Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.)

The Gentle Island

This colorful province is located off the eastern coast of Canada, cradled on the waves of the beautiful Gulf of St. Lawrence, and is well known for miles of sandy beaches, red sandstone cliffs, gently rolling landscape, hundreds kilometers of trails for first rate fresh-air touring options and ultimate cuisine.

Add the sun, scenic views of the bays, 1100 kilometers of shoreline, endless water activities, crisp blue sky, rolling highlands, tidy crops, rich history, great golf courses, festivals and events all season long, and wonderful local people and you will have the partial picture.

Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.), also known as "The Gentle Island", is nestled between the provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Prince Edward Island is Canada's smallest province, covering a land mass of 5,660 square kilometers (2,184 square miles). Its highest point of land is 152 meters (466 feet) above sea level at Springton in Queens County. The Island is only 224 kilometers (139 miles) long and between 6 kilometers and 64 kilometers (four and 40 miles) wide. No part of the Island is more than 16 kilometers from the ocean.

When you plan a Prince Edward Island vacation, plan at least two weeks in this unique, Canada's smallest and greenest province. Be sure to leave time for these top ten attractions! Find out more...

Interesting Places to Visit:

Green Gables House - Green Gables House is internationally famous as one of Canada’s most celebrated fictional houses. It is one of the best examples of a building associated with the Canadian author, Lucy Maud Montgomery, who used the farmhouse as both the inspiration and the setting for her famous novel, “Anne of Green Gables.” The story was an instant success in 1908 and has since been translated into 17 languages. Green Gables House has been of interest to tourists since the publication of the novel, and has played an important role in the interpretive programs of Prince Edward Island National Park of Canada.

Learn more about Lucy Maud Montgomery, famous Canadian author who wrote the universally beloved Anne of Green Gables.

Confederation Bridge - The spectacular 12.9 kilometre (8 mile) long Confederation Bridge spanning Northhumberland Strait connects Prince Edward Island (Borden-Carleton) to the mainland (Cape Jourimain, New Brunswick) and is the longest bridge over ice covered waters in the world. After four years of construction using crews of more than five thousand local workers, the Confederation Bridge opened to traffic on May 31, 1997.

Dalvay-by-the-Sea - Once a summer home owned by a wealthy oil tycoon, is an exquisite Queen Anne Revival-style estate adorned with gables, dormers and bay windows. Dalvay-by-the-Sea overlooks Dalvay Lake and the ocean where seabirds spiral above waves and beaches. Explore the grand wood-panelled interior or settle into a chair in front of a sandstone fireplace. Cycle the shoreline, walk the grounds or simply relax in an Adirondack chair on the front lawn, taking in the coastal panorama.

Ardgowan National Historic Site - Ardgowan National Historic Site was once the home of Father of Confederation William Henry Pope. Here you can experience the serenity of the restored Victorian grounds, enjoy a family picnic, or just a leisurely stroll. Although the interior of Ardgowan is utilized as modern office space by Parks Canada, the exterior of the building and the grounds have been restored to resemble their original appearance.

Skmaqn–Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst National Historic Site - Originally established by the French in 1720, Skmaqn–Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst commemorates the first permanent European settlement on Île Saint-Jean (today Prince Edward Island). After falling to British forces in 1758 it became the site of a major deportation of French and Acadian settlers. A Grand Alliance was forged here between the Mi'kmaq and French - one of only two locations in North America where this was celebrated annually with speeches, gifting and feasting. The fort’s grassy ruins are still visible, and interpretive panels explore its rich history. The grounds also offer superb views of the surrounding countryside and Charlottetown Harbour.

The Confederation Trail - Threading through P.E.I. gentle landscape, PEI Confederation Trail ties the friendly island together from tip to tip. The 449-kilometre trail, a former railway bed, stretches from Elmira in the northeast, to the fishing communities of Tignish, St. Jude and beyond in the northwest. Walkers, hikers and cyclist love the PEI Confederation Trail because they can access it from almost anywhere and enjoy spectacular scenery along the trail.

Come Ceilidh - Reeling Through PEI Culture - Now, in summer, one can catch a ceilidh ("the same, but different," as they joke here) in small halls across the island. Century-old traditions have a new lease as tourists flock for an intimate glimpse into the living culture.

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