Boating & Watersports, Prince Edward Isl

Canada

BOATING & WATERSPORTS on PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND It's hard to avoid the water on an island. In fact, Prince Edward Island locals and visitors revel in the waters. You can check out the Amusement Parks article for water slide fun, but here you will find some contacts for boating, fishing and kayaking. Offerings range from the ridiculously fun to the sublime. At the end of the list is an abbreviated list of sports fishing outfits. ADVENTURE QUEST ECO TOURS Site 8, Box 40, RR1 Elmsdale, Nova Scotia B0N 1M0 (902) 883-1974 Eco-tours of Prince Edward Island and Atlantic Canada. Explore dune and river systems, remote beaches, historic sites, unsurpassed coastal scenery. Deluxe motor coach and accommodations. Cycling/sea kayaking tours. CAPTAIN GARRY'S SEAL & BIRD WATCHING CRUISES Route 4, northeast of Wood Islands Murray River (800) 496-2494 (902) 962-2494 World-famous seal/bird watching cruise. Largest seal colony on PEI (seals seen every cruise). See seal pups and bull seals up to 1000 lbs. Visit Bird Island, thousands of cormorants, blue herons, terns. Bald eagle sightings. See mussel farming. Sunset dinner cruises. Chowder and mussels aboard vessel. CARDIGAN SAILING CHARTERS Box 7, Cardigan, PEI C0A 1G0 (902) 583-2020 Day sailing aboard an Island-built 30' mahogany schooner. Often joined by dolphins while sailing into scenic Cardigan Bay. Box lunch provided by Cardigan Lobster Suppers. CRUISE MANADA SEAL-WATCHING BOAT TOURS Box 641 Montague, PEI C0A 1R0 (902) 838-3444 (800) 986-3444 Cruise in comfort, rain or shine on Manada II and Manada III, fully-equipped for comfort, safety. Cruise two of PEI's most beautiful rivers. Visit harbour seal colony, mussel farms, see native birds, porpoise sightings, cruise by historic sights. Complimentary refreshments, traditional music. IMPERIAL HARBOUR CRUISES 69 Stratford Road Prince Street Wharf Charlottetown, PEI C1A 7B9 (902) 628-LAND (902) 368-BOAT View Charlottetown's historic harbour aboard its largest fully-licensed cruise vessel, MacDonalds III. Fully equipped, weather-protected 46' Coast Guard-inspected Cape Islander with all comfort features. View marine life as you cruise the harbour with a certified captain and experienced tour guide. Bring your camera, capture the magnificent view. Charters, harbour cruises, seal-watching tours. Accommodates 40 passengers. OUTSIDE EXPEDITIONS P.O. Box 337 North Rustico, PEI C0A 1X0 (902) 963-3366 (800) 207-3899 Half-day excursions in PEI's National Park. Morning, afternoon or sunset. Saturday's courses and excursions to the Island's kayaking hot spots. Two- to six-day camping or inn-to-inn kayaking, biking and hiking expeditions all over Atlantic Canada. Outfitting rentals available. Sunset Sundays and by request, lobster boils on the beach. Quality journeys, fine food and fully catered. Beginners, families and custom tours welcome. PADDLE PEI 41 Allen Street Charlottetown, PEI C1A 2V6 (902) 569-1352 Guided kayak tours for half-, full- and two-day (overnight) excursions. Enjoy a taste of PEI's finest seafood on each of our guided trips. Situated on the warm, scenic Brudenell River. Providing a gateway for exploration of rivers, coastlines and off-shore islands of eastern PEI. No experience necessary. Rental and professional instruction for kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing. SCHOONER ADVENTURES 16 Great George Street Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4J6 (902) 629-SAIL Unique two-hour sailing tour of beautiful Charlottetown harbour aboard the Mercy Coles, a "small tall ship" (35' 2-masted traditional wooden schooner). Relax or help sail. Family rates available. SPLASH SEA-DOO RENTALS Charlottetown Harbour (902) 892-1445 Call for locations. Open mid-June to mid-September daily, weather permitting, for half-hour or one-hour rentals. Tours available. ST. CATHERINES COVE CANOE RENTAL INC. Off Route 9 on St. Catherines Road (902) 675-2035 Paddle the tidal West (Elliot) River into the Bonshaw Hills. Experience tranquility and pastoral beauty off the beaten path. Picnic area and floating wharf. Phone ahead for best tides/times. Situated on small farm with "hands-on" animals for the whole family. ST. PETERS BAY MARINA St. Peters Area Development Corp. St. Peters, PEI C0A 2A0 (902) 961-3195 (902) 961-2768 Open June 1 to September 4. Mooring fees due upon arrival. THE PIER SEADOO RENTALS Route 6, Stanley Bridge (902) 886-3126 Open late June to early September. Half-hour or hourly rentals. WATERSPORT PEI Route 6, Stanley Bridge (902) 886-2323 Sea-Doo, canoe and boat rentals. Experience the thrill of supervised sea-doo watercraft or enjoy fishing and leisure boating on the beautiful Stanley River. Tackle and bait available. Sport Fishing Outfits _____________________ AIDEN DOIRON'S DEEP-SEA FISHING in North Rustico, featuring The Dougie D and Island Prince. Charter trips and shore-line cruises available. (902) 963-2442 (902) 963-2039 ANDREW'S MIST in Alberton. Deep-sea, evening harbour cruise. (902) 853-2307 BARRY DOUCETTE'S DEEP-SEA FISHING in North Rustico. 3-1/2 hour trips in 43' fibreglass boat. (902) 963-2465 (902) 963-2611 BEARDED SKIPPER'S DEEP-SEA FISHING at the North Rustico Wharf. 3-1/2 hour trips on 43' Silver Wave. (902) 963-2334 (902) 963-2525 BEN'S LAKE On Route 24 in Bellevue. Trout fishing, excellent catch and release fly fishing. Also "fee fishing." No license required. (902) 838-2706 BOB'S DEEP-SEA FISHING in North Rustico. The My Two Girls, a 42' Island-built fibreglass boat for 3-1/2 hour trips. (902) 963-2666 (902) 963-2086 CAPT. LLOYD MACKINNON in Red Head. Deep-sea fishing on Janie's Pride. (902) 961-2873 (902) 628-5343 CAPTS. MARVIN & WADE GRAHAM in New London Wharf. The Green Witch and Marilyn Anne. Deep-sea 4 hours out. (902) 886-2647 (902) 886-2124 (902) 886-2077 COURT BROTHERS DEEP-SEA FISHING in North Rustico. 3-hour trips. Gift shop next door. (902) 963-2322 GAUTHIER'S DEEP-SEA FISHING in North Rustico Wharf. 3-1/2 hour trips on 43' Julie Ann Jamie. Also tuna trips begin late August. (902) 963-2295 (902) 963-2191 IAN'S DEEP-SEA FISHING in Stanley Bridge. 95% success rate. Charters available. (902) 886-2491 (902) 621-0658 (902) 628-7128 MAC'S DEEP-SEA FISHING INC in Launching Harbour. On the Anita A III. (902) 583-2568 McGRATH'S DEEP SEA FISHING in Red Head. Onboard the Alana Florence. (902) 961-2679 (902) 629-5329 NORTH LAKE TUNA CHARTERS INC in North Lake. Deep-sea and tuna sport fishing. Land a bluefin tuna and you do not pay. (902) 357-2055 RICHARD'S DEEP-SEA FISHING in Covehead Harbour. Deep-sea onboard 45' Flying Hawk II. (902) 672-2376 ROBERTSON'S TUNA & DEEP-SEA FISHING in North Lake. They go out until November. (902) 357-2029 SALTY SEAS DEEP-SEA FISHING in Covehead Harbour. No fish, no charge. Free admittance to National Park. (902) 672-3246 (902) 672-2681 Off-Season Telephone

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