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Wood Islands
Treat Wood Islands as a ferry landing, not a base: half a day with a car covers the lighthouse and the two parks; on foot, check what is open before you commit.
Wood Islands is the southeastern ferry gateway to Prince Edward Island, about 470 people, a terminal, a lighthouse and a provincial park. Most travellers pass through on the 75-minute crossing from Caribou, Nova Scotia. Stay only if you want a quiet beach night or a campground near the water.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Nov–Apr (most services closed)
- Airport
- YYG
- Nights
- 0–1
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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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
Emergency numbers for Wood Islands911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Wood Islands Visitor Information Centre (May–Oct)+1 902-962-7411
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Wood Islands, 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 low crime; the real risks are the cold Northumberland Strait water, unsupervised beach swimming and wildlife on the road at dusk.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · +1 902-962-7411 Wood Islands Visitor Information Centre (May–Oct)
- 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 60 km (37 mi); rental car needed, no bus to Wood Islands.).YYG Charlottetown Airport (About 37 mi (60 km); rental car needed, no bus to Wood Islands.).
- Getting aroundcheckA car is the practical way to reach anything beyond the landing; check local transport options if you arrive on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeC$2–4 (≈ US$2–3)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$15–35 (≈ US$11–30)
- Budget bedUnserviced campsite, a night, per roomC$30 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedUnserviced campsite, a night, per roomC$32 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedUnserviced campsite, a night, per roomC$39 (≈ US$30)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$70 (≈ US$55) · Mid C$140 (≈ US$110) · High C$260 (≈ US$190)
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 60 km (37 mi); rental car needed, no bus to Wood Islands.)YYG Charlottetown Airport (About 37 mi (60 km); rental car needed, no bus to Wood Islands.)
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
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°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 (−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C) low), wettest Dec (15 rain days), driest Jul (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Wood Islands: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
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)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
14 rd
Feb
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
12 rd
Mar
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
12 rd
Apr
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
12 rd
May
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
Jun
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
13 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
14 rd
Dec
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°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 the practical way to reach anything beyond the landing; check local transport options if you arrive on foot. Route 1 (Trans-Canada) runs west to Charlottetown, about 60 km.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 50 min
Drive Route 1 west
Provincial capital for food, theatre and the waterfront.
Door to door: About 30 min
Drive Route 4 east
Closest town with a riverfront; check fuel and grocery options.
Door to door: About 1 h 30 min
Drive Route 1 west, then Route 1A
Confederation Bridge gateway; no reason to cross the island for it.
Caribou, Nova Scotia
goDoor to door: About 75 min crossing
Northumberland ferry from the terminal
The ferry lands at Caribou, near Pictou; check the sailing timetable.
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.
Northumberland Provincial Park
Campground 3 km (1.9 mi) from the ferry, open late May to mid-September; unserviced and serviced sites plus camp cabins.Campground 1.9 mi (3 km) from the ferry, open late May to mid-September; unserviced and serviced sites plus camp cabins.
Shore Road / Route 4 corridor
Cottages and B&Bs between the terminal and Belle River are listed locally; availability is seasonal — check before booking in July–August.
Murray Harbour and Murray River
Small villages 15–25 km (9.3–16 mi) east; rooms and a family restaurant are listed locally — check availability, and you need a car.Small villages 9.3–16 mi (15–25 km) east; rooms and a family restaurant are listed locally — check availability, and you need a car.
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$70–110 (≈ US$55–80) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$120–200 (≈ US$90–150) excl. bed
- High
- C$220 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Cottage or B&B room1 × 1 night × C$180 | C$180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$140 | C$280 |
| Northumberland ferry, car and passengers, one way off PEI1 × C$80 · check | C$80 |
| Groceries for a picnic day2 × C$20 | C$40 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$15 | C$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$61 |
| Trip total≈ C$336 per person per day, bed included | C$671≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; ferry fare and car rental excluded. Campsite and cabin rates are the published park rates; other bands are estimates — check. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Lobster roll | C$16–24 (≈ US$12–18) |
| Fish and chips | C$15–22 (≈ US$11–16) |
| Campsite, unserviced, per night | C$30–39 (≈ US$25–30) |
| Ferry, car plus passengers, leaving PEIcheck | about C$80 (≈ US$60) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$15–35 (≈ US$11–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry fares are charged only when leaving Prince Edward Island: check current fares on the operator site.
- Winter sailings drop to as few as three crossings a day per direction.
- The provincial park and most food stands close by mid-September; the visitor centre is open May–October.
- Services at the landing are limited: check fuel and grocery options in Montague or Charlottetown before you arrive.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Wood Islands Visitor Information Centre (May–Oct)
- +1 902-962-7411
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Visitor Information Centre (May–Oct)+1 902-962-7411
Embassy
No consulates on PEI; US, UK, Australian and other missions are in Ottawa or Halifax (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Northumberland ferry, Wood Islands → Caribou: about 75 min; fare charged only leaving PEI (check)
- Drive Wood Islands → Charlottetown: about 60 km (37 mi), 50 minabout 37 mi (60 km), 50 min
- Drive Wood Islands → Montague: about 25 km (16 mi), 30 minabout 16 mi (25 km), 30 min
Say or show
- Thank you / Merci — Thank you
- Where is the ferry terminal? — Where is the ferry terminal?
- How much is it? — How much is it?
- A table for two, please — A table for two, please
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet?
Ferry and park services are seasonal: confirm before a winter arrival.
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 Wood Islands. 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 services closed) · 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
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry-terminal arrival fixture: walkable loop from the landing to the lighthouse and park with times.
- Campground and cottage pages with verified seasonal dates and rates.
- Eat pages with last orders for the Shore Road stands.
- Winter and storm-day fixtures so the ferry decision can go green or red.
Sources
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