The Atlas Obscura Guide To Prince Edward Island

9 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Prince Edward Island

Updated September 21, 2023

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Unusual Attractions in Prince Edward Island

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Lower Darnley, Prince Edward Island

Red Sands of Prince Edward Island

Rusty red sands line the shores of this Canadian Province.

There's no potato in this pie.

O'Leary, Prince Edward Island

Seaweed Pie

Made from local Irish moss, this pie is served only in Prince Edward Island's potato museum.

The Campbell House is better known by its nom de plume

Green Gables, Prince Edward Island

Anne of Green Gables Museum

Go inside the house that inspired L. M. Montgomery to create one of literature's most beloved heroines.

O'Leary, Prince Edward Island

Canadian Potato Museum

This sprawling collection hides many charms.

Wellington County, Prince Edward Island

Edouard Arsenault Bottle Houses

Three buildings constructed of over 25,000 multicolored glass bottles.

Canada's Smallest Library

Cardigan, Prince Edward Island

Canada's Smallest Library

While this is positively the smallest library in Canada, it aspires to be the smallest in the world.

Bayfield, Prince Edward Island

Confederation Bridge

This engineering marvel is the longest bridge in Canada and one of the longest spans in the world.

The museum is housed in the former Summerside Armoury

Summerside, Prince Edward Island

International Fox Museum and Hall of Fame

The once-booming fox ranching industry has left its mark on Prince Edward Island.

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Cool Places to Eat & Drink in Prince Edward Island

There's no potato in this pie.

O'Leary, Prince Edward Island

Seaweed Pie

Made from local Irish moss, this pie is served only in Prince Edward Island's potato museum.

O'Leary, Prince Edward Island

Canadian Potato Museum

This sprawling collection hides many charms.

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