PEI's Gentle South Shore and Confederation Bridge

Hello, I'm Don. I was born and raised in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island and having worked in Tourism all of my adult life I have come to appreciate all the beauty my home Province has to offer and I always enjoy showing it off in each of my 5 to 7 hour private tours. I am also open to designing a "build your own tour" to highlight any of your special interests, ie, golf, harness racing, beaches, and lighthouses, etc. If time allows, I could do an even longer tour or a multi-day tour, the choice is yours. The early years of my career were spent in hotel management. I then moved on to tourism management, as the Executive Director of the Tourism Industry Association of PEI (TIAPEI). After 20 years with TIAPEI, I retired and began a most rewarding career as a local tour guide which allows me to showcase our Island to the many visitors that arrive on our shores . In 2010, I was privileged to be inducted into the Canadian Tourism Hall of Fame (only the second Islander to ever receive this distinction), also, in 2015, I was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Tourism Industry Association of Canada. I am very proud of our Island and for over 10 years I have guided hundreds of visitors from around the world and enjoy experiencing our Island through their eyes. Touring with me includes history, knowledge, seascapes, landscapes and lots of laughter. From its history as the Birthplace of Canada, its beautiful beaches, heritage buildings, fishing ports, and farming operations, PEI offers a very unique touring experience. I look forward to showing off our Province to all those who venture here. You can check my more than 60 reviews on my Tours By Locals site. 1. We (two of us) had the most wonderful day out touring with Don who showed us all we wanted to see especially Park Corner and L. M. Montgomery birthplace in New London. Don was knowledgeable, friendly and a great guide who did the tour company and PEI proud with his desire to ensure that we had an enjoyable and great time. We never felt we were being rushed at any of the stops and were able to enjoy the sights, sites, and beauty of PEI in a leisurely manner. We will definitely return and will definitely book Don once again. Reviewed July 2019. 2. We had an excellent tour with our guide, Don. He was a wonderful tour guide. He took us to many interesting places and described everything so well. The van was comfortable for six average size adults. Anyone who wants to see PEI with a very personable and knowledgeable native guide, should book a tour with Don. Reviewed June 2018. 3. Don is an excellent and personable tour guide. He is very knowledgeable of the local area and will take time to accommodate the customer's special requests. My wife and I had an enjoyable tour. Reviewed June 2018. The best way to experience the beauty, culture, and people of this province is by touring with a local tour guide and, as such, my love for Prince Edward Island will shine through with the many stories and antidotes I will share with you during your tour. A day spent touring on PEI is one you will never forget. Please contact me with any question or to customize a tour for you. Don C. Class 4 Drivers License Emerit National Certified Tour Guide World Host Certificate Inductee to the Canadian Tourism Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award - Canadian Tourism Industry Assoc. Past President - Hillsborough Rotary Club Red Cross First Aid Certificate Police Check Commercial Liability Insurance Clean Drivers' Abstract No Restrictions