Cap-Egmont
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Wellington, PEI (Nearby: Abram-Village, Miscouche, Tyne Valley, Central Prince, Linkletter)

  • Cap-Egmont attraction: Bottle Houses

40 MILL RD
Wellington, Prince Edward Island
C0B 2E0


Prince Edward Island Tourism Region : North Cape Coastal Drive

Description From Owner:
  • Extends into Northumberland Strait, Lot 15. Montresor 1768 Chapmans Cape.
  • In Micmac possibly Mentoapsgog, 'devil's rock” (Pacifique 1934), but this is probably Dutchman Rock, which is 2 mi N. Egmont Parish: Named by Samuel Holland 1765 for Lots 4 to 7 for John Perceval (c1710-1770) 2nd Earl of Egmont.
  • Rarely used and no longer referred to.
  • The Bottle Houses attracted the attention of curiosity seeker Ripley of 'Believe it or not' fame. These are houses made from 25,000 empty bottles, bottle art sculptures and a replica of the Cap-Egmont Lighthouse. Open mid-May to early October.
  • With permission from 'Prince Edward Island Place Names' David E. Scott 2011


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