As mentioned in my previous post, Prince Edward Island was my favourite spot on the East Coast.

For the past couple of days, I’ve been trying to figure out what exactly made PEI so special. My answer:  its fresh, farm air, colourful fields, calming beaches, and red sand.

Coming from Toronto, I am constantly looking at high-rises, grand buildings, busy, traffic congested streets and a bustling downtown. But sometimes its nice to reflect and reconnect with the world – something I did while enjoying the scenery of Prince Edward Island.

For my second post, I want to focus on my experience in the capital.

During my stay in PEI, I stayed in Charlottetown – the best choice, considering there’s lots to do in the downtown (ie., restaurants, parks and the waterfront), along with a slew of bed and breakfasts and hotels. But what I remember most about this “busy” city is the cuisine. Shying away from seafood for more than a decade, I experienced my first lobster at Lobster on the Wharf (2 Prince St., overlooking the water) and oyster at Sim’s Corner Steakhouse and Oyster Bar (86 Queen St., on the downtown strip).

We also managed to find time to stop by the Prince Edward Island Brewing Company, watch the sunset at Brighton Beach Range Lighthouse (shining towards the entrance of the Charlottetown harbour) and wander the downtown to capture the city’s nightlife.