St. Peters Harbour is noted as the gateway to St. Peters Bay and is situated on the island's north eastern shores. As well, St. Peters Harbour is an unincorporated community, as part of Kings County. St. Peters Harbour is a storied community, known for being the first French settlement in Prince Edward Island, as well as the first place to construct roads on the province.

It has been speculated that an Acadian Church in St. Peters Harbour was burned down in 1758 by the Acadians after word was received that the English had arrived. A century later, a church bell was found in a farmer's field. St. Peters Harbour was once a place of shipbuilding and today is primarily a fishing community. Charlottetown is a total driving distance of 41.9 km (26 mi.) southwest of St. Peters Harbour.

St. Peters Harbour is home to beautiful shoreline beaches, a great view of the bay and breath-taking sunsets and sunrises. As well, a long stretch of sand dunes exists along the shores. St. Peters Harbour is where visitors can find the majestic St. Peters Harbour Lighthouse, positioned in the lush, green shoreline hills. The lighthouse was erected in 1865. Enjoy swimming in the ocean, fishing, building sand castles, kayaking and canoeing or just relaxing by the water.

St. Peters Harbour accommodations include cottages.

Dune-Spirit Cottages
Long Term
Cornwall RR3
Dune-Spirit Trillium
Long Term
Cornwall RR3
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