary(902) 859-2039

Rodd Mill River Resort Gift Shop180 Mill River Resort Rd., Woodstock(902) 859-3555

Saunder’s Variety482 Main St., Alberton(902) 853-2210

Shops of Spinnakers’ Landing150 Harbour Dr., Summerside(902) 436-6692

Simply Primitive38016 Western Rd., Woodstock(902) 859-2110

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The Bottle Houses Giftshop6891 Rte 11, Cap-Egmont(902) 854-2096

The Galley Gift Shop298 Rte 152, Northport(902) 853-4510

The Point Craft Shop136 Harbour Road, West Point(902) 859-3742

The Quilt Gallery536 Main Street, O’Leary(902) 859-1888

Tignish Treasures Gift Shop103 School Street, Tignish(902) 882-2896

Wind Mill Crafts37580 Western Road, Woodstock(902) 853-2593

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One of the largest selection of quilts and fabrics in Eastern Canada

More than125 locally hand

made quilts!Featuring over 3,500 bolts of current, up to

date fabrics from RJR, Moda, Kaufman, Northcott, Hoffman & more...

www.quiltgallerypei.com

Shop hours:Monday - Thursday: 9-5, Friday: 9 - 7

Saturday: 9 - 4:30, Sunday & Holidays: 1- 4

Not your typical quilt shop...

We invite you to join us at:Guardian Drug, Main Street, O’Leary

(902) 859-1888 Toll-Free: 1-800-889-2606

[email protected]

L ike us as you dream of us on Facebook. Love us

by the time you leave.


Stories, Museums and Interpretation

E very attraction on the North Cape Coastal Drive is an authentic piece of our natural Island heritage and culture!

Acadian Museum of P.E.I. 23 Main Drive East, Miscouche(902) 432-2880

Alberton MuralsAlberton

Alberton Museum & Genealogy Centre457 Church Street, Alberton(902) 853-4048

Barlow’s Mills Interpretive Centre9 Mill Road, Wellington(902) 854-2920

Bideford Parsonage Museum784 Bideford Road, Route 166, Ellerslie(902) 831-3133

Bishop Machine Shop101 Water Street, Summerside(902) 432-1296

Canadian Potato Museum1 Dewar Lane, O’Leary(902) 859-2039

Eptek Art & Culture Centre130 Harbour Drive, Summerside(902) 888-8373

Gallery 3333 Summer Street, Summerside(902) 432-1296

Green Park Shipbuilding Museum & Yeo House360 Green Park Rd, Port Hill(902) 831-7944

Historical Lady of Mont-Carmel Church9560 Route 11, Mont-Carmel(902) 854-2208

International Fox Museum and Hall of Fame33 Spring Street, Summerside(902) 432-1332

Irish Moss Interpretive CentreRte 14, Miminegash(902) 882-4313

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War Veterans Memorial ParkRoute 11, Egmont Bay

West Point Lighthouse Museum364 Cedar Dunes Park Road, West Point (902) 859-3605

Wyatt Heritage PropertiesSummerside(902) 432-1296

Wyatt Historic House Museum85 Spring Street, Summerside(902) 432-1332

North Cape Wind Energy Interpretive Centre21817 Route 12, North Cape(902) 882-2991

PEI Shellfish MuseumRoute 166, Ellerslie(902) 831-3225

Sea Rescue Interpretive Centre298 Rte 152, Alberton (902) 853-4520

Summerside Heritage MuralsSummerside

Summerside Walking TourSummerside

The Lefurgey Cultural Centre205 Prince Street, Summerside(902) 432-1327

The MacNaught History Centre and Archives75 Spring Street, Summerside(902) 432-1332

Tignish Cultural Centre103 School Street, Tignish(902) 882-7363

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Historical Residence of L.M. Montgomery 1894-95, when she taught school in Bideford.

Open June - September Daily 9:00am - 5:00pm.Join us for Wednesday Evening with L.M. Montgomery

each Wednesday during July & August at 7:30pm.

