What is the best time of year to go to Prince Edward Island?
Undoubtedly, the best weather in Prince Edward Island happens between June and September. During this time, the island experiences warm sunny days, cloudless skies, and you’ll have to lather up with sunscreen unless you want to rock a sunburn.
How long should I spend in Prince Edward Island?
There are a lot of things that are closed now but you should take three days at least to see things at both the eastern and western tips of PEI.
Can you see whales in PEI?
Yes Pilot whales do visit PEI.. Such a great feeling to see these gentle giants of the ocean. WE saw one up close last summer fishing with Captain Marvin off Stanley Bridge. Here is an article from the CBC ( June 10 ) that shows a dozen pilot whales on the Northumberland Strait.
Is Prince Edward Island very cold?
Prince Edward Island is nestled between the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Northumberland Strait, where the surrounding waters have a moderating effect on the weather and seasons. Summers are warm though rarely hot and winters are cold but rarely frigid. Even a strong summer wind from these directions is warm.
Does PEI get a lot of snow?
The numbers are for the total amount of new snow and how many days it snows at least 0.2 centimetres (0.08 inches) in a year. The snowfall totals are averages based on weather data collected from 1981 to 2010….Central Prince Edward Island.
| Days | 73 |
|---|---|
| Place | Charlottetown |
| Inches | 114.3 |
| Centimetres | 290.4 |
Can you drive around PEI in one day?
If you travel from tip to tip in a direct path (mostly route 2) it would take 3-4 hours. The coastal routes would take longer and would be more scenic.
Is there a ferry to Prince Edward Island?
By Ferry – Sail aboard Northumberland Ferries from Caribou, Nova Scotia and Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island. The 75-minute car ferry trip offers a pleasant break from driving. Ferries run from May to late December. The ferry crossing takes about 75 minutes.