Come To Prince Edward Island and Discover the Island For Yourself!

Prince Edward Island (PEI) is the smallest province in Canada, however it can boast of one of the highest levels of tourism in all of Canada. PEI Tourism has done a remarkable job of promoting the province both inside Canada and outside. "PEI is Canada's smallest and greenest province. Cradled on the waves of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the Island is known for the vivid colours of its gently rolling landscape. PEI is surrounded by miles of sandy beaches and red sandstone cliffs and is sized just right for touring." (PEI Tourism)

To learn more about the history of PEI, some facts about PEI or the history behind the PEI Flag please click on one of the above links.

PEI is the golfing mecca of Canada. It boasts 10 of the top 100 courses in Canada. Prince Edward Island golf courses offers everything from the beginner to the professional golfer. It has both links courses and your traditional golf courses typically found all around the world. PEI also played host to the Golf Channels Big Break TV Series in 2008. Mill River Golf Course was featured during the show.

PEI is also renowned for its beaches. Cavendish Beach is the most popular beach on Prince Edward Island. "On the face of it, a few million grains of sand and a constantly shifting ocean might not offer a whole lot of entertainment potential. But look again. Prince Edward Island beaches quite possibly provide the best vacation value in multiple categories." (PEI Tourism) They provide amusement for the kids, relaxation for the parents, and many years of cherished memories.

When touring PEI, you'll see miles of lush rolling farmlands and coastlines dotted with fishing harbours, so it may not come as a surprise to discover that the food industry is the single most important contributor to our provincial economy.

PEI is proud of its "clean and green" reputation world-wide and offers tourists a wonderful opportunity to "tour and taste" some of the best we have to offer.

Don't fall asleep after a full day of fresh Prince Edward Island air! There are so many choices for nighttime entertainment, you may find yourself hopping from one spot to another in the same evening. To plan your night on the town, we recommend consulting the free monthly paper, The Buzz, available for pickup at many Island outlets. There you will find current listings for theatre, music, nightclubs, ceilidhs, movies and restaurants.

Have you ever wished for your own private playground? Prince Edward Island may be just the place to fulfill your childhood dreams. Sandy beaches, warm ocean water, lively fun parks and an overall casual atmosphere make up your Island playground. Have you heard of Lucy Maud Montgomery or Anne of Green Gables? Why not read about them here.

Who among us does not have a happy memory of a family day at the beach, when the atmosphere was so relaxed that we didn't even notice the sand in the hot dogs? Or the days when the excitement of piling into the car in the grey light of dawn for a family road trip was well worth the boredom that developed miles later.

Whose family photo album doesn't have at least one happy goofy "here we are on vacation" shot, where the composition may be off and the kodachrome is faded, but the mood is unmistakably relaxed? And of course, who wouldn't want to re-live those moments in the company of our own children? PEI seems to provide just the right magical mix of nostalgia and fun, with an ease of access and minimum hassle. An Island family vacation is designed to be as wholesome and uncomplicated as an ice-cream cone on a summer afternoon.

Maybe it's waking up in a tent pitched near the ocean, or a lobster boil on the deck of a cottage. Maybe it's as simple as an early morning beach walk. How about a day spent visiting kid-sized theme parks with plenty of green space, or a bicycle excursion on a trail with no hills or car traffic. The Island is all this and more. We promise your Island holiday will become part of those legendary "remember when" family moments.