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Home >> Travel >> Canada >> The World's Best Ice Cream: Cows, Prince Edward Island

The World's Best Ice Cream: Cows, Prince Edward Island

Published: Aug 27, 2013 · Modified: Jun 16, 2015 by Stefanie Fauquet · This post may contain affiliate links · 31 Comments

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I'm sure most of use have found our version of the "World's Best Ice Cream". I know that I've had some really good cones in my life. But none have been better — or even come close — to the ice cream I had at Cows in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

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My daughter and I stumbled upon Cows on our walk back from the Brighton Beach Lighthouse in Charlottetown. We were headed towards the port and had planned on grabbing a bite to eat at the Water Prince Corner Shop before getting back on the Veendam. A stop for ice cream was not on the agenda, especially before lunch, but really ... how could I say no to the world's best ice cream?

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In addition to winning the award for Canada's Best Ice Cream, Cows was also named the World's Best Ice Cream by Tauck World Discovery.

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My daughter quickly ordered one of Cows' signature flavors, Gooey Mooey, which is a blend of caramel ice cream with toffee, caramel cups, chocolate bits and a thick caramel swirl for good measure.

I couldn't resist PEI Blueberry, made with fresh Prince Edward Island berries.

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My daughter devoured her cone, but not before I snagged a taste. Gooey Mooey was rich and decadent. The caramel ribbon really made the ice cream something special. It was made of good caramel, the kind that's soft, sweet and buttery. Caramel aficionados know what I'm talking about!

For me, though, the ice cream flavor that took the prize for the BEST IN THE WORLD was PEI Blueberry.

The thing about blueberries is that I like them enough. Blueberry ice cream is not a flavor that I would normally even order, but as they say— when in Rome... Prince Edward Island is known for their wild blueberries.

The blueberry ice cream had the perfect amount of sweetness— not too much, with just the right amount frozen fruit in each bite. What made the ice cream especially notable was the way it felt in my mouth. It seems totally weird, but Cows ice cream melts differently. It's a slow melt that allows you to fully experience the flavor. I've never experienced another ice cream like it!

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Upon returning home I made a note to look up what makes Cows ice cream so different. Cows states on their website that their ice cream is made of all-natural ingredients, including real eggs, sugar, pure natural vanilla, and fresh cream that has a super high 16% butterfat. The ice cream is then churned very slowly, so that only a small amount of air is added in. Minimum air creates a dense, rich, slow melting ice cream. Now you know.

If you ever find yourself in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, I encourage you to make a pitstop at Cows on Queen Street for a delicious cup or cone.

...Then come back and tell me if it's not the best ice cream you've ever had! 

COWS - Queen Street
150 Queen Street
Charlottetown, PE
C1A 4B5

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  1. Penelope (NYC Blogger)

    August 27, 2013 at 5:52 pm

    Good to know where to go!

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  2. Tammy

    August 27, 2013 at 9:12 pm

    Gotta love Cows - they have one in Whistler BC too, and I agree their ice cream is the best!

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  3. Jenn

    August 27, 2013 at 9:58 pm

    I've never had blueberry ice cream. Sounds delish!

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  4. Lisa

    August 27, 2013 at 11:51 pm

    That store looks so cool!

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  5. Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins

    August 28, 2013 at 2:05 am

    I'm SO glad I don't have any of these near my house because I would literally be there everyday!

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  6. Marcie W.

    August 28, 2013 at 9:47 am

    Mmmm, real delicious ice cream! I'm really curious what Wowie Cowie consists of.

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  7. Amber K

    August 28, 2013 at 10:56 am

    I'm all about homemade ice cream! We have a creamery that makes delish ice cream I'd love to compare the 2.

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  8. Vanessa: the queen of swag !

    August 28, 2013 at 11:24 am

    I would love to try the ice cream there one day with my family. Looks amazing!

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  9. Mellisa

    August 28, 2013 at 2:00 pm

    I am craving ice cream now!! Looks amazing.

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  10. Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell

    August 28, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    I would have ordered EXACTLY what your daughter ordered. For sure.

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  11. Jennifer @ MySweetSanity

    August 28, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    I now need to plan a trip to Canada for ice cream.

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  12. Jenn- The Rebel Chick

    August 28, 2013 at 11:37 pm

    Wow, the ingredients they use to make the ice cream, it sounds so amazing.

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  13. Anne - Mommy Has to Work

    August 29, 2013 at 8:24 am

    I love the names! Mooey Gooey! lol

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  14. LyndaS

    August 29, 2013 at 11:19 am

    Best ice cream in the world? This was the first I have ever heard of it. I am going to have to look up Cows. I would love to try it.

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  15. Theresa @ Faith and Family Reviews

    August 29, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    That sounds so delicious! I love blueberries and blueberry ice cream sounds so yummy!

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  16. Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie}

    August 29, 2013 at 10:06 pm

    Looks mighty good, but I've been to a couple places that might give this shop a run for the money 🙂

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  17. Shell Feis

    August 30, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    That sounds SO GOOD. I'm totally craving ice cream now.

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  18. Colleen

    August 30, 2013 at 10:39 pm

    Ice Cream is my favorite treat. I would love to try the World's Best Ice Cream LOL!

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  19. Rachel @ Following In My Shoes

    August 30, 2013 at 11:44 pm

    PEI has always been on my list simple for Anne of Green Gables but now I have another attraction pulling me there! That ice cream sounds amazing.

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  20. Tricia @ Night owl mama

    August 31, 2013 at 12:51 am

    looks delicious and certainly a great place to stop off for a cool treat

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  21. Lolo

    August 31, 2013 at 2:55 am

    That blueberry ice cream looks yummy to me!

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  22. Courtney

    August 31, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    I love REAL ice cream! I'd so try the wowie cowie and gooey mooey just for the fun names 🙂

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  23. HilLesha

    September 01, 2013 at 9:45 pm

    I love ice cream, and the blueberry sounds like the perfect treat!

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  24. Kathleen

    September 01, 2013 at 11:02 pm

    Definitely sounds amazing. I would love to try the Mooey Gooey flavor.

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  25. Tiff @ Babes and Kids

    September 02, 2013 at 12:08 am

    I think I would want to try the Mooey Gooey flavor. Now I'm craving ice cream!

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  26. Becca @ Mama B

    September 06, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    Oh yum! I love ice cream and I bet brownie explosion is delicious!

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  27. Emily

    September 08, 2013 at 1:14 am

    This makes me miss dairy!! Maybe one daiy...

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  28. Kristy

    September 09, 2013 at 1:15 am

    I so, so love ice-cream. The ingredients are all organic. Ice-cream is my guilty pleasure dessert. Those people who doesn't love ice-cream miss half of their life. Haha.

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  29. Theresa

    September 09, 2013 at 1:50 am

    Oh this looks amazing.

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  30. Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com

    September 10, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    Yum. I'd like to try that Chunky Chocolate Mint.

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