Rice Point: Driftwood, Sea Glass and Tides

Rice Point is recommended as a place for shell collecting on the south coast of Prince Edward Island. It is also considered a good spot for beachcombing. Beaches where beautiful sea glass finds have been made include beaches in the Rice Point area. These tips draw attention to different collecting interests along the shore.

Beach, tides and getting around Rice Point

Nearby, St. Peter’s Island Lighthouse is a possible destination: it may be reachable from Rice Point at low tide. Check the tides before making plans, as accessibility depends on the tide.

For getting around the area: Rice Point Beach is off Hennebury Road. Rice Point Wharf Road runs through the settlement from the intersection with Route 19 to its end and is 0.4 km long. These two road references give you concrete points of reference for locating the beach and understanding the road layout.

In the wider destination of Queens County

Queens County complements Rice Point’s beach themes with historic buildings, landscapes and seasonal activities. The following examples are part of the wider destination of Queens County and give an impression of its varied regional highlights.

History and landscape

The Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst National Historic Site of Canada is recognized for its role from 1720 to 1770 as a seat of government and a port of entry for settlers arriving on Prince Edward Island. This connects political history in Queens County with the port’s historic function for the island.

St. Elizabeth’s Anglican Church was built of wood cut on the property in 1848. The Gothic country church stands on a rise overlooking farmland. John Ings Senior House in Pownal, Queens County, dates to around 1830 and is one of the community’s earliest buildings. From there, expansive views extend across farmland and Pownal Bay.

Darrach-MacNeill House also looks out over the landscape: from the house, you can see the Clyde River and West River. It is valued for its age, distinctive architectural style, craftsmanship and connections to the history of Clyde River. The Mill in New Glasgow is a large, two-storey, wood-shingled building overlooking the River Clyde. Its historical significance includes its age, its long association with the history of the community of New Glasgow and its many uses over the years. Together, these sites illustrate different aspects of building design, craftsmanship, community history and landscape in Queens County.

Seasonal activities in Queens County

Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park at Brookvale is located in the central part of Queens County. Activities vary by season: in winter, they include Nordic and alpine skiing, snowboarding, fat biking, tubing and snowshoeing. In spring, summer and fall, mountain biking and hiking trails begin at the Nordic Centre. The park has 25 km of well-maintained trails across varied terrain, as well as a training park and a roller loop. If you plan to use the trails, check current conditions in advance.

Discover more destinations: Cymbria, Cumberland, Bonshaw, York, Breadalbane, Belle River, Mt Stewart, North Rustico.

For the wider travel overview: Queens County.