784 Bideford Road (Rte. 166) North Cape Coastal Drive, Ph (902) 831-3133

Bideford Parsonage Museum

Gift Shop, Museum, BasketDemonstrations & Workshops

June - July - August Monday to Saturday 9 to 5 Sept. - Oct. - Nov. Monday to Friday 9 to 4 Off Season Call: 1-902-882-2247

Sunnyside Rd., Hwy 2 in RichmondTel: 1-902-854-3063 • Fax: 902-882-2062

Email: [email protected]

Island Traditions StoreHome of the Basket Weavers

www.islandtraditionsstore.com

Seaweed Pie Cafe & Seaside Crafts

Watch the DVD of how IrishMoss is gathered and prepared for production.

Stop in for lunch or dinner at the Licensed Seaweed Pie Café (where Seaweed Pie was created).

Owned and operated by Women in Support of Fishing.

Open from mid-June to late September.

Phone: 882-4313 Miminegash Rte. 14

Discover the fascinating story of the shellfish industry on Prince Edward Island through interpretive displays and colorful,

modern exhibits that house many varieties of shellfish. Large outdoor patio with a beautiful view of the water

OPEN MID JUNE - MID SEPtEMbErLocated on Route 166, Ellerslie

1-902-831-3225

Shellfish Museum

Prince Edward Island


C ome play, stroll, hike, bike, golf and fish with us!

Baywalk Coastal TrailSummerside

Black Marsh Nature Trail21817 Route 12, North Cape

Confederation TrailIsland-wide

Matthews Deep Sea Fishing and Ocean Adventures298 Rte 152, Northport(902) 853-7943

Mill River Fun Park38016 Western Road, Woodstock(902) 859-3915

Mill River Golf Course180 Mill River Resort Road, Woodstock(800) 235-8909

Old Mills Park Outdoor Fitness GymWellington

Quagmire Bike ParkWellington

Rotary Friendship ParkSummerside

Trout River Nature TrailColeman

Waypoint 04 Deep Sea Fishing and Marine AdventuresJudes Point Road, Tignish(902) 206-3781

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Oyster NorthportLocal Recipes

(NOTE: APPROX. AMT LISTED IS PER OYSTER)

Oysters1/2 tsp. Diced Shallots

1/2 tsp. Crushed garlic

1/2 tsp. Melted butter

1/2 tsp. Lemon juice

1 tsp. Bread crumbs

1 tbsp. Mozzarella cheese

1/2 tsp. Parsley

Recipe from The Boat Shop Steak & Sea Food Restaurant

Shuck oysters and drain.Place on a baking sheet in a bed of

course salt.Top oysters with the list of ingredients

except parsley.Place under broiler or on BBQ grill

for approx 3 minutes.Sprinkle with parsley.

Local Oyster Recipes

Oyster Mill River StyleLocal Recipes

4 strips of bacon cut up into pieces1 tbsp. butter1 garlic clove chopped3 cups loosely packed fresh spinach1/2 red onion chopped 2 oz. Sambuca or other anise- flavored liqueurHot pepper sauce to taste1/4 cup of heavy cream (34%)1 Roma tomato small diced1/2 cup chopped fresh lobster Salt & Pepper to taste24 fresh Cascumpec Bay oysters, shucked, bottom shells reserved1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

In a medium sized sauce pan render the bacon till almost crispy then add in the butter, red onion and chopped garlic. Sautee until onion is soft then add in the spinach and hot pepper sauce and stir. Carefully add in the sambuca and flambé. Once the flames have gone down add in heavy cream and stir. Let the cream simmer until it becomes thick. Remove from heat and puree mixture in a blender or food processor. Transfer to a mixing bowl and fold in the lobster and tomato and season with salt and pepper. Top each oyster with the mixture about a tsp. for each and then cover with parmesan cheese. Bake in a pre-heated 350° oven till cheese is melted and starting to turn golden brown.Recipe from Chef Stephen Wilson, Rodd Mill River Resort


Oyster Apple Soup (Serves 8 portions)

