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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island |
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Prince Edward Island is the smallest of Canada's
Maritime provinces, known for its red-sand beaches,
lighthouses and fertile farmland. A popular tourist
activity is to rent a car and circumnavigate the island
visiting its many beaches and villages.
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Charlottetown, the capital of P.E.I., is a
popular cruise ship destination. Passengers take self-guided
walking tours or excursions to other points on the island.
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Charlottetown is home to charming Victorian
streetscapes, historical government buildings and delightful
shops, galleries and restaurants. |
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Confederation Centre for the Arts is a cultural
centre dedicated to visual and performing arts.
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There are hundreds of designated historical
buildings in P.E.I. |
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The 13-kilometer long Confederation Bridge
carries the Trans-Canada Highway across the Northumberland
Strait to connect Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick.
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P.E. I. can also be reached by ferry from Pictou,
Nova Scotia. Whichever method is chosen, people only pay the
fare when they leave the island.
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Peake's Wharf historical waterfront has a boardwalk, a
performance space and pleasant shops and cafes. |
The Charlottetown National Historic site is the birthplace of
Canadian Confederation.
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The Dunes Studio Gallery and Cafe is set amid a
luxurious garden in Brackley Beach.
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Summerside is the second largest city in P.E.I.
It boasts a lively culture and music scene, such as the Celtic
performances at the College of Piping.
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Green Gables Heritage Place is a 19th Century farm that was the
inspiration for widely-popular Anne of Green Gables stories.
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The north shore of P.E.I. is dotted with charming
fishing villages such as
St. Peters Harbour.
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Prince Edward Island National Park lies along
P.E.I.'s north shore, fronting the Gulf of St. Lawrence. It's 60
km. length has stretches of pretty red-sand beaches.
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P.E.I. has 25 provincial parks to access a
variety of recreational areas including beaches, sand dunes,
historical sites, offshore islands and riversides. |
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Great blue heron by Ahmon Katz, 2013 |
Fathers of Confederation by Nathan Scott, 1990 |
The fictional Ann of Green Gables,
by ubiquitous commercial venues
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Art walks in Charlottetown highlight dozens of pieces of
public art celebrating local fauna, historical figures and
fictional characters.
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Local shops and cafes specialize in the foods of
the region, especially seafood including fish, mussels, oysters
and lobster.
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P.E.I. is proud of being "Canada's food island,"
with a wide array of fruits, potatoes, vegetables, meat and
dairy products. |
