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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.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Nov–Apr (most attractions closed; cold and windy)
- Airport
- YYG
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
- Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
- Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kensington, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
- SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 811 Health advice (811 Telehealth PEI, non-emergency)
- Sundays & holidaysStatutory holidays close shops and offices, varying by province; many park facilities are seasonal (about mid-May to mid-October).Canada-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYYG Charlottetown Airport (About 50 km (31 mi) east via Route 2; roughly 45–55 min by car.YYG Charlottetown Airport (About 31 mi (50 km) east via Route 2; roughly 45–55 min by car.
- Getting aroundA 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.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.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and a bakery itemC$6–12 (≈ US$5–9)
- Sit-down mealPub main courseC$20–32 (≈ US$15–25)
- Beerpint in a pub / can at a shopC$8–10 (≈ US$6–8)C$3–4 (≈ US$3)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry, Anne sitesC$6–17 (≈ US$5–13)
- Budget bedHostel or shared bunk, a night, per personC$45 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedInn or B&B double room, a night, per roomC$190 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedInn or B&B double room, a night, per roomC$320 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$160 (≈ US$120) · High C$280 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- 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.)YYG Charlottetown Airport (About 31 mi (50 km) east via Route 2; roughly 45–55 min by car. No rail or public bus link to Kensington.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Feb
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Mar
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Apr
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
May
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Jun
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Nov
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Dec
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C) low), wettest Nov (15 rain days), driest Jul (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kensington: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
14 rd
Feb
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
12 rd
Mar
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
13 rd
Apr
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
13 rd
May
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
Jun
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
12 rd
Oct
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
14 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
15 rd
Dec
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
15 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is effectively required: sights are 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 & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Anne of Green Gables Museum, Park Corner
goDoor to door: About 15–25 min
Drive Route 101 or Route 20 northwest
Silver Bush house, gardens and carriage rides; seasonal hours and a small entry fee — check.
Lucy Maud Montgomery Birthplace, New London
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Drive Route 6 east
Small house museum with period rooms; pair with Village Pottery next door.
Cabot Beach Provincial Park, Malpeque Bay
goDoor to door: About 20–25 min
Drive Routes 20 and 105 north
Supervised swimming in season, day-use area and camping; the biggest park in western PEI.
Door to door: About 30–35 min
Drive Route 6 east
Green Gables Heritage Place and the main Anne cluster; go early in July–August.
Summerside
goDoor to door: About 15–20 min
Drive Route 2 west
Closest larger town for groceries, restaurants and a waterfront.
Door to door: About 45–55 min
Drive Route 2 east
Provincial capital, airport and the widest choice of food and beds.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
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.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- C$90–140 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$150–230 (≈ US$110–170) excl. bed
- High
- C$250 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Inn or B&B double room1 × 2 nights × C$190 | C$380 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × C$160 | C$640 |
| Car hire, one day, compact1 × C$70 | C$70 |
| Fuel, about 100 km1 × C$12 | C$12 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$15 | C$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$113 |
| Trip total≈ C$311 per person per day, bed included | C$1,245≈ US$950 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; car hire and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee and a bakery item | C$6–12 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Fish and chips | C$18–26 (≈ US$14–19) |
| Malpeque oysters | about C$18 (≈ US$14) a dozen (check) |
| Pub main course | C$20–32 (≈ US$15–25) |
| Museum entry, Anne sites | C$6–17 (≈ US$5–13) |
| Beer: pint in a pub / can at a shop | C$8–10 (≈ US$6–8) / C$3–4 (≈ US$3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Health advice (811 Telehealth PEI, non-emergency)
- 811
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Telehealth PEI (non-emergency health advice)811
Embassy
No embassies in Kensington; the US consulate-general is in Halifax and most embassies are in Ottawa — check before you travel.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- YYG airport → Kensington, taxi: about C$90–120 (≈ US$70–90), 45–55 min (check)
- Kensington → Summerside, taxi: about C$35–50 (≈ US$30–40), 15–20 min (check)
- Car hire, one day: from about C$70 (≈ US$55) plus fuel (check)
Say or show
- Thank you / Merci — Thank you
- 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?
Tipping: 15–20% at restaurants and bars, 10–15% for taxis.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kensington. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Nov–Apr (most attractions closed; cold and windy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for YYG: drive times, taxi and shuttle options, and a late-arrival fallback in Summerside or Charlottetown.
- Walking cluster for the town centre: railway station, Victoria Street museums, bakery and pub.
- North-shore cluster with verified seasonal hours for the Anne sites, Cabot Beach and Malpeque Harbour.
- Eat pages with oyster-bar season, last orders and posted prices.