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PEI Lighthouse Scenic Drive: North Cape to Covehead

Chase the Island's most dramatically perched lighthouses along wind-scoured headlands and red-sand shores on a guided scenic drive that captures PEI's soul — rust-red cliffs, lupine meadows, and the endless shimmer of the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

What to expect

Your guide steers you along the Blue Heron Drive coastal corridor, pulling off at a succession of postcard-perfect lighthouses — each with its own maritime history and panoramic clifftop view. At Covehead Harbour Lighthouse you can walk the boardwalk to the water's edge; at North Rustico the working fishing harbour buzzes with lobster boats and weathered sheds. The narration covers Island geology, the lobster fishery, and the legacy of the Mi'kmaq people who first named these shores. Wildflower meadows, red-sand beaches, and the occasional bald eagle sighting round out a truly cinematic drive.

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Port Charlottetown Shore Excursions
CAD ~$89–$109 per adult (4-hour Lighthouses of PEI guided tour)
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Good to know

Departs from the Charlottetown cruise terminal; transportation provided. The 4-hour duration leaves comfortable margin before all-aboard. Book via Port Charlottetown's official shore excursion page to guarantee a berth on the guided vehicle.

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