Canada's smallest province is known for its vivid colours, and miles of pristine beaches. The Island's Authentic PEI Experiences let you participate in the local culture; imagine catching and cooking your own lobster or learning an Acadian step dance. The Confederation Trail offers 435 kilometres of hiking and cycling. Culinary delights include lobster, oysters, mussels and more.
Whether it's a day at the beach, an evening at the theater, or the best seafood you've ever tasted, the memories you make last longer on Prince Edward Island. It's an Island filled with fun and unique adventures. No matter what experience you're searching for, it's easy to find when you add a little island.
Charlottetown, the capital city, is known as the Birthplace of Canadian Confederation. It has historic charm is highlighted by its colourful Victoria architecture, tree-lined streets, restaurants, cafés, and cultural attractions.
Charlottetown is not just about the past - festivals, celebrations and special events take place continuously. The Confederation Centre of The Arts is home to the award winning Anne of Green Gables - The Musical. On July 1st, in honor of Canada's birthday, Charlottetown celebrates with one of the biggest fireworks displays east of Ottawa. Each Fall, shellfish is highlighted at the PEI International Shellfish Festival, a celebration of the Island's culinary scene.
Prince Edward Island National Park is home to sand dunes, barrier islands and sandspits, beaches, sandstone cliffs, wetlands and forests. Feel the sand between your toes. Spend a relaxing afternoon at one of the park's spectacular beaches. Roast marshmallows around the campfire until they are gooey and golden brown in one of three campgrounds within the park. Biking? Hiking? Jogging? Roller blading? We have trails for it all.
Green Gables Heritage Place - Located in the Prince Edward Island National Park, tourists can visit the house and landscape that inspired Island author Lucy Maud Montgomery for the setting of her world famous book Anne of Green Gables. Your visit can include a short presentation on the history of the site and its connections to the author; a guided tour of Green Gables house; a viewing of our seventeen (17) minute biographical film on the author, A Celebration of Imagination: The Life of L. M. Montgomery; and time to explore exhibits on the cultural history of late 19th century Cavendish.
