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Voykit pocket guide · Canada
Souris
One night if you are catching the CTMA ferry to the Îles-de-la-Madeleine; otherwise skip it and base in Charlottetown, 82 km west.
Souris is a small harbour town of about 1,200 people at the eastern tip of Prince Edward Island, founded by Acadian fishers in 1727. It matters for one reason: the CTMA ferry to the Îles-de-la-Madeleine leaves from here. The town itself is a quiet half-day of old buildings, a lighthouse and a beach, best used as a night before or after the crossing.
- Country
- Canada
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- Avoid
- Nov–Apr (cold, many services closed)
- Stay
- 1 night
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$140–220 excl. bed · High C$220+ 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 · Health advice (PEI) 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 | C$2.50–4.50 |
| Lobster roll | C$18–28 |
| Fish and chips | C$16–24 |
| Beer: draught in a pub / can at the liquor store | C$7–9 / C$2.50–4 |
| 5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi | C$12–18 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$15–35 |
| Provincial park day entry | C$5–8 per vehicle |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- YYG · Charlottetown Airport
- About 1 h 15 min by car via Highway 2; no scheduled air service at Souris.
Typical fares
- CTMA ferry Souris → Cap-aux-Meules, car + driver, high season
- about C$97, about 5 h (check)
- CTMA ferry, adult passenger, high season
- about C$52 (check)
- T3 Transit Charlottetown → Souris ferry terminal
- about 1 h 35 min–1 h 55 min, weekdays only (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
The town is small enough to walk. Everything else on the island needs a car: there is no local bus, and T3 Transit runs only a few weekday trips between Charlottetown and the Souris ferry terminal.
See and do
Known for
- CTMA ferry to the Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Souris Historic Lighthouse
- Acadian fishing history
- Kitesurfing at Souris Beach
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Basin Head Provincial Park | Car via Route 16 east, about 15 min | About 20 min |
| Îles-de-la-Madeleine | CTMA ferry from Souris, about 5 h | About 6 h terminal to terminal |
| Charlottetown | Car via Highway 2, 82 km (51 mi); or T3 Transit on weekdays, about 1 h 35 min–1 h 55 minCar via Highway 2, 51 mi (82 km); or T3 Transit on weekdays, about 1 h 35 min–1 h 55 min | About 1 h 15 min by car |
| Greenwich and St Peters Bay | Car via Route 2 and Route 16, about 25 min | About 30 min |
Sleep
- Souris town centre
- Walkable to the harbour, lighthouse and the ferry terminal; the practical choice for a ferry night.
- Rollo Bay and Lower Rollo Bay
- A few minutes west of town, bay views and quieter; you need a car.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Thank you | Thank youEnglish is the main language here |
| Where is the ferry terminal? | Where is the ferry terminal?it is signed from Main Street |
| Can I pay by card? | Can I pay by card?most places take cards, some small shops cash only |
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
- The CTMA ferry is not daily in every season: 3–11 crossings a week depending on the month, so check the sailing date before you book a bed.
- Arrive at the ferry terminal at least one hour before departure.
- Most restaurants and shops close early outside Jul–Aug.
- Distances on PEI are short on the map but slow on secondary roads; add time for tractors and cyclists.
Very safe for a town this size; the real risks are the cold Atlantic water, rip currents at unsupervised beaches and wildlife on the road at dusk.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Souris yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- CTMA ferry to the Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Souris Historic Lighthouse
- Acadian fishing history
- Kitesurfing at Souris Beach
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 Souris: sourispei.com
- T3 Transit, Prince Edward Island: www.t3transit.ca/
- Wikivoyage: Souris (Prince Edward Island), revision 5251324 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5251324
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Souris
To this address, please
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
No embassies in Souris; the US has a consulate general in Halifax and most countries are represented in Ottawa.
Print this before the ferry: mobile signal is patchy on the crossing.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/souris-prince-edward-island). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.