Discover Canada: Prince Edward Island

The Fantazmagoric Museum of the Strange and Unusual
This museum is just as it sounds -- a place to celebrate strange and unusual facts and oddities about science and nature. The whole family will enjoy the interesting displays about alternative medicine, world records, dinosaurs and island folklore. The highlight of the museum? A full-size walk-through reconstruction of King Tut's tomb and the treasures within.
Where to stay: Nearby Shaw's Hotel, which has a kids' menu for fussy eaters.

Green Gables Heritage Place, Prince Edward Island National Park
A trip to the Island wouldn't be complete without Anne of Green Gables. The farm that was the inspiration for the setting of the famous book should do the trick. The Heritage Place, located in Prince Edward Island National Park, boasts an audio-visual presentation on the history of the site and exhibits on the life and works of Lucy Maud Montgomery as well as on Green Gables and Prince Edward Island National Park. Find your way to the barn, where you can watch "A Celebration of Imagination -- the Life of L. M. Montgomery."
Where to stay: Free bike rentals are part of the deal at Wessex House, a modern, cosy home for rent that's just four minutes from the beach.

Lennox Island Mi'kmaq Cultural Centre, Lennox Island
Travel to Lennox Island, a Mi'kmaq community of about 400 residents located off Malpeque Bay. The Lennox Island Mi'kmaq Cultural Centre is a community museum where you can learn about traditional Mi'kmaq territory and government, medicines, local archeology, spirituality and the history of the Mi'kmaq-Acadian relationship. There's plenty to do on Lennox Island, from hiking nature trails to taking workshops in basket-weaving and the Mi'kmaq language.
Where to stay: The Lennox Island hostel offers affordable accommodations for up to 14 people. Located on the upper floor of the Ecotourism Complex, the hostel features spectacular views of Malpeque Bay and rates start at $20.

Eptek Art and Culture Centre, Summerside
Take your little Picassos on a tour of the art world to encourage them to hone their talents -- and someday sell those masterpieces! Located on the Summerside waterfront, Eptek Centre offers an array of exhibits and programs featuring themes dedicated to history, science and the fine arts. There's always something to see and do at Eptek, which hosts national, local and in-house displays and promotes cultural heritage.
Where to stay: Try one of the cosy rooms for up to four people at the Cairns Motel or enjoy the heated pool at the Country Pines Inn.

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