Prince Edward Island Self-Drive Loop
Based in Charlottetown and the North Shore, loop around the eastern lighthouses, dunes, Green Gables, and southwestern seaside villages
The island is compact, and four days are enough to explore the eastern and northern shores. Spend the first day wandering through Charlottetown's historic old town, the second day driving the eastern route to see lighthouses, Singing Sands, and dunes, the third day visiting Green Gables and the North Shore beaches, and the final day returning via the L.M. Montgomery birthplace and Victoria-by-the-Sea. The far western tip, North Cape, is omitted due to the distance. Perfect for families and travelers seeking a slow-paced vacation.
Many attractions and resorts are only open during the summer, and ocean swimming is best in July and August.
Day by day
Day 1 · Half-Day in Charlottetown Old Town
Prince Edward Island Circuit（Confederation Centre of the Arts、St. Dunstan's Basilica、Victoria Row、Peake's Wharf）
It takes about 15 minutes from the airport to the city center. The main sights in the historic old town can all be explored on foot within 20 minutes.
Stay: Charlottetown
Day 2 · Eastern Lighthouses & Singing Sands
Prince Edward Island Circuit（Point Prim Lighthouse、Panmure Island Lighthouse & Beach、Basin Head Provincial Park、Greenwich Dunes (PEI National Park)）
Drive an eastern loop of about 300 km from Charlottetown, stopping at four locations, and spend the night on the North Shore. Total driving time is about 4 hours.
The Greenwich Dunes trail takes about 1 hour round-trip. It can be windy, so bring warm layers.
Stay: Brackley and Stanhope
Day 3 · A Day on the North Shore & Green Gables
Prince Edward Island Circuit（North Rustico、Green Gables Heritage Place、Cavendish Beach、New Glasgow Lobster Suppers）
Drive west along the National Park coast. The drive from Brackley to Cavendish takes about 40 minutes, with short stops along the way.
The opening hours of Green Gables Heritage Place vary by season. Arrive early for lobster dinners during peak season.
Stay: Cavendish
Day 4 · Montgomery Sites & Return
Prince Edward Island Circuit（Lucy Maud Montgomery Birthplace、Anne of Green Gables Museum (Silver Bush)、Victoria-by-the-Sea、Skmaqn–Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst National Historic Site）
Drive southwest from Cavendish to Victoria-by-the-Sea in about 1 hour, then continue to the airport in about 1 hour.
The Green Gables Museum at Park Corner is a different site from Green Gables Heritage Place; you can skip it if you are short on time.