Orwell Corner Historic Village keeps alive a turn-of-the-century atmosphere with its old-fashioned general store during the day, but it's also credited with restoring the ceilidh tradition by starting its Wednesday night, lantern-lit music sessions in the community hall.
Just as they say that when you're on PEI, you're never more than 10 miles from the sea, you're also never very far from a ceilidh.
if you go
getting there
Air Canada offers connecting flights from BWI Marshall Airport to Charlottetown, with round-trip fares starting at about $545.
dining
Eat Prince Edward Island mussels, Malpeque oysters and lobsters. Lobster suppers can be enjoyed at New Glasgow Lobster Suppers or Fisherman's Wharf in North Rustico. Have lunch or dinner in the Lucy Maud dining room at the Culinary Institute of Canada (902-894-6868), where the quality of the food matches the incredible view of Charlottetown's harbor. Reservations are a must June to September.
lodging
There are campgrounds, cottages, bed and breakfasts, hotels and resorts. Go to peiplay.com for information.
attractions
Ceilidh concerts are at the College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada in Summerside (877-224-7473 or collegeofpiping.com).
information
Prince Edward Island Tourism: 888-734-7529 or peiplay.com;
Anne of Green Gables' 100th anniversary events: 902-566-3346 or anne2008.com
