{"id":6468,"date":"2023-01-16T20:06:05","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T20:06:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadasfoodisland.ca\/?p=6468"},"modified":"2023-01-16T20:33:39","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T20:33:39","slug":"9-reasons-winter-is-the-best-time-to-visit-pei-canadas-food-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadasfoodisland.ca\/9-reasons-winter-is-the-best-time-to-visit-pei-canadas-food-island\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Reasons Winter is the Best Time to Visit PEI, Canada’s Food Island"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Winter on Prince Edward Island is where it\u2019s at!  

Forget any notions you may have had that PEI is only a summertime destination, the season of snow transforms our little island into a magical ice paradise.

Whether you want to embrace hygge with your loved one, get outside and get active with the kids, or try something truly new and unusual, PEI has got you covered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And, of course, no matter what kind of winter getaway you fancy, you can count on an incredible culinary experience while visiting Canada\u2019s Food Island<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 9 top reasons winter is the best time to visit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Oysters Are at Their Most Exquisite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The rumours are true! While PEI oysters are incredible any month of the year, they are at their very best in the colder months of the year. This is because oysters spawn during the summer months, which can result in slightly less flavourful and softer meat. Now that\u2019s a dozen great reasons to visit Canada\u2019s Food Island right there – happy shucking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Horse & Sleigh Rides + Hot Chocolate = Bliss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There\u2019s truly nothing that harkens back to the beauty and magic of simpler times like a horse & sleigh ride. You\u2019ll find a number of outfits across the Island that offer this quintessential experience once the snow has fallen.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of them end the ride with a cuppa hot chocolate or coffee, or you can head to one of the Island\u2019s many cafes where hot chocolate is a staple. Heck, we love hot chocolate so much, there\u2019s now a Hot Chocolate Trail<\/a> across Central PEI that takes place in November and December!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. You Can Do a Progressive Dinner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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For a unique evening out with your travel party or friends, do a progressive dinner. The concept of a progressive dinner is simple – enjoy 3 courses, each at a different restaurant – but can sometimes be a challenge to orchestrate when restaurants are filled to the brim.

Happily, during the winter, you\u2019ll find restaurants are a little quieter. Plan your progressive dinner for a weeknight and keep your party to a max of 4 and you can probably get away without even making resos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Islanders Know How to Celebrate the Season\u2026and You\u2019re Invited!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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OK, we don\u2019t want to brag, but at the same time we don\u2019t want you to miss out\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

See, the thing is, PEI knows how to host epic events and there\u2019s a whole whack of them taking place this winter! All we need to make them even more ah-maz-ing is YOU and your favourite peeps.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So put on your warmest mittens, grab your galoshes, pack your appetite and come join us for all sorts of winter-y and delicious fun, including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n