Find Your Good Tidings Along the Central Coastal Drive.
Small towns, big holiday cheer! Join us every weekend from November 14 – December 20, 2026, for festive finds, delicious treats and holiday happenings across Central Coastal PEI. Shop local, explore somewhere new and make a little holiday magic along the way!
Explore seaside villages and countryside towns filled with festive charm, where local shops, cozy cafés and holiday experiences are waiting to be discovered. From holiday markets and live entertainment to scenic walks along the South Shore, twinkling lights in North Rustico and warm cups along the Hot Chocolate Trail, there’s plenty of reasons to get out and explore.
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. Browse local shops for one-of-a-kind gifts, discover handmade treasures from Island artisans and makers, visit furry friends at a local farm or enjoy a cozy meal. Get creative with festive workshops or unwind with a weekend getaway at a charming inn!
5th Annual Hot Chocolate Trail: Nov 14- Dec 22
Events, Food & Drink

Get ready to sip, savour, and explore your way across Prince Edward Island on the 2026 Hot Chocolate Trail! With 46 participating cafés, restaurants, and local businesses serving up unique hot chocolate creations and sweet escapes, there's something delicious waiting around every corner!

A Light in Maud’s Window: A Christmas Stroll Through Cavendish: Nov 29th at 2:00pm
Events, Workshops

Join Denise of Ingleside Tours on Sunday, November 29, for A Light in Maud’s Window, a festive afternoon celebrating the life and legacy of beloved Island author L.M. Montgomery, born on November 30, 1874.

A Little Clay Christmas at Village Pottery
Events

Get creative this holiday season with A Little Clay Christmas!

  • 10567 Rte 6, New London (near), Cavendish, PE, Canada
Around The Sea – Rotating House
Accommodations

Where the house slowly turns to follow the sun.

Barachois Inn
Accommodations

PEI's Definitive Five-Star Country Inn

Barn Quilt Workshop with Saltwater Stitchery: Nov 22nd at 1:00pm
Events, Workshops

Add a little colour and Island charm to your home! Join Saltwater Stitchery at Seawalk Studio for a creative afternoon making your own wooden barn quilt.

Blackbush Beach Resort
Accommodations

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

Bonshaw Hills Provincial Park
Activity

"The place where bass are plentiful.”

Brackley Bay Oyster Co. | Fresh Oysters, Seafood & Coastal Gifts
Holiday Shopping List

Pick up fresh Island oysters, mussels, clams, and seafood for your holiday gatherings, and browse PEI-made gifts, clothing, souvenirs, and more at Brackley Bay Oyster Co.!

Brackley Bay Oyster Company
Activity, Food & Drink

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

By The Bay Family Restaurant
Food & Drink

Come out and enjoy lunch or supper at a restaurant just off the water in North Rustico!

C&B Corner Cafe
Food & Drink

Inclusive, fun hangouts! 55 Broadway St Kensington, Corner of Commercial and Broadway.

Carr’s Annual Craft Fair
Events

Get a head start on your holiday shopping at Carr’s Annual Craft Fair in Stanley Bridge!

  • 32 Campbellton Rd, Stanley Bridge, PE C0B 1M0
Carr’s Oyster Bar & Giftshop
Food & Drink, Retail

Carr's Oyster Bar & Gift Shop in beautiful Stanley Bridge, PEI - come in for some fresh seafood

Christmas Paper Ornament Workshop: Sunday Nov 15th at 1:00pm
Workshops

Create your own Christmas paper ornaments while sipping on your favourite Frothy drink. Whether you're looking for a fun afternoon with friends or a chance to get creative, this workshop is a great way to kick off the holiday season!

COWS Ice Cream
Food & Drink, Retail

Crafting Timeless Flavours Since 1983

Craft Your Own Gnome Ornament at Seawalk Park: Dec 6th at 1:00pm
Workshops

Join Majestic Macrame to create your very own adorable gnome ornament, perfect for hanging on your Christmas tree or giving as a handmade gift.

Deep Roots Distillery
Food & Drink, Retail

Real Ingredients. Island Made. Artisan crafted, award-winning liquors.

Fairway Cottages
Accommodations

We look forward to welcoming you to Fairways Cottages!

Feasts on the Hill, Piper’s Restaurant at Glasgow Hills
Events

Enjoy an evening of delicious dining as Feasts on the Hill returns to Piper’s Restaurant at Glasgow Hills!

Felted Pinecone Garland Workshop with Farmer Flory: Dec 13th at 11:00am
Events, Workshops

Join Farmer Flory for a hands-on crafting experience where you'll create your very own holiday garland using natural pinecones and colourful felted decorations.

  • 351 Route 225, Hampshire, PE C0A 1Y0
Fin Folk Food
Food & Drink

Make FiN your PEI destination. “We’d love to see yah!”

Frothy Coffee Bar
Food & Drink

Welcome to Frothy Coffee, the newest gem in North Rustico, Prince Edward Island!

Gallants Country Food Market & Gas
Food & Drink, Retail

Discover Gallants Country Food Market and Gas at 1980 Route 243, Rustico, PEI

Graham Inn
Accommodations

Welcome to the extraordinary Graham Inn, a vacation rental

Holiday Wreath Workshop with Little Dutch Flower Farm: Nov 28th at 10:00am
Events, Workshops

Add a little Island-grown beauty to your holiday décor! Join Shellilee of Little Dutch Flower Farm for a festive wreath decorating workshop featuring beautiful dried flowers grown right here on PEI.

