Scenic Heritage Roads
The South Shore is one of PEI’s most spectacular areas for touring. Turn down a road less traveled for an inside look at the heart of PEI.
Appin Road
The Appin Road was built in 1862. This road forms part of an interesting network of clay lanes in the South Shore—a wonderful place for a peaceful ramble through the countryside.
Currie-Farrar Road
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, horses and wagons were used for hauling wood and dressed meats to market. Although the farmsteads are gone, reminders of early rural life are easily found on a drive through this country lane.
Blue Heron Drive
Amble along Blue Heron Drive for spectacular views of Prince Edward Island. High, rugged cliffs, the Northumberland Strait, beautiful beaches, coastal villages and grand churches are only a few of the authentic parts of the South Shore you will encounter.
Elmwood – MacArthur Road
In the mid- to late-1800s, a sawmill and furniture factory were located here. Now officially known as Peter’s Road, it is known locally as the MacArthur Road after the families who settled here. A sense of history prevails on this pleasant country lane.
Freetown – Walls Road
Nature lovers and fishing enthusiasts will appreciate this road/river combination. Common to the area are muskrats, grey partridge, and red fox. The showy bald eagle has also been spotted along here.
Hartsville – Junction Road
In the late 1800s to the early 1900s sawmills were located near the northern end of this road. After hauling wood to the mill, travelers, at the first sign of dusk, would hasten down the Junction Road to avoid the place known as “Spooky Hollow”. Locals were well aware of the mysterious events rumoured to have occurred here.
