Day 12 – Harrington, PE (Day 2)

The trailer stayed put and we drove 233 miles while touring PEI’s northwest peninsula.

The Route

We drove westward from our north-central island campground location to connect with the North Cape Coastal Drive. We went to its furthest extent at North Cape.

The Weather

The temperature stayed in the mid to low-60s. It was mostly sunny in the morning. Intermittent showers moved in during the afternoon and put a damper on picture taking.

Did You Know?

We’ve learned that Prince Edward Island produces 25% of the potatoes grown in Canada.  They’re known as PEI potatoes, much like we’re familiar with Idaho potatoes in the US.

Irish moss seaweed is harvested along the North Cape. It’s a source of carrageenan which is used as a thickener in milk products.

Highlights

The province continues to present itself as a picturesque postcard.

Countryside

Country home

Church in Miscouche

Church in Rosehill

Church in Tignish

Potato field

Fishing boats in a working harbor

North Cape is the northwestern extent of the island. It’s the home of the Wind Energy Institute of Canada, the Wind Energy Interpretive Center, and the Longest Natural Rock Reef in North America. It also presents some awesome views of the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Entrance

Atlantic Wind Test Site

Gulf of St. Lawrence

Harvesting Irish moss seaweed

North Cape Lighthouse

The town of O’Leary gave us a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s the home of the Canadian Potato Museum. Yippee!

Tomorrow

We take a closer look at central PEI.