Famous throughout the world for its illuminating portrayal of turn-of-the century life on Prince Edward Island, the beloved novel "Anne of Green Gables" has long been regarded as a testament to the simpler times of days gone by and is revered as a Canadian literary classic. Written by Lucy Maud Montgomery, who was born and raised on P.E.I...
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Outdoor Adventures

With a diverse landscape ranging from the wooded hills of the interior interspersed by acres of rolling farmland to the breathtaking scenery of our coastline, P.E.I. is an ideal destination for those who harbor a zest for the great outdoors. From cycling to kayaking, fishing to camping, visitors are offered countless...
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Highways and Byways

Offering a unique view into the diversity of P.E.I's pleasant landscape and its inhabitants, the many highways and byways which run through the Island serve as a perfect means for visitors to explore and better appreciate the splendor found throughout our province. There is simply no better way for one to become acquainted...
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Confederation Trail

Serving as a valuable addition to Prince Edward Island's already outstanding portfolio of tourist attractions, the former railway line which now forms the Confederation Trail offers visitors the opportunity to explore our Island's diverse natural environment in a way that could never be enjoyed from a car. Passing through a variety of landscapes
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Harness Racing and the C.D.P.

For well over 100 years Island residents and visitors alike have delighted in the time-honored tradition of harness racing. Horse racing, and harness racing in particular, has become an integral aspect of our fair Island's agricultural history and survives today as an intrinsic...
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Old Home Week in Charlottetown

Since its beginnings Old Home Week has been a celebration of the infinite joys of the summer season here on P.E.I. Originally introduced to showcase our Island's top-caliber harness racing talent the week-long extravaganza, held this year from August 10th to 18th, has grown into...
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Charlottetown Night-life

For those who enjoy a night on the town Charlottetown offers a number of night-clubs which cater to a variety of musical and entertainment tastes. Located throughout the downtown region of the capital, Charlottetown's nocturnal destinations offer the finest in late...
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Greenwich National Park

Separating P.E.I's St. Peter's Bay from the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the Greenwich Peninsula, which is home to what may well be the Island's most spectacular white sand beaches and mountainous sand dunes, is one of the most unique ecosystems found anywhere...
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PEI's Sports of of Fame

Long hailed as "the sports capital of Atlantic Canada", the city of Summerside has played host to a number of regional, national, and international athletic competitions over the past years. As well, the city is also home to the Prince Edward Island Hall of Fame.
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Island Seasons

Renowned primarily as a summertime destination, P.E.I's seasonal weather patterns are as diverse as the Island landscape itself. Islanders enjoy four very distinct seasons, all bringing innumerable pleasures which in their varying phases personify the very essence of life in our province. From endless summer days to the icy chill of...
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Island Beaches

When describing Prince Edward Island's many pristine beaches one must keep in mind the fact that mere words are an injustice when referring to the majestic beauty found throughout our many shoreline paradises. People must walk the sands themselves in order to grasp the sheer magnificence of such heavenly natural vistas...
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PEI History

Long before the Fathers of Confederation met in Charlottetown in 1867 to discuss and finalize the formulation of our great nation, Prince Edward Island was home to tribes of "settlers" who arrived on the Island in search of food and shelter. Moving with the seasons and regional availability of resources, these early people...
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Bluefin Tuna Fishing on PEI

Prince Edward Island has long been a destination for anglers seeking to do battle with the Giant Bluefin Tuna which swim off the coast of our fair province. One of the most prized sport-fish of the Atlantic Ocean the Bluefin Tuna has returned to Island waters...
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Lobster Fishery on PEI

Prince Edward Island is famous the world over for its Lobster. A rather curious looking crustacean, the Atlantic Lobster is found throughout the Island coastline. Each spring hundreds of fishermen take to the waters, armed with baited traps used to harvest their quarry...
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Fishing History on PEI

Man has inhabited Prince Edward Island for 10,000 years. Over the duration of those many years man has utilized the bounty of the surrounding seas to provide an essential means of food and survival. Even today the sea, despite dwindling stocks of many of the native fish...
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The Charlottetown Festival

Lovers of the fine arts will be delighted with this year's offering of world-class musical theatre put on by the famous Confederation Centre of the Arts. Located in the heart of Charlottetown's historic downtown district, the centre serves as a memorial...
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The Prince Edward Island Potato Museum

Surrounded by the fertile fields in which our Island's most valuable agricultural crop grows, the Prince Edward Island Potato Museum, located in the West Prince community of O'Leary, chronicles the history of the potato growing industry in P.E.I.
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Cavendish Walking Trails

In L.M. Montgomery's world-famous novel "Anne of Green Gables", the red-haired heroine Anne often found herself wandering through the fields and forests which surrounded her Cavendish home. Even Montgomery herself credited the brilliant natural beauty...
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