Local Recipes

200 g of mushrooms (sliced)450 g of onions (sliced)One large (or three smaller) local carrot (peeled/sliced)

2 cloves of garlic (slivered finely)

50 g of butter3 local apples such as Cortland, MacIntosh, etc. (peeled and sliced)

6 medium-large potatoes (peeled and sliced)

White wine or brandy (optional)

Pepper, salt2.5 - 3 litres of waterOne cube of chicken bouillon (optional)

One head of fresh cabbage (or any white/green cabbage)

Thyme and green onion300 ml of whipping cream16 P.E.I. Oysters (shucked and reserved with their juices)

Warm a large soup pot to medium heat, melting the butter until it has foamed and begun to brown.Add mushroom, onion, carrot and garlic to the pot and allow to cook on medium heat until they begin to get translucent and just begin to brown. Salt and pepper to begin the seasoning process.Add a splash of wine or brandy and stir a bit to scrape up any browned bits of onion.Add the water, potatoes, apples and bouillon cube if you are using one.Bring the pot to a rolling boil and cook until the potatoes are fully cooked.Meanwhile, finely slice the cabbage avoiding the core.Add the cabbage and the thyme to the boiling soup, stirring to incorporate. Add the cream and allow to simmer for 5 minutes more, checking the seasoning and adding salt and pepper to your taste. (Remember the salty oysters are still to come!)Finally, add the oysters to the soup and blend it until it is very smooth.Top each serving with some finely sliced green onion and enjoy with good company!FOR A FANCY FLOURISH, WHIP SOME EXTRA CREAM AND ADD A LITTLE FINELY SLICED APPLE, SOME CRACKED BLACK PEPPER AND USE A SMALL DOLLOP TO DECORATE EACH SERVING.

Recipe from Chef Robert Pendergast


Rustic Apple and Maple TartLocal Recipes

2011 Applelicious Pie Baking Competition Winning Recipe

PASTRY2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour ½ tbsp vinegar½ tsp salt ½ slight beaten egg, (reserve other half for1 cup lard pastry wash)1 ½ tsp b. powder Very cold water to top to half a cup (see directions)

Combine flour, salt and b powder in a large bowl, stir till well combined. Using a pastry blend, blend in lard until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Slightly beat egg in measuring cup, pour off about half and reserve. Mix in vinegar and top up with water to measure half a cup in total and mix well. Pour over flour mixture. With fork blend until the dough holds together. Form the dough into a ball and flatten into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour and up to a day. Roll the dough into a 20 inch round disc, approxi-mately 1/8 inch thick. Transfer to pie-plate, leaving a large overhang. (Or make a traditional bottom and top crust.)

FILLING¼ cup ADL unsalted butter 2 tbsp. lemon juice1 cup maple syrup 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour3 tbsp. cornstarch 1 tsp. ground cinnamon2 tbsp. cold water ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg¼ tsp. saltApproximately 3 lbs. Paula Red and Jersey Mac mix, or enough to fill pie shell (Arlington Orchard)

Place the butter and maple syrup together in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Place the cornstarch in a small bowl. Add the cold water, stir to make a paste and add to the maple syrup mixture. Stirring constantly, slowly bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes or until mixture thickens. Cool to lukewarm before continuing. Meanwhile place the apples in a large bowl and pour in the lemon juice. Mix the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Sprinkle over the apples and toss until the apples are coated with the mixture. Pour the cooled syrup mixture over the apples and toss well to coat the apples. Preheat oven to 375°F. (190°C). Spoon the apple mixture over into the prepared shell. Fold the overhanging dough over the apples.

PASTRY WASHMix the reserved egg and 1 tbsp. of ADL cream or milk in a small bowl. Brush the pastry mix over the dough. (Course white sugar may be sprinkled on dough at this time if desired). Bake until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set, approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. If rust browns too quickly, place tin foil loosely over the pie.

Prepared by: Sandra Sharpe


Kent Noye, Leslie Hardy and Sons

Blair Matthews, Matthews Deep Sea Fishing

Friendly FacesWe invite you to meet a handful of the friendly people who are proud

to make this part of Prince Edward Island their home.

