PEI attractions and activities near Lyon's Cottages include:

• Lifeguarded sandy ocean beaches and dunes.
• Scenic bayside.
• Working fisherman's harbour (Covehead Harbor).
• Covehead Lighthouse.
• Kyaking.
• Seal-watching.
• Wildlife viewing.
• Horseback riding.
• Biking and Walking along paved trails.
• Nature trails.
• Windsurfing.
• Swimming. (Courtesy of the Gulf Stream, the ocean water here is relatively warm.)
• Snorkeling and Diving. (Play with the lobsters!)
• Fresh-water fishing.
• Deep-sea fishing (5 min. away).
• Clamdigging.
• Live theatre.
• Movies / cinemas.
• Tennis.
• Sightseeing.
• Shopping.
• Restaurants (including lobster suppers).
• Museums.
• Miniature golf.
• Golf courses, including Stanhope, just 3 minutes away.
• Horseshoes.
• Fitness centers and gyms.
• Amusement Parks.
• PEI National Park of Canada.
• The capital city of Charlottetown (just 25 min. away)
      - - with all the amenities of a city: restaurants, culture, shopping, Province House, etc.

In addition, the folks at Experience PEI can arrange for you to participate in "exclusive experiential adventures to take you off the typical tourist routes to meet fascinating Islanders, share their lives and participate in hands-on learning activities."