Our family are big fans of Anne of Green Gables, so we had to stop here when we visited…read moreCharlottetown. They have lots of stuff and we spent quite a bit of time perusing. Our only disappointment was that almost all the goods were touristy and the kind of thing we could have found online. We would have preferred to find more unique things, which would have been more reminiscent of Anne anyway.

A lot of people come to PEI to celebrate Anne of Green Gables, whose delightful, heart-warming…read morestory took place on this lovely island. This downtown Charlottetown store celebrates Anne in some surprisingly good ways. We say surprising because this isn't your too-typical souvenir shop with lots to ticky-tacky items for sale. Even the Anne dolls are as cute as can be, though we wonder if you have to have red-hair to work here, as it seemed to us. But there are grown-up souvenirs too, among them some attractive pieces of clothing (yes, definitely some gloriously old-fashioned Anne dresses) and things like exquisite English teapots, saucers and the like. We thought it was most appealing, and even the bumper stickers were sort of classy if that doesn't sound positively peculiar. Anyhow, the store is well worth a visit; if you don't know Anne, you should.

PEI wool is renowned. This place sells many great woolen articles - one, in particular, is the…read more"Coyle" sweater (Kevin Spacey's character is the adaptation of "The Shipping News"). Many options to choose from, including caps and throws. The fishermen's sweaters are great. Not for TLH weather, alas, but for chillier climes.

If you're looking for a shop selling gorgeous handknit wool sweaters, this is a shop not to miss!…read moreThey do offer more than just sweaters, including Tweed hats from Scotland and 100% wool yarn from Briggs & Little and company (I think in PEI). There are of course lots of socks, mittens, blankets, throws, and stuffed sheep. I think they might've had a bit of tea for sale and they also carried Heather Gems from Scotland, a line of jewellery made from dyed and polished heather stems. Prices might look expensive compared to something you'd buy in a big store, but are worth the quality of the items. The staff that I met was wonderful and I loved all of the puns around the shop! Parking is just in front of the building. If you're looking for something more in the vein of a local yarn store, this shop isn't quite that unless you want 100% wool only.

The Dunes is a hidden oasis! The garden retreat behind this art studio/restaurant is stunning. It…read morewas a perfect distraction for the kids while we waited for the food to arrive: walk and explore the zen water fountains, inspiring dragon carved benches, driftwood chairs, and of course garden ornaments and floral dreams. The art studio inside looked incredible as well, but bringing small children in we were a bit more wary to let them explore here. As well the bathrooms were so super small and no baby change tables sadly. Although the fresh food was amazing! So much fresh salad we were all glad to have so much greens on our plates. The lobster spinach quiche was delightful, our group also ordered the crab cakes, chicken bacon wrap and kids cheese pizza.

Such a cool place for lunch. Great garden to stroll through after a meal great menu. Food was all…read more10/10. Staff were friendly and patient with the nephews. 100% would recommend this as a place to stop if you're in the area.

Bookmark is a regular stop on my family's trips to PEI. While not as large as Chapters, it has a…read moregreat selection of off-the-beaten-track novels and other books. Plus it's great to support a small business. Bookmark also has a location in Halifax. This store is long and narrow with one side stocked with books and the other with art supplies. That's something else that makes it unique; get your art and books on art in the same location! Even though the only "artsy-craftsy" thing I do is knit, it is always a pleasure to check out the sketchpads, pens and other supplies. They also have stationery. I always find something to buy in this store simply because it seems to have different titles than the big-box stores. Also, because it's on the Island, it has books by their local authors you simply won't find anywhere else. I do wish it was a bit bigger with a leeetle more selection, but that would defeat the purpose, wouldn't it?

Bookmark is a Charlottetown landmark that is a model for independent bookstore everywhere. I was…read morepleased to see this business had survived, after a few years away: it deserves to. Operating since 1972, Bookmark has a good selection of books and magazines, as well as art supplies. The store also has a strong collection of local publications. The store is part of the Confederation Court Mall complex, but it also has street access.

Very cute place. Love the bookstore feel and breakfast was delicious! I got a blueberry iced latte…read moreto pair with my breakfast and it was delish! One of my favorite breakfasts on PEI, would definitely recommend.

North Rustico is a very cool town and this is probably the best brekkie place in it. Lovely…read moredog-friendly patio in the back, good food, good biscuits. Service was slow AF, but my server was also nice AF, so it evened out.

Loved this store! They had such a variety and all priced reasonable! I love to see the variety of…read morelocal made stuff when I travel so this was the perfect place to go!

I love local art coops, as the crafts I find there beat any tourist shop tchotchke. I found the…read morePEI Crafts Council store by accident and had a nice time looking over the nice cross section of this Province's artistic offerings. Both Gayle and I found some nice gifts, and my only regret is giving away a really cool magnet that Gayle's sister took a fancy to. I highly recommend this place to anyone else who happens to be in the neighborhood.

Awesome selection, lovely staff, easy to find a gift! I man , f you ca't find something here then…read moreyou just aren't looking!

The staff member working was so kind! The books there were also so diverse and unique! Not too bad…read moreof price as well! Highly recommend checking it out.

A fabulous used bookstore in Charlottetown. They have a great selection of all types of books and…read moreDVDs. I was able to find a copy of Anne Frank's Diary which I wanted for my home collection as it's one of my favorite books. The man at the front who I think is the owner was very nice and asked me if he could help me find anything. This is worth a stop if you are in Charlottetown. You are sure to find some treasures.