Stratford

From Stratford, Moncton is about 80 miles (129 kilometers) to the west, and Cape Breton Island is 110 miles (177 kilometers) to the east.

Holidaying in this popular part of the country is about discovering new things, so set aside some time to go on a little road trip and uncover some of the other cool villages, towns and cities dotted around Stratford. If your schedule allows it, head 3 miles (5 kilometers) where you'll find Charlottetown. Here you can check out the Confederation Centre of the Arts and University of Prince Edward Island.

Uncover the region's rich cultural fabric at Prince Edward Island's excellent history museums and art museums. For a budget outdoors activity that will interest the entire family, be sure to stop by the region's popular gardens and open-air exhibits.

If your picture of a great vacation is pushing yourself to the limit in the great outdoors, then join one of the hiking or mountain biking adventures Prince Edward Island has to offer. No getaway is complete without some R&R. Shore fishing is one of the ways they relax here. In this region and cycling is another.

Even the best vacation can't last forever, so when it's time go home, you'll find the nearest major airport in Charlottetown, 5 miles (8 kilometers) to the northwest.