Collect your rental vehicle and stock up on snacks and maps; car counters typically operate from early morning to late evening—confirm your flight arrival time with the rental company.
Popular cafe near downtown serving coffee, pastries, and hearty breakfast bowls—great start before driving north the next day. (Open ~7:30am–3:00pm).
Italian-inspired seafood and comfort food with harbor views; good final-city meal before hitting the road. Reservations recommended (evenings 5–9pm).
Try a waterfront cafe or casual seafood spot in Baddeck—fresh local lobster and fish, ideal after the drive. Many places open 11:30am onwards in summer.
Museum about Bell's life and inventions with displays and historic artifacts — one of Baddeck's top attractions; typically open 9:00am–5:00pm in summer.
Choose a local seafood restaurant (lobster suppers are seasonal) for a relaxed dinner and local flavors; many dining spots remain open until 8–9pm in summer.
Walk the shoreline and take cliff-top views from the lodge area; lodge dining available if you want a later lunch or coffee. Public access to viewpoints is free; lodge facilities open daily in season.
Iconic hike with cliff-top boardwalk views over the Gulf of St. Lawrence — allow 1.5–2 hours; park entrance fees apply (Parks Canada). Park sites generally accessible daylight hours; check park website for alerts.
Short drive east to the Greenwich section for boardwalks, dunes and a unique inland lagoon—the Greenwich Trails and interpretive center are open in summer (trail walk 45–90 minutes).
About 1–1.5 hour drive to eastern PEI; Basin Head is famous for its 'Singing Sands' and shallow warm water—park facilities open seasonally (daytime).
Leisurely drive back to Charlottetown, stopping at viewpoints or artisan studios along the way; allow time to buy local preserves and potatoes as souvenirs.
Drive time to Halifax ~3.5–4.5 hours depending on stops. Crossing the Confederation Bridge is the most direct option to reach Nova Scotia via NB; note there is a one-way toll entering PEI (when travelling onto the island) of approximately CAD54 for a two-axle vehicle—confirm current tolls.
Return your vehicle at Halifax Stanfield Airport and check in for your flight home. Allow at least 2 hours for airport procedures on domestic flights, more for international.