Things To Do

Family Activities

We don’t have waterslides and amusement parks in the South Shore. What we do offer families are wonderful opportunities to just spend time together enjoying nature, in beautiful quiet surroundings.

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Geocaching - Cornwall Area

Cornwall - Rice Point to Argyle Shore Riverdale - Emyvale - Kingston.
TIME2GO 6-7 hrs (approximately), 76.0 km
Seek a few or seek them all! Cornwall makes a good point of departure following a clockwise circular tour, however you can join or exit the drive anywhere along the route outlined below so you can decide how much time you take.

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Geocaching- Borden-Carleton

Borden makes a good point of departure following a counter clockwise tour, however you can go searching for as many as you like and join in the drive anywhere along the route.

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Driving Tour - Rolling Hills & Red Shores

Cornwall - Rice Point to Argyle Shore Riverdale - Emyvale - Kingston
TIME2GO 4-5 hrs (approximately), 76.0 km
To truly appreciate the uniqueness of the South Shore, you need to get off the main highway and drive down our back roads. This is where you’ll experience the true heart and soul of the South Shore. Featuring stunning sandstone cliffs, the island’s highest hills, warm red sand tidal beaches and awe-inspiring unspoiled scenery. Cornwall makes a good starting point however you can join or exit anywhere along the route outlined below.

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Driving Tour - History & Heritage

TIME2GO 4 hours (approximately)
This excursion follows the South Shore’s scenic coastal route and leading to many of the region’s unique heritage sites. This 74 km drive winds through the heart of the Island’s South Shore where the gentle hills afford breathtaking views of the Northumberland Strait and the famous red sand cliffs. The following drive can be picked up at several points, but is described from Rocky Point

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Walking Trails

We encourage our visitors to get out of their vehicle and touch nature by getting closer to some of the South Shore hidden treasures, by taking a stroll over hills and down one of our red clay lanes where gentle breezes rustle through the trees. If you’re looking for a little solitude, our red clay lanes offer a chance for quiet sanctuary and rejuvenation of your soul.

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Really Big Bridge!

Only in the South Shore!!! 7 Best Views of Confederation Bridge
Overlooking the full expanse of the Northumberland Straight, PEI’s Confederation Bridge brings you to the green fields and red roads of the island. Built in 1997 its graceful arch, those trademark cement pilings, stand sentinel across the clean breezy water. It has become one of PEI’s most known icons. Most people are surprised to learn it is the longest bridge in the world over water that freezes which posed unique engineering challenges. To view the bridge in all its majesty we have selected six different sites.

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Taste & Treasures Trail

Where to shop? Wondering what to buy? Stop in and treat yourself to a rare antique or one-of-a kind handmade item. From unique pottery, hand-carved Island stone, to sinful chocolates, you will find dedicated artisans throughout the South Shore. If you’re in the market for glass, Island souvenirs, tees or caps as memories of your visit to PEI, it’s all here.

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Cycling Trails

Love to cycle? Red Sands Shore is the place to be offering everything from flat to gently rolling hills on the Confederation Trail, to numerous off-road biking trails in Brookvale Provincial Park. Beautifully scenic, cycle our heritage roads through charming villages and enjoy our spectacular views. For cycling enthusiasts, it’s all here!

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