Taste PEI
PEI is known as Canada’s Food Island for good reason. Each of our four regions boasts incredible food and drink - fresh shellfish, new PEI potatoes, gourmet ice cream, craft beers, and much more. Bring your appetite wherever you go, because traditional lobster suppers, dairy bars, local markets, seaside restaurants, bakeries, breweries, bustling cafes, and more beckon at every turn.
Keep reading for more insights about each region’s foodscape and ‘must-tastes’.
PEI’s capital city pulls out all the stops when it comes to serving up epic food and drink experiences.
Our vibrant downtown is bursting with spots to eat, drink, and be merry. Midtown boasts two beloved craft breweries, while uptown is home to a lively farmers’ market. And if you’re here during one of our many culinary festivals, lucky you!
Filled with charming fishing villages and pastoral farmland, central PEI is a food lover’s paradise. There’s something for every taste, including plenty of fresh seafood, dairy bars (it’s a PEI thing!), craft beverages, and unique PEI food products.
If you fancy deep sea fishing, an intimate cooking class, or visiting a bonafide PEI farm, you can do that too!
Photo supplied by - Hop Sip Swirl Tasting Tours- Deep Roots Distillery - Credit Simon Reid Studios
Hit the road and head ‘up west’ to explore Canada’s Oyster Coast. Learn all about PEI potatoes, try Acadian cuisine, and get off the main road to discover even more culinary gems!
Make time to explore Summerside, PEI’s only other city, and discover its burgeoning culinary scene.
Photo supplied by Holaman’s Ice Cream Parlour
Pack your appetite and take a road trip to Points East to taste even more of Canadas’ Food Island.
Here, you’ll find craft breweries and wineries, plenty of fresh PEI seafood, and local delicacies. For a hands-on experience, give deep sea fishing, clam digging, or bread making a try. Make sure you bring your camera!
Photo Supplied by Bogside Brewing featuring Crafters Smokehouse at Bogside