PEI BEACHES 6 HIDDEN GEMS #1

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What beautiful weather we had on Wednesday. Even though we had soooo many things to do we decided to take a break and visit one of the local beach areas.

We headed out of Borden-Carleton, taking a right turn onto the #10 South (near the DD Pizza and Donair Hub). A beautiful scenic drive with some breathtaking views of the Northumberland Strait.

Before arriving at our beach destination we stopped in Cape Traverse to look at the monument to the Prince Edward Island “Ice Boat Service”

I know it’s difficult to see from the above picture but in the stone behind the ice boat there are carvings of people, as if they are moving the boat.

If you’re intrigued by this and want to find out more check out this Facebook group.

https://m.facebook.com/capetraverseiceboatcommitee

Right across the street, in the former Cape Traverse United Church, is Ice Boat Rarities and Antiques.

https://m.facebook.com/iceboatrarities/

What an array of collectables and antiques in here! This is such a unique spot. You could easily spend hours feasting your eyes on all they have. Here’s just a sample.

Right next door is Island Uniquities and Antiques. Another fabulous place to check out treasures.

http://www.islanduniquities.com/

https://m.facebook.com/islanduniquities/

Now off to our beach.

This beach is the first in our series entitled Hidden Gems: beaches that seem hidden away (probably enjoyed mostly by local residents).

Wharf Road Beach

Now I have to be honest with you, I have no idea if this is the name of the beach but since it’s on Wharf Road that’s what I’m calling it.

To me this is one of the nicest beaches on PEI if you’re looking for long walks on a secluded beach. Heavenly! You can walk in either direction but I’d suggest this would be best accomplished if you’re there at low tide. Richard even found two pieces of sea glass-a green and a brown.

We found the area in this next picture very captivating and would love to discover more about it but researching online has not given any insight. Guess the locals know.

We’re assuming this is possibly the remnants of an old wharf (since it is called Wharf Road). If anyone knows about this please comment. We’d love to know. We sat on some concrete blocks near here and enjoyed an afternoon cup of tea. Slurp Ahhhh

Here:

*parking for possibly 6 cars plus maybe some more on the road (but that might make driving in and out difficult)

*no washrooms

*lovely, quiet beach

An additional plus to this beach is the wonderful view of the Confederation Bridge.

We’re planning on visiting quite a few beaches next week esp. during our trip down/up east so keep tuned for more incredible PEI Beaches.

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With retirement comes the opportunity for new experiences. Debi has a passion for music, singing, theatre, and travel. With her BMEd and MEd she had an extensive career which included elementary music education, performing, vocal instruction, choral conducting, musical theatre directing, and clinician work. She has, for the most part, retired from this very successful music career. But really, does one ever retire from music? I think not. So now the stage is set for the next act: interweaving her love for music, travel, and whatever else comes her way. Wherever her travels take her Debi shares her exploits: musical adventures, local interests, historical sites, local cuisine, the journey there and back, plus whatever life sends her. She'll share the hits and the misses, the successes and the failures, as well as any helpful hints she discovers along the way.

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