Find Your Good Tidings Along the Central Coastal Drive.
Celebrate the season of comfort and joy with Good Tidings, happening every weekend from November 15 – December 21, 2025, across Prince Edward Island’s Central Coastal region.
Explore seaside villages and countryside towns aglow with festive spirit, featuring local shopping, holiday theatre and entertainment, hands-on workshops, and cozy dining experiences. From trail walks on the South Shore to twinkling lights in North Rustico and steaming cups along the Hot Chocolate Trail, every weekend offers something new to discover.
This holiday season, shop, eat, and play local!
Shop Local This Season
Sip, shop, and stay awhile. The magic of the season lives here!
Stroll through seaside villages and countryside towns filled with festive cheer. Shop one-of-a-kind gifts from local artisans and makers, visit furry friends at a local farm, share a cozy meal, or unwind with a weekend getaway at a charming inn. Get creative with festive workshops like wreath making, macramé, loom knitting, and dried flower centrepieces! From handmade treasures to heartwarming moments, every stop is a chance to shop, eat, and play local, and celebrate the magic of the holidays all around you.
7th Annual Christmas Craft Fair

It’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas Craft Fairs!

A Green Gables Christmas

Make holiday memories with the whole family at A Green Gables Christmas!

Around The Sea – Rotating House

Where the house slowly turns to follow the sun.

Barachois Inn

PEI's Definitive Five-Star Country Inn

Blackbush Beach Resort

Blackbush is gateway to the very that Prince Edward Island has to offer.

Bluefield Band Christmas Craft Fair

Join us for a festive day of holiday craft fair shopping!

Bonshaw Hills Provincial Park

"The place where bass are plentiful.”

Borden-Carleton Craft Sale

Raise money for the Borden-Carleton Seniors Club! Crafts and bake sale. 9am to Noon

Brackley Bay Oyster Company

Rooted in the Sea. Raised by Community. Shucked with Love.

It is recommended to contact the businesses above, before visiting, to confirm hours and reservations as hours may vary!
Warm Up on the Hot Chocolate Trail
The Hot Chocolate Trail invites you to sip your way through the season on a journey across Prince Edward Island. Discover cafés, restaurants, and local shops serving up creative twists on everyone’s favourite cozy drink, from peppermint swirls to rich, chocolatey blends. Along the way, explore featured products inspired by the Trail, like cocoa-scented candles, cozy hoodies, and other locally made gifts perfect for holiday shopping.
Good Tidings Events
Soak up the wonder of the season on PEI’s North Shore!
Build your very own holiday wreath. Take a stroll on the beach. Learn how to mix festive cocktails. Visit PEI’s most famous Christmas village. Take in a live performance of ‘The Gift of the Magi’. With so much to experience, you’ll want to visit the North Shore again and again!
  • Infusion Experience **NEW** Guided Tour & Hands-on Infusion

    Deep Roots Distillery 2100 N York River Rd,, Warren Grove, PEI, Canada

    This tour includes a welcome cocktail and starts in our orchard. From there, we head into the production facility for a behind-the-scenes look at our stills and equipment, and we walk through how we craft our spirits and liqueurs. The second part of the experience...

    $59
Presented by Central Coastal Tourism Partnership in collaboration with Tourism Cavendish Beach and Local Operators.