Cross-Canada: Day 15
Moncton to Spry Point, PEI Distance: 412 Kms Time: Approx. 6 hours
We left Moncton with the early morning sun shining as we headed east on highway 2 towards Nova Scotia. Just before we reached the border we took a left turn on Hwy 16 and headed north towards Prince Edward Island. Hwy 16 is a two lane highway than runs straight through the countryside. The land here is flat and well farmed, the houses are small but very well maintained and in some instances the out buildings were actually larger than the main house itself.
As we approached the town of Bayfield we got our first glimpse of the Atlantic Ocean and the Northumberland Straight. This gave us a psychological boost to know that our trip was now nearing its end. The team had now seen the two great oceans that lie at each end of this awe-inspiring country.
At the town of Bayfield we also got our first glimpse of the magnificent Confederation Bridge that was to take us over to Prince Edward Island. It is the world’s longest bridge over ice-covered water. It stretches a very phenomenal 12.6 kilometres and curves for the entire length. Engineers designed the bridge with curves to ensure drivers remain attentive, and to reduce the potential for accidents that experts believe happen more often on straight highways or bridges. The bridge was an awesome site as we first approached it, it seemed to go on forever into the distance. The road on the bridge was very smooth and has only one lane in each direction. We noticed strategically placed traffic lights along the length of the bridge, we assumed they were there for emergency situations that might occur.
Once off the bridge we were greeted by a large sign, welcoming us to the province. We turned north onto Highway 1a and headed for Summerside. We stopped off at St. Peters Church at Seven Mile Bay to take some photographs. The scenery in the background was way too tempting to pass by without a shot or two. We were both surprised at how flat the 
island is, but it certainly didn’t take away any of the beauty of the place. The interior of the island is covered with vegetable fields, mostly growing the world famous PEI potatoes. We also noticed an abundance of abandoned farmhouses and would have loved to know the history behind their dilapidated situation.
We went as far west as O’Leary then turned back towards the Capital of Charlottetown and then headed east towards Souris (pronounced locally as Surrey). Along the coast here there are a number beautiful coves and inlets with small harbours containing the true workhorse of the Maritimes , the lobster boat. Our final destination 
was at Spry point and the beautiful Inn that looks out over the Northumberland Straight and across to the mainland. This is the most tranquil spot that we have stayed at in any town across the country. We are both very impressed with this province and especially the people that inhabit it. This is the first visit for both of us and the consensus is that we will both definitely return.
Don’t forget, if you see us on your route tomorrow give us a honk and a wave. We will be stopping at the Shell gas stations in the following locations, so if you see us gassing up why not come over and say "Hello"?
Amherst South Albion St.
Truro Robie St.
New Glasgow Westville Rd.
Sydney Welton St.
A big "hello" goes out to the people we met on route today!
Michael Cahill in Summerside, Darren MacKinnon & John MacWilliams in O'Leary and
Lance Underhay in Souris
