Children's & Family Activities in Prince Edward Island

Festivals & Programs
July & August
Great Prince Edward Island Children's Festival 902-368-6603
Beaconsfield Historical House - Charlottetown       

July 4 - August 11
Rik Barron's Kids Ceilidh 902-675-4024
Benevolant Irish Society  - 11am

July 6 - August 31
Kids Day at the Corner
Orwell Corner - Thursdays (10am-3pm)

Cardigan Water Science Centre
Environmental Youth Programs       902-583-FISH

Attractions
Encounter Creek    902-675-2871
Open June - Labour Day (Located near Charlottetown)
A family water and theme park, featuring a wave pool, water slide, mini golf, train ride, go carts, petting farm and various play areas for kids and adults alike. Admission charged.

Brackley Beach Drive-In 902-672-3333
Open May 19 - Shows start at dusk (located 10 minutes from Charlottetown)
Always a double bill!  Prices $6.50 for adults, $4.50 for children 7-14, 6 and under free. Friday night is carload night $15.00/car, maximum 6 people.   

Woodleigh Replicas 902-836-3401
Open May - October (located 15 min from Cavendish)
Woodleigh Replicas & Gardens is a British Theme Park located in the heart of Burlington, PEI. Discover 30 scale replicas of the most spectacular castles and cathedrals of the British Isles, some are actually large enough to enter. Admission charged.   www.woodleighreplicas.com

Avonlea - Village of Anne of Green Gables 902-963-3050
Open June - October (located in Cavendish)
Re-creation of a turn-of-the-century Island village as portrayed in the Lucy Maud Montgomery books.  Admission charged.

 Rainbow Valley Family Fun Park 902-963-2221
Open June 3 - September 4 (located in Cavendish)
This amusement park offers boating lakes, boats, rides, waterslides, live and animated shows, games room, monorail, dark rides, and much more. Admission charged at front gate which lets you into everything.         

Great Island Science & Adventure Park 902-886-2252
Open mid-June to Labour Day (Located in Stanley Bridge)
The park combines a Science Center, Planetarium, Dinosaur Museum and other science things, (like a full-size walk-thru Space Shuttle Replica) with a whole range of outdoor activities which challenge the mind as much as the body.

The Fantazmagoric Museum of the Strange and Unusual 902-963-2889
Open mid-June to mid-September (located in Cavendish)
With three attractions at one location: Black Magic which is indoor blacklight mini golf, the Museum, and the River of Adventure Mini Golf.   Admission charged.

Sandspit 902-963-2626
Open mid-June to Labour Day  (Located in Cavendish)
Enjoy the Cyclone rollercoaster as well as many other rides, racers, carousel, bumbperboats, train, bumper cars, miniature golf and much more. Rides are charged individually.

Kensington Towers and Water Gardens 902-836-3336
Open late June - early October (located in Kensington)
The Towers feature the Illuminations: King Arthur's Camelot for children. The Water Gardens features an acre of waterfalls, fountains, streams and pools, a children's area and large-scale structures like the Eiffel Tower and King Ludwig's Neuschwanstein Castle. Admission charged.

Orwell Corner 902-651-8510
Open May 15 - October 21 (located in Orwell)
Experience the charm and activities of a small agricultural crossroads community of the 1890's.
Kids days on Thursdays in July and August. Admission charged.

Basin Head Fisheries Museum 902-357-7233
Open June through fall    Admission charged

West Point Lighthouse 902-859-3605
Open May 28 - September 30 (located near Tignish)
Experience the thrill of climbing into the lantern deck at the top of PEI's tallest functioning lighthouse. Examine pictures and artifacts in the museum, stay in one of the guest rooms and enjoy a delicious chowder in the seaside dining room.

Mill River Fun Park 902-859-2071
Open mid-June to early September (located in Woodstock)
this park has activities for the entire family. Some attractions include the Sea of Balls, bumper boats, a grounded pirate ship, a kid's pool with water slides, a giant twister water slide, and the Aqua Rage. Admission charged.

Other Activities

Some of the best family activities are spread out at your feet, like hiking the trails, cycling, fishing, digging clams, picking strawberries and of course, heading to the beach. A visit to the lobster pound or a climb to the top of a lighthouse can turn into a memorable adventure for a child.

Any kid loves to get out on the water. This is easy on Prince Island, where you can choose a harbour tour, seal watching, kayaking, deep-sea fishing or canoeing. A visit to the racetrack is usually a hit, where the sound of the hooves and the excitement of the finish are fun for everybody. And of course, mini golf courses are easily accessible.

It seems every weekend there is something happening somewhere around the Island. The community festivals usually revolve around lobster, oysters, potatoes, and draft horses, just to name a few. For fans, and even those not so keen, we recommend a visit to Green Gables House, the musical at the Charlottetown Festival, or the Anne of Green Gables Museum at Silver bush.

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