Bookmark is a regular stop on my family's trips to PEI. While not as large as Chapters, it has a…read moregreat selection of off-the-beaten-track novels and other books. Plus it's great to support a small business. Bookmark also has a location in Halifax. This store is long and narrow with one side stocked with books and the other with art supplies. That's something else that makes it unique; get your art and books on art in the same location! Even though the only "artsy-craftsy" thing I do is knit, it is always a pleasure to check out the sketchpads, pens and other supplies. They also have stationery. I always find something to buy in this store simply because it seems to have different titles than the big-box stores. Also, because it's on the Island, it has books by their local authors you simply won't find anywhere else. I do wish it was a bit bigger with a leeetle more selection, but that would defeat the purpose, wouldn't it?

Bookmark is a Charlottetown landmark that is a model for independent bookstore everywhere. I was…read morepleased to see this business had survived, after a few years away: it deserves to. Operating since 1972, Bookmark has a good selection of books and magazines, as well as art supplies. The store also has a strong collection of local publications. The store is part of the Confederation Court Mall complex, but it also has street access.

My wife and I were in town the other week when I ventured into Back Alley Music for the first time…read more Being from Texas, I was curious as to what sort of music they had in stock. Their selection was pretty on point, and even held quite a few treasures. As I was making my way through the collection, I heard the manager talking to his daughters off hand about the band Explosions in the Sky, a band who, in the early 2000's, I had gone to see out in small West Texas. My ears immediately perked up and I asked why the band was mentioned by them. To my surprise the manager had just intentionally made the order for the album to come to the store. His knowledge and appreciation was evident. Before making my way out I stopped and I bought that vinyl. I'm listening to it right now. It's amazing to go to a place and see how well rounded and engaging the staff is with their knowledge and appreciation for music. Personally in that moment when Explosions in the Sky was first mentioned I found myself a bit homesick, thinking back on growing up in Austin in the 90's. Without knowing my background, I was addressed with a down to earth empathy, very much like how it was during the countless of times being in a record store back home. With engaging the staff, I was brought back to a familiar scene of spending hours listening to music. No doubt I would be the last to have such experience at this great store.

One of my stops on the trip was to go to the local record store. This is a cute shop with a bunch…read moreof used and new records. Prices for used are on the cheap side. Even though l arrived an hour before closing time, l counted at least 4 or 5 new people coming in and out, which l think makes it a popular place. Separating used vinyls by letters inly forces you to go through all of them. The good: A good selection of used records. A section of " new used records " is something l never saw in a store before and found some goodies in there. Bunches of vinyl sleeves in packs of 100 (12.75 x 12.75 by the way). The bad: First store l visit that did not have an online catalog to view beforehand. Which means that the pictures on their Instagram account (on which they do not reply to messages) can quickly be out of date. If you are looking for a more precise underground artist/band, you will not find it here. If l lived in PEI, l would probably be there every week. It is a nice place to go to.

An awesome find in Stellarton! Great vinyl records, new and used. I was very impressed with the…read moreused selection and the prices are very good! Much better than what I'm used to seeing in the big cities. Plus they also have some vintage audio equipment that will satisfy those who are just starting to put together an audio setup or those who are looking to upgrade. The store owner, Dennis, is very knowledgable, friendly and helpful. Stop by and check it out! You won't be disappointed.

This is a very cool store if you still love records which I do. He has a good variety and is…read morealways getting new albums in. Also fixes equipment and cleans records, has some t-shirts and magazines too. This store is definitely worth checking out.

We loved this trip! Well organized and stream lined. We did a five day four night bike ride. All…read morethe hotels were sweet and the people were jolly in spite of being last week of season in September. Bikes were well maintained and easy. Kevin was great at getting our gear from here to there.

Rented two hybrid/gravel bikes to ride a section of the Confederation Trail (Morell to St Peter's…read moreand back), along with a bike rack. Very helpful staff, great bikes, and good terms.