Prince Edward Island should be your next tourist destination when visiting Canada. Within the Island is a locale called Charlottetown whose Charlottetown airport is located about 5 km to the north. This Island not only gives you an enchanting story about its past, it is also home to a huge selection of attractions worth your time and travel.

If you wish to organize for your own transport, there are plenty of Car rentals providers at Charlottetown airport with good rates to consider. All you need to do is compare the rates online plus provide the companies with your age and complete needs to determine which kind of car is best for you when you arrive at the airport. A little knowledge of the Canadian traffic rules will also help you stay out of trouble.

Things to do

Within Prince Edward Island, a number of attractions are confined here which are so great you don’t need to go back to the main shores of Canada. Your car hire at the Charlottetown airport is your best buddy on this one as you drive through terrains hunting for old natural attractions or just driving around town admiring some of the landmarks.

The Province House - this is like the Parliament of the Island as the legislature has been meeting here since 1847. There is a great history behind this building and the guides inside will tell you all you need to know as you take a tour round.
St. Dunstan’s Basilica - this age old cathedral has been the residing place of the town’s Diocese. It was named after the Anglo-Saxon saint from Glastonbury who came to the Island and made a number of contributions to the growth of religion.
Confederation Trail - this is a rail section that was transformed into a recreational trail for both locals and tourists. The entire trail stretches over 470km. On those days you feel like freeing your mind from the city’s buzz, you can take on this nature walk which will take you across Prince Edward Island. On the way you will view some wetlands that dried up years ago and also so many other tourists on bicycle pedaling through. A bicycle is another affordable alternative to enjoying the trail.
The Links at Crowbush Cove - fancy some golfing while enjoying the Island climate. Crowbush Cove is a fancy golf course that was opened in 1993. You can spare an afternoon of golfing with some of the city’s elite as you have a warm afternoon chat.

Charlottetown is a sweet escape from the larger Canadian civilization and you can make it a frequent holiday destination for you and your spouse.