The young ospreys at the Old Tracadie Harbour platform eat fish brought to them in the nest by one of the adults. – CBC
Introducing the Blackbush Guest Experience Manager – Ian Cheverie
Pickleball
TENNIS
Perfect Your Pickleball Game.
2 Seasons
Group sessions
Enjoy some pickleball with friends next to the hotel.
there are 4 hardcourts onsite for group play devoted entirely for Hotel guests and families to enjoy.
OUR SEASONS
SUMMER FALL WINTER SPRING
Tennis
TENNIS
Fine tune your tennis game.
2 Seasons
Group sessions
Enjoy some Tennis with a partner next to the hotel.
There are 2 hardcourts onsite for group play devoted entirely for Hotel guests and families to enjoy.
OUR SEASONS
SUMMER FALL WINTER SPRING
Bonfire
BONFIRE
Fireside Hospitality.
Spring – Summer
Unlimited persons
2-5 hour experience
Visit the Hotel on Saturday nights for a warm fireside welcome and marshmallow roast. Join community members and fellow resort guests with live entertainment and great company. Complimentary marshmallows will be made available for guest families, please coordinate with front desk on arrival !
OUR SEASONS
SUMMER FALL WINTER SPRING
Harness Racing
HARNESS RACING
Experience the thunder and thrill!
3 Seasons
Group size unlimited
1-4 hour experience
Known as the “Kentucky of Canada” in many circles, visitors from around the world
visit PEI to experience the live events of harness racing. Races take place throughout the year at
Redshores tracks in both Summerside and Charlottetown.
Harness racing is a major part of our island heritage and to better experience it,
we recommend visiting in August during Old Home Week.
Expect nightly qualifying races, onsite amusement park and even a parade to ring
in this annual event. The week finishes with the popular Gold Cup & Saucer Race.
Place your bets early and enjoy the show.
OUR SEASONS
SUMMER FALL WINTER SPRING
Lobster Supper
LOBSTER SUPPER
The feast you’ve been waiting for.
3 Seasons
Any size of group
3 hour experience
The PEI Lobster Supper is unlike any meal you have ever had. Getting its start in church basements, the current experience maintains the community feel, the homemade vibe, and the downhome hospitality.
We have the local know how to send you in the right direction for a “Proper Lobster Supper”.
The feast will include fresh boiled lobster from our backyard sea, seafood chowder, potato salad, coleslaw,
island blue mussels, and the best dinner roll you will ever taste. And you must try the dessert, the mile high
lemon meringue pie will leave you with tears of joy.
OUR SEASONS
SUMMER FALL WINTER SPRING
Snowshoe
SNOWSHOE
Journey through the snowy depths.
1 Seasons
1 – 4 persons
3 hour experience
If you looking to go exploring during winter and get in some exercise, try visiting nearby trails with a pair of snowshoes.
There are many trails within the neighboring Prince Edward National Park as well as host of trails
at Brookvale Ski Area. ( 30 mins drive away)
OUR SEASONS
SUMMER FALL WINTER SPRING
Ice Bath
ICE BATH
Take the plunge.
1 Season
Unlimited persons
10 sec – 1 hour experience
Looking to invigorate your spirit during winter? Maybe a Nordic dip into Grand Tracadie Bay is in order.
Health and Wellness enthusiasts use this treatment for muscle recovery, depression and a therapeutic
way to release hormones and endorphins. To help harness the inner courage and fortitude,
our steam sauna onsite will be heated and waiting. Check with the front desk for availability.
OUR SEASONS
SUMMER FALL WINTER SPRING
Outdoor Skating
OUTDOOR SKATING
Glide and stride.
Winter
1 – 10 persons
1-3 hour experience
If your looking to go for a skate, look no further than 2km down the road
from Blackbush at the Grand Tracadie Community Rink.
Plan your skate accordingly as seasonality throughout winter may vary,
best to check with the front desk to get an idea of what’s available.
Nearby Charlottetown and Stratford also host a dozen outdoor venues for your party to enjoy!
OUR SEASONS
SUMMER FALL WINTER SPRING
Ice Fishing
ICE FISHING
Something lurks beneath.
1 Season
1 – 4 persons
5 hour experience
Experience the rare thrill of hooking a White Perch…through a hole while ice fishing!
These fish can put up a good fight once you hook one on.
Booking can be arranged in advanced and the local Outfitter will have all the rods, lure, bait that’s required,
you just show up dressed with warm layers of attire. There is also a chance at eating your catch cooked right on the ice!
OUR SEASONS
SUMMER FALL WINTER SPRING
Biking
Biking
Peddle & Explore!
Spring – Summer – Fall
1 – 4 persons
1-8 hour experience
If you are looking to explore the nearby trails or cycle along the island roads our hotel
will be waiting for you post ride. A nearby excursion would bring riders to the wharf at Covehead.
Peddle your way along the coastal road for a stop in Richards Seafood for a lobster roll.
Rental bikes are available through the Outfitters Outpost.
OUR SEASONS
SUMMER FALL WINTER SPRING
Tuna Fishing
TUNA FISHING
Hook onto the BIG one.
2 Seasons
1 – 8 persons
5 hour experience
Each summer, fishermen come from around the world to visit PEI, with hopes to land a “big one”.
One of the most exciting and riveting experiences you can get in PEI is out on the water fishing for Bluefin Tuna.
Private Charters are available for groups. Contact our front desk for our exclusive island partnerships.
OUR SEASONS
SUMMER FALL WINTER SPRING
Blackbush Announces New Resort Operations Manager
Wendy Munro – Resort Operations Manager
At Blackbush we are pleased to announce Wendy Munro as our Resort Manager. Wendy will oversee operations of our newly proposed eco-lodge and resort property.
CBC Radio Interview with Tim Banks
Reviving The Fish Factory
Residents of the Grand Tracadie area will get a renewed version of the past as construction on a well known fish processing facility resumed last week. READ MORE…