Borden / Summerside KOA Journey Blog
All sites new or widened in the last 3 years. Live Music. Directly on the Confederation Trail!
KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
From Confederation Bridge - Travel 2 kms on TCH. The campground entrance is on the left.
From Charlottetown - Follow the TCH (#1) to Confederation Bridge. Entrance to Campground will be on the right 2 kms prior to the Bridge.
From Summerside - Follow 1A towards Confederation Bridge. This will put you on the TCH. Follow TCH to Bridge. The campground will be on the right 2 kms prior to the Bridge.
THINGS YOU CAN DO RIGHT AT THE CAMPGROUND
Attend a Music Show (Check out the schedule at the store)
Walk or Bike the Confederation Trail
The Trail entrance is next to Cabin 5.
The Trail is built on the old rail bed, which traverses all of PEI
Bike Rentals
2 Wheelers to take on the Confederation Trail
Campground Activities
Playground, pool, jumping pillow, GAGA Ball
Gem Mining
Shuffleboard
Mini Golf
Pool Table and Air Hockey
Basket Ball
Planned Activities - Check schedule at the store
THINGS TO DO WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OR A SHORT DRIVE
The beach in Borden
A great place to see beach sunsets. Best visited at low tide
Go left when you exit the Campground onto the Confederation Trail
Follow the Trail and then turn right onto Beach Road
Gateway Village
Shops and Restaurants, including Tim Hortons, Cows Ice Cream, Lone Oak Brewery and Eatery, Liquor Store
Walking
Go left when you exit the Campground onto the Confederation Trail
Follow the Trail into the Town of Borden
Turn right on Abegweit Ave
Driving
Turn right when you exit the campground
Turn left just past the Irving onto Borden Ave
Turn right onto Abegweit Ave
Borden Marine Rail Park
A terrific place for photos of the bridge!
Directions same as above except go to the end of Borden Ave
SHORT DRIVES BETWEEN 15 MINS TO 2 HRS
Cheldon Beach
Great south shore beach with warm, calm water. Low tide is best!
Argyle Shore
Provincial Park area highlighting the red cliffs surrounded by sand bars. Authentic PEI!
Great for swimming with warm, calm waters
Kinkora
Stop for an Ice Cream or have a meal at O’Shea’s - an authentic Irish Pub
Victoria by the Sea
A charming, historic, sea coast village
Great food and great views
A great place for a lobster supper!
Take in a show
Bedeque
Visit the Bedeque Historical Museum. A Large collection of artifacts relating to the social and cultural history of the general Bedeque area, with exhibits on the Acadian and Loyalist settlements of the area, on the culture of the Mi’kmaq, on Callbecks Store, and on the Borden ferry service, which ran from 1917 to 1997.
Food
Go to Baba’s Kitchen for a great meal
Summerside
Spinnakers Landing has shops and restaurants along the waterfront
Take in a show at the Waterfront Theater or the College of Piping
Walk the boardwalk
GREAT DAY TRIPS
Allow a day for these trips if you want to fully enjoy them!
Charlottetown
A 45 minute drive, lots of restaurants and shops
Walk the boardwalk at Victoria Park
Visit the shops and restaurants at Peakes Wharf
Take in a show at the Confederation Center of the Arts
Go to the Red Shores Racetrack and Casino
Cavendish
A 45 minute drive
Ocean Beaches for swimming or walking
Anne of Green Gables
Great Golf Courses
French River Shore
Driving time from here for the whole circuit is about 1 ½ hrs, but take time to explore!
One of the most scenic drives in PEI
Travel from here to New London, then French River, Darnley, Malpeque, and on to Kensington.
Terrific beaches for walking, swimming or sunbathing. Visit our favorite, Thunder Cove!
Some great eating spots along the way
O’Neils in French River
Ship to Shore in Darnley
Island Stone Pub in Kensington
North Cape
Allow 90 minutes driving each way, if you are going along the shore
Drive the east side through Alberton, then up through Kildare, then on to North Cape
Walk some of the North Cape Trail for the amazing scenery
Return on the west shore and see Skinners Pond, home of Stompin Tom Connors. The beach there is amazing.
Work your way back through Abram’s Village, Egmont Bay, Evangeline, and Miscouche. The cornerstone of French heritage in PEI.
Points of Interest
The Potato Museum in O’Leary
West Point Lighthouse
Cape Egmont Lighthouse
Bottle House near Egmont
Acadian Museum in Miscouche
Enjoy your stay!
Barry & Donna
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