Island Eats: Where Locals Actually Go
Skip the tourist traps. These are the cafés, chip stands, and dining rooms Islanders return to again and again.
Ask any Islander where to eat and you'll get a passionate answer. From roadside chip stands serving hand-cut fries to cozy cafés and harbourfront dining rooms, this is our running list of local favourites across every community. We tell you what to order and when to go to beat the summer crowds.
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