Gramophones, over 100 lamps, bottle collection, large
assortment of crystal, crockery, china. Bedroom of the 1800s. Complete
kitchen fixtures and utensils over 100 years old. Farm machinery. Over
3000 articles.
Admission charged.
Sir Andrew MacPhail Homestead
Off Rte 1 at Orwell. National Historic Site.
140-acre homestead of doctor, writer, teacher, soldier
Sir Andrew MacPhail has been restored to its 1912 appearance. It
features several unique events including the Tuesday Community Scoff
and House Party. A centre of community activity with tours,
storytelling, painting and more. The award-winning MacPhail Woods
Ecological Forestry Project offers extensive birding, botany and nature
trail walking opportunities. Fully licensed restaurant/craft shop open
for lunch and most dinners. Conferences, receptions, special events
arranged.
Admission charged.
Buffaloland Provincial Park
Parks Division East, Box 370, Montague, C0A 1R0. On Rte 4. 6 km south
of Montague.
Picnic tables provided. A
lengthy
boardwalk leads to a wooden observation deck overlooking a 100-acre
enclosure where herds of these animals graze. The best time to view
animals is early morning or late evening.
Cape Bear Lighthouse & Marconi
Museum
Off Rte 18. 20 minutes from Wood Islands.
Four-storey structure built in
1881. Magnificent view of Northumberland Strait. Site of first Canadian
Marconi station to hear S.O.S. distress call from Titanic.
Admission charged.
Harvey
Moore Wildlife Management Area
On Rte 4.
A haven for migrating
waterfowl
including Canada geese and black ducks, this sanctuary is a memorial to
its founder Harvey Moore, known as Canada's greatest naturalist. Bird
watchers may explore the nature trail. Trout fishing in back pond opens
July 1. Front pond opens Aug 1. Boats, rods and bait not supplied.
Admission free
Kings
Castle Provincial Park
Box 370, Montague, C0A 1R0. On Rte 348, 3 km east of Murray River.
A wonderful family area with
favourite story-book characters found in statue form. Unique play
equipment and park programs available. Park includes beach access and
shelters for family or group barbecues. Washroom facilities and
refreshment stand. Seasonal. Advance notice requested for large groups.
Admission Free
Orwell
Corner Historic Village
Off the TransCanada Hwy., 25 km east of Charlottetown.
Experience the life and times
of a
rural crossroads community in the 1890s. Includes blacksmith shop,
store, house, farm, school, church, community hall, tea room.
Admission Charged.
Panmure
Island Lighthouse Rte 347, off Rte 17.
PEI's oldest wooden lighthouse
is
turning 150 years old. Climb to the lantern and view the wonderful
beach. Learn about local history, aquaculture, fishing and farming.
Gift shop on premises.
Plough
the Waves Centre
Wood Islands and Area Development Corp., Wood Islands RR1, C0A1B0.
Located at the intersection of
rtes
1 and 4, 1 km from Wood Island ferry terminal. Visitor information
centre, liquor store, internet site, exquisite gift shops, community
room, landscaped grounds, gazebo. Get PEI information, check your
email, shop awhile, have a picnic, visit our lighthouse and enjoy!
Point
Prim Lighthouse
On Rte 209, off TransCanada Hwy. PEI's oldest lighthouse (1845).
Climb 80 ft. above sea level
for a
magnificent view of Northumberland Strait from this unique round brick
structure. Chowder House located nearby. Tours available.
Admission: by donation.
* FESTIVAL
Northumberland
Provincial Fisheries Festival
Box 87, Murray River, C0A 1W0.
Parade, midway, lobster
suppers,
provincial dory races, ball tournament, Miss Northumberland Pageant and
dance, trivia and pub night, poker run, variety concert, youth dance,
poultry show and many other activities.
Date: End of July
Caledonia
Club Of PEI Annual Highland Games
Scottish concert and official
opening Friday, 7 pm. Sanctioned piping, drumming and dancing
competition. Traditional athletic competitions and kilted golf
tournament.
Date: Mid August
200th
Anniversary Of The Selkirk Settlers
Bicentennial of Lord Selkirk arrival in Belfast with 800
Scottish settlers.
Gramophones, over 100 lamps, bottle collection, large
assortment of crystal, crockery, china. Bedroom of the 1800s. Complete
kitchen fixtures and utensils over 100 years old. Farm machinery. Over
3000 articles.
140-acre homestead of doctor, writer, teacher, soldier
Sir Andrew MacPhail has been restored to its 1912 appearance. It
features several unique events including the Tuesday Community Scoff
and House Party. A centre of community activity with tours,
storytelling, painting and more. The award-winning MacPhail Woods
Ecological Forestry Project offers extensive birding, botany and nature
trail walking opportunities. Fully licensed restaurant/craft shop open
for lunch and most dinners. Conferences, receptions, special events
arranged.
Bicentennial of Lord Selkirk arrival in Belfast with 800
Scottish settlers.