Jeannita Bernard, Chalets de la Grande Basse

Karen Hatcher, Executive Director and Kate Ross, Highland Dancer – The College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada

Eva Arsenault, Tignish Treasures



Simply visit the North Cape Interpretive Centre and the East Point Lighthouse

and receive a “Tip-to-Tip” ribbon at one end of PEI and a

certificate at the other end.

TIP-TO-TIPC E R T I F I C A T E

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HANDCRAFT CO-OPABRAM-VILLAGE�

Quilts • Knitted Crafts • Weaving • Hooked rugs • Acadian cotton shirts • Embroidery • Pottery, ceramics, wood crafts, and other souvenirs

Our quilters welcome you with open arms! We invite

you to visit our quilting room, our cultural museum

and our gift shop.

Abram-Village Î.-P.-É. / PEI (902) 854-2096From Route 124 to Route 165 • Civic address 2181 Cannontown Road

Located 27 Kms West of SummersideOpen from June to September

Monday to Saturday from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm


The Tradition of Boat NamesE very harbour showcases boat names that will captivate and entertain

you!


O yster-shucking is a connoisseur’s art form, an entertaining,

conversational show in the hands of the most nimble and dexterous shuckers. World champions you should know, have come from Western Prince Edward Island!

• Hold oyster in the palm of your hand, or hold tightly against a hard surface with the cup or deep side down.

• Protect your hand by wearing a heavy-duty rubber glove or folded kitchen towel.

• Keep the bottom shell level to prevent spilling liquor.

• Locate the hinge and insert a knife between the shells by gently working it back and forth.

• When the knife is well in, twist back and forth to open.

• Slide the knife across the top of the shell to cut the muscle and run under the body of the oyster.

How to Shuck Oysters


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Tignish Tignish 882-2303 AlbertonAlberton 853-4112 O’Leary O’Leary 859-2266

Tyne ValleyTyne Valley 831-2900 WellingtonWellington 854-2595

Steaming Lobsters

Use seawater or salted water. In a large pot, bring about 2 inches of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Drop in the live lobsters, one at a time. Cover and

return to a boil as quickly as possible. When water returns to a boil, cook approximately 18 minutes for a 1- to 1¼-pound hard-shell lobster and 20 minutes for a 1½-pound hard-shell lobster. If the lobster has a soft shell, reduce the cooking time by 3 minutes. Lobsters will turn bright red when cooked.

By Arsenault’s Fish Mart


The Town of Alberton Welcomes You

Welcome to the Town of Alberton, the heart of West Prince. Alberton is a central location from which to ex-plore West Prince. It offers excellent shopping, restaurants serving every-thing from French Cuisine to local specialties and friendly people ready to tell you where to find the best beaches or the most striking views. Visit the Alberton Museum and Genealogy Centre, take a walking tour to learn about the town’s history through a series of murals on buildings throughout the town centre. See a number of heritage buildings on town streets or relax at the gazebo by the town pond.

Hope to see you soon. Mayor Mike Murphy

www.townofalberton.ca

NorthC A P E

North Cape Wind Energy Interpretive CentreAmazing displays dedicated to wind energy and development of special technology to harness it. Also includes the natural history of North Cape, storms, shipwrecks and an aquarium with a variety of local marine life.

Wind & Reef RestauantDine on succulent seafood from this award-winning restaurant while enjoying a panoramic view of the ocean and reef.

North Cape Gift Shop & Welcome CentreSouvenirs, local crafts and information. You can purchase SeaSplash bath and body products produced locally from Irish moss harvested in the area.

Also located on site…• Longest Natural Rock Reef in North America• Black Marsh Nature Trail• North Cape Historic Lighthouse• Wind Energy Institute of Canada (WEICan)

North Cape Coastal Drive

A MustSee Attraction!

A MustSee Attraction!

It ’s Worth the Drive!It ’s Worth the Drive!

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