Cavendish Vacation Rentals

Cavendish is a small resort community on Prince Edward Island. The vacation rental accommodation in the area consists of basic beach cottages all the way up to luxurious villas with incredible views of the surrounding ocean. Cavendish cottage rentals are a great option for a family vacation, friends' getaway, or romantic escape.

Dive into the culinary delights of Cavendish

The seafood on Prince Edward Island is so good that it is known as the food island of Canada. The oysters from the area were declared the best in the world at the Paris Fair in 1900 and they have been famous ever since. You can buy them directly from the fishermen and take them back to your vacation rental to enjoy with lemon, a touch of black pepper, and a glass of champagne.,

Enjoy a Lobster Supper which is piles of seafood, mainly lobsters, eaten family-style at large tables. These are hosted by locals and at certain restaurants in Cavendish such as New Glasgow, which is a 500 seat dining hall. Try the local seafood delights at these meals such as seafood chowder and steamed mussels. Don't forget to leave space for some local pie for dessert.

Hop on the rides at Sandspit Cavendish Beach

The thrill seekers in your family will love Sandspit Amusement Park, where you can ride the largest roller coaster in Eastern Canada, the Cyclone, with its three drops and two corkscrews. Younger travelers will enjoy the soft play room, mini- Cyclone, and Kiddie Cars.

Why not head to Prince Edward Island National Park by Cavendish Beach? Explore the sea life along the shore, go for a hike to see the natural beauty of the area, and head out to sea on a kayak to get a different view of all that this park has to offer. In the peak season, ranger-guided activities such as kayaking, campfire stories, and stargazing make the visit even more magical.

Attend the famous Cavendish Beach Music Festival

The Cavendish Beach Music Festival is the largest multi-day music festival in Atlantic Canada. Held over a weekend in July each year, this festival attracts bands and music lovers from all over Canada and the USA. Enjoy some of the biggest names in country music and some delicious local food at the festival, but make sure to book one of the Cavendish vacation homes well in advance if visiting for this popular event.

October sees the annual PEI Marathon take place, which is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. There are events for the whole family including a kids' run, 1km wheelchair race, a 5km, 10km, half-marathon, and the full marathon. Note that tickets to this popular event are in high demand. Why not head to Cavendish Beach for a relaxing vacation before or after the race day.

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