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25 Fall Activities and Getaways on Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island comes alive when the leaves turn vibrant colours. Towns and cities across the island offer unique experiences for visitors and locals alike. No matter what you choose to do on PEI, there are hundreds of fun things you’ll want to check off your bucket list this fall.

1.  Taste Your Way Through the Fall Flavours Festival

Go on a self-guided culinary tour of ‘Canada’s Food Island’. You can decide to be adventurous and hit the road without a plan, or carefully schedule every stop according to your taste buds.
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2. Pick your own apples

Apple Picking is an iconic fall activity. Spend a day in an orchard, picking fresh apples to take home to eat or bake into delicious fall treats.

3. Pick out your own pumpkin at a Pumpkin Patch

Photo Credit: Clohessey Farm

It wouldn’t fall without having a pumpkin for Halloween. Make precious memories when you take the family out to a pumpkin patch to choose the perfect pumpkin that will make the best Jack-O’- Lantern.

4. Visit a Haunted House

October is filled with pumpkin spiced items and scary events. PEI is haunted and many of the locations are open to the public year round. Check out some of PEI’s haunted locations this Halloween. 

  • The Route 6 Motel – Haunted House, 18 Moore Rd, New Glasgow
  • King’s Playhouse, 65 Grafton St, Georgetown
  • Holland Cove
  • Scotch Fort Cemetery
  • Goblin Hollow, Lyndale

5. Take a Sip on a Wine/Meadery Tour

Fall is the harvest season for grapes, so wineries are bustling with activity. Tour a winery to discover how grapes are turned into wine, and maybe sample the fruits of their labour.

 

Photo Credit: Belfast Corn Maze, Market, & BBQ Pit

6. Experience a Corn Maze

If you like solving puzzles, head to the nearest corn maze for a fantastic fall adventure. Challenge your friends and see who can make it out of the maze the fastest.

  • Kool Breeze Farm, 231 Read Dr, Summerside
  • Mackenzie Produce, 10971 Trans-Canada Hwy, Stratford

7. Take a drive on the Red Dirt Roads

Take the road less travelled for a truly spectacular view. Drive one of the many Red Dirt Roads to take in the fabulous fall colours of the island.

8.  Walk on the Beach

Have a stress-free day reconnecting with nature when you spend time walking along the seashore at one of PEI’s beautiful beaches. You may even find unique shells, sea glass, and driftwood for a fabulous “Island” inspired wreath!

9. Take Advantage of the Fall Harvest at Farmer’s Markets

Visit one of the Farmer’s Markets on PEI and celebrate the local farmers’ harvest, especially the freshly dug potatoes.

10. Tour a Craft Brewery

If you enjoy craft beer, then PEI is the perfect place for you to take a tour of a craft brewery. The craft beer scene has exploded on the island in the past few years, so you have many breweries to pick from.

11. Enjoy a Fall Hike

Credit: Tourism PEI

Fall is the perfect time to get outside and go for a hike as the leaves change from summer green to reds, oranges and yellows — nothing like hiking and seeing a vista of different colours along the dirt road and ponds of PEI.

  • Confederation Trail.
  • Bonshaw Trails, Bonshaw Provincial Park
  • Gairloch Trail, Lot 60
  • Balsam Hollow, Green Gables Heritage Place
  • Mooney’s Pond
  • Boughton River Hiking Trail

12. Go Climbing and Ziplining

Become a squirrel, climb high on the climbing course or zipline through the autumn coloured treetops, or climb at night.

13. Take a Carriage Ride

You don’t need to wait for a special occasion for a carriage ride on PEI. You can book a carriage ride with ‘Matthew’ as your driver and ride in the carriage from Anne of Green Gables Museum to the Lake of Shining Waters across a country road and down a private country lane onto a private beach.

  • 4542 PE Route 20, Park Corner

14. Explore the Culinary Trail

Celebrate the fall harvest by hopping on Canada’s Food Island Culinary Trail. Enjoy a delicious meal, have a fantastic culinary experience, and try authentic PEI products as you work your way down the trail.

15. Meet Some Alpacas

Photo Credit: Green Gable Alpacas

Alpacas are lovely animals who are always wearing a sweater, so what better time to meet them than during sweater weather? Meet the alpacas, then see what their fleece turns into.

16. Go on a Girl’s Weekend Getaway

Gather up your girlfriends and get ready for a fall weekend getaway. A Girl’s Weekend Getaway is the perfect way to experience fall and take a break from the daily hustle.

17. Meet up with friends in a Cozy Cafe

Would it be fall without pumpkin spice? Warm up with your friends at a local cafe that serves fantastic coffee, teas, lattes, and yummy baked goods.

18. Visit a Lighthouse

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PEI is home to 35 active lighthouses. Check out our list of 25 Must Visit Lighthouses to find beautiful lighthouses and breathtaking ocean views amid fall colours.

19. Go Kayaking

Row your way to the fall colours from a new view when you go kayaking. You can book a tour or just paddle your own way. Explore Morrell River,   Bonshaw Provincial Park, Fortune River, Malpeque Bay, St Peter Lake, Bideford River, Lennox Island Channel or any other PEI waterways this fall.

20. Raise your Spirits on a Distillery Tour

Gather your friends and go on a distillery tour where you will learn about the process of making your favourite spirits and liqueurs.

21. Visit the Beach Goats

Have a fun day with the beach goats who love to dress up and make new friends. You are sure to have a great time playing with or even paddle-boarding with the goats.

22. Charlottetown Scarecrow Festival

Get ready for a scarecrow invasion this October in Charlottetown. Picture historic streets lined with hundreds of quirky scarecrow installations – popping up in shops, lounging on corners, and bringing unexpected joy at every turn.  The festival promises whimsical wonder and festive fun in the heart of downtown.
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23. Ride a Horse

Visit a horse stable and go for a trail or beach ride. You can spend some time bonding with the beautiful horses on the serene walking trail rides through the gorgeous wooded scenery or trotting across stunning beaches.

24. Stroll through an Art Gallery

If you are an art lover, spend some time in the art galleries on PEI. Each gallery offers a fantastic selection of works from local and national artists.

25. Visit a Cidery

Indulge your love of apples when you visit a Cidery on PEI. Book a tasting tour and experience a new taste sensation that is a refreshing drink packed full of delicious apple flavour.

26. Spoil yourself with a Spa Day

Treat yourself to some “Me Time” this fall at a relaxing spa. Spend a day at the spa or really treat yourself with a multi-day spa getaway. Check out the new spa, Mysa Nordic Spa & Resort, on the banks of Saint Peters Bay.

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