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Below you will find an assortment of unique Prince Edward Island experiences provided through our partner Experience PEI. You can book these experiences individually or add them on to your existing vacation package. Please note all experiences are subject to availability. For more information, photos & videos visit www.experiencepei.ca.

Lobster Lover
Get up close and personal with a lobster. Smell the salt air, feel the gentle breeze against your face, enjoy the thrill of taking a lobster right out of a trap and savour the experience of a traditional Island lobster supper aboard the 45-foot fishing boat Top Notch with Captain Mark Jenkins.
Location: Charlottetown 
Fee: 10:30 am $50/per person (no lobster supper) 1:30 pm & 5:00 pm $85/per person (includes lobster supper). Maximum 12 participants

Tong & Shuck

The ultimate oyster lovers experience. Our oyster fisher will take you out in his dory and show you how to tong for your own oysters….and then shuck them right out of the water. It doesn't get any fresher than this. Learn how to tell the difference between standard and choice…then try your hand at shucking a few….and of course eating them too!
Location: Fernwood (near Bedeque) - Available Mon-Fri.
Fee: $85/pp (2-3 participants); $65/pp (4-5 participants); $50/pp (6-8 participants)

Digging for Dinner

The tide is out….a spade in one hand and a bucket in the other. That's pretty much all you need to go clamming. Ron Perry has been digging clams since he was little boy. He's full of stories and will talk your ear off as he helps you bring back a "feed" of clams.
Location: Maximville - Daily (except Sunday)
Fee: $85/pp (Min 2-3); $65/pp 4-8 participants

Chocolate Delight

Indulge your sweet tooth by working alongside a master chocolatier learning how to make your very own chocolate creations…and even your mistakes taste great!
Location: Victoria-by-the-Sea - Available Daily.
Fee: $55/pp (1-8 participants)

Sensational Sandcastles

Join renowned Island artist Maurice Bernard as he shows you his simple step-by-step process of sculpting magnificent sandcastles. Prince William and Kate were impressed!
Location: Various Locations - Available Daily.
Fee: $50/pp 2-3 participants $35/pp 4-10 participants

Starry Starry Night

Many of our guests love to sit out on the deck after the sun goes down and they often remark about how many stars they can see .... particularly those who come from cities. So in order for you to enjoy the experience even more, we've created Starry Starry Night. With astronomers Ron & Rollie you'll see the night like never before.
Various Locactions - Subject to availability.
Fee:  $75/pp (min 2-3 participants); $45/pp  4-10 participants

GPS Adventure Quest

Geocaching has been described as a high-tech scavenger hunt. You use a handheld GPS unit to find caches that have been hidden around the Island. It is a unique way to see Prince Edward Island because the caches are usually hidden in places most tourists would never visit because they don't know about them.
Available: Daily. South Shore & North Shore routes 
Various Locations
Fee: $75/vehicle/includes GPS unit & instruction


 Glorious Glass

Learn the beauty of creating fused glass with award-winning artisan Marcela Rosemberg. You'll create a beautiful plate that is your own personal work of art and Island souvenir. Location: Stratford: Daily at 9:00 am                                                                                                                                                    
Fee: $40/pp - 1 person; $70/pp - 2-6 participants

Woven Treasures

The intricacies of weaving are revealed in this wonderful workshop experience that is designed for both the beginner and the experienced weaver.
Location: Hampton: Daily  - Maximum 3 participants                                                                                                                                   
Fee: Half Day - $90/pp (1 person); $82.50/pp (2 persons); $70/pp (3 persons)                                                                    
Full Day - $50/pp (1 person);  $25/pp (2 persons);  $100/pp (3 persons)

 
Painting Pictures

Join Island artist Susan Christensen as she shows how to take beautiful photos that can then be turned into beautiful paintings.
Location: Cavendish: Daily (Mon-Sat)  72 hours notice required   
Fee:  Half Day-Photo session $80/pp; Half Day-Painting session  $90/pp; Full day - Photo & Painting $70/pp

Owner for an Evening

Imagine what it would be like to own a magnificent race horse thundering down the track toward the finish line. We'll make you an Owner for an Evening….meet your horse and driver, enjoy a buffet dinner and be part of the official photo if your horse wins.
Location: Charlottetown - Thurs & Sat.
Fee: $90/couple. Maximum 8(Can customize for larger groups)

Just Horsin' Around

There's nothing more calming than watching mares and foals on a warm sunny day. At Meridian Farms near Charlottetown, this is an every day occurrence. You'll learn all about the business of raising standard bred horses, how they're trained and how they're raced. And if you like, you can even take one for a spin around the track.
Location: Milton - Available Mon-Fri.
Fee: $100 (1-4 participants) ($20 for each additional person)

