Located on Prince Edward Island's north shore, this coastal city is known for its 1870s Victorian mansions, active fishing port, and red sand beaches along Green Shore.
Start your visit at Riverside Park, where walking paths follow the riverbank for three miles. The City Museum displays tools, clothing, and photographs from the 19th-century logging era. Every Saturday morning, vendors sell fresh produce and handmade crafts at the market on Main Street. For evening entertainment, the downtown theater hosts live music performances every Friday. Stop by the red brick fire station built in 1928, which still operates today with vintage equipment on display.
<getting_around> Walk or rent a bike to explore the compact downtown area. Buses run every 30 minutes between the train station and major stops like the museum and park entrance. Free parking lots behind the post office and near the library accommodate visitors arriving by car. Most shops and restaurants cluster within six blocks of the central clock tower. Avoid driving during the weekly street market when Main Street closes to vehicles from 8 AM to 2 PM.</getting_around>
<top_attractions> The City Museum requires about two hours to see its permanent exhibits on local history. Riverside Park’s northern section contains a fenced dog area and playground with climbing structures. At the working grist mill two miles east of town, watch corn get ground into meal using water-powered stones. The historic theater offers backstage tours on Wednesdays at 11 AM and 3 PM. Climb the 87 steps to the top of the clock tower for views extending to the surrounding farmland.</top_attractions>
<local_eats> Try the family-owned diner on Oak Avenue that serves pancakes with locally tapped maple syrup. A food truck near the park entrance sells smoked pork sandwiches on homemade rolls. The bakery on 3rd Street makes cinnamon bread fresh daily using a 1930s brick oven. For dinner, two steakhouses near the train station source beef from nearby ranches. Several cafes along Main Street provide free refills on coffee and outdoor seating with space for pets.</local_eats>
<seasonal_considerations> July brings free outdoor concerts in the park every Sunday evening. Ice skating becomes available from December to February at the temporary rink next to the library. Fall foliage peaks between October 10-25, drawing photographers to the covered bridge west of town. Some attractions like the grist mill close weekdays from January through March. Prepare for sudden rain showers in April and May by carrying a compact umbrella.</seasonal_considerations>
