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Voykit pocket guide · Canada
Kensington
Base here 1–2 nights only if you want Anne of Green Gables sites and Malpeque oysters; otherwise day-trip from Cavendish or Summerside.
Kensington is a small crossroads town of about 1,600 people in Prince County, western Prince Edward Island, at the junction of Routes 2, 6 and 20 — 15 km east of Summerside and 48 km west of Charlottetown. It is a practical, low-cost base for the Anne of Green Gables sites at Park Corner and New London, the north-shore beaches on Malpeque Bay, and the Confederation Trail, which runs through town on the old rail line. Most travellers give it one or two nights, or pass through on the way between Summerside and Cavendish.
- Country
- Canada
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- Avoid
- Nov–Apr (most attractions closed; cold and windy)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- CAD
- Money
- Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $). Cards and tap-to-pay are accepted almost everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget C$90–140 excl. bed · Mid C$150–230 excl. bed · High C$250+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Rogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores. Canadian data is expensive — an eSIM is often cheaper.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911 · Telehealth PEI (non-emergency health advice) 811
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Same as the US.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: CAD 1–2 per drink.; Taxi: 10–15%.; Housekeeping: CAD 3–5 a night.; Guide: 10–20% of the tour price.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).
- Toilets
- Free in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee and a bakery item | C$6–12 |
| Fish and chips | C$18–26 |
| Malpeque oysters | about C$18 a dozen (check) |
| Pub main course | C$20–32 |
| Museum entry, Anne sites | C$6–17 |
| Beer: pint in a pub / can at a shop | C$8–10 / C$3–4 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- YYG · Charlottetown Airport
- About 50 km (31 mi) east via Route 2; roughly 45–55 min by car. No rail or public bus link to Kensington.About 31 mi (50 km) east via Route 2; roughly 45–55 min by car. No rail or public bus link to Kensington.
Typical fares
- YYG airport → Kensington, taxi
- about C$90–120, 45–55 min (check)
- Kensington → Summerside, taxi
- about C$35–50, 15–20 min (check)
- Car hire, one day
- from about C$70 plus fuel (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
A car is effectively required: sights are 8–21 km (5–13 mi) apart on Routes 2, 6, 20, 101 and 234, and there is no town bus service. The Confederation Trail (crushed gravel, former rail line) crosses Kensington and is good for cycling between Summerside and the north shore. Taxis exist but are limited; book ahead for evenings.A car is effectively required: sights are 5–13 mi (8–21 km) apart on Routes 2, 6, 20, 101 and 234, and there is no town bus service. The Confederation Trail (crushed gravel, former rail line) crosses Kensington and is good for cycling between Summerside and the north shore. Taxis exist but are limited; book ahead for evenings.
See and do
Known for
- Anne of Green Gables Museum at Silver Bush
- Lucy Maud Montgomery Birthplace
- Malpeque oysters
- Confederation Trail cycling
- Kensington Railway Station National Historic Site
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Anne of Green Gables Museum, Park Corner | Drive Route 101 or Route 20 northwest | About 15–25 min |
| Lucy Maud Montgomery Birthplace, New London | Drive Route 6 east | About 15 min |
| Cabot Beach Provincial Park, Malpeque Bay | Drive Routes 20 and 105 north | About 20–25 min |
| Cavendish | Drive Route 6 east | About 30–35 min |
| Summerside | Drive Route 2 west | About 15–20 min |
| Charlottetown | Drive Route 2 east | About 45–55 min |
Sleep
- Kensington town centre
- Walkable to the railway station, pubs and bakery; the practical choice for one night without a car.
- Route 20 north shore (Malpeque, Park Corner, New London)
- Cottages and farm stays near the beaches and Anne sites; you need a car for everything.
- Summerside
- 15 km (9.3 mi) west; more beds, restaurants and services if Kensington is full.9.3 mi (15 km) west; more beds, restaurants and services if Kensington is full.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Thank you | Thank you / Merci |
| Where is the beach? | Where is the beach? |
| A dozen oysters, please | A dozen oysters, please |
| Can I pay by card? | Can I pay by card? |
| Is it open today? | Is it open today? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; 'Bonjour' first in Québec; avoid: Assuming everyone speaks English
- Queues: Line up and wait your turn; avoid: Pushing in
- Apologising: 'Sorry' is politeness, not admission of fault; avoid: Loud confrontation
- Canada vs US: Treat Canada as its own country; avoid: Calling Canadians American
- Indigenous culture: Buy from Indigenous-owned businesses and ask before photos at ceremonies; avoid: Wearing headdresses as costume
Scams and watch-outs
- Almost everything outside the town centre closes from October to May: check opening dates before you book.
- Anne of Green Gables Museum and Lucy Maud Montgomery Birthplace keep seasonal hours — confirm the current season and times before driving out.
- Distances look short on the map but are rural roads with slow tractors and cyclists in summer.
- Cell coverage is fine in town but patchy on some north-shore back roads.
- Book cottages and inns early for July–August; the island fills up.
Very safe. The real risks are rural driving at dusk (deer and slow farm vehicles), undertow on unsupervised north-shore beaches, and tick bites in long grass — check yourself after walks.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Kensington yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Anne of Green Gables Museum at Silver Bush
- Lucy Maud Montgomery Birthplace
- Malpeque oysters
- Confederation Trail cycling
- Kensington Railway Station National Historic Site
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Town of Kensington: kensington.ca/
- Tourism PEI — Cabot Beach Provincial Park: www.tourismpei.com/provincial-park/cabot-beach
- Lucy Maud Montgomery Birthplace: www.lmmontgomery.ca/
- Wikivoyage: Kensington (Prince Edward Island), revision 5239768 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5239768
Pocket card
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Kensington
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No embassies in Kensington; the US consulate-general is in Halifax and most embassies are in Ottawa — check before you travel.
Tipping: 15–20% at restaurants and bars, 10–15% for taxis.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/kensington-prince-edward-island). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.