Prince Edward Island

Travel Guide North America Canada Prince Edward Island

Introduction

Prince Edward Island Bridge

Prince Edward Island is the smallest province of Canada in both land area and population. The capital is Charlottetown and the island is located north of Nova Scotia and east of New Brunswick.

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Geography

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Cities

Charlottetown
Summerside
Stratford
Cornwall

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Sights and Activities

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Festivals and Events

Prince Edward Island is home to many festivals and events throughout the year. A few of the annual events that take place throughout the year are the following:

The Festival of Lights occurs over the Canada Day Holiday, and hosts a series of concerts.
Jack Frost Children's Winterfest occurs over the weekend in February, and is a village created out of snow where children can explore and enjoy being outside.
PEI Jazz and Blues Festival occurs during July and is a festival that hosts concerts throughout the day and the night. The Festival takes place on one of Charlottetown's busiest streets.
Old Home Week occurs during August and is a family event that showcases PEI's traditional Island. During this week there is a carnival that is one of the main attractions.

For more information on these and other Festivals and Events visit Walk and Sea Charlottetown.

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Weather

Prince Edward Island has generally warm summers and cold winters. Temperatures in summer (June to September) are between 20º C and 23º C during the day, while in winter (December to February) temperatures are below 0 º C during the day, nights averaging below -10º C in January. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year with snowfall in winter.

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Getting There

By Plane

Charlottetown Airport (YYG) functions as the main gateway to Prince Edward Island by air.
Destinations are mainly to other Canadian cities like Montreal and Toronto with for example Air Canada. There are however seasonal flights to Detroit, New York and even to La Romana in the Dominican Republic.

By Train

By Car

The Confederation Bridge links Prince Edward Island with New Brunswick.

By Bus

Acadian provides service between New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, and into Quebec connecting with other bus companies.

By Boat

You can reach Prince Edward Island by ferry from Quebec (seasonally) and Nova Scotia.
Contact details for the latter connection:
Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island, to Caribou, Nova Scotia, daily service May 1 to December 20, operated by Northumberland Ferries Ltd., 94 Water Street, P.O. Box 634, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 7L3. In Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, call toll-free 1-800-565-0201. From other areas, call (902) 566-3838.

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Getting Around

By Plane

By Train

By Car

Some of the options to rent a car include the following companies:

By Bus

By Boat

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Eat

PEI is known for its great seafood selection, primarily in the summertime. Three of the most popular locations are New Glasgow Lobster Suppers, Lobster on the Wharf, and St. Ann's Lobster Suppers.

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