Moncton to Summerside

From Moncton, we headed across the Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island. Rather than make a straight run to Summerside, we gave ourselves time for a bridge-side leg stretch, a detour to the island’s western edge and plenty of waterfront wandering once we checked in.

First stop: Borden-Carleton

Gateway Village in Borden-Carleton was our first stop after the bridge. We wandered around to stretch our legs and kill a little time. Coastal Culture, at the village, was dog friendly; the staff welcomed Tilly and even gave her a treat. It was an excellent first-island hello.

West Point and Cedar Dunes

Next, we headed toward West Point, the westernmost point on Prince Edward Island. We parked at the West Point Lighthouse Inn & Museum, inside Cedar Dunes Provincial Park, then made our way down to the red-sand shoreline. The black-and-white lighthouse made a great landmark, and the beach was a perfect place for Tilly to do one of her favourite things: dip her toes in the water.

A treat at every pass

After West Point, we headed to Summerside and checked into the Microtel Inn & Suites. The staff were really nice and gave Tilly a treat every time we passed them. That sort of consistent, small kindness makes a hotel feel genuinely dog friendly.

The Summerside waterfront

The Baywalk Boardwalk at the Summerside waterfront became one of our favourite places to walk while we stayed there. The route followed the water past the shoreline and small lighthouse, and we kept returning for the open views at different times of day.

Evermore’s patio welcome

We ate at Evermore: Island Dining & Brewing. Being off-season, there were not many people outside, but I caught a staff member’s attention and they let Tilly and me sit on the patio. They even brought her water.

We also saw dogs sitting at The Knot Beach Bar & Rentals nearby. There were no seats available, so we did not go in, but it is worth keeping in mind for a return visit.