Prince Edward Island August 9, 2026

 

Eighteen kilometres covered while “on Island time” today looked like this!  The few kilometres I enjoyed before breakfast are not documented. The humidity level was so high I could not keep the camera lens clear of moisture.  This morning’s breakfast at my home away from home was once again hearty and healthy:  a bowl of fruit, a small yogurt cup, a muffin, large bowl of oatmeal with banana & berries.  

By the time breakfast was complete, after making some arrangements for tomorrow, it was time to be on the go.  I found another boardwalk I had not come across in previous walks.  It was the scenic route to the same area I had been to each day.

The waterfront was bustling!  

How did I not know there was a market here every Sunday!  

I stayed awhile to listen to the live music.

It was the perfect day to just sit, to just watch, to just listen, to just be! 

After all the walking and all the sitting, I was ready to walk more and sit more.  This time it was to Victoria Row to an outside patio where I could check off another item on my foody list.  

Shucker’s Select IPA by Bogside Brewing

Fish Tacos ✅ and of course PEI Fries!

the soft gentle tunes by this local artist lulled me

The shops were calling my name, I ventured into a few. 

It was being by the water that called my name louder.

I topped off today’s walking by purchasing a scoop of COW’S PEI Blueberry Ice Cream on a plain waffle cone. This brand of Ice Cream which is from Cavendish PEI is readily available in Banff.  Every time I walk the streets of Banff I pass by the shop but I never indulge.  It feels just too way off track to buy it in Banff. Soooo, when in Charlottetown, “on Island time”, the time was right!  

COW’S Ice Cream ✅

Tomorrow I will be venturing a little deeper into “on Island time”!

Stay tuned!

Prince Edward Island August 8, 2026

Walking the boardwalk by Victoria Park was a popular activity this morning, more-so than the other times I walked here. I had to remind myself this is Saturday!  Being “on Island time” I know it is August of 2026 and it’s something o’clock in the morning. Saturday draws not only those that “come from away” but the locals too. 

The forecast called for rain today. I don’t remember what rain looks like.  It was overcast and the humidity level felt sky high.  A tiny breeze added no relief to my comfort level yet I embraced it because never do I get to experience a sea breeze when home in Calgary.

On the return portion of the walk, instead of heading back to my home away from home, I carried on down to the waterfront.  It was bustling too with walkers, people fishing, runners, a spin class, and people attending to their adopted corners. 

inside St. Dunstan’s Basilica

The highlight of today was going to see “Come From Away” at The Confederation Centre of the Arts.  I kept checking for a decent enough seat but nothing was available.  When I checked again on Thursday, a single seat was available so I grabbed it.  

From the website:  “Come From Away is based on the true story of a small town that welcomed the world. What started as an average day in Gander, Newfoundland turned into a historic moment when 38 planes carrying thousands of people were diverted there on September 11, 2001.Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but the East Coast community welcomed these “come from aways” into their lives with open arms; uneasiness turned into trust, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Come From Away tells a heartwarming story of kindness in the face of unprecedented circumstances.”

After the performance, it was time to check off another item from my foody list. I savoured the view and the IPA while waiting for my…….

…. Lobster Roll!

I plan to complete this list tomorrow!

Fish & Chips✅

Fish Cakes✅

Potato Fudge✅

Local Beer✅

Lobster Roll✅

Cows Ice Cream

Fish Tacos

Prince Edward Island August 7, 2026

 

It’s been so very easy to quickly settle into being ‘on Island time”! This has been a breeze for me because being by water is in my blood to begin with. Last night’s sleep was nine hours, tonight I should be back on track with six or seven give or take some minutes here or there.  

My home away from home provides a hearty healthy full meal deal breakfast! Breakfast itself is an event.  

Before heading off for today’s main event, I needed to walk off the breakfast event. Seven kilometres did the trick. These are a few photos from that walk. 

Peak’s Quay

I found a red dirt trail to stroll along. 

I need to come back here later!

Or maybe this place could be tastier!

Now to the main event!  

Hoist the sails!

I am settle in for an afternoon of sailing!  There were six of us in total. Myself, a couple from Edmonton, the Captain and his two helpers.  It felt like a private tour.  It was the perfect activity for a scorching hot day.  They say with the heat and humidity, it felt like +39C.

a Harbour Seal

It was so relaxing going with the flow of the day and with the flow of the wind. This truly felt like what being “on Island time” is meant to feel like.  Then I got into this sailing a little deeper.

It was up to me to get us where we needed to go!

I asked the Captain if he would be OK being in a photo with me that would be in a blog post for the world to see.  He beamed brightly and said of course, so here we are! At this point he said “continue aiming in the direction of the lighthouse while I go adjust a rope.”  Off he went and I sailed the yacht for a few minutes on my own. I was a little all over the place but not enough to concern any of the others.

Eventually the Captain came back and took over the wheel.  It was a busy day on the water. There were a few other sail boats, some motor boats and jet skis.

heading back to the dock

My boat is the white one at bottom left.

While it was quite a laid back event, I worked up a thirst and an appetite. This was pretty much the best seat in the house.  A table on the upper deck with a front row view, under an umbrella, flower pots to myself, ahhhh!

cakes The Fish Cakes and refreshing salad were perfection!

Even more perfect than that meal was the Potato Fudge!  Yes, there is such a thing!  

So far I ate only one piece, the one at top left.  

Time to sign off!  That fudge is calling my name!

Prince Edward Island August 6, 2026

It was when I saw an empty plane pull up to the gate well before go time, I let myself feel hopeful I would be going to Prince Edward Island. It had been a few days filled with anxiety and sleepless nights once the airline threatened to strike and then they did go on strike three days before I was due to fly.  An agreement was reached twelve hours later, I hoped things would quickly get back on track. They did! Go time came!  

I am happy to declare I am now “on Island time”!

“on Island time” is about so much more than clock value, it’s a state of mind!  I wanted to come here in 2026 during October but I was not able to coordinate something.  Then an invitation came for August, I jumped on board like there was no tomorrow. The above watercolour painting was created from numerous photos belonging to my Valley Gal friend who frequently practices “on Island time”!  She snapped her sunset shots last summer while “on Island time” here in Prince Edward Island.

After ten hours of sleep, I was raring to get going doing things I love!

I did heed the heat warning!  

Before breakfast, I walked along the waterfront 

which is a hop, skip and a jump from my home away from home.  

The following three photos were taken later while on a two hour guided walking tour.  I captured too many beautiful scenes to share here. I learned lots about Charlottetown.  When I came to PEI in my younger years while living in Nova Scotia, partying was my game not history.  

Cows Ice Cream originates from Cavendish, PEI.

It’s called Beach Chair Lager!

 Be sure to read the description on the right.

While “on Island time”, I grabbed this chair with this view! The beer paired deliciously with fish and chips. Heeding the heat warning, I also downed that jug of water.  The umbrella offered up shade, I was slathered in sunscreen and donned a sun hat when on the go. 

My time sitting on the best chair in the house lasted long. They were not in a hurry to get me out of there and I was in no hurry to go anywhere, after all that’s what being “on Island time” is all about.

I did eventually push myself away from the table and strolled the boardwalk for awhile.

By late afternoon, I retreated to my suite after covering fourteen kilometres.

 My feet needed to be up while I felt the air conditioning cool me down.