  • 7591 Cawnpore Ln, Cavendish, PE C0A 1N0
Home for the Holidays Christmas Festival
Events

Celebrate the magic of the season as Kensington's Home for the Holidays Christmas Festival returns!

  • 55 Victoria St E, Kensington, PE C0B 1M0
Host, Toast & Be Merry! A Holiday Hosting Workshop: Dec 5th at 1:30pm
Events, Workshops

Love hosting for the holidays but not all the work that comes with it? Join the PEI Preserve Company for a festive afternoon filled with holiday entertaining tips, delicious tastings, festive drinks and a little Preserve Company magic!

Island Hill Farms Inc
Activity, Food & Drink, Retail

Island Hill Farm is a place where we love farming, animals, and sharing stories.

Island Stone Pub
Food & Drink

Year round Island cuisine & hospitality in the historic Kensington Station.

Island Style | Island-Inspired Apparel, Accessories & Gifts
Holiday Shopping List

Shop a wide selection of Christmas decorations, ornaments, festive home décor, clothing, accessories, gifts, and Island-inspired souvenirs at Island Style in Cavendish!

Island Style Boutique
Retail

Island Style is a locally-owned shop in Cavendish, PE

Jane & Sue Chocolate
Food & Drink, Retail

Chocolate that tastes as decadent as it looks.

Knead a Brake
Food & Drink, Retail

Welcome to Knead a Brake, where warm ovens meet open roads.

Learn to Loom Knit with Knit Pickers PEI: Nov 29th at 1:00pm
Events, Workshops

Handmade gifts are extra special, especially when you make them yourself! Spend a cozy afternoon at Seawalk Park discovering the art of loom knitting, a fun and easy way to create beautiful knitted pieces without traditional knitting needles.

Lone Oak Brew Pub – Milky Way
Food & Drink

Lone Oak Brewing Co is a locally owned and operated hospitality destination on Prince Edward Island.

North Shore Canteen
Food & Drink

Chef driven, locally inspired, full service restaurant in French River PEI!

Oh Hey by the Sea
Food & Drink, Retail

Oh Hey PEI is Prince Edward Island’s premier destination for locally made goods.

Oh Hey in the City
Food & Drink, Retail

Oh Hey PEI is Prince Edward Island’s premier destination for locally made goods.

Oh Hey PEI | Photography, Art Prints, Candles & Coastal Gifts
Holiday Shopping List

Discover locally made gifts, artwork, candles, jewelry, ornaments, and PEI-inspired treasures at Oh Hey PEI's two locations in Brackley Beach and Charlottetown.

OH Victoria Hotel
Accommodations

OH Victoria welcomes you to the bustling traditional fishing village of Victoria-by-the-Sea.

Olde Village Bakery
Food & Drink

The Olde Village Bakery in North Rustico. A seasonal business with the best baked goods around

Pedro’s Island Eatery
Food & Drink

A cozy North Rustico favourite with a menu of rustic Italian and PEI-style seafood dishes.

PEI Fox Den
Retail

The Den is a place where you can find island designed and crafted products created to give comfort, joy and warmth.

PEI Preserve Company
Food & Drink, Retail

Our selection is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Route 2 Diner
Food & Drink

Route 2 Diner is a family-run classic diner with a bit of English flair.

Ruby’s Counter
Food & Drink

Small town, big flavour

Rustico Bay Wool Sweater Company
Retail

Premium Quality handmade Atlantic Canadian wool sweaters is our specialty.

Rustico Bay Wool Sweater Company | Cozy Sweaters, Knitwear & Accessories
Holiday Shopping List

Shop cozy wool sweaters, knitwear, and winter accessories at Rustico Bay Wool Sweater Company. Open weekends from November 14 until Christmas!

Rustico Surf Club
Retail

A small unique retailer featuring boards and quality screen-printed apparel.

Rustico Surf Club | Locally Designed Tees, Hoodies & Beanies
Holiday Shopping List

Shop locally designed hoodies, cozy crewnecks, graphic tees, and beanies that make great Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers at Rustico Surf Club in North Rustico!

The Great Canadian Soap Company
Retail

The Great Canadian Soap Co is a small, family based company in Prince Edward Island

The Great George Hotel
Accommodations

The Great George is the perfect starting point for exploring Charlottetown

The Handpie Company
Food & Drink, Retail

Handheld happiness - Ready when you are!

The Toy Factory
Retail

Our curated selection of high quality toys, games, puzzles and crystals provide a dynamic and fulfilling gift shopping experience.

The Willow Bakery & Cafe
Food & Drink

Bakery: handmade baked good in the heart of PEI!

The Woodlots
Accommodations

Experience the ultimate getaway with The Woodlot vacation rentals.

Treetop Haven
Accommodations

Treetop Haven is more than just a few nights away from home.

Village Pottery | Handmade Mugs, Bowls & Decorative Pottery
Holiday Shopping List

Explore two floors of handmade pottery, locally made gifts, Island artwork, jewelry, clothing, and accessories at Village Pottery in New London!

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

Sip your way across Prince Edward Island from tip to tip with the Hot Chocolate Trail! Discover cafés, restaurants and local shops serving up their own creative takes on everyone’s favourite cozy drink. With delicious flavours, festive toppings and plenty of chocolatey goodness, there’s something for every hot chocolate lover. Along the way, browse local shops, discover unique Island-made gifts and make a little holiday shopping part of your adventure!