Visiting Prince Edward Island in July

Is July good time to visit Prince Edward Island?

Everybody loves to go to the beach or near water on sunny days which makes July the peak tourist season for Prince Edward Island. The bird's eye view of the small province shows large and calm waterbodies and who wouldn’t want to enjoy warm days near water? Wherever you go on the island, you will be surrounded by beaches that will help you cool off in a refreshed and relaxed environment. You can also enjoy many water sports with your family and won’t feel suffocated like crowded waterparks. Therefore, July is absolutely the best time to visit Prince Edward Island. 

Reasons to Visit Prince Edward Island in July

The rainy season on the island often lasts till the end of June, even if it’s not rainy then it would be very windy for the tourists to enjoy. Autumn is also beautiful on the island but it's nothing compared to the magically stunning environment of the island during the summer season. On the other hand, during winter many sites on the island will be closed and the parks will not have the staff for proper management. Therefore, the peak tourist season in PE begins in July making it the best month to enjoy warm and bright days on the beach with your family.

The capital of the island; Charlottetown, will also welcome you, unlike any other city on an island. Although the town is small it brims with energy, and enthusiasm, and will welcome you with great hospitality. Besides chilling on the beaches and water sports, which are mostly looked forward to by families during the summertime on the island, July is also a great month to walk through the spectacular city. The tour guides at Tripshepherd make sure that you not only have a comfortable walk through the town but the experience is also highly informative for you.

Prince Edward Island July Weather

The highest and lowest temperature in Western PEI, Central PEI, and Eastern PEI, ranges from 24°C to 13°C, 24°C to 15°C, and 24°C to 13°C respectively. This shows that the atmosphere on the island remains cool and comfortable throughout the month. Why would anybody not have the best time near the water on beaches, doing water sports at a place where the sun is bright, and the temperature is mild?

Things to do in Prince Edward Island in July

The thought of a destination on an island during summer brings up the imagery of beaches and waters in our minds. However, Prince Edward Island has many other tempting activities for you which will force you to book a tour with the Tripshepherd, to have a great time at this beautiful destination.

Green Gables Heritage Place

Who isn’t a big fan of Anne's books? If you are not, then someone in your family must be. So, here’s an exciting fact about the island for people who are obsessed with Anne books. The island has the house that became the inspiration for the books; Green Gables Heritage Place, on the island inspired the “Anne of Green Gables”. It will be an amazing experience for anybody who has read the books because the house has many items that remind the tourists of the highlights in the books. 

For example, the famous dress with puff sleeves of Anne which was gifted to her by Matthew. Besides the house, there are many other sites on the island that are associated with the “Anne of Green Gables” including the Anne of Green Gables Museum, and Lucy Maud Montgomery’s home in Cavendish, where you can enjoy the books’ themed lunch. 

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Parks

You cannot miss the famous Prince Edward Island National Park, the park is not only the home to many historical sites but the lush green environment makes the park the best spot for bike rentals and hikes. If you are a history buff or a nature lover who loves hiking, in both cases National Park is the place for you. There is another famous park on the island that is Victoria Park, which offers many games and other activities, making the park kid-friendly. You can enjoy tennis, swim, or just run in a big open lush green space.

Beaches and Water Activities

The beaches in Prince Edward Island are matchless when it comes to the type of water and facilities you enjoy on the beach. The sand is clean, soft, and white, while the waters are warm and you will also have the luxury to have a warm shower to rinse off the sand in nicely floored washrooms. Many water activities that will make sure that you don’t get bored for even a minute, such as parasailing, kayaking, swimming, and much more. Moreover, you can also try your luck by trying out fishing on the beach. 

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Try Famous Food spots

You cannot come to the island and leave without trying out the famous cuisine. There are many famous food spots on the PEI that you must try, with Tripshepherd’s Charlottetown Food Walking Tour you will not have to worry about the good food spots. You will be taken to the best stops that offer mouth-watering seafood; oysters and lobsters. The tour guides will make sure that you get your pictures at famous attractions to make the tour memorable for you.

Enjoy a Performance

After getting tired of all these outdoor activities, you can have a relaxing afternoon by watching a performance; Anne of Green Gables – The Musical. The Musical is the longest-running in Canada and you will definitely have a unique experience watching this historical performance with your family.

Visit Main Attractions

Cape Tryon Lighthouse is, undoubtedly, away from the main attractions but the beautiful lighthouse has its charm as you will enjoy the most mesmerizing views of the sweeping cliff from the lighthouse. 

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There are also various other interesting attractions on the island including Province House, Queen Street, Government House, etc. You can visit all of these places by booking one of the best tours offered by Tripshepherd which is “Best of PEI Tour”. The narrated drive through all these important sites will make the trip informative as well as entertaining for you and your family.

To conclude, Prince Edward Island has to be your go-to destination in the coming summers to have the time of your life on the beautiful beaches and lush green parks. Tripshepherd will help you take your experience to the next level by making the tours comfortable and informative. If you prefer a private and small tour of the island with your family, Tripshepherd also provides a service for that. Book the tour right now and make memories to cherish forever.