Driving Through Time: A Self-Guided Tour of Tignish to North Cape
- 2.5–3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Prince Edward Island’s westernmost tip is home to traditional fishing villages, nestled alongside innovative wind farms. On this circular driving tour through Tignish and North Cape’s spectacular natural scenery, you’ll learn about the area’s unique blend of history, nature, and maritime charm. The tour starts and ends at the magnificent St. Simon and St. Jude Church in Tignish. You’ll wind your way through coastal roads to reach the dramatic cliffs of North Cape before making your way to Skinners Pond Beach. Along the way, I’ll share stories about the mysterious Phantom Ship that locals claim still appears on foggy nights, and tell you how Irish moss harvesting shaped the local economy. You’ll discover how this remote corner of Prince Edward Island has adapted over the years, from the days of the island’s car ban to becoming a leader in renewable energy research. This driving tour covers approximately 54 kilometers of Prince Edward Island’s most dramatic coastline.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
What's not
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Itinerary
This self-guided driving tour starts and ends at the magnificent St. Simon and St. Jude Church in Tignish, the spiritual heart of Tignish since 1860.
On this self-guided tour, you'll find out how mail reached this remote community at the historic Tignish Post Office.
On this self-guided tour, you'll have a chance to take in and learn about the Big Tignish Lighthouse.
On this self-guided tour, you'll discover why Tignish proudly calls itself the “Co-op Capital of Canada” while taking in the Royal Star Foods Ltd.
On this self-guided tour, you'll see dozens of wind turbines at North Cape Wind Farm and hear about the Wind Energy Institute of Canada.
On this self-guided tour, you'll stand beneath the historic North Cape Lighthouse and learn about its crucial role in maritime safety.
On this self-guided tour, you'll pass by Skinners Pond Road and hear a few of the area's legends including a ghostly tale or two.
On this self-guided tour, you'll learn about the area’s rich musical heritage and its connection to Canadian folk legend Tom Connors at the Stompin’ Tom Centre.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- This tour starts at St. Simon & St. Jude Church. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Canada, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 87% below the median of the 481 experiences we list in Canada, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 198 of 481.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in Canada, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
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