Driving Through Time: A Self-Guided Tour of Tignish to North Cape

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Offered in: English

Prince Edward Island’s westernmost tip is home to traditional fishing villages, nestled alongside innovative wind farms. On this circular driving tour through Tignish and North Cape’s spectacular natural scenery, you’ll learn about the area’s unique blend of history, nature, and maritime charm. The tour starts and ends at the magnificent St. Simon and St. Jude Church in Tignish. You’ll wind your way through coastal roads to reach the dramatic cliffs of North Cape before making your way to Skinners Pond Beach. Along the way, I’ll share stories about the mysterious Phantom Ship that locals claim still appears on foggy nights, and tell you how Irish moss harvesting shaped the local economy. You’ll discover how this remote corner of Prince Edward Island has adapted over the years, from the days of the island’s car ban to becoming a leader in renewable energy research. This driving tour covers approximately 54 kilometers of Prince Edward Island’s most dramatic coastline.

What to Expect

Private tour

8 places

2 hrs 30 min – 3 hrs

Pass by: Tignish Cultural Centre

This self-guided driving tour starts and ends at the magnificent St. Simon and St. Jude Church in Tignish, the spiritual heart of Tignish since 1860.

Pass by: Canada Post

On this self-guided tour, you'll find out how mail reached this remote community at the historic Tignish Post Office.

Pass by: Big Tignish Lighthouse

On this self-guided tour, you'll have a chance to take in and learn about the Big Tignish Lighthouse.

Pass by: Royal Star Foods

On this self-guided tour, you'll discover why Tignish proudly calls itself the “Co-op Capital of Canada” while taking in the Royal Star Foods Ltd.

Pass by: Wind Energy Institute of Canada

On this self-guided tour, you'll see dozens of wind turbines at North Cape Wind Farm and hear about the Wind Energy Institute of Canada.

Pass by: North Point Lightstation

On this self-guided tour, you'll stand beneath the historic North Cape Lighthouse and learn about its crucial role in maritime safety.

Pass by: Church Street

On this self-guided tour, you'll pass by Skinners Pond Road and hear a few of the area's legends including a ghostly tale or two.

Pass by: Stompin' Tom Centre

On this self-guided tour, you'll learn about the area’s rich musical heritage and its connection to Canadian folk legend Tom Connors at the Stompin’ Tom Centre.

What's Included

INCLUDED

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

NOT INCLUDED

Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation

Meeting And Pickup

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.

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Driving Through Time: A Self-Guided Tour of Tignish to North Cape