Six Star Magazine Six Star Magazine Fall 2016 | Page 16

ROAD TRIP

Prince
Edward Island
Small island, big heart
This wee island is the birthplace of Confederation, so a good place
to start your journey would be on Queen Street in Charlottetown,
where you’ll find Sir. John A. MacDonald all bronzed up and
sitting on a bench. Pull up a seat and give him a nod while you
contemplate where to go next!
Then, venture into the Small Print Board Game Café around the
corner on Grafton Street. The staff will cheerfully introduce you
to over 300 games while you order a savoury snack, charcuterie
board, specialty coffee or local beer. Trivia lovers will also find
stiff competition at various pubs in town. Trivia nights are a huge
cultural thing that’s been popular in Charlottetown since the
1990s—and it’s a great way to meet the locals.
Now, head “up west” as the locals say. Your goal is to reach
Tignish—171 km from Charlottetown—and to spend time on

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THIS PAGE AND OPPOSITE PAGE: TOP PHOTOS COURTESY OF TOURISM PEI.
AT LEFT: PHOTO BY BENOIT BRÜHMÜLLER. ALL OTHER PHOTOS COURTESY
OF SANDRA PHINNEY