Experience Island culture first hand! Here are just a few recommendations:

  • The Confederation Players provide informative walking tours in Charlottetown.
  • enjoy the evening ceilidh at Orwell Corner Historic Village.
  • visit Abram-Village in La Région Évangéline for a taste of Acadian culture. Festivals galore here!
  • Province House National Historic Site is open to visitors; see the very place where Canada was born.
  • take in the outdoor concerts at the Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival.

Historic places of Prince Edward Island

The legacy which has been left for us all to learn from and appreciate. They show us the important relationship Aboriginal people had with this land, the patterns of settlement established by Europeans, the impact of centuries of farming and fishing, and the faith that sustained many in building our communities. Our historic places convey the sense of accomplishment and pride of generations of Islanders.

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Experience Our Island

Visitors to Prince Edward Island are often taken with the beauty of the land, our living Celtic, Acadian and Mi'kmaq heritage, and the smiling faces and warm hospitality of Islanders. To people "from away," these make PEI a special and unforgettable place to visit. For those who live here, it's simply "the Island way".

There are so many ways to experience our Island – by touring, outdoor activities or just enjoying time by the sea. Here are a few suggestions...

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