EAST COAST EATS Hunter Guindon, executive chef at The Table Culinary Studio, creates a new seven-course menu each week, featuring seasonal dishes made with PEI and Canadian ingredients like fresh seafood, foraged foods and regional produce. Set in a beautifully converted rural church, this hyper-local din- ing experience accommodates 27 guests and supports local farmers, fishers and artisans. The FireWorks Feast at the 21-room Inn at Bay Fortune—owned and operated by Chastity Smith and Chef Michael Smith—is an immersive culinary journey. Guests explore the property’s herb gardens and woodland trails and sample dishes prepared over live fire at various outdoor stations. The expe- rience culminates with a multi-course meal cooked on a 25-ft. live-fire hearth. The traditional PEI lobster supper is a must-try, especially for large groups. Local family-run restaurants like Fisherman’s Wharf World Famous Lobster Suppers & Restaurant with its 60-ft. salad bar, and New Glasgow Lobster Suppers, offering a country hall for up to 300 guests and a private room for 150, provide the perfect casual dining experience. The PEI Brewing Company, part of the Murphy Hospitality Group, is a unique event venue with 25-ft. ceilings and a taproom that serves hand-crafted beers and shareable dishes. The 9,000-sq.-ft. venue accommo- dates up to 250 seated guests or 500 for a stand-up reception. Photo: Tourism PEI: Jenna Rachelle Photo: Tourism PEI Heather Ogg Photo: Tourism PEI: Stephen Harris Photo: Tourism PEI: Paul Baglole Photo: Tourism PEI: Paul Baglole Photo: Al Douglas Media Photo: Tourism PEI: Brian Simpson Photo: Tourism PEI: John Sylvester SEASIDE LUXURY Open May to October, Dalvay by the Sea is a historic 1895 inn nestled in Prince Edward Island National Park. This coastal landmark offers 25 antique-furnished guestrooms and eight three-bedroom cottages. With private meeting spaces, spa services, nearby beaches and scenic trails, it’s an ideal setting for retreats or executive getaways. Opened in late 2024, Blackbush Beach Resort is a luxurious oceanfront retreat on PEI’s north shore. Ideal for small groups, it offers 30 guestrooms, plus cottages and beach villas. Guests enjoy direct beach access, a yoga/ Pilates studio and versatile meeting spaces in the on-site business centre. QUINTESSENTIALLY PEI Fans of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s beloved novel, Anne of Green Gables, will cherish a day trip to Green Gables Heritage Place. The property features the original Green Gables farmhouse, an interpretive centre and forest trails that inspired the novel’s terrifying “Haunted Wood.” Book a private tour of Charlottetown Harbour with Ride Solar Harbour Cruises aboard North America’s largest solar-powered vessel. Tours accommodate up to 34 guests and can be customized with catering and live entertainment. The Fiddling Fisherman combines two of the Island’s best-known traditions: music and lobster fishing. Guests can join J.J. Chaisson, a musician and professional lobster fisher, for a hands-on lobster fishing adventure. Up to 45 guests can enjoy a fresh lobster dinner onboard or at The Fiddling Fisherman Lookout event space. The Holman Grand Hotel’s 80 stylish guestrooms and suites stand out for comfort and elegance. The property features three sunlit meeting rooms totalling 2,500 sq. ft. In warmer months, the Confederation Terrace is a stunning outdoor venue with views of Province House and the city’s vibrant Arts District. The Arts Hotel is a budget-friendly option in the downtown core. Designed with a minimalist, community-focused vibe, its 80 guestrooms skip in-room extras like TVs and telephones in favour of a communal guest lounge, where travellers can access a kitchenette while connecting with fellow guests. The University of PEI’s new $63-million Performing Arts Centre and Residence offers 127 apartment-style rooms during the summer months. The building also features classrooms, lounges, meeting spaces and a 400-seat performing arts theatre. Inn at Bay Fortune The Table Culinary Studio Dalvay by the Sea Green Gables House Crowbush Cove The Holman Grand Hotel PEI Brewing Company Besides excellent golf courses, many golf properties on the Island, such as The Links at Crowbush Cove, Dundarave Golf Course and Rodd Brudenell River Resort, also offer accommodations and meeting facilities. Download the Golf PEI app to explore what 18 of the Island’s golf properties have to offer. golfpei.ca Summer 2025 | Ignitemag.ca | 59