 
For the Love of Tea

Gongfu Cha means "the making of an excellent cup of tea." and Pat Craig has definitely perfected the art after spending two years in China. The tea ceremony is a feast for the senses…the aroma of the teas mingle with the smell of incense as gentle oriental music plays in the background while you sample white, green, oolong and black teas.
Location: North Lake: Mon-Fri. Max: 4 participants
Fee: Option 1: $40.00 + GST (includes 2-3 hour presentation & tasting, plus take home tea sampler) Option 2: $75.00 + GST (includes above + Yixing teapot & 2 cups to take home


Back Roads Folk Art

The Back Road Folk Art studio is like no other place on Prince Edward Island....and Kerras Jeffrey is like no artist you've ever met before. And the time you'll spend with him carving your own unique piece of Island folk art will be truly special.
Location: Tignish - Available Daily (Full & Half day sessions).
Fee: $15/pp Full Day including lunch (Minimum 4). Ask about rates for larger groups up to 10.

Master Caster

Become a Master Caster and create your own personal pewter pendant, brooch or other jewelry piece. You'll work alongside our professional Master Caster, Bev Roach who will take you through the step-by-step process she uses everyday to create beautiful works of art.
Location: St. Peters Bay: Monday-Friday Twice daily at 9:00 am and 1:00 pm Approximately 3 hours Maximum participants per session: 4 Minimum age to participate: 14 years old
Fee: 1 person $80/pp + GST / 2-4 persons $75/pp + GST

Metal Magic

Enter a strange world populated by some of the most bizarre creatures you've ever seen. There are cats and frogs ... lobsters and spiders...lady slippers and daisies ... turtles, flies and crabs. All the creations are by Dianne and Eric Schurman who have a passion for taking things other people don't want and turning them into amazing works of intriguing folk art. You will work with Eric and Dianne to create your own personal creature.
Location: Travellers Rest: Tues, Wed, Thurs 9:00 am - 12:00 noon.
Fee: $80/pp - 1 person; $75/pp 2-4 participants

 

Pinhole Pictures

Imagine taking magnificent photographs like this with a camera you make yourself from an old tin can! Under the creative guidance of Mary Carr-Chaisson you could be creating your own photographic works of art. You'll leave with your own pinhole camera, photos you took yourself and a great story to tell your friends and relatives back home about what you did on your vacation!
Location: Charlottetown: evenings and weekends
Fee: $90/pp

Step Back in Time
Re-live the story of the Prince Edward Island ship building industry in its glory days. You'll explore the restored Victorian rooms of historic Yeo house in Port Hill, home of successful ship builder James Yeo Jr., considered to be the richest and most influential man in the colony in the mid-1800's. And you'll participate in the chores of the day…spinning, weaving, gardening, baking scone...
Location: Tyne Valley: Daily 1:00-4:00 pm.
Fee: $50/pp (4-8 participants)

Pick & Press

By the end of August, with the summer days shortening and the air turning crisp, it's apple picking time at Wintermoor Orchard in York, Prince Edward Island. Pick your own apples and then make your own cider.
Location: York: Tues/Wed/Thurs (9:30 am- 12 noon).
Fee: $75/pp (includes jug of cider/bag of apples). Group rates for +4 participants
 




Learning the Ropes

Join Ellen MacPhail aboard Picture Perfect for an afternoon or evening of hands-on learning. Feel the warm summer breeze against your face as you take the helm and the rush of the wind filling the sails as you raise them up the mast. You'll learn about points of sail, boat handling, charts and GPS navigation….and enjoy smoked salmon and sparkling cider.
Location: Charlottetown: Daily.
Fee: $480 (up to 4 participants)

 

Enchanted Candles

There's not much Ben Smith likes more than sharing his passion for candle making. His candles are definitely one of a kind. Each is hand carved ... there are no two ever exactly alike....and of course making your own guarantees it will be particularly unique.
Location: Victoria-by-the-Sea: Daily.
Fee: $55/pp

GPS Heritage Quest
A truly unique way to explore the architectural history of downtown Charlottetown using a handheld GPS unit to navigate you to some of our most historic and intriguing buildings while you search for solutions to our customized crossword puzzle.
Various Locations - Available: Daily from Founders' Hall, 6 Prince Street, Charlottetown                                                                    
Fee: $45/pp

Taste the Town
For the "Foodies" this is a must experience. A culinary walking tour of downtown Charlottetown with tasting stops where you sample oysters, olive oils & balsamic vinegars, chocolate dipped potato chips, COWS ice cream, mussels, Gahan House beer and Prince Edward Distillery spirits.
Location: Charlottetown-Daily: Mon-Sat   9:00 am (3 hours)  
Fee: $38.10/pp