There is a feeling you have landed in a place so remote that time stands still. These sparsely populated islands are connected by long white sand spits where sea-birds are the only sunbathers.
We take you to miles of footpaths threading along tall red sandstone cliffs with sea stacks carved by the incessant ocean. As we wander along we can't help wondering at the hardiness of fishermen living here for hundreds of years in this pristine spot so far from the mainland.
The "Maggies", as they are sometimes called, were settled by Acadians fleeing deportation in 1755, so you'll hear plenty of French spoken in the tidy villages. There are also intriguing pockets of English settlement created by shipwrecked passengers and sailors who decided to stay. You'll understand why when you sample the delicious French cuisine for which the islands are famous.
We stay at an inn steeped in history and lore that was once a Captain's mansion. A bilingual guide tells the stories, explain the terrain, and talk about the flora and fauna of the beloved islands.
The Adventure starts and ends in Charlottetown, on Prince Edward Island (we will take you by ferry). If you prefer to fly there you can rendez-vous with us at Cap-aux-Meules.