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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...

Our stories...

• Two to tango: A honeymoon story from The Elmwood Heritage Inn
• Come Ceilidh: Reeling Through PEI Culture by Shelley Cameron-McCarron
• Tip-to-tip Touring by Bill Scheller
• Life at the Beach by Carol Horne
• The Quiet of the Backstretch by David Helwig
• Quirky & Quaint But The Cottage Is Still King by William Thomas
• A National Treasure – Urban Carmichael by William Thomas

Our people...

• Inn keepers The MacDonalds
• Artist Ben Smith
• Potato farmer Gerrit Visser

Our Island Effect...

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• See what "Islander by Choice" Dr. Elizabeth Epperly, world-renowned expert on Lucy Maud Montgomery and Anne of Green Gables, has to say about Prince Edward Island. [12.9MB; 3:55 minutes]
• See what "Islander by Choice" John Bil, three-time Canadian oyster-shucking champion has to say about Prince Edward Island. [13.8MB; 4:15 minutes]
• See what "Islander by Choice" Doug Riley, world-famous jazz musician and composer has to say about Prince Edward Island. [14.9MB; 4:40 minutes]

Our ready-made itineraries...

• Cycling: try one (or all five!)
• Dining
• Family Fun
• Golf
• Anne of Green Gables
• Crafts and Shopping

Our festivals and events...

• Special Events
  
• View all festivals and events

Our music...

• Listen to Island Music Radio
• Read more about Prince Edward Island's music

Our images...

• Choose from slide shows, wallpaper, screen savers, even send an electronic greeting card.