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Bideford Parsonage Museum is by no means the only hidden gem waiting to be unearthed by visitors to this pocket of Western Prince Edward Island. After you\u2019ve explored the museum and perhaps enjoyed a picnic on our inviting grounds, we humbly suggest you take some time to explore the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
From stunning beaches to culinary delights, Indigenous experiences, alpacas, and more historic sites, you\u2019ll find everything and then some in Bideford and the surrounding communities of Tyne Valley, Ellerslie and Lennox Island. Keep reading for the inside scoop on some of our Board and staff\u2019s favourite local gems! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Continue your deep dive into Island history with a visit to the nearby Green Park Shipbuilding Museum and Yeo House. Built in the same era as the Bideford Parsonage, the Yeo House offers another stunning example of Gothic-style architecture.
The museum offers insights into the important role shipbuilding played in the region thanks to pioneer shipbuilder, William Ellis. Ellis established the Bideford shipyards which later were incorporated into the Yeo shipyards across the Goodwood River in Port Hill. Because of this enterprise and its economic importance, this area was considered one of the most financially exclusive areas of PEI with Mr Yeo considered PEI\u2019s richest man at one moment in history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This provincial park also offers lovely walking trails and a river beach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first inhabitants of Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island) were the Mi\u2019kmaq people of the Northern Woodlands, whose roots trace back ten thousand years. Today, this strong and resilient Indigenous community continues to thrive and extends an invitation for visitors to learn about its rich culture, traditions, and history.
Lennox Island, the largest of the three reserves on PEI, is mere minutes from Bideford. Here, your Mi\u2019kmaq hosts warmly invite you to explore and experience Lennox Island. There are several interactive experiences you can book in advance, or you can pay a visit to thevisit the Cultural Centre and learn about their culture and customs through interpretive displays, artifacts, and photographs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take a deep dive into the world of alpacas and have your spirits lifted to new heights by these fuzzy, friendly four-legged animals. Green Gable Alpacas\u2019 owner and alpaca lover, Janet, leads visitors through a fun and informative tour of her alpaca farm. You\u2019ll learn why it\u2019s best not to pet alpacas, what makes alpaca fleece so special, what makes them \u2018environmentally-friendly\u2019 and so much more. Then you\u2019ll have a chance to visit the charming on-farm store, where alpaca wool sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other items abound. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tyne Valley may be a tiny village, but if you want to enjoy authentic PEI food made with love, you absolutely have to stop in for lunch or dinner. Amongst the dining options, there are three stand-outs: Backwoods Burger, Valley Pearl Oyster, and Tyne Valley Teas Cafe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Backwoods Burger<\/a> serves up a wide array of unique burger dishes as well as a quirk and cozy atmosphere that everyone will feel comfortable in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Valley Pearl Oysters<\/a> is a \u2018must\u2019 if you love oysters (and who doesn\u2019t?!). Run by local fisher, Jeff Noye, who also happens to be the mayor of Tyne Valley at the time of writing, you can look forward to the freshest oysters and warmest Western PEI hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tyne Valley Teas Cafe<\/a> is the perfect place to enjoy a light lunch, get a to-go drink, or stock up on sweets for the road. It\u2019s charm steeped and poured into a teacup! <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Island\u2019s most westerly craft brewery is a must-visit. Located down a red dirt road and overlooking the North Shore, it\u2019s quintessential \u2018PEI\u2019 in every sense of the word. From the down-home ambience and uniquely named brews, to the satiating food menu and colourful character of its owner, Eric, Moth Lane Brewing is everything that makes Western PEI so special, served up in a pint glass with a smile to boot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n ******** <\/p>\n\n\n\nMoth Lane Brewing <\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We look forward to welcoming you to our \u2018neck of the woods\u2019 and hope you have time to discover the many gems in Western PEI. We\u2019ve only included places in very close proximity to Bideford, but venture further west, east or south and you\u2019ll happen upon even more unforgettable PEI spots!<\/p>\n\n\n\n