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Small Towns of Prince Edward Island

From Vancouver Island to the Kootenays, the Okanagan to the Northern Frontier —10communities with stories worth the drive.
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Some of Prince Edward Island's most visited small towns on our platform

🌷 Spring 2026 picks
Atlantic
Charlottetown
Charlottetown
Birthplace of Confederation, featuring charming streets lined with vibrant local culture.
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Atlantic
Cornwall
Cornwall
Seaside destination boasting red sand beaches and a rich maritime heritage for explorers.
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Atlantic
North Lake
North Lake
Tranquil waterfront oasis known for its stunning sunsets and vibrant fishing culture.
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Atlantic
Saint Peters Bay
Saint Peters Bay
Scenic bay destination with stunning coastal views and rich Acadian culture steeped in history.
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Atlantic
Kensington
Kensington
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Atlantic
Georgetown
Georgetown
Quaint harbor town celebrated for stunning beaches and vibrant fishing culture.
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Atlantic
Tyne Valley
Tyne Valley
Charming locale known for its lively arts scene and stunning coastal views.
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Atlantic
Wellington
Wellington
Quaint coastal village with rich maritime history and breathtaking cliffs along the shore.
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Vancouver Island Towns

From the wild west coast to the sheltered east side, Vancouver Island's small towns offer surf beaches, artist studios, farm stands, and some of the mildest weather in Canada.

Vancouver Island
Chemainus
Chemainus
World-famous murals saved this mill town and turned it into an outdoor gallery on Vancouver Island.
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Vancouver Island
Ladysmith
Ladysmith
Heritage waterfront town with murals, a harbour walk, and one of BC's most active arts communities.
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Vancouver Island
Duncan
Duncan
A welcoming valley town known as the “City of Totems,” rich in Indigenous culture, outdoor trails, and a strong farm-to-table community.
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Vancouver Island
Sooke
Sooke
A wild west coast community known for dramatic shoreline, rainforest trails, and unforgettable outdoor adventures along the Pacific.
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Vancouver Island
Cumberland
Cumberland
A revitalized heritage village known for world-class biking trails, creative energy, and a strong outdoor community in the Comox Valley.
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Northern Vancouver Island
Port Hardy
Port Hardy
A remote northern outpost at the edge of Vancouver Island, known for wild ocean landscapes, rich marine life, and access to some of BC’s most untouched coastal parks.
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Kootenay & Interior Towns

Hot springs, ski towns, ghost towns, and fruit stands along the highway. BC's interior is where the mountains get quieter and the communities get more interesting.

East Kootenay
Fernie
Fernie
Legendary powder town in the Elk Valley — skiing, culture, craft beer, and dramatic Rocky Mountain scenery.
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Columbia Valley
Fairmont Hot Springs
Fairmont Hot Springs
Soaking pools, hoodoo trails, and Columbia Lake in the shadow of the Rockies.
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Kootenay Rockies
Trail
Trail
A rugged riverside city in the Kootenays, known for its industrial roots, strong community spirit, and scenic mountain surroundings.
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Kootenay Rockies
Skookumchuck
Skookumchuck
A peaceful rural area set in open valleys and wetlands, known for its birdlife, farmland, and expansive views of the Columbia Valley.
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Fraser Canyon
Lytton
Lytton
A small canyon village at the dramatic meeting of two major rivers, known for record-breaking heat, powerful landscapes, and a resilient community history.
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Northern British Columbia
Valemount
Valemount
A small mountain village surrounded by towering peaks, known as a gateway to Mount Robson and a hub for year-round outdoor adventure.
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Cariboo & Gold Country

The old Cariboo Wagon Road runs through ranch country, gold rush towns, and some of BC's biggest open skies. This is the BC that feels like the Wild West.

Thompson-Nicola
Ashcroft
Ashcroft
Desert valley town with canyon hikes, glass mosaics, and one of BC's last Cariboo Wagon Road roadhouses.
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Thompson-Nicola
Cache Creek
Cache Creek
Crossroads of Highway 1 and 97, with grasslands, Indigenous sites, and wildlife you won't find anywhere else in BC.
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South Cariboo
100 Mile House
100 Mile House
Gateway to Cariboo wilderness with ranching heritage, cross-country skiing, and endless outdoor trails.
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South Cariboo
150 Mile House
150 Mile House
Fertile valley with farmland, local markets, and the quiet heart of the South Cariboo.
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Thompson-Nicola
Barriere
Barriere
North Thompson River valley town with salmon runs, snowshoeing, and mountain views.
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Cariboo
Barkerville
Barkerville
Gold Rush ghost town preserved in time, with wooden buildings and costumed interpreters.
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Northern BC & the Frontier

The Alaska Highway, the Stewart-Cassiar, and the towns that serve as last stops before the wilderness takes over. Northern BC is vast, remote, and unforgettable.

Northern BC
Prince Rupert
Prince Rupert
Gateway to Haida Gwaii and the Inside Passage, where rain, seafood, and First Nations culture meet at the end of the road.
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Northern BC
Prince George
Prince George
Northern capital of BC, where the Fraser and Nechako rivers meet and every highway north begins.
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Northern BC
Fort Nelson
Fort Nelson
Mile 300 of the Alaska Highway, boreal forest trails, and the last big stop heading north.
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Northern BC
Burns Lake
Burns Lake
Lakes District fishing haven surrounded by mountains in the heart of northern BC.
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Northern BC
Dease Lake
Dease Lake
BC's most remote community on the Stewart-Cassiar Highway.
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Northern BC
Mackenzie
Mackenzie
A rugged northern town near Williston Lake, known for its forestry roots and access to <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Powder King Mountain Resort</span></span>—often called the “Whistler of the North”—offering deep powder, quiet slopes, and true backcountry feel.
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Prince Edward Island’s Small Towns

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Notable Canadians with roots in Prince Edward Island's small communities

Joe O’Brien | Harness Horseman
📍 Alberton, Prince Edward Island
Joe O’Brien | Harness Horseman
From Alberton, Prince Edward Island Joseph Cyril “Joe” O’Brien was perhaps the greatest driver and trainer of harness horses the world has ever seen. Born…
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Henry Wolsey Bayfield | Great Lakes Surveyor
📍 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Henry Wolsey Bayfield | Great Lakes Surveyor
From Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Admiral Henry Wolsey Bayfield was a British naval officer and surveyor of lakes Ontario, Superior, Erie and Huron. Born in…
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Travel guides

Guides featuring Nova Scotia towns

Curated guides, hidden gems, and stories from the towns that make this country extraordinary

🌷 Spring 2026 picks
All-season
Top 10 Towns with Lovely Seaside Views
Top 10 Towns with Lovely Seaside Views
Harbour walks, lighthouse trails, and ocean views that make you pull over — 10 coastal towns worth the drive to the water's edge.
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All-season
Top 10 Wineries in British Columbia
Top 10 Wineries in British Columbia
From the Okanagan to the Kootenays — 10 small-town wineries where the tastings come with mountain views and no crowds.
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Winter
Top 10 Towns with Exceptional Ski Resorts
Top 10 Towns with Exceptional Ski Resorts
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